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Another Story
The Head and the Heart Lyrics


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These are just flames
Burning in your fireplace
I hear your voice and it seems
As if it was all a dream
I wish it was all a dream

I see a world
A world turning in on itself
Are we just like
Hungry wolves howling in the night
I don't want no music tonight

Can we go on like it once was

Every time I hear another story
Oh the poor boy lost his head
Everybody feels a little crazy
But we go on living with it
Yeah they go on living with it

These are just flames
Burning in your fireplace
I hear your voice and it seems
As if it was all a dream
I wish it was all a dream

Can we go on like it once was
Can we go on like it once was

Every time I hear another story
Oh the poor boy lost his head
Everybody feels a little crazy
But we go on living with it
Yeah they go on living with it

I'll tell you one thing
We ain't gonna change much
The sun still rises
Even with the pain

I'll tell you one thing
We ain't gonna change love
The sun still rises
Even through the rain

Can we go on like it once was
Can we go on like it once was

Everybody feels a little crazy
Like it once was
Everybody feels a little crazy
Like it once was

Can we go on like it once was

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Head and the Heart's song "Another Story" paint a poignant picture of the struggles of life and the ongoing nature of personal challenges. The first verse alludes to the idea that our lives are like flames, flickering and fleeting, much like the flames in a fireplace. The singer expresses a yearning for a world where things were better, where there was less pain, less confusion and less madness. They seem to be searching for a way to return to a time when everything seemed simpler and happier.


The second verse delves deeper into this idea, as it poses the question of whether we are like hungry wolves howling in the night, unable to control our primal instincts. The singer also wishes for silence, indicating an avoidance of distractions, including music. The chorus of the song conveys a sense of desperation, as the singer hears another story of someone who has lost their way in life. However, the song ends on a hopeful note, as the sun still rises, and the singer believes that love will always remain even in the face of pain and hardship.


Line by Line Meaning

These are just flames Burning in your fireplace
The emotions and conflicts of the moment are insignificant and short-lived, like flames in a fireplace.


I hear your voice and it seems As if it was all a dream I wish it was all a dream
The singer struggles to come to terms with the reality of a situation that feels surreal and painful. They long for it to be only a dream.


I see a world A world turning in on itself Are we just like Hungry wolves howling in the night I don't want no music tonight
The singer perceives the world as troubled, chaotic, and full of aggression. They reject any distraction or entertainment that would mask this perception.


Can we go on like it once was
The artist wonders if things can be the way they used to be, suggesting a longing for a simpler, more peaceful time.


Every time I hear another story Oh the poor boy lost his head Everybody feels a little crazy But we go on living with it Yeah they go on living with it
The artist acknowledges the prevalence of personal struggles and tragedies in the world, but also the resilience of humanity in dealing with them.


I'll tell you one thing We ain't gonna change much The sun still rises Even with the pain
The singer asserts that despite the difficulties in life and the inability to change them, life goes on and new beginnings are always possible.


I'll tell you one thing We ain't gonna change love The sun still rises Even through the rain
The singer emphasizes the constancy and importance of love as an enduring force that transcends the hardships of life.


Everybody feels a little crazy Like it once was
The artist suggests that mental or emotional turmoil is a common experience that has always existed, implying that it is a natural part of being human.


Can we go on like it once was
The artist repeats their earlier question, emphasizing their desire for a return to simpler times and a rejection of chaos and turmoil.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Charity Rose Thielen, Christopher Shane Zasche, Jonathan Eric Russell, Josiah David Johnson, Kenneth Joseph Jr. Hensley, Robert Tyler Williams

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@ellen5603

I listened to this song 1000 times in the days surrounding my sister's death.  This song allowed me to cry and to grieve and we played it at her memorial.

But...

I wish it was all a dream.

Can't it all just be a bad dream?
Can't we all just wake up now?
No?
Didn't think so.



@sezzybear1686

Lyrics
These are just flames
Burning in your fireplace
I hear your voice and it seems
As if it was all a dream
I wish it was all a dream

I see a world
A world turning in on itself
Are we just like
Hungry wolves howling in the night
I don't want no music tonight

Can we go on like it once was

Every time I hear another story
Oh the poor boy lost his head
Everybody feels a little crazy
But we go on living with it
Yeah they go on living with it

These are just flames
Burning in your fireplace
I hear your voice and it seems
As if it was all a dream
I wish it was all a dream

Can we go on like it once was
Can we go on like it once was

Every time I hear another story
Oh the poor boy lost his head
Everybody feels a little crazy
But we go on living with it
Yeah they go on living with it

I'll tell you one thing
We ain't gonna change much
The sun still rises
Even with the pain

I'll tell you one thing
We ain't gonna change love
The sun still rises
Even through the rain

Can we go on like it once was
Can we go on like it once was

Everybody feels a little crazy
Like it once was
Everybody feels a little crazy
Like it once was

Can we go on like it once was



All comments from YouTube:

@LaylaT6

Love that dies before it blooms is the saddest thing.

@madisonmclendon7191

LaylaT6 ouch ouch ouch ouch owwie OW LAYLA OW

@jonnyboy5357

Ouch is right....

@Michelle60012

LaylaT6 well that was painful

@Nuadin

Metaphorically and literally :O

@GWB827

LaylaT6 real ❤️

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@jdasilva920

My girlfriend passed away 2 months ago. this song is about profound loss. I can relate to every word.
I will always love you Susan.

@ariannasaucedo1152

Praying your heart heals 💝

@DELyousraDelyousraYousra

I am sorry for your loss. I hope you are doing better now !!

@alexisdivinity

God bless

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