She Is the Heart
The Bacon Brothers Lyrics
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"It was fun writing a song for piano, but writing it on a guitar. Since I can't play piano, it was a thrill to hear Irwin bang it out for the first time." KB
She says she's from the city
But he knows that's not true
'Cause she came down on angel wings
Out of the blue
Like light and wind, and rain
She brings a child
And he is born again
He is lost, she is the way
He is darkness, she's the break of day
When he's lying there, dying there
And his world's been blown apart
She is life, she is the heart
She's a Botticelli
A breathing masterpiece
She can lift him up on high
Or bring him to his knees
When he's falling through the clouds
Just falling to the ground
Her arms are like a parachute
And together they go down
They go down
He is lost, she is the way
He is darkness, she's the break of day
When he's lying there, dying there
And his world's been blown apart
She is life, she is the heart
The Bacon Brothers’ song “She Is the Heart” is a love song that portrays the beauty and transformative power of love. In the first verse, the lyrics describe the female protagonist as being an angel who brings the male protagonist non-material things such as light, wind, and rain. She is so transformative that she brings new life to the male protagonist as if he is reborn. The second verse describes her as a “breathing masterpiece,” comparing her to the famous painting The Birth of Venus by Botticelli. The male protagonist may be brought to his knees by her power, but she also acts as his parachute, saving him as he falls through the clouds. Together they go down, an allusion to them being each other’s support system.
The chorus primarily notes her transformative power, as well as her role in the male protagonist’s life. She is the way when he is lost, and she is the light that can break through his darkness. When he is on the brink of death and his world has been obliterated, she is the one thing that can restore light to his existence. She is life, she is the heart, indicating that she is a crucial part of the male protagonist’s being.
Overall, The Bacon Brothers’ song “She Is the Heart” celebrates the power of love in a beautifully poetic and romantic way. It portrays a pure love that is transformative, healing, and transcendent.
Line by Line Meaning
She says she's from the city
She claims to hail from the urban environment, but he suspects otherwise.
But he knows that's not true
He has a feeling that she is not telling him the truth.
'Cause she came down on angel wings
She appeared out of nowhere, as if she had been sent from heaven.
Out of the blue
Without warning or explanation.
She brings him things that he can't buy
She bestows upon him intangible gifts that money cannot purchase.
Like light and wind, and rain
Such as illumination, fresh air, and nourishment.
She brings a child
She provides him with a newfound sense of youth and innocence.
And he is born again
As a result, he experiences a spiritual rebirth.
He is lost, she is the way
He is directionless, but she is his guide.
He is darkness, she's the break of day
He represents gloom, whereas she symbolizes light and hope.
When he's lying there, dying there
When he is in a hopeless or vulnerable state
And his world's been blown apart
And his life has been shattered.
She is life, she is the heart
She represents vitality and the core essence of his being.
She's a Botticelli
She exudes timeless beauty, like the works of the Italian Renaissance painter.
A breathing masterpiece
A living, breathing work of art.
She can lift him up on high
She is capable of elevating him to great heights.
Or bring him to his knees
Or bringing him to his most vulnerable state.
When he's falling through the clouds
When he is lost in the uncertainty of life.
Just falling to the ground
And feels as though he is plummeting towards failure.
Her arms are like a parachute
But her embrace is like a safety net, breaking his fall.
And together they go down
And together, they face the challenges of life.
Contributed by Chase C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.