mister heavenly
Mister Heavenly Lyrics
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Where can a man go when he needs to sleep
For a hundred years
Before his heart feels rested?
Love that you're conscious of
Doesn't come from above
Love that you're conscious of
And I would never hurt you
Even if you asked me to
And I'll be around whenever you break down
'Cause I'm here for you
The heart that was blown apart
Is gonna need a pulse if you want it to start
(Mister heavenly, mister heavenly)
(Mister heavenly, mister heavenly)
(Mister heavenly, mister heavenly)
(Mister heavenly, mister heavenly)
(You'll never get it, you'll never get it, no)
(You'll never get it, you'll never get it, no)
(You'll never get it, you'll never get it, no)
(You'll never get it, you'll never get it, no)
And I won't ever desert you
No matter what we go through
And I'll be around whenever we break down
I'm here for you
I'm not mister heavenly
I've got problems you can't see
And all those little teardrops dissolve
I'm not mister heavenly
Baby, I'm not mister heavenly
But all those little teardrops dissolve
The song "Mister Heavenly" is a reflection on the complexities of love and companionship. The opening lines pose the question of where someone can turn when they need to rest their heart for a hundred years. The implication is that love can be exhausting and that even the most devoted of partners require a break at times. The lyrics then examine the idea that love is not divinely inspired but rather something that arises from within us. The chorus repeats a pledge to be there for someone through thick and thin, to never hurt them even if asked to, and to always be available when things fall apart.
The second verse brings in a sense of desperation; the heart that's been broken needs something to "jump-start" it if it's going to love again. There's a sense of uncertainty as to whether this is possible - hence the repeated name "Mister Heavenly," as if calling out for salvation. The bridge is a repetition of the chorus, with the added caveat that the person singing is not perfect. They have problems and admit to shedding tears. But even with these flaws, they're committed to being there for the person they love.
Line by Line Meaning
And oh, mister heavenly
Addressing the person known as "Mister Heavenly."
Where can a man go when he needs to sleep
Asking for a place of rest to find peace or recover.
For a hundred years
A hyperbolic length of time to signify needing an extended period of rest.
Before his heart feels rested?
Asking whether it's possible for true physical and emotional rest.
Love that you're conscious of
Acknowledging the existence of the love that one is aware of.
Doesn't come from above
Suggesting that the love known to someone comes from a different source than a higher power.
And I would never hurt you
Promising not to intentionally cause harm to the person being addressed.
Even if you asked me to
Stating that hurting the person would go against personal moral values.
And I'll be around whenever you break down
Offering support to the person addressed during times of emotional stress and vulnerability.
'Cause I'm here for you
Affirming that the support is given out of love and care.
The heart that was blown apart
Describing a heart that was deeply hurt or damaged.
Is gonna need a pulse if you want it to start
Imploring the need for emotional healing in order for the heart to function again.
(You'll never get it, you'll never get it, no)
Repeated phrase suggesting that someone won't understand something no matter how much they try.
And I won't ever desert you
Pledging never to abandon the person addressed.
No matter what we go through
Assuring that the commitment to support is not conditional upon the circumstances encountered.
I'm not mister heavenly
Clarifying that the artist is not actually the person known as "Mister Heavenly."
I've got problems you can't see
Acknowledging that the artist has hidden personal struggles.
But all those little teardrops dissolve
Suggesting that even though they have personal struggles, the pain will eventually subside.
Baby, I'm not mister heavenly
Reiterating that they are not the person known as "Mister Heavenly."
Contributed by Claire C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Velouria
Mister Heavenly is my new favorite band. I'm in love with they're "Doom Wop" sound. I cannot wait for their album..EP... LP whatever, I can't wait!
denouements
if there's ever such a thing as love at first sight. this is it. this is the kind of music that you just want to drink it in and meld into.
Lewis Finch
Can someone suggest more bands like this please? New to this genre but I love it
Jari Ojala
love comes from this song :D
jO0O0p
anyone know who plays bass for them now? i'm seeing them this weekend and it would be awesome if it were micheal cera. i'm stoked to see them anyways tho
Gaylord Pantamime
So was it Michael Cera?
MassHero
Love, that you're conscious o-ah-ah-ah-of, does it come from above?
AmyTumblerForLife
love
Kelly MacLeod
Liking this :)
Grayson L.
Mr Heavenly with Mr Heavenly from Mr Heavenly