Dont Quit! Not Quite!
HeyHiHello! Lyrics
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Spring will be well worth the wait
I?ll be sure to greet the sunshine
To the frozen buckeye state
Along with the warmer weather
I think you might thaw my heart
After all the coldest winters
Have torn it apart
You and I, well, we could be just fine
If only I knew you had the time!
The temperature seldom rises
Past that wintry thermometer line
Now I?m tempted to travel to your state
Just to steal some sunshine
But if ever you come back with me
And turn my gray skies a bright blue
I?d feel right at home to hold your hand
And chase the clouds with you
You and I, well, we could be just fine
If only I knew you had the time!
I?ll fall asleep, that?s right
I?ll fall asleep tonight
With nothing on my mind
Except for the sunlight
You and I, well, we could be just fine
If only I knew you had the time!
I?ll fall asleep, that?s right
I?ll fall asleep tonight
With nothing on my mind
Except for the sunlight
The lyrics of HeyHiHello!'s song Don't Quit! Not Quite! capture the mood of hopeful waiting and the desire for warmth amidst the cold winter. The singer is longing for the warmth of the sun to take away the greyness and cold of the winter. He is waiting for the coming of spring and is sure to be there when the sun shines. He hopes that the warmer weather would melt his heart, which the coldest winters have torn apart.
The lyrics also boast of the possibility of a happy life ahead for the singer and his lover, but he is unsure whether his lover has time for him. He compares the wintry weather that rarely rises, to his unattainable lover who exists in his mind but is not close enough for him to reach yet. If his lover were to come back with him, though, the clouds would lift, and the sun would shine bright. The song ends with the singer falling asleep with a hope that his mind would be free from everything except for the warmth and serenity of the sunlight.
Line by Line Meaning
You know it?s a cloudy day here
It is currently a gloomy and overcast day in my location.
Spring will be well worth the wait
Despite the current dreary weather, the upcoming spring season will be enjoyable and fulfilling.
I?ll be sure to greet the sunshine
Once the sun shines again, I will make certain to appreciate it and welcome it.
To the frozen buckeye state
To Ohio, which is currently experiencing cold and icy conditions.
Along with the warmer weather
As the temperature rises and the weather improves,
I think you might thaw my heart
It's possible that your presence and warmth could warm my cold heart.
After all the coldest winters
Despite enduring many harsh and bitter winters,
Have torn it apart
My heart has been broken and battered.
You and I, well, we could be just fine
We could potentially have a promising relationship together.
If only I knew you had the time!
If only I were aware that you were available and interested in pursuing a relationship.
The temperature seldom rises
It is unusual for the weather to become significantly warmer in my area.
Past that wintry thermometer line
Beyond the point on the thermometer that marks the cold and wintery weather.
Now I?m tempted to travel to your state
I am considering traveling to your location to experience the warmer weather and sunshine.
Just to steal some sunshine
In order to bask in some sunlight and warmth.
But if ever you come back with me
If you should decide to accompany me back to my location,
And turn my gray skies a bright blue
And brighten up my dull and lackluster surroundings,
I?d feel right at home to hold your hand
I would be content and comfortable holding your hand and enjoying the moment together.
And chase the clouds with you
I would be happy to spend time with you, pursuing adventures and making the most of every moment.
I?ll fall asleep, that?s right
Eventually, at some point in time,
I?ll fall asleep tonight
I will fall asleep this evening, likely with pleasant thoughts on my mind.
With nothing on my mind
I will have a clear and peaceful mind, unburdened by stress or worry.
Except for the sunlight
The one thing that I will be thinking about is the warmth and brightness provided by the sun, and the possibility of sharing that experience with you.
Contributed by Henry F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jack
going on 10 years later, still love this song.
Nicole
i listened to this on repeat in my freshman year of college. im 29 now.
HomicidalTeaBreak
just remembered this band from when I was like 15. honestly not hating it.
JLBee
@꧁Spice Princess Art꧂ Yes, recently I've been getting back into Owl City, as well as some of the other groups from around then. Of course HeyHiHello, but also Hello!Beautiful (now April's Atlas), and Eleventyseven. The harmonies on this song are so good, and kind of make me think of Eleventyseven, but without as much pop-punk influence.
꧁Spice Princess Art꧂
Same. Well I never really forgot them because I keep their Christmas song Happy To Share in my Christmas playlist that I listen to most years. But I forgot about all their other songs and went on an old middle school/high school song binge.
Good God I miss music like this. I wish this sound would come back. I miss the time when everyone wanted to sound like Owl City haha
zeranzeran
I was in middle school yesterday, now I'm almost 30
When did that happen? This song is a classic, and holds up really well.
Jerr Meee
Oh my god I know I remember I was sitting in the computer lab and the emo chick next to me was listening to this and ever since then it pops in my head every now and then
Rachel
This song always makes me smile! Seriously I even walk in a happy manner when I hear it :)
Robert Natera
After I left high school in 2016 this song still reminds me of my baby mama 🥺
Suhani
If you ever become famous, keep making amazing songs please <3