1) Liam Dargaville and Re… Read Full Bio ↴There are two groups with the name HEAVY.
1) Liam Dargaville and Reem Nabhani, a 420 hiphop duo from Auckland, New Zealand.
2) Casey (stutzmcgee) Benjamin & Nicky (Ampersand Jones) Guiland = HEAVy, a mind boggling mix of rock, soul and pop chock full of quirk and irony that is uniquely their own.
The Jamaica Queens, NY natives carry on the "power-duo" tradition of singer and producer, pulling influences from across the spectrum, Herbie Hancock, Rotary Connection, The Police, Prince to name a few.
Nicky, half Trini - half Jamaican, was born on stage. After years of dance training in local and professional programs, she grew tired of the restrictive discipline and at age 12 showed promise with vocal arts. Casey, Grenadian/ Panamanian, grew up with music all around. His fathers extensive record collection encouraged Casey's musical aptitude and by age 8 the self taught pianist found himself in love with the saxophone. His high school years would prove to be both promising and heartbreaking when his band, Legacy, signed to Uptown Records, only later to be shelved by parent company MCA after Uptown folded. Their shared love for jazz and similar cultural backgrounds brought the two together in their senior year at New York's infamous Fiorello H. La Guardia High School of Music and Art and the Performing Arts. After a semester of collaborations and performances the two both accepted scholarships to New School University's Jazz program, but it wasn't until Nicky's senior recital that they would collaborate again. By May of 2001, Casey had left The New School to begin regular touring with DJ Logic/Project Logic to MD the run and solidify his brand as a Saxophonist/Keyboardist/Vocoder player. Nicky knew she needed a musical director who could handle a diverse setlist. After a successful show, they knew they were onto something and HEAVy was born, named after the comments they'd received about their new sound.
Since then, HEAVy has released one EP, 2004's HEAVY on Kindred Spirits Records, featuring the critically acclaimed "Wonderlove (for minnie)", HEAVY Remixed with work by Jazzanova and Dj Spinna and two full albums, the 2007 BBE Records release JAzzmonEY$$ and most recently in 2009 HEAVy First Sessions on Kindred Spirits Records, a lost session recorded in 2001 showcasing the roots of this eclectic group. HEAVy has toured Europe extensively opening for N.E.R.D, Jill Scott and Q-Tip.
Unbelievable
Heavy Lyrics
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Stacking up problems that are so unnecessary
Wish that I could slow things down
I wanna let go but there's comfort in the panic
And I drive myself crazy
Thinking everything's about me
Yeah I drive myself crazy
Cause I can't escape the gravity
I'm holding on
Why is everything so heavy
Holding on
So much more than I can carry
I keep dragging around what's bringing me down
If I just let go, I'd be set free
Holding on
Why is everything so heavy
You say that I'm paranoid
But I'm pretty sure the world is out to get me
It's not like I make the choice
To let my mind stay so fucking messy
I know I'm not the center of the universe
But you keep spinning round me just the same
I know I'm not the center of the universe
But you keep spinning round me just the same
I'm holding on
Why is everything so heavy
Holding on
So much more than I can carry
I keep dragging around what's bringing me down
If I just let go, I'd be set free
Holding on
Why is everything so heavy
I know I'm not the center of the universe
But you keep spinning round me just the same
I know I'm not the center of the universe
But you keep spinning round me just the same
And I drive myself crazy
Thinking everything's about me
I'm holding on
Why is everything so heavy
Holding on
So much more than I can carry
I keep dragging around what's bringing me down
If I just let go, I'd be set free
Holding on
Why is everything so heavy
The lyrics to Heavy's song Unbelievable express the feeling of being overwhelmed by one's own thoughts and the constant pressure that comes with it. The singer implies that he has accumulated many unnecessary problems, and wishes he could slow things down so that he could focus on one thing at a time. He acknowledges that he is partially responsible for the state of his mind, but just can't escape the suffocating feeling of the magnitude of the issues that he has stacked up overtime.
The line "I want to let go but there's comfort in the panic" reveals that the singer recognizes that he is his own enemy, but can't help indulging in his anxiety. He then switches from talking about his own problems and moves to address the world at large, saying "you keep spinning round me just the same". Here he could be referring to societal pressures or the way in which events outside of oneself can always affect a person's well-being, despite the fact that they may be out of their control. The lyrics convey a deep frustration, as the singer feels weighed down and is trying to overcome his struggles, but is unsure where to start, conveying the universality of mental health problems.
Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of a person who is struggling with their own mind and the world around them, as they attempt to make sense of their emotions and experiences. The song is a reflection on the struggles every human being faces with anxiety, self-doubt, and the weight of the world, and reminds us that we are not alone in our struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't like my mind right now
I am currently uncomfortable with my thoughts and emotions
Stacking up problems that are so unnecessary
I am causing myself additional stress with insignificant issues
Wish that I could slow things down
I want to decrease the pace of my life and thoughts
I wanna let go but there's comfort in the panic
Although I desire to release my worries, it's difficult because it provides a sense of familiarity and comfort
And I drive myself crazy
My excessive thinking and worry is causing me mental distress
Thinking everything's about me
I am excessively self-centered and assume that all events are related to me
Cause I can't escape the gravity
I feel trapped by my thoughts and the situation I am in
Why is everything so heavy
Why is life bearing down on me so severely
So much more than I can carry
The weight of my thoughts and feelings is too much for me to handle
I keep dragging around what's bringing me down
I continue to hold onto negative thoughts or situations that are affecting my mental state
If I just let go, I'd be set free
If I were able to release my worries, I could experience mental freedom
You say that I'm paranoid
You accuse me of being excessively worried or fearful
But I'm pretty sure the world is out to get me
I have a strong belief that the world is conspiring against me
It's not like I make the choice
I am not purposely choosing to feel this way
To let my mind stay so fucking messy
My mind is uncontrollably chaotic and cluttered
I know I'm not the center of the universe
I am aware that my problems and worries are not the most significant in the grand scheme of things
But you keep spinning round me just the same
However, the events surrounding me continue to affect me heavily
I'm holding on
I am still trying to maintain control and hold onto my worries
Contributed by Riley T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.