For months now, the four piece’s melodic rock has dominated airwaves, with songs like “Words”, "All I Have", "The Hardest Thing" and “Simple Truth” easily slipping into the hearts and minds of music fans now rapidly cottoning onto the fact that Niemand is proudly South African – a truly homegrown group that makes music of a global standard.
Joe Niemand’s soaring vocals are the signature that set Niemand apart from their offset. Hailed as one of South Africa’s most promising talents, this award-winning songwriter’s music has been heard in more than 13 countries worldwide.
Jake Odendaal, dynamic lead guitarist and critically acclaimed producer is a force to be reckoned with on stage. Jake lives for the stage where his energy as a performer meets his consummate musicality.
Jake is joined by his brother, Thinus Odendaal, who at 25 has experience in the international arena as the drummer of Tree63, the band awarded the “American Billboard Chart, Christian Song of the year 2004.” Thinus who has recently returned to SA to join Niemand believes that his future lies with Niemand and that the possibilities in this tight unit are indeed endless.
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Heart Of Stone
Niemand Lyrics
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Call you over make you mine
But you won’t know
The secret I endure
Your smile leaves me without defense
Gut wrenching beauty, your innocence
Your innocence
So, please don’t let me do
The things that I want to
You seduce a heart of stone
Don’t settle for not being alone
Your body blinds me like the sun
I’ll lose my way, I come undone
Oh, you don’t know know
How magical you are
But at your gate I’m the tortured thief
Torn between your beauty and my belief
Don’t let me through
So, please don’t let me do
The things that I want to
You seduce a heart of stone
Don’t settle for not being alone
I want you like you want me
But deep down I know we’re not
Meant to be
But I do know that I can’t let go, I think you know what I mean, don’t you?
Please don’t let me do
The things that I want to
You seduce a heart of stone
Don’t settle for not being alone, you’re not alone
The lyrics of "Heart of Stone" by Niemand speak about the singer's struggle to resist their attraction to someone they know they shouldn't be with. The song expresses a strong desire for this person, but the singer is aware of the consequences and tries to convince them not to reciprocate their feelings. The first verse implies that the singer can easily have their object of affection, but the listener is unaware of their inner turmoil. The second verse talks about how the singer's infatuation with the listener's physical appearance is so intense that it can blind them to everything else, and how this causes the singer to struggle internally between their emotions and their moral compass.
The chorus repeats a plea for the listener not to give in to the singer's desires as they know it's wrong. The final verse acknowledges that the singer knows deep down that they can't be together, but also that they can't let go of their feelings. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the message that the listener should not settle for less than they deserve.
Overall, "Heart of Stone" conveys a sense of emotional struggle and complexity in its lyrics, exploring the themes of attraction, temptation, and morality. It's a relatable and introspective piece of music that encourages listeners to think about their own experiences with relationships and the difficult choices that come with them.
Line by Line Meaning
I can call you anytime
I have the ability to contact you whenever I want
Call you over make you mine
I can invite you over with the intention of becoming romantically involved with you
But you won’t know
You are unaware of my hidden intentions
The secret I endure
I keep my true feelings hidden from you
Your smile leaves me without defense
Your beautiful smile makes me vulnerable
Gut wrenching beauty, your innocence
Your stunning appearance and purity affect me deeply
Your innocence
Your childlike nature and lack of experience attract me
So, please don’t let me do
I am pleading with you not to allow me to
The things that I want to
Engage in behavior that I desire but know is inappropriate
You seduce a heart of stone
You have the ability to bring down the emotional barriers I have put up
Don’t settle for not being alone
Do not compromise your desire for a fulfilling relationship by accepting less
Your body blinds me like the sun
Your physical attributes make me lose my senses
I’ll lose my way, I come undone
I become disoriented and overwhelmed by my attraction to you
Oh, you don’t know know
You are unaware
How magical you are
You possess a special quality that captivates me
But at your gate I’m the tortured thief
I feel like a criminal trying to gain access to your heart
Torn between your beauty and my belief
I struggle between my desire for you and my principles
Don’t let me through
I ask you not to open your heart to me
I want you like you want me
My desire to be with you is reciprocated
But deep down I know we’re not meant to be
I have a gut feeling that a relationship between us would not work out
But I do know that I can’t let go, I think you know what I mean, don’t you?
Despite my doubts about a future together, I cannot stop thinking about you and I believe you are aware of this
You seduce a heart of stone
You have the ability to make me feel emotions I usually suppress
Don’t settle for not being alone, you’re not alone
Do not compromise your desire for a fulfilling relationship because you deserve to be with someone who truly loves you and you are not alone in your search for love
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