Lionheart
Have Heart Lyrics


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this so called "shit" is what I live for, it's why i'm alive
ill never smother this fire, forever burning inside
i'm at the point where i'm sucked in
by the message, I get this passion
this fury is mine and it keeps me alive
I cant fucking breath until i release what's inside
an unloaded gun, that will never go off
a rollercoaster ride, that can't wait to stop
so tell me who the fuck are you trying to fool?
tell me what the fuck have you put your heart into?
fuck the tame animal restricted to the cage
and predictable actions, that define your "rage"
i'm the motherfucking lion roaring in your face
tearing down those limits that keep you placed
say I care too much and i got it all wrong?
i'm in this for the message, it's more than just song
blood, sweat, intensity
every broken knuckle or busted knee




i'm doing my best, and i'm doing my part
don't criticize me man when theres no fire in your heart

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Have Heart’s song Lionheart are rife with passion and fury, a reflection of the band’s hardcore punk sound. The song speaks to the idea that living for something you believe in, and putting everything you have into it, is what makes life worth living. The singer of the song is wholly committed to this idea, willing to live with a burning intensity that can sometimes be overwhelming.


The lyrics convey a sense of desperation, as if the passion that the singer feels is so strong that it is almost suffocating. They are consumed by the message of the music and the intensity of their feelings, and they cannot stop until they have released everything that is inside of them. This need to let their emotions out is likened to an unloaded gun that will never fire, something that is always there but never quite reaching its full potential.


The song takes on a defiant tone as the singer challenges the listener, daring them to try to bring them down. They mock the idea of playing it safe, of living within the confines of socially acceptable behavior, and instead embrace the image of a lion, roaring in the face of authority and tearing down barriers. It is a song that is both angry and empowering, urging listeners to find their own inner fire and to let it guide them.


Line by Line Meaning

this so called "shit" is what I live for, it's why i'm alive
I'm passionate about this thing that others might call "shit" and it gives me a reason to live.


ill never smother this fire, forever burning inside
I won't let anything extinguish the passion that burns inside of me.


i'm at the point where i'm sucked in
I'm fully committed and invested in this.


by the message, I get this passion
The message behind this thing is what fuels my passion for it.


this fury is mine and it keeps me alive
The intense emotion I feel about this thing gives me a reason to keep going.


I cant fucking breath until i release what's inside
I need to express myself and let out what I'm feeling in order to feel alive.


an unloaded gun, that will never go off
I'm not a danger to anyone, but I still have a lot of intensity and emotion inside of me.


a rollercoaster ride, that can't wait to stop
I'm experiencing a lot of ups and downs, and it's exhausting but I can't imagine living any other way.


so tell me who the fuck are you trying to fool?
Don't try to pretend like you understand or are passionate about something when you're not.


tell me what the fuck have you put your heart into?
If you're not passionate about anything, what's the point of living?


fuck the tame animal restricted to the cage
Reject the idea that you have to conform or be restrained in order to fit in with society.


and predictable actions, that define your "rage"
Don't be content with a shallow or superficial expression of emotion.


i'm the motherfucking lion roaring in your face
I refuse to be silenced or subdued and I will always fight for what I believe in.


tearing down those limits that keep you placed
I want to break free from any restrictions or expectations that are holding me back.


say I care too much and i got it all wrong?
Don't try to make me feel bad for being passionate or tell me that I'm doing things the wrong way.


i'm in this for the message, it's more than just song
There's a deeper meaning and purpose behind my passion, it's not just about making music.


blood, sweat, intensity
This is a physically and emotionally demanding pursuit.


every broken knuckle or busted knee
I'm willing to endure physical pain and injury for the sake of my passion.


i'm doing my best, and i'm doing my part
I'm putting in my best effort and doing what I can to contribute to this cause.


don't criticize me man when theres no fire in your heart
Don't judge me or try to bring me down if you don't have the same level of passion and intensity that I do.




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