1. An Engli… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least three artists with the name Heavenly.
1. An English indiepop group (active from 1989 to 1996).
2. An Australian indie avant-garde band fronted by Heavenly Hiraani Tiger Lily Hutchence-Geldof, daughter of INXS member, Michael Hutchence.
3. A French power metal band (active from 1994 to present).
1. Heavenly were a 1990s indiepop band formed in Oxford, England in 1989. Amelia Fletcher (vocals), Mathew Fletcher (drums; Amelia's brother), Peter Momtchiloff (guitar) and Robert Pursey (bass) had all been members of Talulah Gosh, a key band of the c86 scene which preceded the indiepop movement, formed in 1986.
Heavenly debuted with the 7" single I Fell In Love Last Night, followed by another 7", Our Love Is Heavenly, both released in 1990 on Sarah Records. Heavenly Vs. Satan, the group's debut album, came out in 1991. They went on to release three more albums: Le Jardin de Heavenly, The Decline and Fall of Heavenly, and Operation Heavenly.
Shortly before the release of their final album in 1996, Mathew Fletcher, the band's drummer and Amelia's brother, committed suicide. The remaining members announced that the band name Heavenly was to be retired. The other members regrouped with a new drummer as Marine Research, a moniker under which they released a single album, 1999's Sounds From The Gulf Stream. The band's core members reformed in 2002 as Tender Trap.
A collection of their singles was released in 2020 under the title "A Bout De Heavenly." Reviewing in Pitchfork, Quinn Moreland noted "Heavenly released four studio albums, but a recent singles collection, A Bout De Heavenly, makes the case that some of their most magical work existed in smaller formats."
2. Heavenly is an Australian avant-garde, experimental band consisting of members Tiger Lily Hutchence-Geldof, Nicholas Allbrook, India Rose, Scarlett Stevens, and Jacob Diamond. The band released their first EP titled Tragic Tiger’s Sad Meltdown in March 2020 on Bandcamp.
3. Heavenly, a power metal/neo-classical metal band from Paris, France, were formed in 1994 by vocalist Benjamin Sotto and drummer Max Pilo. They were originally a cover band and played under the name of 'Satan's Lawyer' before evolving into a fully-fledged Helloween-influenced power metal outfit.
In 2000, Heavenly released their debut album 'Coming From the Sky.' Although it was largely shunned by the media, the album proved a hit with metal fans and its success helped Heavenly land an appearance at the French Hard Rock Festival.
Heavenly released their second album Sign of the Winner in 2001, and received positive feedback from both fans and media alike. After appearing at Wacken (the world's biggest metal festival) in 2002, Heavenly set to work recording their third album, 'Dust to Dust,' which was eventually released in early 2004, further solidifying their status as one of France's premier power metal bands.
Atta Girl
Heavenly Lyrics
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Seem to fuck things up for fun
Just can't stop myself behaving
Like my head needs rearranging
When you act so hopeless
Hopelessly in love
In fact I forget
No I could never live up to all your dreams
I don't have to be cute right through and
Can't you concentrate on something other than me?
'Cause I'm not yours
And never will be now
You've shown me how you are
If I speak to another
Oh can't you see
You've shown me how you are
You're jealous and how far
You tried so hard to smother
When we met
I thought that
That you were my dream
But yet it now seems
Seems you turned out mean
How did you ever deserve so much from me?
I don't need you or your attitude and
Can't you just forget now that you ever met me?
'Cause I'm not yours
And never will be now
You've shown me how you are
When I'm out with another
Oh can't you see
You've shown me how you are
You're jealous and how far
You tried so hard to smother
Honey please come back I miss you
Yeah come here so I can kiss you
And I know you wanted this too
Fuck you, no way!
Oh no please come back or I'll die
Do you want to make a girl cry
Or at least can't you tell me why?
I don't have to
Don't have to explain
'Cause I'm not yours
And never will be now
You've shown me how you are
If I'm out with another
Oh can't you see
You've shown me how you are
You're jealous and how far
You tried so hard to smother
'Cause I'm not yours
And never will be now
You've shown me how you are
When I'm out with another
Oh can't you see
You've shown me how you are
You're jealous and how far
You tried so hard to smother
The lyrics of Heavenly's song "Atta Girl" delve into the complicated dynamics of a relationship where one partner is insecure and tries to control the other. The singer confesses that she often acts dumb and messes things up, but she realizes that her partner's jealousy and possessiveness are not justified. She refuses to conform to their expectations of cuteness and docility and asserts her independence. Despite her partner's attempts to smother her with their jealousy, the singer decides to break free and move on.
The song captures the emotional rollercoaster of a turbulent relationship and underscores the importance of self-respect and agency. The singer's defiant stance can be empowering for listeners who may relate to the toxic dynamics depicted in the song. The lyrics do not offer a neat resolution or a clear-cut moral, but they convey a sense of urgency and authenticity that makes them resonate with audiences.
Overall, "Atta Girl" is a compelling and relatable song that showcases Heavenly's ability to blend catchy pop melodies, edgy rock riffs, and introspective lyrics. It is a standout track from their 1996 album, "Operation Heavenly," and a testament to the band's enduring appeal and influence.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah I always act so dumb
I tend to behave foolishly and make bad decisions
Seem to fuck things up for fun
I tend to mess things up even when I don't mean to
Just can't stop myself behaving
I have difficulty controlling my actions
Like my head needs rearranging
Sometimes I feel like I need to reorganize my thoughts
When you act so hopeless
When your behavior shows desperation
Hopelessly in love
You are deeply in love beyond reason
In fact I forget
I sometimes fail to remember
Forget you're grown up
That you are an adult capable of making your own decisions
No I could never live up to all your dreams
I cannot fulfill all of your expectations
I don't have to be cute right through and
I do not have to be devoted to you all the time
Can't you concentrate on something other than me?
Can't you focus on something other than your jealousy towards me?
'Cause I'm not yours
I don't belong to anyone
And never will be now
I will not be yours ever
You've shown me how you are
Your behavior exemplifies your character
If I speak to another
If I talk to someone else
Oh can't you see
Why can't you perceive
You're jealous and how far
You are excessively envious and take it too far
You tried so hard to smother
You have tried to stifle me and control my actions
When we met
When we first encountered each other
I thought that
I believed that
That you were my dream
You were the person I dreamt of
But yet it now seems
But now it appears
Seems you turned out mean
You turned out to have a cruel nature
How did you ever deserve so much from me?
Why did I ever give you so much when you did not deserve it?
I don't need you or your attitude and
I don't require you or your behavior
Can't you just forget now that you ever met me?
Can't you just move on and forget that we ever met?
Honey please come back I miss you
I miss you, my dear, and would like you to return
Yeah come here so I can kiss you
Come close to me so I can kiss you
And I know you wanted this too
I am aware that you also wanted this
Fuck you, no way!
I reject your advances, no thank you
Oh no please come back or I'll die
I implore you to return or I will not survive
Do you want to make a girl cry
Do you intend to make me cry?
Or at least can't you tell me why?
At the very least, can you explain why you are behaving this way?
I don't have to
I am not obligated to
Don't have to explain
I don't have to provide an explanation
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