After gaining a following as a popular live act on college campuses, the band has gained popular success since signing to Lava Records in 2005, with their singles "Love and Memories" and "Shattered (Turn the Car Around)" gaining mainstream radio airplay. Speaking with Songfacts in an interview, Roberge explained "Love and Memories" was inspired by the Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet movie, The Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.
The members of O.A.R. first came together in Rockville, Maryland in the basement of drummer Chris Culos' childhood home in 1996. As a young group of musicians, they were the prototype of the modern, self-starting band--taking charge of their fate by working the internet and building an identifiable sound. The band’s music, a rock/reggae fusion, consisted of songs that were fully accessible, yet teasingly elusive. Attracting fans all across the country, the band members toured relentlessly, pushing their album sales through boundless dedication and word-of-mouth appeal, never waiting for the industry to catch up. O.A.R. owes much of their success to piracy and Napster, the mp3 sharing engine. Around 2000, O.A.R.'s popularity greatly increased among college students because their song "Crazy Game of Poker" was a huge hit on Napster.
By the time the band had reached their 10 year anniversary together, they had sold over 1.2 million albums and performed in front of over 1 million people. Their studio record, Stories of a Stranger, produced radio favorites “Love and Memories” and “Heard the World” as well as mtvU’s Most Downloaded Video of 2006, “Lay Down.” The band followed up the successful release with a live double disc CD and DVD set, Live From Madison Square Garden, recorded during the band’s second sold-out performance at the prestigious arena.
Early in 2008, the band members holed themselves up in a studio in Los Angeles to work on their next project, All Sides. The album was released on July 15th.
The Heaven Songfacts reports that the first single from O.A.R.'s seventh studio album, King was released on June 7, 2011 on Wind-Up Records.
. For more information about O.A.R., go to www.ofarevolution.com.
Heavy Heart
O.A.R. Lyrics
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I got a heavy heart
Life's been very hard
Heavy heart
Heavy heart
I got a heavy heart
Niggas fake y'all didn't like me from the very start
Time to bury y'all
Life is so painful
Puffin on brainfood
Thinking bout pesos
Thinking bout peace, girl I need a piece, yo body so graceful
Just wanna disgrace you
Fuck you like I hate you
Lion heart Lion heart I
Cut my mane and got a crew cut
Now I'm cutting off parasites
Killing niggas from the roots up
I'm a star, I'm a star, I
Just need god to align me
Twinkle twinkle just a little more then it's super nova change the climate
Niggas is fake and jealous
Ain't nothing they could tell us
Get high like a plane propel up
And make money rain umbrellas no way
I need them blessings on my headtop
Fuck with my blessings get a red dot
Got some goals in my scope
Niggas bout to call me DeadShot
Get money that's my occupation
Need it now ain't got no patience
Just a couple shades shy of Akon
So life's been trials and tribulations
Caribbean boy, Badbados I'm from, ain't taking no bad up
I kill em with grace, piss all on they graves ain't holding my bladder my nigga
Still it is mind over matter if that shit don't matter, hakuna matata my nigga
Circle small I don't dabble my nigga
Private life I don't tattle my nigga
Too woke no sleep
My eyebags LV
So real so deep
Like I took the red pill & OD'd
That's why I got a
Heavy heart
I got a heavy heart
Life's been very hard
Heavy heart
Heavy heart
I got a heavy heart
Niggas fake y'all didn't like me from the very start
Time to bury y'all
Niggas tryna try me
Niggas is brave, Niggas is bold
Niggas tryna try me
Wouldn't recommend, but what do I know
Some of y'all grimey
Some of y'all tough, some of y'all cold
Some of y'all hoes, gun to ya bun, some of y'all fold
Boy I don't fist fight
I'm a Wright bro I make shit fly
Better yet tell ya hoe hi
Now I'm smashing yo bitch for the whole night
Rubadubbing on her sweet spots clit & tits
Cum on her ass tell her babysit
If you only know what yo lady did
Leave yo heart heavy like mine really is
Really though my heart heavy like a Go-rilla
Been through some shit make yo bones shiver
That's why I smoke weed drink cold liquor
Young boy with an old liver
Girl still thinking I'm gon slip up
Cortisol huge, I need solitude
Fuck all that I'm still gon sip up
99 problems, go figure
Still got hunger pains, playing hunger games
Since Cappy got locked
Nothing was the same
I don't trust a dude, I don't trust a dyke, I don't trust a dame
Had to take myself out myself just to find myself again
Fill my cup again
This time its a detox
Making runs again
Tryna cleanse all my weak spots
Soul, body & my treetop
Niggas out here tryna beatbox
Drumming with they mouths, run they mouths
When my niggas drumming they just beat shots
Heavy heart
I got a heavy heart
Life's been very hard
Heavy heart
Heart heart
I got a heavy heart
Niggas fake y'all didn't like me from the very start
Time to bury y'all
I been in pain
Life is so painful
Puffin on brainfood
Thinking bout pesos
Thinking bout peace, girl I need a piece, yo body so graceful
Just wanna disgrace you
Fuck you like I hate you
The lyrics to O.A.R.'s song "Heavy Heart" convey a deep sense of emotional burden and struggle. The singer starts by expressing the weight they carry in their heart, stating that life has been very hard for them. They address the falseness of certain people, believing that these individuals never liked them from the beginning. It is time for them to distance themselves from these fake individuals and move on. The singer also reflects on the pain they have experienced and how they try to cope with it. They mention puffing on "brainfood," symbolizing their attempt to find solace and clarity in their thoughts. The lyrics also touch on themes of longing for peace and seeking physical connection. The singer's emotions oscillate between desiring grace and wanting to express their anger through physical intimacy. Throughout the song, they explore themes of self-discovery and self-preservation, recognizing that in order to find peace and overcome their struggles, they must detach themselves from negative influences and focus on their own growth.
Line by Line Meaning
Heavy heart
Feeling burdened and weighed down emotionally
I got a heavy heart
Personally experiencing a heavy emotional burden
Life's been very hard
Facing significant difficulties and challenges in life
Niggas fake y'all didn't like me from the very start
Certain individuals have been insincere and disliked me since the beginning
Time to bury y'all
It is time to overcome and surpass those individuals
I been in pain
I have been suffering emotionally
Life is so painful
Existence is filled with intense emotional distress
Puffin on brainfood
Engaging in activities or substances to stimulate and distract the mind
Thinking bout pesos
Contemplating financial matters and monetary success
Thinking bout peace, girl I need a piece, yo body so graceful
Desiring tranquility in life while also being captivated by the beauty of an individual
Just wanna disgrace you
Having the intention to dishonor or demean someone
Fuck you like I hate you
Engaging in physical intimacy with intense passion, bordering on hostility
Lion heart Lion heart I
Having the courage and bravery of a lion
Cut my mane and got a crew cut
Transforming one's appearance by removing their symbolic identity and adopting a more practical style
Now I'm cutting off parasites
Severing ties with individuals who drain one's energy and hinder personal growth
Killing niggas from the roots up
Eliminating toxic individuals starting from the very core
I'm a star, I'm a star, I
Acknowledging one's own greatness and potential
Just need god to align me
Desiring divine intervention and guidance to fulfill personal destiny
Twinkle twinkle just a little more then it's super nova change the climate
Yearning for even greater success and impact to cause a significant shift in the world
Niggas is fake and jealous
There are individuals who are disingenuous and envious
Ain't nothing they could tell us
Their opinions and words hold no importance or influence
Get high like a plane propel up
Achieving a state of euphoria and soaring to new heights like an airplane
And make money rain umbrellas no way
Generating vast amounts of money and wealth without any obstacles
I need them blessings on my headtop
Seeking divine blessings and favor in one's life
Fuck with my blessings get a red dot
Anyone who interferes with or threatens one's blessings will face consequences
Got some goals in my scope
Having clear objectives and targets in sight
Niggas bout to call me DeadShot
Earning a reputation for precision and accuracy in achieving goals
Get money that's my occupation
Pursuing financial success is central to one's endeavors
Need it now ain't got no patience
Desiring immediate wealth and lacking the ability to wait
Just a couple shades shy of Akon
Being close to acquiring wealth and fame similar to Akon (a successful musician)
So life's been trials and tribulations
Experiencing numerous challenges and hardships throughout life
Caribbean boy, Badbados I'm from, ain't taking no bad up
Identifying as a boy from Barbados (in the Caribbean) who refuses to accept negativity
I kill em with grace, piss all on they graves ain't holding my bladder my nigga
Responding to adversaries with dignity, disrespecting them even after their demise, and refusing to back down
Still it is mind over matter if that shit don't matter, hakuna matata my nigga
Maintaining a positive outlook and carefree attitude when faced with situations that are insignificant
Circle small I don't dabble my nigga
Having a tight-knit and trustworthy circle, avoiding involvement in unnecessary activities
Private life I don't tattle my nigga
Keeping personal matters private and not gossiping about others
Too woke no sleep
Being highly aware and conscious, not succumbing to ignorance or rest
My eyebags LV
Having noticeable dark circles under the eyes like those depicted on LV (Louis Vuitton) products
So real so deep
Having a genuine and profound nature
Like I took the red pill & OD'd
Perceiving the world with heightened realism after experiencing a life-altering event
That's why I got a
The reason behind possessing a
Niggas tryna try me
Individuals attempting to provoke or challenge me
Niggas is brave, Niggas is bold
The individuals are displaying audacity and courage
Wouldn't recommend, but what do I know
Although not a recommended course of action, acknowledging personal limitations
Some of y'all grimey
Certain individuals exhibit deceitful and untrustworthy behavior
Some of y'all tough, some of y'all cold
Some individuals are difficult and unemotional
Some of y'all hoes, gun to ya bun, some of y'all fold
Some individuals engage in promiscuous behavior and easily surrender
Boy I don't fist fight
I do not engage in physical altercations
I'm a Wright bro I make shit fly
Similar to the Wright brothers, I am innovative and successful in making things work
Better yet tell ya hoe hi
Even better, I will greet your significant other
Now I'm smashing yo bitch for the whole night
Engaging in sexual activities with your partner throughout the entire night
Rubadubbing on her sweet spots clit & tits
Engaging in sensual activities with a focus on pleasurable areas
Cum on her ass tell her babysit
Ejaculating onto her buttocks and instructing her to watch over the aftermath
If you only know what yo lady did
If you were aware of your partner's actions
Leave yo heart heavy like mine really is
You would also experience an emotional burden similar to the one I carry
Really though my heart heavy like a Go-rilla
In truth, my heart is as burdened as that of a gorilla's
Been through some shit make yo bones shiver
Having endured challenging situations that evoke fear and unease
That's why I smoke weed drink cold liquor
Using marijuana and consuming alcoholic beverages as coping mechanisms
Young boy with an old liver
Despite being young, one's liver has already suffered damage
Girl still thinking I'm gon slip up
A woman continues to believe that I will make a mistake
Cortisol huge, I need solitude
Experiencing elevated levels of stress hormone (cortisol), craving alone time for relaxation
Fuck all that I'm still gon sip up
Disregarding the stress and continuing to drink alcohol
99 problems, go figure
Having numerous issues and complications, which is not surprising
Still got hunger pains, playing hunger games
Continuing to experience intense desire for success, engaging in a competitive struggle for survival
Since Cappy got locked
Since Cappy (a person of significance) was imprisoned
Nothing was the same
Everything changed drastically
I don't trust a dude, I don't trust a dyke, I don't trust a dame
Lacking trust in individuals regardless of their gender or sexual orientation
Had to take myself out myself just to find myself again
Having to step away from one's own existence in order to rediscover and reestablish personal identity
Fill my cup again
Replenish my emotional well-being
This time its a detox
This time, it involves a process of cleansing and removing toxins
Making runs again
Resuming efforts to achieve success
Tryna cleanse all my weak spots
Attempting to purify and strengthen vulnerable aspects of myself
Soul, body & my treetop
Cleansing and revitalizing the core of my being
Niggas out here tryna beatbox
People attempting to create rhythm and music with their mouths
Drumming with they mouths, run they mouths
Using vocalizations and speaking excessively without substance
When my niggas drumming they just beat shots
My companions are skilled at using drums to create powerful and impactful beats
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Shaquile Welch
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1973cableguy
Love this song. Glad you added it.
Evan Miles
Best track on the album
Johnnewb
Thanks for sharing!!