Heaven Is a Bedroom
TV Girl Lyrics

I remembered how the pillows felt like clouds
Remembering a time where things felt perfect and serene, like floating among the clouds

Or was it the other way around?
Questioning the perfection of the memory and whether it was reality or a dream

How your neighbor came and yelled at you
Recalling a moment of innocence and youthful partying, brought to a halt by an adult authority figure

When the party got too loud
A reminder of the carefree and rebellious nature of youth, not worrying about how others may be affected by their actions

When I snuck into your living room and
A secret and intimate moment between two people, breaking the rules and sharing a connection

I wished that you would follow
Desiring a deeper connection with the other person, hoping they reciprocate the feeling

At first you didn't, but then you did
A hesitant response to the desire for deeper connection, but eventually giving in and pursuing the same desire

And it was already tomorrow
Losing track of time and being consumed by the moment, not knowing or caring that time has passed

And you told me how you had an uncle
Sharing stories and personal history, building a deeper connection

Who played the villain in those movies
A connection to Hollywood and the glitz and glamour associated with it

And how he died and then you cried
Sharing moments of vulnerability and sadness, opening up to someone else

And you apologized profusely
Feeling guilty or embarrassed about opening up, or possibly apologizing for unrelated reasons

I was nervous that this was as good as I could ever feel
Feeling content and fulfilled in the moment, but fearing that it may never happen again

And I was right
Recognizing that the feeling was fleeting and that the fear was justified

I confess to thinking sex was my salvation
Acknowledging a potentially misguided belief that physical intimacy would bring happiness and fulfillment

When really they just start with the letter S
Admitting that the focus on sex was misplaced, confusing physical pleasure with emotional connection

You'll forgive me for thinking heaven was her bedroom
Asking for understanding and forgiveness for placing too much importance on a physical relationship, believing it to be the ultimate expression of love

It's as close as I would ever get
Recognizing that the belief was mistaken and accepting that it was as close to true love as they would ever experience

I'll always remember picking up my favorite records in your apartment
Memories of shared interests and experiences, building a connection based on common ground

Kissing you before you left me for New York
A bittersweet farewell, intertwined with moments of affection and longing

Weren't you a princess or heiress or just the daughter of a rich man
Reflecting on the other person's status and possible privilege, creating a perceived distance between them

In this land who calls you sunshine so that you'll never have to work
Observing the societal constructs that create and perpetuate privilege and status, and the consequences that may arise from it

New York City's cold and when you love someone
Recognizing the harsh realities of adulthood and the challenges of building and maintaining relationships

You should hold on to them so tightly
Urging the importance of holding on to loved ones, despite the difficulties and struggles that may arise

Until you crush them
Acknowledging the potential harm that may come from holding on too tightly, leading to a destructive outcome

Or they wriggle from your grasp
Accepting the potential loss of a loved one, either by choice or circumstance

Don't just stand there and say nothing
Expressing the need for communication and openness in relationships, to prevent misunderstandings and distance

But at least I learned my lesson
Acknowledging that mistakes were made, but recognizing the opportunity for growth and learning from them

If I ever make it to New York
Reflecting on the possibility of visiting the place where the other person had gone to, perhaps in search of closure or answers

Like I said that I would
Referring to a previous promise or agreement, possibly made in a moment of passion

Would it do me any good?
Questioning the value or purpose of going to New York, unsure if it would provide any answers or closure

It's as close as I would ever get
Reiterating the acceptance and understanding that the other person and the relationship they shared were no longer accessible or attainable

It's as close as I would ever get
A final acknowledgement and acceptance of the limitations and realities of the relationship and its ending

It's as close as I would ever get
A final echo of the realization and understanding of the song's themes and motifs

It's as close as I would ever get
A final affirmation of the emotional journey taken throughout the song, and the acceptance of its conclusion