2) From Danbury, CT, a… Read Full Bio ↴1) From California, (hed) pe back when called hed
2) From Danbury, CT, a late-'80s/early-'90s indie/punk band called Hed.
The Meadow
Hed Lyrics
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I close my eyes , and wait to die
Yes, I am a liar
Yes, I am a sinner
Please forgive my broken soul
But I've got nowhere else to go
They made the world so hard
I could be a star like you
Special like you
A star like you
Special like you
And all those picture frames surround you
I saw you in France
All those busters hang around you
I asked you to dance
I can't take you home tonight
No, I can't be your man
I know why you here tonight
You in a fight with your man
But I've got nowhere else to go
The song The Meadow by Hed explores the feelings of desperation and hopelessness. The opening lines "I don't ask why, I just fall into the meadow. I close my eyes, and wait to die" portray a sense of resignation towards life. The singer seems to have given up on finding meaning or purpose in life, and has accepted his fate. The lyrics "Yes, I am a liar. Yes, I am a sinner. Please forgive my broken soul" illustrates a sense of guilt and regret, perhaps due to past actions or mistakes.
The chorus "But I've got nowhere else to go. They made the world so hard. If I had somewhere else to go, I could be a star like you. Special like you. A star like you. Special like you" highlights the frustration and longing of the singer. He feels that the society has put obstacles in his path, which are preventing him from achieving his dreams. The mention of "you" in the chorus is intriguing, as it is unclear whether the singer is addressing a specific person or society as a whole.
The second stanza talks about the singer's encounter with someone. The lines "I know why you here tonight. You in a fight with your man" suggest that the person is seeking comfort from the singer due to a difficult relationship. However, the singer is unable to provide the comfort or support as he himself is struggling. The closing lines "But I've got nowhere else to go" further reinforces his state of helplessness.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't ask why, I just fall into the meadow
I don't question my existence, I simply accept it and let life happen
I close my eyes , and wait to die
I feel like I am wasting my life away and I don't see a way out
Yes, I am a liar
I have lied to others and to myself, maybe to protect myself or to avoid confrontation
Yes, I am a sinner
I have done things that I regret and maybe even feel guilty about
Please forgive my broken soul
I am aware that I am not perfect and that I have flaws, but I hope that others can still see the good in me and forgive me for my mistakes
But I've got nowhere else to go
I feel stuck and trapped, not seeing a way out of my current situation
They made the world so hard
The world can be a difficult and cruel place, making it challenging to find one's place in it
If I had somewhere else to go
If I had another option or opportunity, maybe I could be successful like those around me
I could be a star like you
I see the success of others and I wish I could achieve the same level of greatness
Special like you
I envy the attention and admiration that others receive and wish that I was seen as special too
And all those picture frames surround you
I see evidence of your success and accomplishments all around you
I saw you in France
I know that you are well-traveled and have had experiences that I can only dream about
All those busters hang around you
I see people who are only interested in you because of your success and status
I asked you to dance
I tried to connect with you, maybe hoping that some of your greatness would rub off on me
I can't take you home tonight
I am not in a position to offer you anything, I am struggling myself
No, I can't be your man
I know that I am not the kind of person that you would want to be with
I know why you here tonight
I understand that you are trying to escape from your own problems and find solace elsewhere
You in a fight with your man
I know that you are in a difficult relationship and that is why you are seeking refuge here
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Ben Vaught, Chad Benekos, Doug Boyce, Jerrad Shain, Mark Young, Wes Geer
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@cristinatonu575
I don't ask why, I just fall into the meadow
I close my eyes , and wait to die
Yes, I am a liar
Yes, I am a sinner
Please forgive my broken soul
But I've got nowhere else to go
They've made this world so hard
If I had somewhere else to go
I could be a star like you
Special like you
A star like you
Special like you
And all those picture frames around you
I saw you with friends
All those busters hang around you
I asked you to dance
I can't take you home tonight
No, I can't be your man
I know why you here tonight
You in a fight with your man
But I've got nowhere else to go
@rustyneedles3743
This is an African legend
It’s a love story
And uh it’s about uh two people
They were, they were very much in love
From different tribes
And they’re um, they were going to be sacrificed
And after they died, God made them into elephants
Because African believe that elephants are immortal
And then he put, he made the elephants body the system
Is just the female in the word it symbolizes,
you know, uh the freedom of love
and love of flower tell them that the
abstract beautiful
that you can see whatever you want to see
but before the hunters they used to uh,
to take the elephants youthfully
and um, he, he, he put the symbol on them
so that everybody will know that they are hope__
and this is the story and um _________________
@Keep.it_a.hunnit
Damn 10 years later and this song still hits the spot
@jayp13
Damn near 20
@richardhughes601
like 20 years loko
@richardhughes601
I got this album when I graduated 2000
@stormsoto9301
This band was a major part of my childhood. 🤘🏻
@xHxOxTx1
2020 and I'm still Hed Strong. Special like you.
@justinpeterson1409
A 🌟 like you!!
@NSted
2021 still here
@j.paulom.n.4888
2021 while cooking my launch ✌
@woahdudeitsme9742
2021 and I still occasionally find others that listen to HED and even heard Raise Hell blaring out a big truck a week ago with a little badass lady driving! Jarod's messages have held HED strong! Much love to y'all that never forgot to be better!