He is currently living in Montreal. Sean Nicholas Savage co-wrote and sang lead on many songs for the Silly Kissers debut album.
Sean has been prolific in his output, and has put out several albums under his own name, as well as numerous side projects. Under his own name, he has released: Summer 5000, Little Submarine, Sunshine Melodies/Weird Daze, & Spread Free Like A Butterfly. The vinyl version of Spread Free Like A Butterfly is essentially a collection (and reworking) of songs from Sunshine Melodies and Spread Free Like A Butterfly.
Heartless
Sean Nicholas Savage Lyrics
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Across your ocean I
Seduce the kingdom with your breasts
Back in the jungle, I was always heartless
I lived heartless
And fearless though my body was slashed
I couldn't hide under clouds of blood
In lipstick, in dress, I knew I'd become
Heartless, heartless
Don't ask me why I'm singing here
In the kitchen mirror
Entertaining him?
The child who conquered the palace
Then cut me open and left me here
Heartless. Heartless
I blame your beauty
My obsessive jungle pride
For the final side
The same boys who once had
Sweet dreams of wings
Beautiful things, that left me
Heartless. Heartless
The opening lines of "Heartless," by Sean Nicholas Savage, reflect on a past relationship where the singer had once been the recipient of romantic and affectionate gestures. The imagery of "butterflies" serves as a metaphor for the feelings of excitement and anticipation that come with new love, and the "ocean" suggests that the relationship was long distance. The second line, "Seduce the kingdom with your breasts," is strikingly different in tone and suggests a sense of ownership and control over the romantic partner. The singer seems to feel that they used their partner's physical attributes to gain power and influence over them.
The third line, "Back in the jungle, I was always heartless," is a reference to the singer's past self. The jungle can be seen as a wild and untamed place, and by saying that they were heartless there, the singer is suggesting that they were unfeeling and ruthless in their romantic pursuits. The repetition of the word "heartless" throughout the song emphasizes this theme of emotional distance and detachment.
The second verse of the song takes a more introspective turn as the singer reflects on their current state of being "heartless." Despite experiencing painful romantic entanglements in the past, the singer seems to have become desensitized to emotional pain. The lines "In lipstick, in dress, I knew I'd become / Heartless, heartless" suggest that the singer has deliberately adopted a persona of emotional aloofness as a defense mechanism. This attitude is reinforced by the lines in which the singer sings about being "fearless though my body was slashed / By the hands of teeth of love." They have become numb to the pain of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Remember when you used to send me butterflies?
Do you remember those moments when you used to send me those fluttering feelings of excitement?
Across your ocean I
Although you are far away from me, I still feel your presence.
Seduce the kingdom with your breasts
Your beauty is so captivating that it could make kingdoms fall.
Back in the jungle, I was always heartless
In the past, I was emotionally detached and unaffected by love.
I lived heartless
My life was devoid of love and compassion.
And fearless though my body was slashed
Even though I have been hurt before, I am still not afraid of love.
By the hands of teeth of love
I have been physically and emotionally hurt by those I have loved before.
I couldn't hide under clouds of blood
I couldn't continue to ignore my feelings and hide behind my pain.
In lipstick, in dress, I knew I'd become
I knew that by embracing my feminine side, I could finally address my emotional needs.
Heartless, heartless
Despite my past, I still struggle with being emotionally detached.
Don't ask me why I'm singing here
I am expressing myself and my emotions without needing a reason or explanation.
In the kitchen mirror
I am performing for myself in the privacy of my own home.
Entertaining him?
I am not entertaining anyone but myself, despite what anyone may think.
The child who conquered the palace
The person who once felt invincible and powerful.
Then cut me open and left me here
The person who once loved me left me emotionally vulnerable and exposed.
I blame your beauty
Your beauty and allure is what drew me to you.
My obsessive jungle pride
My arrogance and overconfidence prevented me from accepting love and vulnerability.
For the final side
For the final outcome of my heartless behavior.
The same boys who once had
The same people who once had dreams and aspirations.
Sweet dreams of wings
Dreams of love and freedom.
Beautiful things, that left me
Those dreams and aspirations are gone, and now I am left with a broken heart.
Heartless. Heartless
My heart is still struggling to open up and love.
Contributed by Olivia K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@amutinyinheaven
I've been consistently listening to bermuda waterfall and other death for the past year tbh! well all his other stuff too but especially those two. sean's music never gets old for me. i feel like he is really one of the best artists of our time. that rare combination of a great singer/musician who is also an amazing poet with his lyrics.
@raflo9297
this guy is fantastic
@ssuussii
geniuuuuus <3
@piwitron
Favorite 2014 so far
@makeaprettycake
So Treal (True and Real)
@thekykes
beautiful.
@MohamedAtia
The new album is so well developed than the previous ones, i think so
@ebeep
Jesus fucking christ! I am a proud owner of this album thanks to the devastating power of "Empire" and now "Heartless" continues to kick my fucking ass. Pure fucking gold.
@funalienguy2973
Best song on the new album? I think so.
@juicerino
it's real.