Cathedral Heat
Hersh Kristin Lyrics
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Warm between the eyes
As he jackknifes into winter
Stung like a cutthroat trout in the cathedral heat
Sick as a dog, shaking like a leaf
You have to look close to see what this disease has done to me
Arrest the boy
The hayseed with the song in his heart
Stung like a cutthroat trout
In the cathedral heat
Sick as a dog, shaking like a leaf
You have to look close to see
What this disease has done to me
You go whole hog when you like someone
I go apeshit when you forget me
Well, I forget what it's like to be kissing
In the middle of a terrible dream
I forget what it's like to be kissing
In the middle of a terrible storm
What a terrible thing
To be kissing the middle of you
The lyrics of Cathedral Heat by Hersh Kristin reveal the raw emotions of a person trying to cope with a heartbreak. The metaphorical language in this song is rich, and it becomes evident as one delves deeper into the lyrics. The lines "Arrest the boy, Warm between the eyes" portray the singer's desperation to hold onto their love interest, someone with whom they had a close and intimate relationship. The reference to winter highlights the singer's loneliness in the absence of their lover, who had perhaps left them cold and alone. This is highlighted when the singer says: "As he jackknifes into winter, Writhes through the winter, Stung like a cutthroat trout."
The singer's misery is made clear by the lines "Sick as a dog, shaking like a leaf," which indicate that he is struggling to find a way to cope with their heartbreak. Then, the lines "You have to look close to see what this disease has done to me" imply the deep emotional scars left behind by the singer's broken relationship. The climax of the song comes with the powerful and evocative line, "What a terrible thing to be kissing the middle of you," which illustrates the obsession and unrequited love the singer has for their lost love.
Line by Line Meaning
Arrest the boy
Take action against the person
Warm between the eyes
Feeling intense emotion or desire
As he jackknifes into winter
As he goes through a difficult or painful time
Stung like a cutthroat trout in the cathedral heat
Feeling intense pain or discomfort in a difficult situation
Sick as a dog, shaking like a leaf
Feeling very ill and weak
You have to look close to see what this disease has done to me
The effects of illness or struggle may not be obvious at first glance
The hayseed with the song in his heart
A person from a rural area with a strong passion or talent
As he writhes through the winter
As he struggles through a difficult time
Stung like a cutthroat trout
Feeling intense pain or discomfort
In the cathedral heat
In a situation with high pressure or intensity
Sick as a dog, shaking like a leaf
Feeling very ill and weak
You have to look close to see
The effects of struggle or pain may not be immediately visible
What this disease has done to me
The physical and emotional toll of illness or struggle
You go whole hog when you like someone
You put your full effort or attention into someone you care about
I go apeshit when you forget me
I become extremely upset or angry when you neglect me or our relationship
Well, I forget what it's like to be kissing
I lose touch with the feeling of intimacy or connection
In the middle of a terrible dream
During a time of stress or uncertainty
I forget what it's like to be kissing
I lose touch with the feeling of intimacy or connection
In the middle of a terrible storm
During a time of chaos or upheaval
What a terrible thing
A strong expression of disappointment or sadness
To be kissing the middle of you
To feel disconnected or unfulfilled in a relationship
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Written by: HERSH
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