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".
Worth It
Haley Heynderickx Lyrics
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Everyone is ready for their call
Maybe I, maybe I've been selfish for these sounds
Finally I'm ready for the silence
Finally I'm out of this cloud
Maybe I, maybe I've been selfish all along
I guess you should know that
But I need you sometimes
But not all the time, no
I need you there
I need you there
So you're waiting on the coastline
Waiting for the right sign
Waiting for the opportunity to hit you right
So put me in a line
Add another line
Soon you'll have a box
And you can put me inside
Put me in a box, boy
Put me in a box
Put me in a box and call me anything you want, boy
Put me in a line, boy
Put me in a line
Put me in a morning and put my feelings into life
Put me in a box, boy
Put me in a box
Put me in a box and call me anything you want, boy
Put me in a line, boy
Put me in a line
Put me in a morning and put my feelings into life
And anything goes
Anything you want
And anything goes
Anything you want, you want, you want, you want
Everyone is ready for their outline
Everyone is ready for their call
Maybe I, maybe I've been selfish all along
Finally I'm ready for the silence
Finally I'm ready for nothing
Maybe I, maybe I've been selfish
Maybe I, maybe I've been selfless
Maybe I, maybe I've been worthless
Maybe I, maybe I've been worth it
Maybe I, maybe I've been worth it
Maybe I, maybe I've been worth it
Maybe I, maybe I've been worth it
In Haley Heynderickx's song 'Worth It', she explores the blurred lines between being selfish, selfless, and worthless. The first verse introduces the idea of everyone being ready for their outline and call, which suggests a certain expectation or pressure to conform to societal norms or expectations. Hayley admits to being selfish for these sounds, indicating that she has prioritized her desires and wants over what is expected of her. However, the chorus reveals that she still needs someone, but not all the time. She is self-aware enough to know that sometimes she requires support or validation from others, yet she is also capable of independence.
In the second verse, the lyrics take a more ambiguous turn, hinting at death and the afterlife with the mention of coastlines, lines, and boxes. The lines "put me in a box," and "put me in a line" have a double meaning - on one hand, Hayley is giving permission to be categorized and defined by others, while on the other hand, she is also acknowledging the inevitability of being boxed or lined up after death. The repetition of "put me in" and "anything goes" in the bridge further emphasizes this sense of surrender and acceptance.
Overall, 'Worth It' is a contemplative song that showcases Hayley's introspective and poetic style. It explores themes of identity, independence, and mortality in a thought-provoking manner.
Line by Line Meaning
Everyone is ready for their outline
People are prepared and eager to formulate their plans or strategies
Everyone is ready for their call
People are ready to respond to the situation or pursue their opportunities
Maybe I, maybe I've been selfish for these sounds
Perhaps I was self-centered and focused on my own music
Finally I'm ready for the silence
I am now prepared for calmness and quietness
Finally I'm out of this cloud
I'm free from the state of being unclear or uncertain
Maybe I, maybe I've been selfish all along
Perhaps I was self-centered the whole time
That I don't need you there
I can do things alone without your presence
But I need you sometimes
At some moments, I do require your assistance
But not all the time, no
But it's not a constant thing
I need you there
I require your support sometimes
So you're waiting on the coastline
You're waiting for the perfect moment
Waiting for the right sign
Hoping for a clear indication or signal
Waiting for the opportunity to hit you right
Waiting for the perfect chance to come along
So put me in a line
Arrange me in a sequence or order
Add another line
Include another unit or element in the series
Soon you'll have a box
You'll have a container for everything
And you can put me inside
And you can keep me in there too
Put me in a box, boy
Keep me organized or categorized
Put me in a box and call me anything you want, boy
Categorize me and refer to me any way you wish
Put me in a line, boy
Arrange me in the order that you want, my boy
Put me in a morning and put my feelings into life
Put me in a new day and turn my emotions into experiences
And anything goes
Anything and everything is possible
Anything you want
Anything you desire or wish for
Maybe I, maybe I've been selfish
Perhaps I was being self-centered
Maybe I, maybe I've been selfless
Perhaps I was giving more of myself to others
Maybe I, maybe I've been worthless
Perhaps I was feeling insignificant or purposeless
Maybe I, maybe I've been worth it
Perhaps I was valuable, meaningful or important
Maybe I, maybe I've been worth it
Perhaps I was worth the effort, time or attention
Maybe I, maybe I've been worth it
Perhaps I was deserving of better things
Contributed by Arianna Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.