Heartbeats
José González and The Knife Lyrics
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One night to speed up truth
We had a promise made
Four hands and then away
Both under influence
We had divine scent
To know what to say
To call for hands of above
To lean on
Wouldn't be good enough
For me, no
One night of magic rush
The start a simple touch
One night to push and scream
And then relief
Ten days of perfect tunes
The colors red and blue
We had a promise made
We were in love
To call for hands of above
To lean on
Wouldn't be good enough
For me, no
To call for hands of above
To lean on
Wouldn't be good enough
And you, you knew the hands of the devil
And you, kept us awake with wolfs teeth
Sharing different heartbeats
In one night
To call for hands of above
To lean on
Wouldn't be good enough
For me, no
To call for hands of above
To lean on
Wouldn't be good enough
The lyrics to José González's song Heartbeats are about a transformative experience between two people. It chronicles the emotional journey of a couple who have one night to explore each other's sentiments and push the boundaries of what they both thought was possible. The song is an ode to the beauty of fleeting experiences, the vastness of love and intimacy, and the search for something that is transcendent and meaningful.
The first verse talks about the initial meeting where the two individuals were confused and under the influence. They had a promise made between them, and both had a sense of divine intuition which allowed them to know what to say to each other. The line "mind is a razor blade" seems to suggest the sharpness and intensity of the emotional experience they shared.
The second verse talks about the continuation of their relationship, where they had ten days of perfect tunes and experienced the colors red and blue - possibly indicating a multi-faceted experience. They had a promise made, and they were in love.
The third verse describes a darker aspect of their experience, where one of the individuals knew the "hands of the devil" and kept them awake with "wolf's teeth." Despite this, they continued to share different heartbeats in one night - a powerful metaphor for the deep connection they had.
Overall, the lyrics to Heartbeats are enigmatic and thought-provoking. The song highlights the deep and complex nature of human relationships, and the power they have to change and transform us.
Line by Line Meaning
One night to be confused
A single moment of confusion
One night to speed up truth
One fleeting night to hasten the truth
We had a promise made
We made a pact
Four hands and then away
We parted, each with two hands
Both under influence
Both of us were influenced
We had divine scent
We were privy to a heavenly fragrance
To know what to say
Knowing just what to say
Mind is a razor blade
The mind can be as sharp as a razor
To call for hands of above
To implore the aid of a higher power
To lean on
To rely on
Wouldn't be good enough
Would not suffice
For me, no
At least, not for me
One night of magic rush
A night of enchanted fervor
The start a simple touch
It all began with a mere touch
One night to push and scream
One night to push boundaries and scream out loud
And then relief
Followed by relief
Ten days of perfect tunes
Ten days of perfect harmony
The colors red and blue
The hues of red and blue
We had a promise made
We made a vow
We were in love
We shared a deep love
And you, you knew the hands of the devil
You were familiar with the devil's ways
And you, kept us awake with wolfs teeth
And you kept us alert with wolf-like astuteness
Sharing different heartbeats
Our hearts beat at different rhythms
In one night
In a single, timeless night
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Karin Elizabeth Dreijer Andersson, Olof Bjorn Dreijer
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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José Gonzalez - Heartbeats
Lyrics:
One night to be confused
One night to speed up truth
We had a promise paid
four hands and then away
Both under influence
we had divine sense
To know what to say
Mind as a razorblade
To call for hands of above
to lean on
Wouldn't be good enough
for me, no
One night of magic rush
The start of simple touch
One night to push and scream
and then relief
Ten days of perfect tunes
The colors red and blue
We had a promise made
we were in love
To call for hands of above
to lean on
Wouldn't be good enough
for me, no
And you, you knew the hand of the devil
And you, kept us awake with wolves teeth
sharing different heartbeats
in one night
To call for hands of above
to lean on
Wouldn't be good enough
for me, no
@clarewallace3535
My son had chosen this to be played at his funeral, which we did 8 years ago. Always makes me think of his gentleness, love and kindness to everyone.
@LetsDeadlift
your son sounds like a really great guy. All the best
@robbc430
What a beautiful thing.Bet your sons laid on a cloud watching you.
@MrMrl69
Sorry for your loss Clare.
@Sirdiggar
Your son had great taste. He's watching over you all now.
@PacPearson
I'm sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing this, it's really nice to hear.
@jacklacey7379
Dingle is a very small town in Ireland were this was preformed. My older brother Joel lived there and took his own life there at 27 the age I am now. At 27 he was at his lowest where I at 27 am at my happiest. He moved from England to co Kerry Kerry Ireland in 2003 he moved out there about 2007. My brother lived in a small caravan and killed himself inside there il never understand fully why but this song makes me think of him. To my brother Joel il love you forever xxx
@WheelJohnny
God bless
@shahriarislam5175
Be brave mate and be proud of him, fella.
@finejustgivemeaname
Sorry to hear about your brother. My brother’s name is Joel too.