A Sweet and Deep Bomb in My Heart
Helalyn Flowers Lyrics


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Sometimes we cry like dolls in a cage
Sometimes we smile like heroes in space
How many times they get to you
Like iron butterflies...

And disappear 'cause you wanna be someone else
And try to change to be the king of your life
There is not a hell for the drugs
There is not a heaven
For the only ones that are still prayin'

But now
I've found a deep and sweet bomb in my heart
Come to me
We'll disappear in a world without lies
And now
I've found a deep and sweet bomb in my heart
Come to me
We'll disappear in our world

How many times they get to you
Like iron butterflies...

And disappear 'cause you wanna be someone else
And try to change to be the king of your life
There is not a hell for the drugs
There is not a heaven
For the only ones that are still prayin'
('Cause they think they could be saved)

But now
I've found a deep and sweet bomb in my heart
Come to me
We'll disappear in a world without lies
And now
I've found a deep and sweet bomb in my heart
Come to me
We'll disappear in our world

They get inside like iron butterflies





In my heart...
In my heart...a deep bomb...

Overall Meaning

The song "A Sweet and Deep Bomb in My Heart" by Helalyn Flowers is a poignant exploration of the highs and lows of life and the human condition. The opening lines of the song "Sometimes we cry like dolls in a cage, sometimes we smile like heroes in space" serve to illustrate the dichotomy of human emotion and the contradiction within all of us. The idea that sometimes we feel trapped and suffocated like a doll in a cage, while at other times we feel invincible like heroes in space, shows the dynamic nature of emotions and the unpredictability of life. The next line, "How many times they get to you like iron butterflies" is a metaphorical reference to the perseverance and strength it takes to survive life's challenges. The use of the iron butterfly as a metaphor is powerful because, despite its delicacy and beauty, it is a force to be reckoned with.


The song goes on to explore the idea of wanting to be someone else and trying to change in order to become the king of your own life. This suggests that we all have a deep desire to be in control of our own destiny and to be the masters of our own fate. However, the line that "There is not a hell for the drugs, there is not a heaven for the only ones that are still prayin'" is a reminder that we must live in the present and that there is no quick fix or easy way out. Finally, the chorus of the song "But now I've found a deep and sweet bomb in my heart, come to me we'll disappear in a world without lies" is a call to action for listeners to embrace their own inner strength and to find their own way in the world.


Line by Line Meaning

Sometimes we cry like dolls in a cage
We are helpless, trapped and cry like dolls inside a cage.


Sometimes we smile like heroes in space
We put on a brave face and smile, like heroes exploring deep space.


How many times they get to you
Things overwhelm us repeatedly, reminding us of our fragility.


Like iron butterflies...
Like butterflies that seem delicate, but have a strength that surprises us.


And disappear 'cause you wanna be someone else
We vanish, hoping to become somebody else, to escape our problems.


And try to change to be the king of your life
We struggle and strive to control our lives, to become kings of our own destiny.


There is not a hell for the drugs
Drugs won't lead you to hell as commonly believed.


There is not a heaven
There is no heaven reserved for those who pray.


For the only ones that are still prayin' ('Cause they think they could be saved)
Those who pray, do so because they hope they could be saved.


But now I've found a deep and sweet bomb in my heart Come to me We'll disappear in a world without lies And now I've found a deep and sweet bomb in my heart Come to me We'll disappear in our world
I have found something powerful and transformative in my own heart. Come to me, and together we will build a world without lies, where we can both thrive.


They get inside like iron butterflies
These overwhelming things infiltrate our life with subtle ferocity.


In my heart... In my heart...a deep bomb...
This powerful, transformative force has taken root inside of me.




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