Heavy
Jake Whiskin Lyrics
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I can't hold on like before
A hundred reasons to give you up
But I always need one more
It's a stupid attraction
It's a kick in the head
I know that I should go outside
But I'll probably stay in bed
So
don't hold me back
There is no more time for that
I'm walking through a landslide
Trying to find a new stride
cause I've been getting kinda heavy
You're in my head and yeah it weighs me down
And I'll get better if you let me
Just have a minute where I d
rown you out
The summer sets on the skyline, I'm not spending all my time on you
Feel lucid when breaking
Out of a steady state
To a place where I see it clear
But where no one can relate
I can't shoulder this alone
With the leaves on the ground
Always
mend for a month or two
Before I just fall back down
When you call me up and I guess I'm dumb enough
To always come running, rain or shine means nothing
and I feel more alive remembering I will die
Know I look unsteady, but you gotta let me
cause I've
been getting kinda heavy
You're in my head and yeah it weighs me down
And I'll get better if you let me
Just have a minute where I drown you out
The summer sets on the skyline, I'm not spending all my time on you
In these lyrics, Jake Whiskin reflects on a complicated and burdensome relationship. The first paragraph sets the tone for the song, expressing a sense of time slipping away and an inability to hold on as tightly as before. There are numerous reasons to let go of this person, but the singer always finds another reason to stay, even though they acknowledge it as a foolish attraction.
The second paragraph emphasizes the desire for freedom and personal growth. The singer pleads not to be held back anymore, indicating a need to break free from the weight of this relationship. They are going through a tough time, symbolically represented by walking through a landslide, and are searching for a new direction in life. However, the presence of this person in their mind weighs them down, making it difficult to move forward.
The third paragraph introduces a sense of clarity and realization. The singer describes breaking out of a stagnant state and beginning to see things with more clarity. However, they also feel isolated because no one else can fully understand their experience. They express an inability to handle the burden alone, always hoping for a temporary fix before inevitably falling back down.
In the final paragraph, the singer acknowledges their own flaws, admitting to being foolish enough to always come running back to this person, regardless of the circumstances. They find solace in the reminder that life is short and fleeting, which makes them feel more alive. Despite looking unsteady and unstable to others, the singer requests that they be allowed to navigate their own path and find their own stability.
Overall, these lyrics convey the internal struggle of being caught in a complicated relationship, feeling the weight of the other person's presence, and yearning for personal growth and freedom. It is a reflective and emotional exploration of the ups and downs of love and the desire to find one's own path in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Time is weathered and fleeting
Time passes quickly and becomes worn down
I can't hold on like before
I can't continue to hold onto things the way I used to
A hundred reasons to give you up
There are many reasons to let go of you
But I always need one more
But I always find another reason to hold on
It's a stupid attraction
The attraction I feel is foolish
It's a kick in the head
It's something that mentally overwhelms me
I know that I should go outside
I know that I should leave my comfort zone
But I'll probably stay in bed
But I'll most likely avoid facing reality
Don't hold me back
Don't prevent me from moving forward
There is no more time for that
There is no longer any time to waste
I'm walking through a landslide
I'm navigating through a chaotic situation
Trying to find a new stride
Attempting to find a new way of moving forward
cause I've been getting kinda heavy
Because I've been feeling burdened
You're in my head and yeah it weighs me down
Your presence in my thoughts is weighing me down
And I'll get better if you let me
I'll improve if you allow me to
Just have a minute where I drown you out
Just give me a moment to block you out
The summer sets on the skyline, I'm not spending all my time on you
The summer is ending, and I won't devote all my time to you
Feel lucid when breaking
Feel clear-headed when breaking away
Out of a steady state
Out of a stable and predictable situation
To a place where I see it clear
To a place where I have a clear perspective
But where no one can relate
But where no one can understand or empathize
I can't shoulder this alone
I can't bear this burden by myself
With the leaves on the ground
With the signs of change and decay around me
Always mend for a month or two
Always try to mend myself for a short period
Before I just fall back down
Before I inevitably regress and falter
When you call me up and I guess I'm dumb enough
When you contact me and I foolishly respond
To always come running, rain or shine means nothing
To always be there for you, regardless of the circumstances
And I feel more alive remembering I will die
And I feel more alive when contemplating my mortality
Know I look unsteady, but you gotta let me
I may seem unstable, but you have to allow me
Cause I've been getting kinda heavy
Because I've been feeling weighed down
You're in my head and yeah it weighs me down
Your presence in my thoughts is burdensome
And I'll get better if you let me
I'll improve if you give me the chance
Just have a minute where I drown you out
Just give me a moment to ignore you
The summer sets on the skyline, I'm not spending all my time on you
The summer is ending, and I won't dedicate all my time to you
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jake Whiskin
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Víctor Camacho
This time is weathered and fleeting
Can't hold on like before
A hundred reasons to give you up
But i always need one more
It's a stupid attraction
It's a kick in the head
I know that i should go outside
But i'll probably stay in bed
So don't, hold me back
There is no more, time for that
I'm walking through a landslide
Trying to find a new stride
Cause i've been getting kinda heavy
You're in my head and yeah it weighs me down
And i'll get better if you let me
Just have a minute where i drown you out
This summer sets on the skyline
I'm not spending all my time on you
Feel lucid when breaking
Out of a steady state
To a place where i see it clear
But where no one can relate
I can't shoulder this alone
With the leaves on the ground
Always mend for a month or two
Before i just fall back down
When you, call me up
And i guess im, dumb enough
To always come running
Rain or shine means nothing
And i feel, more alive
Remembering, i will die
know i look unsteady
But you gotta let me
Cause i've been getting kinda heavy
You're in my head and yeah it weighs me down
And i'll get better if you let me
Just have a minute where i drown you out
This summer sets on the skyline
I'm not spending all my time on you
My time on you
Víctor Camacho
This time is weathered and fleeting
Can't hold on like before
A hundred reasons to give you up
But i always need one more
It's a stupid attraction
It's a kick in the head
I know that i should go outside
But i'll probably stay in bed
So don't, hold me back
There is no more, time for that
I'm walking through a landslide
Trying to find a new stride
Cause i've been getting kinda heavy
You're in my head and yeah it weighs me down
And i'll get better if you let me
Just have a minute where i drown you out
This summer sets on the skyline
I'm not spending all my time on you
Feel lucid when breaking
Out of a steady state
To a place where i see it clear
But where no one can relate
I can't shoulder this alone
With the leaves on the ground
Always mend for a month or two
Before i just fall back down
When you, call me up
And i guess im, dumb enough
To always come running
Rain or shine means nothing
And i feel, more alive
Remembering, i will die
know i look unsteady
But you gotta let me
Cause i've been getting kinda heavy
You're in my head and yeah it weighs me down
And i'll get better if you let me
Just have a minute where i drown you out
This summer sets on the skyline
I'm not spending all my time on you
My time on you
Vidhi
I'm glad I didn't skipped the ad. I'm happy I got to know this wonderful singer, Jake Whiskin!
Hodaka
Same 🙌
Sara Stojanoska
Same here ☺️🙋🏻♀️
Jorge Luis Barriga
Thank god for this young man.👌🏼 New fan.:) Love this song
Jon
been listening this song every now and then ever since i discovered it from an ad hah, now its officially one of my ‘go to sleep song’ if that makes sense
Isabella Nayara
Hi from Brazil, i love your music!!!
Leonardo Leal
Também gostei muito, ouvi ela em um anúncio ahahah
Isabella Nayara
@Leonardo Leal Eu tbm vi em um anúncio e nos primeiros segundos já sabia q era boa hahaha
Jonathan McConnell
such a chill song i love it