Heynderickx's music features a fingerstyle acoustic guitar technique inspired by Leo Kottke and John Fahey paired with introspective lyrics punctuated with "well-timed levity".
No Face
Haley Heynderickx Lyrics
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Face me entirely
Tell me
Tell me what's wrong here
Is it the bridge of my hair
Or the back of my skin
Is it the pole of my hips
That you couldn't fold in
That makes you feel alone
Well I wish that I had known
You're alone
Well I wish that I had known
Face me
Face me entirely
Tell me
Tell me what's wrong here
Is it the bridge of my hair
Or the back of my skin
Is it the pole of my hips
That you couldn't fold in
Is it the bridge between worlds
That makes you feel alone
Well I wish that I had known
You're alone
Well I wish that I had known
Is it the bridge of my hair
Or the back of my skin
Is it the pole of my hips
That you couldn't fold in
Is it the bridge between worlds
That makes you feel alone
Well I wish that I had known
You're alone
Well I wish that I had known
The song "No Face" by Haley Heynderickx is a melancholic yet empowering track about a person who feels alienated and disconnected from the world around them. The lyrics speak to the singer's desire to understand why someone they care about is feeling alone, and their willingness to confront their fears and insecurities in order to bridge the gap between them. The repeated refrain of "face me, face me entirely" echoes this sentiment, as the singer seeks to understand every part of the person they are addressing in order to connect with them on a deeper level.
The repeated questions about different parts of the body, such as "the bridge of my hair" and "the pole of my hips," suggest a desire for intimacy and connection that goes beyond surface level appearances. The mention of the "bridge between worlds" adds a mystical and existential dimension to the song, hinting at the singer's own sense of dislocation and search for deeper meaning in their own life.
Ultimately, "No Face" is a powerful anthem of empathy and understanding, as the singer reaches out to someone who feels alone and isolated, offering a listening ear and a loving heart in the hopes of creating a sense of connection and belonging.
Line by Line Meaning
Face me
The singer is requesting the listener to face her completely.
Face me entirely
The singer is asking the listener to not hold anything back and show all of themselves.
Tell me
The singer wants the listener to share their thoughts and emotions with her.
Tell me what's wrong here
The singer is inviting the listener to open up and share what they perceive as being wrong.
Is it the bridge of my hair
The singer is asking whether hair on her head is the cause of concern.
Or the back of my skin
The singer is questioning whether the blemishes or scars on her skin are the issue.
Is it the pole of my hips
The singer is asking whether the shape or size of her hips is causing concern.
That you couldn't fold in
The singer is wondering if her body shape does not conform to the listener's ideals.
Is it the bridge between worlds
The singer is asking whether the listener's feelings of loneliness and isolation are caused by the differences between them.
That makes you feel alone
The singer acknowledges the listener's feelings of isolation.
Well I wish that I had known
The singer expresses regret in not being aware of the listener's situation earlier.
You're alone
The singer confirms the listener's insolation.
Well I wish that I had known
The singer again expresses regret in not being aware of the listener's situation earlier.
Contributed by Ian L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Face me
Face me entirely
Tell me
Tell me what's wrong here
Is it the bridge of my nose
Or the backs of my skin
Is it the pull of my hips
That you couldn't let in
Is it the bridge between worlds
That makes you feel alone
Well I wish that I had known
You're alone
Well I wish that I had known
Is it the bridge of my hair
Or the back of my skin
Is it the weight in the room
That you couldn't hold in
Is it the bridge between worlds
That makes you feel alone
Well I wish that I had
skzrt
i literally cannot believe this song exists its like everything i could ever want in a song
Andréa
Same! The melodies and lyrics just sound so personal and meaningful.
I’m not Funny
Okay if you haven’t listen to bug collector
My name is a secret
It just hits so hard
Mark Northern
Please tell me I imagined that comment because it’s too poignant to actual exist in the same world I do
Rick Ashley
@I’m not Funny i listened to the bug collector. I still think this song is on another level .
Aart Guy
As a grown ass man, the first time I heard this song, It had me full on sobbing. I don't mean just tears running freely down my cheeks, I mean the way kids cry - with the voice and everything. I hadn't cried like that since I was, in fact, a kid. This is some powerful shit.
milo
I think at some point later on in life, we all need to weep like a child; as if it were the first time again
Priscilla San Miguel
Your soul needed that cry. Blessings brother
Aart Guy
@Priscilla San Miguel Cheers y’all.