Heavy
Kiiara & Linkin Park Lyrics


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I don't like my mind right now
Stacking up problems that are so unnecessary
Wish that I could slow things down
I wanna let go but there's comfort in the panic
And I drive myself crazy
Thinking everything's about me
Yeah, I drive myself crazy
'Cause I can't escape the gravity

I'm holding on
Why is everything so heavy?
Holding on
So much more than I can carry
I keep dragging around what's bringing me down
If I just let go, I'd be set free
Holding on
Why is everything so heavy?

You say that I'm paranoid
But I'm pretty sure the world is out to get me
It's not like I make the choice
To let my mind stay so fucking messy
I know I'm not the center of the universe
But you keep spinning 'round me just the same
I know I'm not the center of the universe
But you keep spinning 'round me just the same

I'm holding on
Why is everything so heavy?
Holding on
So much more than I can carry
I keep dragging around what's bringing me down
If I just let go, I'd be set free
Holding on
Why is everything so heavy?

I know I'm not the center of the universe
But you keep spinning 'round me just the same
I know I'm not the center of the universe
But you keep spinning 'round me just the same
And I drive myself crazy
Thinking everything's about me

Holding on
Why is everything so heavy?
Holding on
So much more than I can carry
I keep dragging around what's bringing me down
If I just let go, I'd be set free
Holding on
Why is everything so heavy?




Why is everything so heavy?
Why is everything so heavy?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kiiara & Linkin Park's song "Heavy" serve as a poignant commentary on the burden of mental health struggles. The opening lines immediately convey a sense of overwhelm and anxiety that can be experienced when one is dealing with excessive negative thought patterns. The lyrics express a desire to slow things down and let go of the problems that are weighing them down. However, there's also a sense of comfort found in the chaos. The individual recognizes that they are driving themselves crazy and that they can't seem to escape these thoughts, hence the mention of gravity.


The second verse delves deeper into the workings of the individual's mind. They feel as though the world is out to get them, and they don't have a choice in the matter. The repetition of "spinning 'round me just the same" reinforces the idea that they feel trapped and unable to break free from their own mind. The bridge connects the two verses together and highlights the fact that the individual understands that they are not the center of the universe but yet, they feel as though all the problems are centered around them. The chorus repeats the phrase "Why is everything so heavy?" which serves as a poignant and striking summation of the struggles that come with mental health difficulties.


Overall, Kiiara & Linkin Park's song "Heavy" is a powerful representation of the burden of mental health struggles and the difficulty of breaking free from negative thought patterns.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't like my mind right now
The singer is feeling burdened by negative thoughts.


Stacking up problems that are so unnecessary
The singer is adding stress to their life by focusing on trivial issues.


Wish that I could slow things down
The singer desires a break or respite from their overwhelming issues.


I wanna let go but there's comfort in the panic
The artist yearns for release from their mental turmoil, but anxiety gives a sense of familiarity which can feel comforting.


And I drive myself crazy
The artist's negative thoughts and anxiety are causing them stress and worry.


Thinking everything's about me
The singer tends to over-analyze situations and assume that things are always their fault.


Yeah, I drive myself crazy
The singer repeats that their thoughts and anxiety are causing them distress.


'Cause I can't escape the gravity
The artist is trapped and unable to escape the heaviness of their negative thoughts and emotions.


I'm holding on
The artist is in a state of tension and struggling to keep things together.


Why is everything so heavy?
The artist is overwhelmed by the weight of their issues and can't seem to find a solution.


So much more than I can carry
The singer feels that their burdens are too much to bear alone.


I keep dragging around what's bringing me down
The artist can't escape the negative thoughts and feelings that are affecting their mental state.


If I just let go, I'd be set free
The singer believes that if they can release their emotional baggage, it would lead to a sense of freedom and relief.


You say that I'm paranoid
The singer's friends or family may think they're being overly anxious or worried.


But I'm pretty sure the world is out to get me
The singer feels like the universe is conspiring against them and causing their struggles.


It's not like I make the choice
The artist didn't willingly choose to feel this way.


To let my mind stay so fucking messy
The artist's negative thoughts are out of their control and causing their mental state to be a mess.


I know I'm not the center of the universe
The singer understands that they don't hold all the answers or control everything around them.


But you keep spinning 'round me just the same
Despite this, the singer's issues and negative thoughts continue to consume and control them.


Why is everything so heavy?
The artist repeats their feeling of overwhelm and confusion over their issues.


Why is everything so heavy?
The artist repeats their feeling of overwhelm and confusion over their issues.


Why is everything so heavy?
The artist repeats their feeling of overwhelm and confusion over their issues.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brad Delson, Chester Bennington, Julia Michaels, Justin Tranter, Mike Shinoda, Dave Farrell, Joseph Hahn, Robert G. Bourdon

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Comments from YouTube:

@Jan-Marco

It's a real punch in the gut knowing the person that helped you not to commit suicide commited suicide.

@coreymyers3972

I felt that so fucking hard!.. My bestfriend killed herself this past June... 11 days after my 15th birthday...
she just turned 18 on May 21st..
She told me so many times to not harm myself because I mattered to alot of people, including her. And now she's just
gone...

@citylights5606

@@coreymyers3972 OMG may she rest in peace..stay strong honey

@tjboylan20

Jan Nikolic i feel that

@miguel9943

Linkin Park and Kid Cudi helped me out through a lot, it’s sad Chester is gone but im happy he was here and left us his music.

@kelleyconnell5918

We all should of known but he hide it well. Just like everyone else.

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@samuelleahy4780

That's the worst part about depression, you know that everything is okay. But your brain won't let you be happy, it's the self awareness that makes it so bad.

@kyriegarcia3548

exact and so right on

@footsteps2179

100%

@ryumusu4173

Exactly! We know there are so many things around us to be happy about but we just can't.. I don't understand how's that possible!

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