Heather and Ciara met at BIMM Institute and formed the band Creek in 2013 with guitarist Ben Bateman and bassist Ryan Marsden. Their song โLustโ gained local popularity and received radio airplay, leading to a number of local gigs. In 2014, band changed its name to Pale Waves and Hugo and Charlie joined soon after, in 2015. Heather has said that the band name comes from the title of a painting owned by her grandmother.
They were signed to record label Dirty Hit in 2016 and their first two singles, 2017's "There's a Honey" and "Television Romance", were produced by Matthew Healy of labelmates The 1975. Their first EP, All the Things I Never Said, was released in February 2018. In September 2018, they released their debut album My Mind Makes Noises.
Early in 2019, the band shared plans to release an EP that year, but decided later to focus on their second album. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020โas well as the decision to approach the new album with a different stylistic direction inspired by the music of the 1990s and 2000sโdelayed the production and release of new music until late 2020.
The bandโs second album, Who Am I?, was released on February 12, 2021, preceded by the single "Changeโ, which was released on November 10, 2020. It debuted at #3 on the UK Albums Chart.
Unwanted, Pale Waves' third album, was released on August 12, 2022. The album represents yet another stylistic leap for the band, this time adding pop punk influences to their evolving sound.
Heavenly
Pale Waves Lyrics
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I wanna waste, waste away with you
We're moving slow with glitter on our face
I gotta stay, gotta stay in this place
This night is electric
And I won't forget it
You're so heavenly, you're so heavenly
We can dance forever and pretend
I wanna, I wanna stay 'til the end
We can dance forever and pretend
I wanna, I wanna stay 'til the end
Oh, nothing can feel this good
We're getting wasted on what we love
Be the dream, be the dream in my mind
Stay here wasting my time
This night is electric
And I won't forget it
You're so heavenly, you're so heavenly
But don't you know it, don't you know it, baby?
We can dance forever and pretend
I wanna, I wanna stay 'til the end
We can dance forever and pretend
I wanna, I wanna stay 'til the end
I'm not staying home, I'm not staying
You're so heavenly you're so heavenly
I'm not staying home, I'm not staying
You're so heavenly, you're so
We can dance forever and pretend
I wanna, I wanna stay 'til the end
We can dance forever and pretend
I wanna, I wanna stay 'til the end
I'm not staying home, I'm not staying
You're so heavenly, you're so heavenly
I'm not staying home, I'm not staying
You're so heavenly you're so
The lyrics to Pale Waves' song "Heavenly" presents the theme of wanting to indulge in one's pleasures with another person. The opening line, "Honey, I've waited so long for you," sets the stage for the entire song. It seems as if the singer has been waiting a long time for someone to indulge in their pleasures with, possibly in reference to a romantic relationship. The line "I wanna waste, waste away with you" provides a clear indication of the singer's desire to lose themselves in the moment with this person completely.
Throughout the song, the singer wants to stay in this moment forever with the person they're addressing. They're moving slow with glitter on their face, indicating that they're enjoying the moment and are in no hurry to end it. The line "I gotta stay, gotta stay in this place" further emphasizes the desire to prolong the moment. The singer seems to communicate that this moment is electric and unforgettable, which means they find this person 'heavenly.'
The chorus of the song is repetitive but catchy, communicating the singer's desire to continue dancing forever, pretending, and staying in the moment with the person they're addressing. The use of the word 'heavenly' repeatedly creates an image of something divine and otherworldly, implying that the person they're addressing is their perfect match. In conclusion, the lyrics to "Heavenly" are about living in the moment, indulging in one's pleasures, and finding someone to share such experiences with.
Line by Line Meaning
Honey, I've waited so long for you
Expressing how much they desire the presence of their crush.
I wanna waste, waste away with you
Wanting to spend all their time with the person, regardless of how it's spent.
We're moving slow with glitter on our face
Setting the background of the scene and the atmosphere by mentioning the glimmering particles on their faces.
I gotta stay, gotta stay in this place
Emphasis on their commitment to not leaving the moment they are in; prioritizing being present in the now.
This night is electric
The atmosphere and the vibe around them are very lively and energetic.
And I won't forget it
They will always remember the moment and the person they're with.
You're so heavenly, you're so heavenly
The person with them is so perfect and feels like a dream come true.
But don't you know it, don't you know it, baby?
Asking if the person is aware of their own perfection and how amazing they are.
We can dance forever and pretend
Getting lost in the moment, pretending that nothing else matters but the present.
I wanna, I wanna stay 'til the end
Desire to fully embrace and soak in every moment with the person they're with until the very end.
Oh, nothing can feel this good
Comparing the feeling of being with the person to nothing else in the world; this is as good as it gets.
We're getting wasted on what we love
Living in the moment, fully immersing themselves in the love and joy of the experience.
Be the dream, be the dream in my mind
Asking the person to be the perfect dream that they've always imagined.
Stay here wasting my time
Content with being in the moment and not feeling the need to rush or be productive. Just being present and living in the moment.
I'm not staying home, I'm not staying
Refusing to stay at home and do nothing, deciding to live boldly and chase after what they want instead.
You're so heavenly you're so heavenly
Reiterating how amazing and perfect the person they're with is.
Lyrics ยฉ Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Heather Baron-Gracie, Ciara Doran, Hugo Silvani, Charles Wood
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@alexunsworth7663
Lyrics
Honey I've waited so long for you
I want to waste, waste away with you
We're moving slow, with glitter on our face
I've got to stay, stay in this play
This night is electric and I won't forget it
You look so heavenly
You look so heavenly
But don't you know it, don't you know it baby
We can dance forever in pretend
I wanna, I wanna stay 'till the end
We can dance forever in pretend
I wanna, I wanna stay 'till the end
Oooo, Nothing can feel this good
We're getting wasted in while we love
Be the dream, be the dream in my mind
Staying here wasting my time
This night is electric and I won't forget it
You look so heavenly
You look so heavenly
But don't you know it, don't you know it baby
We can dance forever in pretend
I wanna, I wanna stay 'till the end
We can dance forever in pretend
I wanna, I wanna stay 'till the end
I'm not staying home, I'm not staying.
You're so heavenly, your so heavenly
I'm not staying home, I'm not staying.
You're so heavenly, your Sooooo.
[Guitar Solo]
We can dance forever in pretend
I wanna, I wanna stay 'till the end
We can dance forever in pretend
I wanna, I wanna stay 'till the end
I'm not staying home, I'm not staying.
You're so heavenly, your so heavenly
I'm not staying home, I'm not staying.
You're so heavenly, your Sooooo.
@luciferpunk8818
[Verse 1]
Honey, I've waited so long for you
I wanna waste, waste away with you
We're moving slow with glitter on our face
I gotta stay, gotta stay in this place
[Pre Chorus]
This night is electric
And I won't forget it
You're so heavenly
You're so heavenly
But don't you know it, don't you know it, baby?
[Chorus]
We can dance forever and pretend
I wanna, I wanna stay 'til the end
We can dance forever and pretend
I wanna, I wanna stay 'til the end
[Verse 2]
Oh, nothing can feel this good
We're getting wasted on what we love
Be the dream, be the dream in my mind
Stay here wasting my time
[Pre Chorus]
This night is electric
And I won't forget it
You're so heavenly
You're so heavenly
But don't you know it, don't you know it, baby?
[Chorus]
We can dance forever and pretend
I wanna, I wanna stay 'til the end
We can dance forever and pretend
I wanna, I wanna stay 'til the end
[Bridge]
I'm not staying home, I'm not staying
You're so heavenly
You're so heavenly
I'm not staying home, I'm not staying
You're so heavenly
You're so
[Chorus]
We can dance forever and pretend
I wanna, I wanna stay 'til the end
We can dance forever and pretend
I wanna, I wanna stay 'til the end
[Bridge]
I'm not staying home, I'm not staying
You're so heavenly
You're so heavenly
I'm not staying home, I'm not staying
You're so heavenly
You're so
@johnmichaelemocling9342
LYRICS!
Honey, I've waited so long for you
I wanna waste, waste away with you
We're moving slow with glitter on our face
I gotta stay, gotta stay in this place
This night is electric
And I won't forget it
You're so heavenly
You're so heavenly
But don't you know it, don't you know it, baby?
We can dance forever and pretend
I wanna, I wanna stay 'til the end
We can dance forever and pretend
I wanna, I wanna stay 'til the end
Oh, nothing can feel this good
We're getting wasted on what we love
Be the dream, be the dream in my mind
Stay here wasting my time
This night is electric
And I won't forget it
You're so heavenly
You're so heavenly
But don't you know it, don't you know it, baby?
We can dance forever and pretend
I wanna, I wanna stay 'til the end
We can dance forever and pretend
I wanna, I wanna stay 'til the end
I'm not staying home, I'm not staying
You're so heavenly
You're so heavenly
I'm not staying home, I'm not staying
You're so heavenly
You're so
We can dance forever and pretend
I wanna, I wanna stay 'til the end
We can dance forever and pretend
I wanna, I wanna stay 'til the end
I'm not staying home, I'm not staying
You're so heavenly
You're so heavenly
I'm not staying home, I'm not staying
You're so heavenly
You're so
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@sarahandceciliabohman8655
Honey, I've waited so long for you
I wanna waste; waste away with you
We're moving slow, with glitter on our face
I gotta stay; gotta stay in this place
This night is electric, and I won't forget it
You're so heavenly
You're so heavenly, but don't you know it?
Don't you know it, baby?
We can dance forever and pretend
I wanna stay, 'til the end
Nothing can feel this good
We're getting wasted, on what we love
Be the dream; be the dream in my mind
Stay here, wasting my time
(Pre - Chorus)
(Chorus)
I'm not staying home
I'm not staying!
You're so heavenly
You're so heavenly
I'm not staying home
I'm not staying!
You're so heavenly
You're so...
(Chrous)
(Bridge)
Written by: Heather Baron - Gracie
Genre: Alternative Rock, Dream Pop, Gothic Electropop, Indie Pop
Album: All The Things I Never Said EP
Year: 2018
@alexohlott1048
Those little backing vocals plus everything else about this song just made my day shout out to Pale Waves!
@alexunsworth7663
Lyrics
Honey I've waited so long for you
I want to waste, waste away with you
We're moving slow, with glitter on our face
I've got to stay, stay in this play
This night is electric and I won't forget it
You look so heavenly
You look so heavenly
But don't you know it, don't you know it baby
We can dance forever in pretend
I wanna, I wanna stay 'till the end
We can dance forever in pretend
I wanna, I wanna stay 'till the end
Oooo, Nothing can feel this good
We're getting wasted in while we love
Be the dream, be the dream in my mind
Staying here wasting my time
This night is electric and I won't forget it
You look so heavenly
You look so heavenly
But don't you know it, don't you know it baby
We can dance forever in pretend
I wanna, I wanna stay 'till the end
We can dance forever in pretend
I wanna, I wanna stay 'till the end
I'm not staying home, I'm not staying.
You're so heavenly, your so heavenly
I'm not staying home, I'm not staying.
You're so heavenly, your Sooooo.
[Guitar Solo]
We can dance forever in pretend
I wanna, I wanna stay 'till the end
We can dance forever in pretend
I wanna, I wanna stay 'till the end
I'm not staying home, I'm not staying.
You're so heavenly, your so heavenly
I'm not staying home, I'm not staying.
You're so heavenly, your Sooooo.
@the1twobeat
11 Dimensions Music *you're.
@alexunsworth7663
the1twobeat Updated for grammatical correctness. :)
@AmeliaPond1994
11 Dimensions Music edit it one more time and change the "in pretend" to "and pretend"
@PK-vw3gd
@Queer Film Definitely "and pretend" it changes the meaning too
@mysterygroup
Theyโre so amazing live. I๏ธ am so glad theyโre starting to get recognition
@jameswhitt7505
I dig this band. As someone who grew up in the 90s, itโs nice to hear this brand of pop again and not another form of EDM-lite that plagues radio now
@AquaHulKMUSIC-Official
I love this song!!!!! ๐
@peterwaterson1504
I absolutely love this song.Great looking and sounding Indie band with a bonus female drummer.