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.
Tool
Heavenly Lyrics
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But the thousand things you should have said I heard
Made my heart stand still
I never thought I'd be
Any one of all the things you wanted of me
Now I know I will
That you're all alone and hoping
You silently signal
Could I come around some time
I'm not sure what that's for
But I'll use it
This is my art now, falling apart now
For love
I'm not sure what that's for
But I'll use it
This is my art now, falling apart now
For love, love
You never made me laugh
So much as in that silly photograph
What'd you think I saw?
I never had to dream
To understand what all your phrases mean
You mean so much more
You wordlessly whisper
That I make you feel like crying
You silently signal
Can I see the things you feel
You never talk about just what I mean to you
You never say you'd be unhappy if I moved
But I'll be there, oh I'll be there
Yes I'll be there, if you still want me
The lyrics of "Tool" by Heavenly describe a relationship between two people who communicate without words. The singer notes that the person they are with never said a word, but they heard the thousand things that they should have said. Despite the lack of verbal communication, the singer and their partner are able to share emotions and desires in a way that makes the singer's heart stand still. The singer expresses surprise at being able to fulfill the things their partner wants of them and declares their commitment to the relationship.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the nonverbal nature of the relationship, with the singer saying they are not sure what their partner's actions mean, but they will use them to continue falling apart for love. The verses continue to describe how the two communicate without words, with the partner expressing their loneliness and hoping for the singer's company. The singer also notes how much they understand their partner's unspoken phrases and how much more they mean to them than meets the eye.
Overall, the lyrics of "Tool" explore the idea that words aren't always necessary to communicate deeply with another person. The lack of verbal communication between the two people in the song is not a barrier to intimacy and emotional connection.
Line by Line Meaning
You never said a word
You never explicitly spoke your mind
But the thousand things you should have said I heard
I sensed all the unspoken thoughts and missed opportunities for dialogue
Made my heart stand still
Your lack of communication captivated and frightened me
I never thought I'd be
I did not anticipate becoming who you desired
Any one of all the things you wanted of me
Of all the potential suitors, I did not envision myself becoming your romantic interest
Now I know I will
Now that I have your attention, I am willing to adapt to your desires
You wordlessly whisper
You softly express without actual words
That you're all alone and hoping
You imply that you feel lonely and yearn for companionship
You silently signal
You nonverbally indicate
Could I come around some time
You subtly ask to see me
I'm not sure what that's for
I am confused by your motives or intentions
But I'll use it
I will take advantage of the situation
This is my art now, falling apart now
I am embracing the chaos and uncertainty of pursuing love
For love
I am pursuing romantic fulfillment
You never made me laugh
You never amused me
So much as in that silly photograph
Except for that one photo, which brought me great joy
What'd you think I saw?
What do you believe that photograph revealed to me?
I never had to dream
I never had to imagine what you meant
To understand what all your phrases mean
I had a clear understanding of your subtle messages
You mean so much more
You are far more significant to me than a photo or a dream
That I make you feel like crying
You indicate that my actions or remarks bring tears to your eyes
Can I see the things you feel
May I witness your deepest emotions and thoughts?
You never talk about just what I mean to you
You never openly confess how much I matter to you
You never say you'd be unhappy if I moved
You never express your concern or sadness if I were to leave
But I'll be there, oh I'll be there
I will be there for you through thick and thin
Yes I'll be there, if you still want me
I am committed to standing by your side, as long as you desire my presence
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: COLIN KEITH ROBERT BUCHANAN
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