Floating
Kevin Hearn Lyrics
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The night nurse came to steal my blood
I woke up, I guess I'm not dead
Bowl of blood at the bottom of the bed
Please don't leave me alone in this room
My heart beats like a floating balloon
(Floating) My heart's still beating
(Floating) My heart's still beating, it's true
Things get funny when your eyesight goes
Mistaking your fingers for your toes
I reached for my dick, it wasn't there
It's vanished, into the thin air
Please don't leave me alone in this room
My heart beats like a floating balloon
(Floating) My heart's still beating
(Floating) My heart's still beating
(Floating) My heart's still beating, it's true
Don't forget, what I said
That's a door, not a wall, up ahead
Look to the light 'cause that's where I'll be
I'll look for you if you look for me
My body got old, my heart stayed young
Clean-shaven I look just like my own son
I have no secrets, there is no choice
You'll need a needle to hear my voice
Because I'm
Floating, my heart's still beating
Floating, yeah my heart's still beating
Floating, my heart's still beating, it's true
Rolling
Rocking
Rolling, my heart's still beating for you
Floating
Floating
Floating
Floating
Floating
Floating
The song "Floating" by Kevin Hearn is a hauntingly beautiful track that describes the struggle of someone who is facing their own mortality. The lyrics are a mixture of fear, confusion, and acceptance, and express the different emotions that can come with facing the end of one's life.
The first verse is about feeling overwhelmed by the illness or condition that is causing the person to feel like they are drowning. The night nurse steals their blood and they wake up to find a bowl of it at the bottom of the bed, a disturbing image that conveys the sense of vulnerability that comes with illness.
The chorus repeats the phrase "floating" in a way that almost feels like a mantra, reminding the person that their heart is still beating and they are still alive, even though they feel like they are losing touch with reality.
The second verse is even more stark, using wordplay to describe the confusion that comes with a failing body. Mistaking fingers for toes and reaching for a vanished body part conveys the sense of being disconnected from one's own physical self.
The third verse is the most hopeful, with the singer reminding themselves and others that there is always a way forward, even when it seems like everything is coming to an end. The line "look to the light 'cause that's where I'll be" is a reminder that even in darkness, there is always hope.
Overall, "Floating" is a beautiful and deeply emotional song that explores the complex emotions that come with facing one's own mortality.
Line by Line Meaning
Drowning in a toxic flood
Feeling overwhelmed and trapped in a situation that is harming me.
The night nurse came to steal my blood
Fighting against a force that is trying to hurt me or take something valuable from me.
I woke up, I guess I'm not dead
Realizing that despite the struggles, I am still alive and have a chance to keep fighting.
Bowl of blood at the bottom of the bed
Dealing with physical symptoms of illness or trauma that are unsettling and hard to ignore.
Please don't leave me alone in this room
Desperately needing support and connection during a difficult time.
My heart beats like a floating balloon
Feeling both scared and exhilarated by the unknown, like a heart that is floating away on a string.
(Floating) My heart's still beating
Emphasizing that despite adversity, I am still alive and fighting.
(Floating) Look, my heart's still beating
Encouraging others to recognize my strength and resilience, despite challenges that would knock others down.
(Floating) My heart's still beating, it's true
Asserting that even when others don't believe in me, I know I have the strength to keep going.
Things get funny when your eyesight goes
Reflecting on how losing clarity or perspective can lead to humorous misunderstandings.
Mistaking your fingers for your toes
Experiencing disorientation and confusion that makes it hard to navigate the world properly.
I reached for my dick, it wasn't there
Feeling a sense of loss or disappointment when something that you used to rely on is no longer available or accessible.
It's vanished, into the thin air
Wishing that the solution to your problems was within reach, but feeling helpless and lost because it's not there.
Don't forget, what I said
Asking others to remember my advice, my values, or my message even when things get tough.
That's a door, not a wall, up ahead
Encouraging others to see opportunities instead of obstacles, and to keep pushing forward even when things seem difficult.
Look to the light 'cause that's where I'll be
Finding hope and inspiration in the things that bring joy and positivity, even in dark times.
I'll look for you if you look for me
Embracing teamwork, connection, and mutual support in order to overcome challenges together.
My body got old, my heart stayed young
Reflecting on the dissonance between outward appearances and inner vitality, and how it's possible to keep thriving even as we age.
Clean-shaven I look just like my own son
Connecting with others on a deep level, in spite of generational differences or other obstacles that could keep us apart.
I have no secrets, there is no choice
Feeling exposed and vulnerable, yet willing to embrace this honesty and authenticity even when it's hard.
You'll need a needle to hear my voice
Asserting that my voice is still strong and resilient, even if it takes some effort to be heard.
Because I'm
Floating, my heart's still beating
Floating, yeah my heart's still beating
Floating, my heart's still beating, it's true
Rolling
Rocking
Rolling, my heart's still beating for you
Floating
Floating
Floating
Floating
Floating
Floating
Reiterating the theme of resilience and strength in the face of adversity, and emphasizing that even when it feels like everything is falling apart, I am still alive and fighting.
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