Whole Heart
Gryffin Lyrics


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We got problems in the streets again
Drowning in the violence, it's getting pretty tense
A lot of hunger in the faces I see
A lot of bitterness, communal emptiness

Don't trust the water, friend
Chemicals hide with the skeletons
Don't trust that false pretense
Counterfeit lies are your best defense

I said, you've got to, got to, got to go whole heart
Darling, darling, darling, go whole heart
You've got to, got to, got to go whole heart
Yeah, darling, darling, darling, go whole heart

We got issues that we can't change
As quickly as we'd like to, as we need to
And I'm worried it will back spin
Pulling out the lynch pin, leaving us victims

Don't trust the water, friend
Chemicals hide with the skeletons
Don't trust that false pretense
Counterfeit lies are your best defense

I said, you've got to, got to, got to go whole heart
Yeah, darling, darling, darling, go whole heart
You've got to, got to, got to go whole heart
Yeah, darling, darling, darling, go whole heart

I said, you've got to, got to, got to go whole heart
Darling, darling, darling, go

Head first, past the point of no return
It's the only way left to go
Can't keep taking while the years go by
Gotta go whole heart this time
You gotta go whole heart
You gotta go whole heart this time
You gotta go whole heart this time

I said, you've got to, got to, got to go whole heart
Yeah, darling, darling, darling, go whole heart
You've got to, got to, got to go whole heart
Yeah, darling, darling, darling, go





I said, you've got to, got to, got to go whole heart
Yeah, darling, darling, darling, go whole heart

Overall Meaning

In Gryffin's song Whole Heart, the lyrics speak about the issues that are plaguing society today. It starts off by acknowledging the problems in the streets, the violence that seems to be everywhere, and the tension that it creates. The song goes on to describe the hunger and bitterness that can be seen on people's faces, and the communal emptiness that is felt by many. Despite these issues, the song encourages listeners to go 'whole heart,' which means to be fully committed and invested in whatever they are doing. It is a call to action to take a stand against the issues and to not let fear or bitterness drive us.


The phrase "Don't trust the water, friend, chemicals hide with the skeletons, don't trust that false pretense, counterfeit lies are your best defense," speaks to the idea that not everything is as it seems. There may be hidden dangers in the things we trust, and sometimes lies may seem like the best way to protect ourselves. However, the song encourages listeners to face these issues head-on, to go 'whole heart' and not give in to these fears.


Overall, the song is a unique blend of electronic dance music and heartfelt lyrics that speak to the challenges that we face today. It reminds us that no matter how difficult things may seem, we have the power and the strength to overcome them by going 'whole heart.'


Line by Line Meaning

We got problems in the streets again
The city is facing issues regarding violence and the situation is worsening.


Drowning in the violence, it's getting pretty tense
The intensity of violence has engulfed the city and the situation is starting to seem unbearable


A lot of hunger in the faces I see
People are struggling for their daily meals, and it's evident on their faces.


A lot of bitterness, communal emptiness
The unrest in the city has created a feeling of hatred and emptiness among people.


Don't trust the water, friend
The water in the city might be contaminated, so it's better not to drink it.


Chemicals hide with the skeletons
There might be harmful chemicals mixed in the water supply that can't be seen.


Don't trust that false pretense
Don't believe something which is not true just because it sounds good.


Counterfeit lies are your best defense
Lying might be the only way to protect oneself in this time of crisis.


You've got to, got to, got to go whole heart
To overcome this difficult time, one has to put in all his heart and dedication.


Darling, darling, darling, go whole heart
To motivate a loved one, the sweet nickname (darling) is used to emphasize the importance of going all-in.


We got issues that we can't change
There are problems and concerns that are beyond our control.


As quickly as we'd like to, as we need to
We might want to solve problems faster, but sometimes it's not possible.


And I'm worried it will back spin
There is a fear that the situation might worsen or lead to other negative consequences.


Pulling out the lynch pin, leaving us victims
A small change might have a significant impact, and it is feared that it might lead to terrible results and exploitation.


Head first, past the point of no return
The only way out of this situation is to go all-in without looking back or hesitating.


It's the only way left to go
Since all other options have been exhausted, this is probably the only possible course of action.


Can't keep taking while the years go by
We cannot keep waiting while time keeps moving, we need to take immediate action


Gotta go whole heart this time
This time around, we need to make a complete and sincere effort towards solving the problem.


Yeah, darling, darling, darling, go whole heart
Reiteration of the importance of giving it your all, while sweetly motivating another to do the same.


You gotta go whole heart this time
Again, emphasizing on the need to go all-in to solve the problem.


I said, you've got to, got to, got to go whole heart
Reiterating the main theme of the song - the need for complete dedication and sincerity.




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Written by: DAN GRIFFITH

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

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[Verse 1]
We got problems in the streets again
Drowning in the violence, it's getting pretty tense
A lot of hunger in the faces I see
A lot of bitterness, communal emptiness

[Pre-Chorus]
Don't trust the water, friend
Chemicals hide with the skeletons
Don't trust that false pretense
Counterfeit lies are your best defense
[Chorus]
I said, you've got to, got to, got to go whole heart
Yeah, darling, darling, darling, go whole heart
You've got to, got to, got to go whole heart
Yeah, darling, darling, darling, go whole heart

[Verse 2]
We got issues that we can't change
As quickly as we'd like to, as we need to
And I'm worried it will back spin
Pulling out the lynch pin, leaving us victims

[Pre-Chorus]
Don't trust the water, friend
Chemicals hide with the skeletons
Don't trust that false pretense
Counterfeit lies are your best defense

[Chorus]
I said, you've got to, got to, got to go whole heart
Yeah, darling, darling, darling, go whole heart
You've got to, got to, got to go whole heart
Yeah, darling, darling, darling, go whole heart

[Post-Chorus]
I said, you've got to, got to, got to go whole heart
Yeah, darling, darling, darling, go

[Bridge]
Head first, past the point of no return
It's the only way left to go
Can't keep taking while the years go by
Gotta go whole heart this time
You gotta go whole heart
You gotta go whole heart this time
You gotta go whole heart this time

[Chorus]
I said, you've got to, got to, got to go whole heart
Yeah, darling, darling, darling, go whole heart
You've got to, got to, got to go whole heart
Yeah, darling, darling, darling, go

[Post-Chorus]
I said, you've got to, got to, got to go whole heart
Yeah, darling, darling, darling, go whole heart



All comments from YouTube:

@wavemusic

Awesome track :)

@phom3422

Awesome track

@claytonwong9798

Definitely great music that is a refresher when you need a break

@jesselent7894

2016 was a great year for EDM

@kay9111

If anyone’s heart looks like this it means your a pure of heart and should never give up hope even if hope has given you up.

@RedstoneRecords

If your heart looks like this, you need to see a doctor.

@phom3422

If your heart looks like this, you need to see a doctor

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@420spacecowboy

Yeah that is a bad yeast infection or something.

@dhanjitsonowal606

Fak off

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