Kirk was playing classical piano growing up in Long Island's Oyster Bay and he made it a habit to record songs in his bedroom with his friends. When he moved to New York City as an adult, Kirk rented a studio in midtown Manhattan to continue exploring writing and recording music.
Halfway To Heaven
Panama Wedding Lyrics
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A 100 miles between Mexico
With the devil in my limousine
And the blood runs cold
As we race like hell
But we're running on faith tonight
I can use a little love to help
No we can't slow down
We're running all night together
I can feel it coming now
I know I am taking my time but
All I see is the stillness of the midnight sky
And the emptiness in front of me
With the windows down
Our heart beats fast
But we're running all the way tonight
We got no time for looking back
She said we're halfway to heaven
No we can't slow down
We're running all night together
I can feel it coming now
And I hear them say it's wrong
But I'm not afraid
'Cause I didn't wait this long just to walk away
Just to walk away
She said we're halfway to heaven
No we can't slow down
We're running all night together
I can feel it coming now
I can feel it coming now
Feel it coming now
I can feel it coming now
The song Halfway to Heaven by Panama Wedding starts with the singer in the middle of the desert, wide awake. The mood suggests that the singer is feeling restless and uneasy. He is with the devil in his limousine, and the fast pace at which they're driving creates a feeling of exhilaration, but also dread. The lyrics convey the idea of racing towards something, with the destination being unknown. The use of "running on faith tonight" further emphasizes the sense of uncertainty and the need for hope to fuel their journey. It's unclear if the singer is running away from something or running towards something, but there's a desperation to keep moving.
The chorus revolves around the idea of being halfway to heaven, but not being able to slow down. The destination remains unclear, but the singer and his partner are in it together. The second verse paints a picture of the midnight sky and the emptiness ahead of them. The use of the word 'stillness' implies a sense of resignation, while the phrase 'running all the way tonight' suggests urgency. The idea of having no time for looking back accentuates their single-minded goal of moving forward.
The bridge starts with the singer acknowledging that people are saying something is wrong with the way he's living, but he's not afraid. The following line suggests that he's been waiting for something for a long time, and he isn't going to let it go. The chorus repeats with the singer feeling that they're getting closer to whatever the destination may be.
Line by Line Meaning
Wide awake in the middle of the desert heat
Fully alert amidst the blazing temperature of the desert
A 100 miles between Mexico
Travelling a hundred miles away from Mexico
With the devil in my limousine
Riding with a personified evil force in my fancy car
And the blood runs cold
Experiencing a sudden chill or fear
As we race like hell
Speeding recklessly and frantically
But we're running on faith tonight
Believing in something intangible while rushing forward
I can use a little love to help
Feeling a desire for affection and support
She said we're halfway to heaven
Expressing hope about being close to a blissful state
No we can't slow down
We cannot afford to reduce speed or pause
We're running all night together
Continuing to advance as a group for the whole night
I can feel it coming now
Sensing that something is about to happen soon
I know I am taking my time but
Admitting to being slow, but
All I see is the stillness of the midnight sky
Observing a calm dark sky that symbolizes silence and tranquility
And the emptiness in front of me
Noticing a void or lack of substance ahead
With the windows down
Having car windows opened
Our heart beats fast
Pumping heart rate faster than usual
But we're running all the way tonight
Persisting in running throughout the night
We got no time for looking back
We have no room for retrospection or regrets
And I hear them say it's wrong
Aware of others' criticisms or objections
But I'm not afraid
Not feeling scared despite potential risks or dangers
'Cause I didn't wait this long just to walk away
Having spent too much time to quit now
I can feel it coming now
Anticipating something is about to happen
Feel it coming now
Sensing something will occur soon
I can feel it coming now
Assured that something is going to happen soon
Contributed by Jayce E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.