Heavy Soul
Paul Weller Lyrics


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We're words upon a window
Written there in steam
In the heat of the moment
At the birth of a dream
Vapors passing really

So I'm touched by the thoughts
In the fleeting minutes after
The time that we've come
Come and go, you know, where the wind blows

An' though I couldn't define
I can only tell you that I
Got a heavy soul
Tuesdays dressed in shearling

Anchored on belief
In the sunlight on the water
Or rain upon a leaf
And I'm touched by its' beauty
And I hope to touch you too
'Cause I still seek the same things
That I once sought to be true
And you know, that where the wind blows
Tho' I wouldn't be lying, when I tell you that I

Got a heavy soul
It's a joy to know
I've got a heavy soul
We're words upon a window
Written there in steam
In the heat of the moment
Everything is what it seems
Vapors passing nearly
So I'm touched by the thought
That I can't be beaten and I can't be bought
And you'll know

That where the wind blows
I don't think I'd be lyin'




When I tell you that I
I've got a heavy soul

Overall Meaning

The song "Heavy Soul" by Paul Weller is about the rawness of emotions and experiences that leave a permanent mark on one's soul. The lyrics reference words written on a window in steam, representing the temporary nature of life and how experiences can leave a lasting impact. The lyrics describe a feeling of being touched by beauty and seeking truth in the world. The line, "And I'm touched by its' beauty, And I hope to touch you too," shows a desire to share this feeling with someone else.


The song also acknowledges that life can be unpredictable, with the line "Come and go, you know, where the wind blows." Despite this uncertainty, the singer feels anchored by their beliefs and experiences, as heard in the lines "Tuesdays dressed in shearling, Anchored on belief." The overall message of the song is that even though life can be challenging and uncertain, these experiences can shape and strengthen one's soul.


Line by Line Meaning

We're words upon a window
We are like a message written on a window


Written there in steam
Our message is written in passing vapor


In the heat of the moment
During a moment of intense feeling


At the birth of a dream
At the beginning of a hopeful vision


Vapors passing really
The passing vapor is fleeting


So I'm touched by the thoughts
I am moved by these passing thoughts


In the fleeting minutes after
In the brief but significant moments following


The time that we've come
The time we have spent together


Come and go, you know, where the wind blows
It is uncertain where we are headed next


An' though I couldn't define
Even though I can't explain it clearly


I can only tell you that I
I can only express that


Got a heavy soul
I feel a deep soulfulness


Tuesdays dressed in shearling
An expression of a particular moment or style


Anchored on belief
Based on strong conviction


In the sunlight on the water
In the beauty of nature


Or rain upon a leaf
Even in the small details of nature


And I'm touched by its' beauty
I am moved by the beauty of nature


And I hope to touch you too
I hope to share this feeling with you


'Cause I still seek the same things
Because I am still searching for the same things in life


That I once sought to be true
That I once believed were true


And you know, that where the wind blows
And you know, that we can't predict the future


Tho' I wouldn't be lying, when I tell you that I
Although I can't predict the future, I wouldn't be lying to say that


Got a heavy soul
I still feel a deep soulfulness


It's a joy to know
It is a happy thing to feel this way


We're words upon a window
We are like a message written on a window


Written there in steam
Our message is written in passing vapor


In the heat of the moment
During a moment of intense feeling


Everything is what it seems
Things are as they appear to be


Vapors passing nearly
The passing vapor is nearly gone


So I'm touched by the thought
I am moved by this idea


That I can't be beaten and I can't be bought
That I have an unbreakable spirit


And you'll know
And this is something you will see


That where the wind blows
That we can't predict the future


I don't think I'd be lyin'
I truly believe


When I tell you that I
When I say that


I've got a heavy soul
I still feel a deep soulfulness




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PAUL JOHN WELLER

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Comments from YouTube:

Roxanne Rossiter

This album and this song, as played on Jools Holland, is what reacquainted me with Paul Weller. I had listened to The Jam and The Style Council but this made me realize how talented Paul is and I became a true fan.

Colin Cummings

How under appreciated is Paul ? up there with the best singer songwriters ever in my opinion .. so much soul ,,

myfalsenamedotcome

Very true.

John Kenny

John Kenny ,Now "That's entertainment' with a Heavy Soul ,it's a joy to hear from the floorboards up. "Paul Weller Movement'.

Ian Gardiner

Really liked Heavy Soul as an album never felt it got the recognition it deserved previous 2 set the bar V high to be fair 👍

HamptonGuitars

While he has put out some great albums this century (22 Dreams for one), his output in the 90s was just epic. 4 lps in a row as good as anything anyone has recorded...PW, Wildwood, Stanley Rd., Heavy Soul.

Mod 66

It's even better live when you're there sadly he doesn't play this much now at his gigs

Rod Queen

A truly epic performance.

feefers3

Totally in my top ten Paul Weller songs ever. Brilliant. Amazing. Love it.

MVPPresents

This is seriously some of the best rock n' roll I've seen in ages. I don't know why I wasn't following Paul Weller in 1997. Guy is brilliant.

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