I Like It Heavy
Halestorm Lyrics

Some like beautiful, perfect and pretty
While some people may prefer beautiful and perfect artwork, I find the beauty in pieces that may be considered ugly and imperfect by others.

I see the good in the bad and the ugly
Even when something has a flawed or unappealing appearance, I can see its inner value or redeemable qualities.

I need the volume one louder than ten
I require extreme levels of volume in my music, always pushing the sound to its maximum limit.

I put the pedal to the metal, needle into the red
I don't hold back when it comes to listening to music - I push the limit and crank up the volume as high as possible.

If the windows ain't shaking
I know I'm not listening to music loud enough if my windows aren't vibrating.

Making my heart race
The energy and intensity of the music I listen to should be so strong that I feel it in every inch of my body.

If I can't feel it in my chest
If I don't feel the power of the music in the center of my being, then I'm not truly experiencing it.

I'm in the wrong damn place!
If I'm not surrounded by music so loud and intense that it takes over my whole being, then I feel like I'm not really where I'm supposed to be.

I got a demon in my soul and a voice in my head
My passion for loud, heavy music feels almost like a demon inside me pushing me towards it, even when common sense tells me to stop.

It's saying go, go, go! I can sleep when I'm dead
I feel an intense drive to keep listening to loud heavy music, knowing that I can rest when I'm dead.

There's a sonic revelation bringing me to my knees
The power and beauty of the music I listen to is so strong that it leaves me feeling humbled and in awe.

And there's a man down below that needs my sympathy
I know that there are people out there who may not share my passion for loud, heavy music, and I feel a sense of understanding and sympathy for them.

I got a ringing in my ears getting ready to burst
Even though the loud music has a physical effect on my body, I still crave even more intensity.

Screaming "hallelujah, motherfucker, take me to church"
At the height of my intense listening, I feel an almost religious connection to the music and its power.

I like it louder than the boom
I have an insatiable appetite for loud bass, wanting every note to be louder than the one before it.

Of a big bass drum
The power and resonance of the bass guitar and drumline are essential for me, even overpowering the other instrumental parts in a song.

I need it harder than the sound
Not only must the music be loud, it must also have an edge and a roughness, lacking in polish or shininess.

Of a guitar grunge
The distorted sound of an electric guitar is an integral part of my listening experience.

I love to crank it up
I enjoy taking the volume of the music to the extreme, often increasing it past the limits that others might consider comfortable.

Make it thump
I crave the kind of deep, pounding rhythms that act as a physical force inside my body.

And evil to the core
The music I love often contains dark themes and intense energy, sometimes even being labeled as evil by those who don't understand it.

Headbanging in the pit
I thrive in the intense, sweaty environment of live shows, where I can headbang and jump in the pit with other people who share my taste in music.

And throwing my horns
I also enjoy paying homage to old-school rock gods and sending up the sign of the devil's horns as a symbol of my appreciation.

And just like old school Sabbath, Zeppelin and Lemmy
I also pay respect to the classic bands and artists who pioneered the kind of music I now love.

I need to drop it down low And make it heavy
I relish the chance to switch up the experience with a change in tempo, but still keeping it intense and heavy.

I ride the lightning, roll with the thunder I'm going down, down, down with my sisters and brothers
The intensity and shared experience of loud, heavy music gives me an intense emotional connection to others who share this passion.

I fell in love with their darkest parts Stand on the side of the wild at heart
I appreciate in others what would be seen as flaws by most, and stand with them through the love of music and the community it creates.

I plucked the feather off a crow so I could fly Since I was thirteen years old, I've had my fist to the sky
From a young age and through my passion for music, I've been able to take control of the things that bring me down and empower myself to fly above them.

Take me home tonight, I'd do anything with you Buy a bottle of whiskey, we'll get matching tattoos
The camaraderie and mutual love of music that comes from this community extends beyond the shared physical experience.

Tell me that you love me, oh, let me drive your car We can sit to morning light, just countin' every stars
Through my passion for music, I'm able to create strong bonds with others and forge meaningful relationships.

'Cause if there's a Hell, I'll meet you there And if there's a Heaven, they're serving beer
My love of music is so strong that it will persist in any realm, even if it means facing challenges or punishments.

And if you're an angel then, I must be high Oh, if there's a church, it's rock 'n roll
The passion and intensity of the music I love is something that transports me to a higher state of consciousness, almost as though I'm on drugs.

If there's a devil, I sold my soul And it's alright whatever we do tonight
The ability to fully immerse myself in my passion for music is worth any perceived cost or price, because I know I'm doing exactly what I'm meant to be doing.

'Cause if there's a God dammit, she won't mind If there's a God, baby, she won't mind
Even if there are those who would try to discourage me or call my love of music into question, I know that the universe or whatever higher power exists doesn't mind or judge me for living my truth.