Mike Hood - Vocals
Jon the Jew - Guitar
Twig - Bass
Craig - Drums
Marty - Guitar
Heartless
Hoods Lyrics
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Stand strong- I know inside you cry.
Families mourn- as two gods fight for a soul.
Nothing- is what it seems
Never thought today you would wake up
Just to have to say goodbye- I hate goodbyes.
One day- you'll smile again.
For awhile- gotta fight through some pain.
Unlike a god that's heartless.
You god is heartless.
I feel your loss- taking over on me.
Trade my life for your pain- in a heartbeat.
Fatherless son- a childless father.
The next life lost is yours- mother fucker.
Heartless- you're heartless.
HEARTSLESS- A GOD THAT'S HEARTLESS
The lyrics of Hoods's song Heartless speak about the pain of losing a loved one and the struggle of staying strong through the grief. It acknowledges that mourning is a natural process and often a battle between faith and God or gods. The song suggests that the idea of a higher power may offer little comfort or compassion, as some may be seen as heartless in such situations, unlike a human friend. The lyrics also express the emotional turmoil that comes with loss, where one can't believe they will never see the person that they have lost again, and will have to continue with their lives without them. The song implies that the grieving process is not an easy one, and that it requires a lot of effort to move on and find light at the end of the tunnel. In conclusion, the lyrics of Heartless talk about the emptiness and pain that comes with losing a loved one, and the necessity of fighting through the pain while remembering their memory.
Line by Line Meaning
It's so sad
The situation is unfortunate and a loved one has passed away.
Stand strong
Although it is difficult, try to be strong and hold it together.
Families mourn
The family members of the deceased person grieve and feel sadness.
as two gods fight for a soul
Metaphorically, it feels like good and evil or heaven and hell are competing for the soul of the deceased.
Nothing
Things are not as they appear, everything seems uncertain and indefinite.
is what it seems
There is a gap between perception and reality, everything is not always what it appears to be.
Never thought today you would wake up
The unexpected death was not even imagined to happen, it came as a surprise.
Just to have to say goodbye
The grief and sorrow of having to bid farewell to someone so suddenly and unexpectedly can be overwhelming.
One day
Eventually, things will get better and time will heal the pain of the loss.
you'll smile again
After such a heavy tragedy, life will go on and little by little one can find happiness again.
For awhile
For a period of time, one must endure the pain and mourn the loss.
gotta fight through some pain
To get to the other side of the suffering, it takes strength to battle through the hard times.
So take a deep breath
Close your eyes, inhale deeply and exhale slowly to try to find peace in the moment.
I'm here for you my friend
You have a friend to lean on, they promise to support you through thick and thin.
Unlike a god that's heartless
No matter how unfair life may seem, this person stays beside you through the sorrow and is there to lend an ear and offer help.
You god is heartless
The song suggests that if there were such a god or higher power, the fact that they can allow such loss and pain to occur may make them cruel or lacking in compassion.
I feel your loss
The singer is expressing empathy for the others' pain and shares in the mourning process.
taking over on me
The weight of the loss is something the singer feels deeply and acutely.
Trade my life for your pain- in a heartbeat
The singer laments the depth of their sorrow for the other person and would willingly take the pain from them if they could.
Fatherless son
The relationship between a son and father is forever changed when the father passes on.
a childless father
In contrast, a man who loses his son is changed, that child is literally irreplaceable and no other child born afterward can replace the loss.
The next life lost is yours- mother fucker
The anger and pain of losing someone loved, coupled with the unfairness of life, drives the singer to lash out and become bitter and resentful.
Heartless
The loss feels cruel and unjust, and the way the world operates can seem cold and indifferent to the feelings and sufferings of human beings.
you're heartless
Referring to the song's earlier points, the singer feels that a god who would take away someone's life and make others feel such deep pain is heartless and unsympathetic.
HEARTLESS- A GOD THAT'S HEARTLESS
The song reiterates that the situation of loss and the often unforgiving and unfathomable nature of life feels like it originates from a higher power or god that has no heart or mercy on people's lives.
Contributed by John H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.