Bandleader/founder Kirkwood began writing music as a teenager as an outlet for the pain he felt from parents' divorce. Guitarist Perry was the first to join up with Kirkwood's new project, and was quickly followed by the others as the newly formed quartet set up shop in Dallas. Seven Channels issued the independently released EP International Wonderful, and began gigging on a regular basis -- leading to being selected as one of the "Top Five Unsigned Bands in America" on VH1's 1999 Rock Across America Tour.
The new group caught a break when they won a contest called "Quit Your Day Job," which resulted in the winner receiving a record deal with the Palm Pictures label. 2001 saw the release of their self-titled major-label debut. ~ Greg Prato, All Music Guide
Hélium
Seven Channels Lyrics
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into i only want to run if i'm crashing into you as i reach to
the sky and on today it's much too high
though the seasons change souls rearrange
and i don't want to push you away
wait for me wait for me 'cause i need you inside my soul
wait for me wait for me 'cause i want you burning inside my veins
invade my space any time of day you tear down my walls
but that's ok i'm not sure where we're going 'cause you're a mystery
to me if time is on our side then i'll decide to wait for you
i can't speak the words but there's no words to say
'cause i don't want to push you away
throw me 'round in circles as i run into crash
into i only want to run if i'm crashing into you
through broken dreams and memories you burn away all the tragedies
you can't drag me away from what's meant to be
and i don't want to push you away
The lyrics to Seven Channels's song "Helium" describe a complex and emotional relationship between two people. The singer describes feeling lost and aimless without their partner, yearning to run into them even if it means crashing and burning. Despite the uncertainties and mysteries of the relationship, the singer expresses a strong desire to hold onto their partner and have them stay in their life. The lyrics also touch on the idea of time and how it affects relationships - the singer seems to suggest that if time is on their side, they will be patient and wait for their partner.
The repeated refrain of "wait for me" emphasizes the singer's need for their partner to be a part of their life, to be inside their soul and burning inside their veins. The lyrics are filled with vivid imagery, such as "reaching to the sky" and "tearing down walls", that further convey the depth of feeling and intensity of the relationship.
Overall, the lyrics to "Helium" convey a sense of longing, confusion, and a fierce desire to hold onto someone who is important to you even if it means taking risks and facing uncertainties.
Line by Line Meaning
throw me 'round in circles as i run into i crash
Although I know I will crash, I still want to run around in circles, hoping to collide with you.
into i only want to run if i'm crashing into you as i reach to the sky and on today it's much too high
The only reason I want to run is because I hope to crash into you. However, today, my target seems too hard to reach.
though the seasons change souls rearrange and i don't want to push you away
As the seasons change and people change, I don't want to lose you in the chaos.
wait for me wait for me 'cause i need you inside my soul
I need you so much that I want you to be a part of my soul, and I want you to wait for me until I am ready.
wait for me wait for me 'cause i want you burning inside my veins
I desire you so much that I want you to be like fire coursing through my veins, and I want you to wait for me.
invade my space any time of day you tear down my walls
Come into my space at any time because you have the power to break through my defenses.
but that's ok i'm not sure where we're going 'cause you're a mystery to me
Despite being unsure of where this relationship is headed, I'm still okay with it, because there's still so much about you that I don't know.
if time is on our side then i'll decide to wait for you
If we have time on our side, then I'll wait for you to make the next move and see where this goes.
i can't speak the words but there's no words to say 'cause i don't want to push you away
Even though I can't express it, I don't want to let you go because I don't want to hurt you.
through broken dreams and memories you burn away all the tragedies
Despite my shattered dreams and memories, you have the power to burn away all the tragedies.
you can't drag me away from what's meant to be and i don't want to push you away
I'm not going to let you drag me away from what's meant to be, and I still don't want to push you away.
Contributed by Emma L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Patrick Hurley
Worst song on the cd
Reckless Recluse
For sure, bro. Lol