She began her career by posting songs on myspace, through which she came into contact with other musicians. Her debut release was the 2010 eponymous self-released EP. The album was produced by De Mey's then-friend Jinte Deprez (singer and guitarist for Balthazar) and Gertjan Van Hellemont (Douglas Firs, The Bony King of Nowhere) .
In 2012 she won the VI.be on Air weekly trophy at Studio Brussel. For Record Store Day 2012 , she split a 10-inch with Oscar and the Wolf .
"To Elke, the intimate bond with the listener is very important. She writes beautiful, fragile songs that linger between musical naivety and emotional intensity."
(- Bart Dumolyn)
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“She charms with fragile songs and a warm voice”
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Heavy Heart
Love Like Birds Lyrics
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I fly, I fly
I make little jumps on the ceiling
I can cause I fly, I fly, fly
Cut their wires, now they're flying with me
Paper cranes fill the air
I cut my wire, now I'm free and flying
But with the windows closed
Have a heavy heart, it's bruised
Doesn't matter for now
Have a heavy heart, it's bruised
Doesn't matter for now
Your sweater full of tears
That's cause of me
Cause I, I cried so hard
And you held me near
A salty sweater full of tears
Cause I, I cried so hard
And you held me near
I keep my eyes closed
And you, you didn't leave
The truth doesn't matter for now
Have a heavy heart, it's bruised
Doesn't matter for now
I have a heavy heart, it's bruised
Doesn't matter for now
I keep my heart inside a box
Outside of my body
So it doesn't bother me at all
Doesn't bother you
It doesn't bother anyone
But me, but me
Run my fingers over the ceiling
I fly, I fly
I lay down on the ceiling
And with my eyes closed
You didn't leave
The song "Heavy Heart" by Love Like Birds speaks about a person who is struggling with emotions of sadness and the ups and downs of relationships. The lyrics “Run my fingers over the ceiling, I fly, I fly” and “I make little jumps on the ceiling, I can cause I fly, I fly, fly” create a sense of freedom, and being able to escape from the heartache through daydreaming. The line, “Cut their wires, now they're flying with me, paper cranes fill the air,” suggests that the singer wants to liberate themselves and others from the pains of life. They use the metaphor of paper cranes to symbolize the idea of breaking free from emotional pain, knowing that it’s a slow and delicate process, but achievable if you take it one step at a time.
When the singer says, “I keep my heart inside a box outside of my body, so it doesn't bother me at all, doesn't bother you, it doesn't bother anyone but me, but me,” it shows how they’re trying to keep their emotions in check, but it’s only causing more pain. The line, “Your sweater full of tears, that's cause of me,” shows vulnerability and acknowledges that the singer is responsible for the heartbreak that they caused to their loved one. The singer appreciates their partner being present for them, and the lyrics “A salty sweater full of tears, 'cause I, I cried so hard, and you held me near,” suggest that their partner is trying to console them during this sorrowful time.
The chorus of the song, “Have a heavy heart, it's bruised, doesn't matter for now,” indicates that the singer knows that they’ve been hurt, but they don’t want it to affect them. It’s like they’re giving themselves a pep talk to get them through this tough period. The song ends with “Run my fingers over the ceiling, I fly, I fly, I lay down on the ceiling, and with my eyes closed, you didn't leave.” Even though they’re struggling to cope, they’re still holding onto the hope that everything will be alright, and their partner will stay by their side.
Line by Line Meaning
Run my fingers over the ceiling
I imagine I am flying and touch the ceiling with my fingers
I fly, I fly
I feel like I'm flying
I make little jumps on the ceiling
I happily hop on the ceiling
I can cause I fly, I fly, fly
I can do anything when I feel free and happy
Cut their wires, now they're flying with me
I cut loose from my troubles and now I feel free - I want others to feel the same
Paper cranes fill the air
I create beautiful things that signify peace and hope
I cut my wire, now I'm free and flying
I broke free from everything holding me back, and now I'm soaring
But with the windows closed
I'm afraid of leaving the familiar and comfortable space I created for myself
I stay inside
I never venture outside of my safe space
Have a heavy heart, it's bruised
I feel weighed down and hurt emotionally
Doesn't matter for now
I'm trying to ignore my pain
Your sweater full of tears
Your clothing is drenched in my tears
That's cause of me
I cried so much, it soaked through to your clothes
Cause I, I cried so hard
I was in so much pain that I cried uncontrollably
And you held me near
You comforted me, and I felt loved
A salty sweater full of tears
Your clothes are drenched in my salty tears because I cried so hard
I keep my eyes closed
I'm afraid to face the truth, even if it's right in front of me
And you, you didn't leave
You stayed by my side when I was at my worst
The truth doesn't matter for now
I don't want to face the truth yet
I keep my heart inside a box
I keep my emotions bottled up and hidden from everyone, even myself
Outside of my body
I don't let anyone see what's really inside of me
So it doesn't bother me at all
By keeping my heart locked up tight, I avoid the pain it could inflict on me and others
Doesn't bother you
By hiding my heart, I won't burden anyone with my emotions
It doesn't bother anyone
I think it's better to keep my feelings to myself, so I don't cause any problems for others
But me, but me
Inside, I know that keeping everything inside does bother me
I lay down on the ceiling
I feel so free and joyful that I could lay on the ceiling
And with my eyes closed
I'm still afraid to face the unknown
You didn't leave
I know I can depend on you, even when I'm scared
Contributed by Olivia O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@annaickvandepol3805
To good to be true. So beatifull... what a voice!
@masterxyr
a despondently warm voice
@chr.bronby5124
autant de douceur que de simplicité. .. talent pur.
@demongeark
hermoso x siempre <3 antes y ahora
@skinf
So beautiful...
@MrErick1160
juste incroyable
@gleNNNetwork
Floating along listening to this...intoxicating.
@dentalfloss7325
So pure..
@Nr1from1978
How simplicity can be beautifull
@SAARsupersonicc
this is good !