The band released their first full-length self-produced album, "To Travels & Trunks" in December 2008.
Heart Beats
Hey Marseilles Lyrics
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Shorter days and long nights
For all that was holding us back
From people we knew we would find
Open air wears you thin
They say you'll love again
But love's an equation to them
I will look back
I will hold fast to this
Your heart beats for another day
I still believe you love me but in a different way
The night falls, the city lay asleep
Among the crowds, we both know you're my only dream
I'm starting to see where we went wrong
The lives we lead will leave on their own
You can't climb so high and still see the ground
You're on your way, I'm on my down
Looking back where we were
There's no way to be sure
Things could've gone other ways
That you'd follow me to today
We'll take up separate lives
And in the space that divides
I'll reach for the best of what was
And leave all that wasn't behind
I will look back
I will hold fast to this
Your heart beats for another day
I still believe you love me but in a different way
The night falls, the city lay asleep
Among the crowds, we both know you're my only dream
Your heart beats for another day
I still believe you love me but in a different way
The night falls, the city lay asleep
Among the crowds, we both know you're my only dream
The lyrics of Hey Marseilles's Heart Beats portray a relationship that has gone through a lot of changes over time. As the song opens, the singer talks about leaving winter behind, short days, and long nights, all of which represent something they're glad to have moved on from. They've also left behind anything that was holding them back from finding the people they knew they were meant to meet. This could be interpreted as the end of a period where they felt lost or stuck, and now they're entering a new phase of life.
The second verse touches on how open air can wear someone thin, and that others may tell you you'll love again, but love isn't just some simple equation. The singer acknowledges that it takes work to maintain a relationship, and that you'll only get back what you put in. Despite this realization, they hold fast to memories of their love, even if they know it's changed. They still love the person, but now it's in a different way. The imagery of the night falling and the city being asleep highlights the feeling of loneliness, despite being surrounded by people. Ultimately, the singer acknowledges that they'll have to go their separate ways, but there are still parts of their love that they'll hold on to.
Overall, the song Heart Beats highlights the complications and nuances of love and how it can change over time. The lyrics speak to the idea that sometimes love can transform into something different, and though it might be painful, holding onto the memories is still important. It's a bittersweet song that captures the feelings of lost love and the acknowledgement that life goes on.
Line by Line Meaning
We left winter behind
We moved on from a time of darkness and coldness.
Shorter days and long nights
The difficulty of the time when we left winter behind.
For all that was holding us back
We moved on from something that was stopping us from progressing.
From people we knew we would find
We were looking for certain people who we knew we would find after moving on.
Open air wears you thin
Being exposed to the open air for too long can be tiring and exhausting.
They say you'll love again
Others say that you will eventually find love again.
But love's an equation to them
To some, love is just a calculation or a formula.
Get out what it is you put in
You will only receive from love what you put into it.
I will look back
I will reflect and remember.
I will hold fast to this
I will hold onto this memory or feeling tightly.
Your heart beats for another day
Your heart keeps pumping and you keep moving forward.
I still believe you love me but in a different way
I still think you care about me, but perhaps in a different manner than before.
The night falls, the city lay asleep
The darkness of night has come and the city is quiet.
Among the crowds, we both know you're my only dream
Even though we are surrounded by many people, I know that you are the only one I want.
I'm starting to see where we went wrong
I am beginning to understand our past mistakes.
The lives we lead will leave on their own
Our paths will naturally diverge from each other.
You can't climb so high and still see the ground
When you reach a certain level of success, it becomes harder to see where you came from.
You're on your way, I'm on my down
You are moving forward, while I am declining.
Looking back where we were
Thinking about where we used to be.
There's no way to be sure
There's no guarantee about what could have happened if we made different choices.
Things could've gone other ways
Our lives could have turned out differently if we made different decisions.
That you'd follow me to today
I didn't expect you to still be with me up until now.
We'll take up separate lives
We will move on and lead our own lives.
And in the space that divides
Despite the distance between us.
I'll reach for the best of what was
I will strive to remember the good memories from our past together.
And leave all that wasn't behind
I will forget about the negative aspects of our past.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MATT AARON BISHOP, NICHOLAS AUGUSTE WARD
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SighDown
Every.Single.Song. Is a cohesive, easy to listen to, melodic masterpiece. What’s up these days, guys? Us fans are rooting for you to keep on keeping on with your incredible music.
Hey Marseilles
Thanks for the positive feedback all! If you're looking for us you can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and our website. We're also on tour right now heading all over the US and playing Firefly Music Festival, Newport Folk Fest, The Capitol Hill Block Party, Summerfest Milwaukee, Lollapalooza and Edgefest Toronto.
Yellow Flower
I wish you guys still made more music. You were one of a kind and great live.
rosemary Moran
Still a favorite. Please don't give up. You are incredibly irreplaceable. Been listening for years.
Yasin Kilic
Me tooooo
Yellow Flower
Me 3
widley pierre
This track should be re released because it deserves more recognition
Meg Marie Johnson
This has been my all-time favorite band for eight years now.
scott taylor
I am a 52 year old man who loves music! I stumbled across this song by mere chance and had my heart absolutely rearranged by the by this song! Thank you ,may the world hear your voice!
esantiago773
This has to be one of the most underrated songs ever. It's a god damn masterpiece.