Hearts & Heads
Honeydogs Lyrics
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[Now was] something to do with your hands and mouth
You made, a fair hand at catch
You raised the house when you struck the match
You fooled us all
In hearts and heads
It starts in bed
In too long
Out with the young
Now, forgiven
Just like a [dull]
You fooled us all
In hearts and heads
You fooled us all
It starts in bed
[Words said], I long forgot them
[You] have your hold over my head
I want a ticket out of boredom
[Now was] something to do with your hands and mouth
Loose ends but never tied
It's not like, I never tried
You fooled us all
In hearts and heads
You fooled us all
It starts in bed
You fooled us all
In hearts and heads
You fooled us all
It starts in bed
The Honeydogs' "Hearts & Heads" is a poignant song that deals with the themes of boredom, deception, and betrayal. The lyrics of the song describe the important role that physical intimacy and language play in the deception of individuals. The singer longs for an escape from the monotony of his life, and he finds something to do with his time in the arms of another person. They catch and light a match, bringing excitement to their lives.
The chorus of the song speaks to the way that the other person in the relationship has fooled everyone around them, including the singer. They have deceived them both in their hearts and in their heads, but it all starts in the bedroom. They have managed to fool people with their careful use of language and their physical prowess. They are so good at hiding their true intentions that even when they leave, they are forgiven as if they have done nothing wrong.
The song describes how the other person still has a hold over the singer's head, and despite wanting an escape from their life of boredom, they are still tangled in the web of the other's deceit. The song "Hearts & Heads" is a beautiful and thoughtful exploration of the many ways in which we deceive ourselves and others with our words and actions.
Line by Line Meaning
I want a ticket out of boredom
I am in search of something exciting to get rid of my monotony.
[Now was] something to do with your hands and mouth
At this moment, I am looking for physical pleasure and gratification.
You made, a fair hand at catch
You displayed skill and ability in catching things or situations.
You raised the house when you struck the match
You caused a great commotion or excitement when you lit up a match.
You fooled us all
You deceived everyone including me.
In hearts and heads
You deceived not just our minds but also our emotions.
It starts in bed
The deception or manipulation begins from the very intimate moments.
In too long
It has been too much prolonged.
Out with the young
The youthfulness in me is going out.
Now, forgiven
Currently, I am willing to forgive.
Just like a [dull]
I am forgiving with no special feelings or emotions.
[Words said], I long forgot them
I have forgotten the words that were said to me a long time ago.
[You] have your hold over my head
You have control, influence or power over me.
Loose ends but never tied
There were unresolved issues but they were never addressed or solved.
It's not like, I never tried
I did try but with no success.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ADAM L. LEVY, NOAH LEVY, TRENT NORTON
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