Lauren Hoffman is a singer, songwriter and musician from Charlottesville, V… Read Full Bio ↴Lauren Hoffman is a singer, songwriter and musician from Charlottesville, VA. Her releases include early 7-inch singles on the now defunct Slow River Records, The Chemist Said It Would Be Alright (Pitch-A-Tent, 1996); Megiddo (Virgin/Pitch-A-Tent, 1997) and From The Blue House (Free Union, 1999).

After an extended hiatus from recording, 2006's Choreography (2006), demonstrated a remarkable growth in her songwriting and performance. Her latest album, Interplanetary Traveler, was released in Jaunary 2010.

Hoffman has also participated in a number of other musical projects from time to time.

Heavy Scene
Lauren Hoffman Lyrics

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If I could tell you how I feel
Things wouldn't be this way
I'd say I love you all the time
I'd tell you everyday
If I could show you something real
And you could do the same,
I'd show you I'm not made of steel
I'm a shaky windowpane

Well it's a heavy scene
And all it brings is misery
Hey, pretty thing, I'm not the enemy
I'm not the enemy

You cover me with evil stares
Like I shouldn't care at all
You might as well be in palermo
But you're just behind the wall
And everything I try to say
Comes out the wrong way
But you don't forgive and you don't forget
And we go our separate ways
Well it's a heavy scene
And all it brings is misery
Hey, pretty thing, I'm not the enemy
I'm not the enemy
It's a heavy scene
And all it brings is misery
Hey, little queen, I'm not the enemy
I'm not the enemy
( it's the heavy scene )
I'm not the enemy
I'm not the enemy
I'm on your side
It'll be alright
Just let me in
I'm on your side
It'll be alright
Just let me in
Let me in
I'm on your side
It'll be alright
Just let me in
Just let me in
It's a heavy scene
( oh heavy )
And all it brings is misery

It's a heavy scene
( oh heavy )
All it brings is misery
It's a heavy scene
( oh heavy )
All it brings is misery
It's a heavy scene

( oh heavy )
All it brings is misery.

Overall Meaning

The song "Heavy Scene" by Lauren Hoffman talks about the difficulty of expressing one's emotions to someone who is not receptive. It begins with the admission that if the singer knew how to articulate her feelings, perhaps things would not be so difficult between them. She yearns to express her love to this person every day if she had the chance. However, she acknowledges that she is not impervious to hurt and is vulnerable like a shaky windowpane. Then, she addresses the situation at hand, which is a situation where the other person seems to be hostile and distant towards her. The singer feels like she is being judged with evil stares and accused of not caring about the situation. The conflict between them is difficult because the singer feels like she cannot communicate properly, which leads to a vicious cycle of misunderstandings and hurt.

The refrain of the song, "It's a heavy scene, and all it brings is misery," emphasizes the weight of the situation, like carrying a burden that feels too heavy to bear. The singer repeats these lines to drive the point home that the situation is unbearable, and the only way to alleviate it is to communicate better. She pleads and reassures the listener that she is not their enemy and that she is on their side. The final lines are a begging request for the other person to let her in, to allow her to be a part of their lives and to work towards a peaceful resolution.

Overall, "Heavy Scene" is a song about the weight of unexpressed emotions, the difficulty of communication, and the desire for reconciliation. It captures the frustration and pain that come with trying to connect with someone who seems to be distant and unresponsive. The song's lyrics are accompanied by a melancholic melody that underscores the emotional depth of the song.

Line by Line Meaning

If I could tell you how I feel
The singer desires to express their feelings, but they are unable to do so easily.

Things wouldn't be this way
The singer believes that if they could express themselves freely, things would be better between them and the other person.

I'd say I love you all the time
The singer has strong feelings for the other person but cannot express them adequately.

I'd tell you everyday
The artist desires to express their feelings for the other person consistently.

If I could show you something real
The artist desires to prove the sincerity of their feelings.

And you could do the same,
The singer desires a reciprocal display of affection from the other person.

I'd show you I'm not made of steel
The singer desires to show their vulnerability and emotional depth.

I'm a shaky windowpane
The artist is fragile and needs care and support.

Well it's a heavy scene
The situation is emotionally charged and difficult.

And all it brings is misery
The negative emotions are causing pain and suffering for both parties involved.

Hey, pretty thing, I'm not the enemy
The singer is attempting to reassure the other person, letting them know that they are on the same side and not the source of the problems.

You cover me with evil stares
The other person is angry and resentful towards the artist.

Like I shouldn't care at all
The other person is communicating that the singer is not showing enough concern or effort to fix the situation.

You might as well be in palermo
The singer feels that the other person is distant and out of reach.

But you're just behind the wall
Despite their physical proximity, the other person is emotionally distant and unresponsive.

And everything I try to say
The artist is attempting to communicate, but their efforts seem to fall short.

Comes out the wrong way
The message the artist intended to convey is not being received accurately by the other person.

But you don't forgive and you don't forget
The other person is holding a grudge, and they do not seem willing to let go of their anger and resentment.

And we go our separate ways
The relationship is damaged beyond repair, and the two individuals are parting ways.

Hey, little queen, I'm not the enemy
The artist is again attempting to reassure the other person that they are not to blame for the situation.

I'm on your side
The artist is attempting to communicate their support and loyalty to the other person.

It'll be alright
The artist is attempting to convey a message of hope and reassurance.

Just let me in
The singer desires to re-establish a connection with the other person and repair the relationship.

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