By the Way
Heavenly Lyrics


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OK and by the way
I want to say that I think you're great, and
I know what people say
I'm a heart breaker, it's just my way

But you know how those rumors last
Always judged by what's in your past
But they're not true, that wasn't you

I want you, could it be that simple
I've tried all this before
Always thinking this one
This place, this dream, so sure
And I've often wondered
About what's on your mind
Thought I read your answer
Inside your shining eyes

It's you and by the way
I've never been this happy before you
It's normally not my way
But I get out the words I adore you

I look at you, your eyes are wet
You tell me you're not ready yet
To give it all, feel my heart fall

I want you, to me it's that simple
But you want to hold back
And it makes my whole world
Crash down, just feel so black
I remember wondering
About what's on your mind
But it seems your answer's
To just leave me behind

'cause I want you, to me it's that simple
But you want to hold back
And it makes my whole world
Crash down, just feel so black
I remember wondering
About what's on your mind




It seems I was fooled by
What lies behind your eyes

Overall Meaning

In "By the Way," Heavenly expresses her feelings towards someone she thinks is amazing. Despite the rumours about her being a heartbreaker, she wants to make it clear that those rumours are not true, and that she genuinely likes this person. However, Heavenly is met with hesitation when she confesses her feelings, and is told that the other person isn't ready to reciprocate them. This causes her world to come crashing down and she feels fooled by what she had read in the other person's eyes.


The lyrics of "By the Way" reveal the vulnerability of Heavenly, who seems to be genuinely interested in someone, yet is met with reluctance. Heavenly seems to be an individual who is judged based on her past, as the rumours of her being a heartbreaker continue to spread. She is frustrated with these rumours, and hopes that they can be overlooked when it comes to her true intentions. Heavenly's emotions are clear throughout the song, as she confesses her feelings and is met with an emotional response from the other person. Heavenly is hurt and disappointed that the other person doesn't reciprocate her feelings, and feels misled by their actions.


Overall, "By the Way" is a heart-wrenching song that conveys Heavenly's emotions of attraction, vulnerability, and disappointment. The song touches on themes of rumours, judgment, and misconceptions. Despite the somber tone of the song, Heavenly's emotions are relatable, and showcase the internal struggles that many individuals face when it comes to relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

OK and by the way
Starting conversation, casually


I want to say that I think you're great, and
Complimenting you on being awesome


I know what people say
Acknowledging the rumors about you


I'm a heart breaker, it's just my way
Acknowledging that they have a reputation for breaking hearts


But you know how those rumors last
Being aware of how rumors can stick around


Always judged by what's in your past
Being judged by past mistakes


But they're not true, that wasn't you
Denying the rumors about you


I want you, could it be that simple
Expressing their desire for you


I've tried all this before
Having tried pursuing people before


Always thinking this one
Having thought that previous pursuits were the one


This place, this dream, so sure
Being confident in previous pursuits


And I've often wondered
Frequently thinking about a possible relationship with you


About what's on your mind
Wondering what you're thinking


Thought I read your answer
Thinking they understood your feelings


Inside your shining eyes
Believing your eyes gave them a hint about your feelings


It's you and by the way
Finally realizing they're in love with you


I've never been this happy before you
Being super happy since falling in love with you


It's normally not my way
Usually not expressing feelings so openly


But I get out the words I adore you
Being brave enough to say 'I adore you'


I look at you, your eyes are wet
Observing your emotional state


You tell me you're not ready yet
You revealing you're not ready for a relationship


To give it all, feel my heart fall
Acknowledging that their heart feels let down because of your decision


But you want to hold back
You're hesitant about taking the next step in the relationship


And it makes my whole world
Feeling devastated by your decision


Crash down, just feel so black
Feeling hopeless and sad about how things turned out


I remember wondering
Remembering how they used to wonder about your feelings


About what's on your mind
Trying to figure out what you're thinking


But it seems your answer's
Realizing that you didn't feel the same


To just leave me behind
You have no intention of starting a relationship with them


It seems I was fooled by
Feeling tricked by your actions and words


What lies behind your eyes
What they thought they saw in your eyes was not accurate




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CATHY MAJESKI, STEPHONY SMITH

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@teppeiando

Why is this song not on Spotify? It's their best song

@THECLARENCES

Heavenly rules! The chorus rules!
xoxo The Clarences

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So good !

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