Disconnected
Heartist Lyrics
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I'm disconnected from the ones above. I'm disconnected from the ones who fell in between. And I'll stray from this pathway though there's still nothing left of me.
Oh, but now they bury me. How could you let me be sucked in by the ones that dwell beneath?
So I wave goodbye to my past as I stray on my own. Now I walk alone.
The opening lyrics to Heartist's song "Disconnected" suggest a sense of physical separation between two people. The singer indicates that their feet have carried them beyond the memories of the person they are addressing, to a place where they cannot be. The use of the phrase "breathe in the oxygen where I am" suggests that this separation is not just physical, but emotional: the two people are no longer on the same wavelength. Despite this, the singer suggests that there is still a connection between them – the hairs stand up on the other person's neck when they are near. This connection might be a nostalgic one, given the rhetorical question that closes the opening stanza: "can you remember what brought us here, or are you just as lost as I am?"
The song's chorus suggests a broader disconnect between the singer and "the ones above" (perhaps a reference to authority figures or to traditional sources of wisdom), and "the ones who fell in between" (perhaps people who have strayed from a particular path or ideology). The singer is clearly feeling isolated and disconnected from the larger community, and yet they indicate that they will "stray from this pathway" regardless of this disconnection. This suggests a kind of radical independence – the singer will walk alone, even if nobody else is by their side. The final lines of the song reinforce this sense of isolation and separation: the singer has apparently fallen from grace, but in doing so they hope to "earn [their] place." They will "leave no trace" so that they can "finally say goodbye" to something (perhaps the expectations of others?) that they perceive as holding them back.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, my feet have carried me beyond your memories to places you cannot be.
I have moved on from the memories we shared together and have gone to places where you cannot follow me.
Breathe in the oxygen where I am. I know you can feel me, the hairs stand on your neck.
Even though we are apart, I hope you can feel my presence and know that I am thinking of you.
Can you remember what brought us here, or are you just as lost as I am? When will we find our way back home?
Do you remember why we were together, or are you feeling as lost without me as I am without you? When will we come back together again?
I'm disconnected from the ones above. I'm disconnected from the ones who fell in between. And I'll stray from this pathway though there's still nothing left of me.
I feel disconnected from those who were above me and those who were in-between our relationship. Even though I am empty, I will stray from this path anyway.
Oh, but now they bury me. How could you let me be sucked in by the ones that dwell beneath?
I feel trapped and overwhelmed by those who have brought negativity into my life. How could you have let that happen to me?
So I wave goodbye to my past as I stray on my own. Now I walk alone.
I am leaving my past behind and moving forward on my own, without anyone by my side.
Fall from grace so I can earn my place. Leave no trace so I can finally say, goodbye.
I am willing to lose everything and start over in order to find my true place in life. I want to leave no mark behind, so that I can finally say goodbye to everything that has held me back.
Contributed by Parker S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
WolfheartFPS
sick guys, I love it
Heartist
Our vocalist, Bryce, performed all of the vocals on the recordings, both the singing & screaming. For live shows, he still performs all of the vocals. Tim doubles up on some screams with Bryce live. Jon sings harmonies with Bryce in the choruses live. Hope this clears up some confusion! We don't have two vocalists :]
Homeless Jazz
I was aware of this, my brother showed me you fuckers years ago.. he plucked string for capture the crown for a few years.. Australia's version of asking a. Summerian are fucking cancer
Brett -
Bro, gettin hella Periphery vibes from his vocals
Taylor Duffin
Please chuck this on Apple Music 🙏
Jeffrey Neece
I just found out about you guys and have respect and love for you guys that’s beyond any means of demonstration ! Keep it going guys you’re one of the few epic bands still around !
nygma
Still coming back to this masterpiece once in a while...
Sarya Aslan
This band and this song explains a lot about how unfair music industry is. They should ve been much more bigger than they are now. So sad :/
datNERO17
Absolute amazing musical talent wasted.
mysteriousDSF
When I hear a vocalist doing such amazing high cleans, I instantly start being afraid about his live performances in the future. Most vocalists of that kind can't provide the same live.