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Serious
HAWLEY Richard Lyrics


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When you are in love
Ah, you feel the stars above
There's no devil in her eyes
There's no darkness in disguise

But when you are alone
A kiss can turn your heart to stone
Hearts breaking in the night
There's a devil in her eyes

Oh, it's serious, so serious
A kiss that caught the wind made you delirious
Oh, it's serious, so serious
Take her in your arms, don't be afraid
Never be afraid

When you are in love
All the stars burn bright above
There's a kindness in her eyes
There's no darkness in disguise

Oh, but when you are alone
Oh, your heart it turns to stone
Hearts breaking in the night
There's a devil in her eyes

Oh, it's serious, so serious
A kiss that caught the wind made you delirious
Oh, it's serious, so serious
Take her in your arms, don't be afraid
Never be afraid

Oh, it's serious, so serious
A kiss that caught the wind made you delirious
Oh, it's serious, so serious
So take her in your arms, don't be afraid
Never be afraid

Overall Meaning

"Serious" by Richard Hawley is a song that explores the different emotions that come with falling in love and being alone. The song talks about how when one is in love, everything seems brighter and more positive. When in love, there is "no devil in her eyes" and "there's a kindness in her eyes." However, when one is alone, everything seems to turn to stone, and "hearts breaking in the night" with "a devil in her eyes." The lyrics convey that the experience of love is serious and worth taking seriously. When a person is in love, they should take a chance and not be afraid, even when alone. The emphasis is on the seriousness of the experience that love brings and the need to embrace it.


The song has a slow tempo and a haunting, melancholic sound. This contributes to the overall mood of the song, giving the impression of the importance and gravity of the emotions being experienced. The lyrics explore the different aspects of love, from the brightness and positivity to the darkness and uncertainty. The repetition of the chorus, "It's serious, so serious," emphasizes the seriousness of the emotions being described.


Line by Line Meaning

When you are in love
The feeling of being in love fill you with wonderment


Ah, you feel the stars above
You feel like the universe is yours to share with your loved one


There's no devil in her eyes
Your beloved's eyes are pure and true with no malice


There's no darkness in disguise
There is nothing hidden or deceitful about your beloved or your feelings for each other


But when you are alone
When you are on your own or without your beloved


A kiss can turn your heart to stone
Without your beloved around, even a sweet kiss can leave you feeling cold and empty


Hearts breaking in the night
Many others also suffer loneliness and heartbreak at night


There's a devil in her eyes
Your beloved's eyes can seem to betray you, perhaps giving the impression that they are not as committed to the relationship as you are


Oh, it's serious, so serious
The situation is grave and must be treated with caution


A kiss that caught the wind made you delirious
A fleeting moment of passion can have a lasting impact, causing you to act recklessly or feel intense emotions


Take her in your arms, don't be afraid
Hold onto your beloved, and don't let fear cause you to push them away


Never be afraid
Fear can cripple you emotionally and prevent you from experiencing true love and happiness


All the stars burn bright above
When you are with your beloved, the world seems brighter and full of possibility


There's a kindness in her eyes
Your beloved's eyes are gentle and compassionate


Oh, your heart it turns to stone
Without your beloved, your heart becomes hard and unresponsive


So take her in your arms, don't be afraid
Reaffirm your commitment to your beloved and cherish the moments you have together




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RICHARD WILLIS HAWLEY

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Comments from YouTube:

@mikejames6664

This is the greatest video ever made; it's a shame that it has under 160,000 views. Good song too. Excellent work, Shane Meadows and Richard Hawley.

@joaomanuelvelosobarbara

Comecei a OUVER Richard Hawley com este Tema no "i concert". Desde então que sigo as suas Músicas. Este Tema é alegre, bem ritmado. Excelente interpretação!

@frommetoyou1981

Wonderful uplifting rockabilly feel good tune. Love it

@flavorformay7095

I love this song! everyone please see his other stuff it’s really good I recommend (Valentine)

@JoeFLash41

I hear this a lot at Chapters Bookstore. Almost has that old 50's rockabilly feel.

@eugenefarrar1959

Joe Flash 4 knockout tracknisnt it, great rockabilly slap bass intro! Class!

@nicocacci4070

True love finds a way xx
Hawley is awesome

@nerocafe2787

Necesito los acordes y tab de el solo

@Xbellatri50

Great song Richard😎

@abdurrazzaq2314

That twist was unexpected af

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