Joshua Harmon: lead vocals and guitar
Jonas Swanson: lead guitar and vocals
KJ Ward: bass guitar
Juice Welch: drummer and background vocals
The band started when Josh, having heard of local drummer Juice Welch, introduced himself and asked if he wanted to start a band. They immediately started working on arrangements for some of Josh's songs. Later Josh met lead guitarist and vocalist Jonas Swanson while waiting in line for an open mic at the Velour in Provo city. Neither of them got on the list to play that night, so they sat on a park bench outside the venue and played their songs to each other until they ran out of stuff to play. Josh invited Jonas to come down and play with him and Juice. It was that night that Out of Tune, a song Josh had been holding onto since he was 16, came to life when they arranged it as a group. In spring of 2018 the band began recording together. They released their self produced EP Elevator Days on June 3, 2018 and played their first show a few short weeks after. They released their first full length LP, When We Were Friends on January 27th, 2019. The group is currently writing new material that they say is a product of the co-writing chemistry that has grown between Jonas & Joshua since their friendship began.
Heavy
The Backseat Lovers Lyrics
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I′d like to think that was the right thing to say
But it feels a little like
I'm not quite ready for all this change
My lungs are screaming
Could you give us a break?
Keep on givin′ and givin' and givin' and I take
Pavement Sunday, heavy fire
People′s eyes are looking tired
Haven′t cried in a while
Maybe now's a good time
Missed a couple of your calls today
Wish I had a good excuse to say
But I don′t have one
Guess I lost track of time
Feels a little like it might be the day
That I run out of all the right things to say
And it feels a little like
I'm not quite ready
And the house begins to shake
I′m tired of waiting for the walls to cave
I haven't cried in a while
Haven′t cried in a while
The Backseat Lovers' song Heavy is a soulful introspective track that delves into feelings of insecurity and inadequacy amidst the pressures of change. The lyrics are emotively written, and the delivery by the lead singer is raw and impassioned, adding to the emotional resonance as he expresses his inner turmoil. The song opens with the artist questioning his actions, wondering if he did the right thing with his day. He admits that he's not entirely comfortable with the changes happening in his life, and while he's trying to keep up, it's overwhelming.
The artist then transitions to expressing his fatigue and exhaustion, metaphorically describing his lungs as screaming, which could be an allusion to the pressure and stress that he's feeling. He then speaks directly to his listeners, asking for a break, yet he takes continuously, sapping his strength in the process.
The song continues with vivid imagery of pavement Sundays and tired people's eyes that suggest a sense of dreariness and monotony in life. The artist admits that he has not cried in a while, but perhaps it's time. He acknowledges his shortcomings, lamenting over missed calls and feeling like he could lose his voice at any moment. The song battles between feelings of anxiety, fear, and hope; all seemingly etched in the artist's words.
Line by Line Meaning
Feels a little like a waste of the day
I feel like I haven't done anything worthwhile with my day, and it's a bit disappointing.
I'd like to think that was the right thing to say
I hope I said what I was supposed to, but I'm not sure if it was really appropriate or not.
But it feels a little like I'm not quite ready for all this change
I'm not sure I'm prepared for the changes that are happening around me.
My lungs are screaming
I'm struggling to breathe and feel like I'm suffocating.
Could you give us a break?
I'm asking for some relief, a moment of rest or respite.
Keep on givin' and givin' and givin' and I take
I keep taking or receiving things from others, without giving as much in return.
Pavement Sunday, heavy fire
The environment or surroundings are intense and overwhelming, like walking on a hot pavement on a Sunday.
People's eyes are looking tired
Others around me seem worn out and drained, possibly from the same pressures I'm feeling.
Haven't cried in a while
I haven't expressed my emotions in some time and may be holding them in.
Maybe now's a good time
I'm considering letting my emotions out or expressing them in some way.
Missed a couple of your calls today
I didn't answer when you tried to reach me a few times.
Wish I had a good excuse to say
I regret not answering and wish I had a valid reason for not doing so.
But I don't have one
I don't have a reasonable explanation for missing your calls.
Guess I lost track of time
I wasn't paying attention to how much time had passed and accidentally missed your calls.
Feels a little like it might be the day
It seems like today could be the day that things finally reach a breaking point.
That I run out of all the right things to say
I'm worried that soon I won't know what to say or how to handle a situation correctly.
And the house begins to shake
The situation or environment is becoming more and more unstable and unpredictable.
I'm tired of waiting for the walls to cave
I'm exhausted from feeling like everything could come crashing down at any moment.
Haven't cried in a while
I've been bottling up my emotions for some time and avoiding processing them.
Haven't cried in a while
I've been bottling up my emotions for some time and avoiding processing them.
Contributed by Callie A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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LYRICS
Feels a little like a waste of the day
I'd like to think that was the right thing to say
But it feels a little like
I'm not quite ready for all this change
My lungs are screaming
Could you give us a break?
Keep on givin' and givin' and givin' and I take
Pavement Sunday, heavy fire
People's eyes are looking tired
Haven't cried in a while
Maybe now's a good time
Missed a couple of your calls today
Wish I had a good excuse to say
But I don't have one
Guess I lost track of time
Feels a little like it might be the day
That I run out of all the right things to say
And it feels a little like
I'm not quite ready
And the house begins to shake
I'm tired of waiting for the walls to cave
I haven't cried in a while
Haven't cried in a while
@amyowen5856
Feels a little like a waste of the day
I'd like to think that was the right thing to say
But it feels a little like
I'm not quite ready for all this change
My lungs are screaming
Could you give us a break?
Keep on givin' and givin' and givin' and I take
Pavement Sunday, heavy fire
People's eyes are looking tired
Haven't cried in a while
Maybe now's a good time
Missed a couple of your calls today
Wish I had a good excuse to say
But I don't have one
Guess I lost track of time
Feels a little like it might be the day
That I run out of all the right things to say
And it feels a little like
I'm not quite ready
And the house begins to shake
I'm tired of waiting for the walls to cave
I haven't cried in a while
Haven't cried in a while
@catherinecampbell1215
I stumbled across this band accidentally. I'm so glad I did.
@taeshq2023
me too
@beefisbacklol4612
We all did, it was worth
@user-vr5zk9ox8d
A 15 year old from Germany recommended it to me. Been hooked ever since.
@janieee9899
i love them so much
@daphnabarkaibromberger8086
Me too
@ethanxzane
the coloring and overall cinematography match this song so well. yall never fail to deliver
@rileyeaston1207
you prolly dont give a shit but if you're stoned like me during the covid times you can stream all of the new movies and series on instaflixxer. Have been watching with my gf lately xD
@bryannova5655
@Riley Easton Yup, I have been watching on InstaFlixxer for months myself :)
@yahiradan9028
@Riley Easton Definitely, I have been using InstaFlixxer for since december myself =)