Baby Calm Down
Harry Heart Lyrics
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I stomp on my heart as it beats through my chest
Is it bad that it's bleedin'?
Foldin' the sheets like I'm happily married
Happened to me, it can happen to anybody
Now, cancel that fear run
Daddy, believe me, I'm doin' my best
While my brother is [?], my sister depressedLet me just bathe in your water
If I meet a girl, and she fucks like a fever
Body in line with the body beneath her
No doubt that I need it
She knows that I want it
And I'mma keep getting it
Baby, don't make me mad
I will show you I'm the wrong kind of man
Baby, honest to God
I'll let go of your hand to remind you that you had it all, dear, for one moment
Findin' it hard for the mind to just reset
Blamin' the dog for the tricks that you teach it
You could be better than this
[?] pushing me, need the practice
Talks to her feet like a real bad actress
And I cannot watch this
[?] me rest, it's a given that I'm stressed
But a girl is a prison with her cards to her chest
And I could break out, if I wanted
I found where you hide, but I miss so to seek it
You and the secret are things worth keepin'
But you, you're so deep in this water
And I go no further, and you just go deeper
Baby, don't make me mad
I will show you I'm the wrong kind of man
Baby, honest to God
I'll let go of your hand to remind you that you had it all, dear, for one moment
Baby, don't make me mad
I will show you I'm the wrong kind of man
Baby, honest to God
I'll let go of your hand to remind you that you had it all, dear, for one moment
In "Baby Calm Down,” Harry Heart reflects on his life, expressing regret about past decisions and lost opportunities. He talks about being twenty and overwhelmed with financial debts, symbolizing the weight and pressure of the world that he carries on his shoulders. Heart talks about his struggles with relationships, how he's focusing on improving himself while his siblings are dealing with their own problems. He compares his life to that of an actor learning her lines, which suggests his struggle is as much about the burden of performing as getting through the obstacles he faces.
Heart's introspection is sometimes explicit and sometimes ambiguous. He finds solace in the idea of love and the calming sensation of water, possibly as a way of seeking relief from his problems. But he's also aware of his own shortcomings, hinting that he's living through his relationships to get something he might equally despise. The repeated "Baby calm down" refrain reinforces the theme of finding peace amidst the chaos in life, even if that means losing something precious.
Overall, "Baby Calm Down" is a poignant song that captures the difficulties of being young, confused, and uncertain about the future. It highlights the challenges we all face when we feel like we're stuck with no way out, and how complicated love can be when it's merely a means to an end.
Line by Line Meaning
Twenty, and ready to pay for my debts
Despite being young, I am responsible and ready to take care of my financial obligations.
I stomp on my heart as it beats through my chest
I am suppressing my emotions and trying to ignore my feelings.
Is it bad that it's bleedin'?
I am questioning whether it is wrong to be vulnerable and emotional.
Foldin' the sheets like I'm happily married
I am going through the motions of domestic life, even though I am not yet married.
Happened to me, it can happen to anybody
I am acknowledging that the struggles I am facing are not unique and can happen to anyone.
Now, cancel that fear run
I am trying to push past my fears and doubts.
Daddy, believe me, I'm doin' my best
I am asking for assurance that I am doing my best and making the right choices.
While my brother is [?], my sister depressed
I am recognizing the struggles that my family members are facing and how it affects me.
Let me just bathe in your water
I am seeking comfort and a sense of calm from another person.
If I meet a girl, and she fucks like a fever
I am looking for a sexual encounter that is passionate and intense.
Body in line with the body beneath her
I am looking for physical compatibility in a sexual partner.
No doubt that I need it
I am certain that I require this type of sexual experience.
She knows that I want it
I am seeking a partner who understands and shares my desires.
And I'mma keep getting it
I am determined to pursue this type of sexual experience and will continue to seek it out.
Baby, don't make me mad
I am warning my partner not to provoke me or upset me.
I will show you I'm the wrong kind of man
I am capable of behaving in a negative or harmful way if provoked.
Baby, honest to God
I am being sincere and truthful in my communication with my partner.
I'll let go of your hand to remind you that you had it all, dear, for one moment
I am threatening to end a relationship or withdraw my support and affection if my partner does not behave in a way that is satisfactory to me.
Findin' it hard for the mind to just reset
I am struggling to let go of my worries and anxieties and find peace of mind.
Blamin' the dog for the tricks that you teach it
I am attributing blame to someone or something else for problems that are caused by my own actions or choices.
You could be better than this
I believe that my partner is capable of improving their behavior or situation.
[?] pushing me, need the practice
I am feeling pressure or urgency to improve my own skills or abilities.
Talks to her feet like a real bad actress
I am criticizing someone for being insincere or dishonest in their behavior or communication.
And I cannot watch this
I am experiencing discomfort or distress from observing someone else's behavior.
[?] me rest, it's a given that I'm stressed
I am unable to find a sense of peace or relaxation despite wanting to.
But a girl is a prison with her cards to her chest
I feel restricted or trapped by a female partner who is secretive or guarded.
And I could break out, if I wanted
I believe that I have the ability to leave or escape from a situation if I choose to do so.
I found where you hide, but I miss so to seek it
I have discovered a secret or hidden aspect of my partner but am struggling to understand or appreciate it.
You and the secret are things worth keepin'
I am valuing my partner and her secrets and consider them to be important and significant.
But you, you're so deep in this water
My partner is fully invested or engaged in something that is causing tension or difficulty.
And I go no further, and you just go deeper
I am unable or unwilling to engage with or support my partner in the way that she needs me to and she continues to become more involved or invested in the situation on her own.
Contributed by Liam I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.