Heyward's second album, titled 'Postcards From Home', was released in 1986, spawning two further top U.K. 40 hits in "Love All Day" (#31) and "Warning Sign" (#25). Heyward's subsequent albums include 'I Love You Avenue' (1988), 'From Monday To Sunday' (1992), which landed Heyward an American radio hit with "Kite", and 'Tangled' (1995). Although his mainstream popularity has faded since the 80s, he continues to tour.
These Words
Nick Heyward Lyrics
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She loves Woodstock
I love Homebase
She loves sunblock
How many times can you make a stand
To fall from the highest of all you've
Said and done
I love London
Someone made me say these words
Again
And I swore I'd never use these words
Again
Again and again
I love Space gear
She loves Spender
I love earthquakes
She loves Trainer
Everytime you think you have it made
Heaven sent
Heaven sends you a nice big present
I got doomsday
She gets Highway
Someone made me say these words
Again
And I swore I'd never use these words
Again
Again and again
I love you, I love you
I want you, I want you
Something made me say these words
Again
It's you that made me use these words
Again
Again and again
I don't love you, you don't love me
I love pop groups, you love dance
Grooves
Someone made me say these words
Again
And I swore I'd never use these words
Again
Oh these words
All these stupid words
All these words
All these stupid, stupid words
In this song, Nick Heyward is exploring the idea of conflicting interests and how they can complicate relationships. It starts with him mentioning three pairs of things that he and his partner have opposite preferences for. He talks about how difficult it can be to stand firm in your own beliefs and preferences, knowing that it might cause conflict or disagreement with your partner. He touches on the idea that people change and grow over time, which can add to the complexity of relationships.
As the song progresses, he reveals that he is struggling to express his feelings for his partner because he can't seem to find the right words. He mentions that "someone made [him] say these words again" and that he has "sworn [he'd] never use these words again." The repetition of the phrase "again and again" adds to the frustration and confusion he feels. He ultimately admits that he doesn't love his partner, and that they have very different interests. The song ends on a somewhat bitter note, with Heyward referring to the words he used as "stupid" and expressing anger and annoyance at the whole situation.
Overall, this song is a poignant exploration of the difficulties and complexities of human relationships. It touches on the challenges of communication and the sometimes painful process of realizing that two people may not be right for each other.
Line by Line Meaning
I love Elvis
I have a fondness for things associated with Elvis Presley
She loves Woodstock
She has an appreciation for the music festival known as Woodstock
I love Homebase
I have an affection for the home improvement store Homebase
She loves sunblock
She takes pleasure in using a cream or lotion to protect her skin from the sun's rays
How many times can you make a stand
How often can you take a position in defense of something that you believe in
To fall from the highest of all you've
To drop from the most elevated position of all your accomplishments
Said and done
After all is said and done
I love London
I have a fondness for the city of London
You love star signs
You have an interest in astrology and horoscopes
Someone made me say these words
Someone influenced me to express these particular phrases
Again
Once more
And I swore I'd never use these words
And I made a promise to myself that I would not repeat these specific expressions
I love Space gear
I have an affection for outer space-themed merchandise
She loves Spender
She has an appreciation for the TV show Spender
I love earthquakes
I am fascinated by seismic activity
She loves Trainer
She has an interest in athletic shoes
Everytime you think you have it made
Each time you feel like you have achieved success or security
Heaven sent
A blessing from God or some other divine power
Heaven sends you a nice big present
You are given a substantial gift from a divine source
I got doomsday
I feel as though something terrible is going to happen
She gets Highway
She is pleased with a particular route of travel
I love you, I love you
I have strong feelings of affection for you
I want you, I want you
I desire you greatly
Something made me say these words
Something influenced me to express these particular phrases
It's you that made me use these words
It's because of you that I felt compelled to use these specific expressions
I don't love you, you don't love me
Neither of us has real feelings of affection for the other
I love pop groups, you love dance
I have an appreciation for musical groups that perform pop music, and you have an appreciation for dance music
Grooves
Rhythmic patterns in music
Oh these words
These specific expressions
All these stupid words
All of these unintelligent or senseless phrases
All these words
All of these phrases
All these stupid, stupid words
All of these very unintelligent or senseless phrases
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Written by: HEYWARD
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