Composed primarily of transplants to the Seattle area, The Head and the Heart write and play songs that speak to the newness of a fresh start, of the ghosts left behind, of moving forward, all brimming with a soulfulness and hope for a better life than the one we've all been sold.
Stylistically, think a folksy Beatles or The Avett Brothers with a little extra oomph. Catchy piano melodies stand side by side with a tight trio of harmonies, and solid minimalist drums, groovin' bass, and plenty of hand percussion and foot stomps make the live show inspiring and really goddamn fun.
After the band self-released its eponymous debut album in June 2010, the emblematic Seattle label Sub Pop re-released the album. For the Sub Pop version, the song “Sounds like Hallelujah” has been re-recorded, live favorite “Rivers and Roads” has been added, and the album has been re-mastered.
The band's second album "Let's Be Still" was released on October 15, 2013.
The band released their third studio album, "Signs of Light", in September 2016.
The band's fourth album, "Living Mirage", was released in May 2019.
Band member Josiah Johnson released his debut solo album, "Every Feeling On a Loop", in September 2020.
Dreamer
The Head and the Heart Lyrics
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Head's in the clouds
What must go up always comes down
I still believe
This was always here for me
This was always meant to be
So call me a dreamer
Guess that's what you get for stickin' around
Don't know how much longer
I don't know how much pain I can bear
Honey please
Holdin' on for you
Whatcha need now?
Au contraire-ey
Poor Mother Mary
It's like everybody knows
The way you ran the show
Was it all about control?
Call me a friend
Don't call me a foe
Look for the truth, know you're never alone
Just look to the sky
For the shooting golden lights
Like arrows in the night
Holdin' on for you
Whatcha need now?
All you need is love
Now you see
Whatcha done to me
I swear everybody knows
You're holdin' on to me
Honey please, honey
Holdin' on for you
Holdin' on for you
All you needed was love
Holdin' on for you
The lyrics of "Dreamer" by The Head and the Heart explore themes of hope, perseverance, and the power of love. The song begins with the singer identifying themselves as a dreamer, someone whose head is in the clouds. They acknowledge that what goes up must come down, but they still believe in their dreams and feel that they were always meant to pursue them. Despite feeling like a clown and facing uncertainty and pain, they are determined to hold on and continue chasing their dreams.
The song also touches on the concept of control and the role it plays in our lives. The reference to "Mother Mary" can be interpreted as an allusion to the Virgin Mary and the perception that she had control over her own destiny. The singer questions whether control was the motivation behind the way "the show" was run, suggesting that power and manipulation may be at play.
The chorus emphasizes the idea of friendship and seeking truth. The singer calls for unity and reassures that no one is ever alone. They encourage others to look up to the sky, symbolizing hope and inspiration, represented by shooting golden lights or arrows in the night.
The final verse addresses the impact the subject of the song has on the singer. They express how everyone seems to know the hold that this person has on them, but they continue to hold on and plead for their love.
Overall, "Dreamer" encourages perseverance, love, and the pursuit of dreams in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Call me the dreamer
Refer to me as someone with grand visions and aspirations
Head's in the clouds
My thoughts and imagination are far removed from reality
What must go up always comes down
Anything that rises or succeeds eventually faces a downfall
I still believe
I continue to have faith and conviction
This was always here for me
This opportunity or dream has always been available to me
This was always meant to be
This was destined or fated to happen
So call me a dreamer
Therefore, label me as someone with lofty goals
I feel like a clown
I perceive myself as foolish or ridiculous
Guess that's what you get for stickin' around
That's the consequence of remaining committed or dedicated
Don't know how much longer
I am uncertain about the duration
I don't know how much pain I can bear
I am unsure of my capacity to endure suffering
Honey please
My dear, I implore you
Holdin' on for you
Persisting and staying attached because of you
Whatcha need now?
What is it that you require at this moment?
Au contraire-ey
On the contrary
Poor Mother Mary
Sympathy towards Mother Mary's plight
It's like everybody knows
It seems as if everyone is aware
The way you ran the show
How you controlled and managed everything
Was it all about control?
Was it solely driven by the need for power and authority?
Call me a friend
Consider me as a companion
Don't call me a foe
Do not classify me as an enemy
Look for the truth, know you're never alone
Search for the truth and realize that you are never solitary in your journey
Just look to the sky
Simply gaze at the heavens
For the shooting golden lights
In search of the radiant rays of light
Like arrows in the night
Similar to projectiles piercing through darkness
Now you see
Now you understand or perceive
Whatcha done to me
What you have done to affect me
I swear everybody knows
I declare that everyone is aware
You're holdin' on to me
You are maintaining a grip on me
Holdin' on for you
Continuing to cling because of you
All you needed was love
Love was the sole requirement for happiness
Holdin' on for you
Persisting and staying attached because of you
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KENNETH JOSEPH JR HENSLEY, JOSIAH DAVID JOHNSON, JONATHAN ERIC RUSSELL, CHARITY ROSE THIELEN, ROBERT TYLER WILLIAMS, CHRISTOPHER SHANE ZASCHE
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Amanda Rivera
Call me the dreamer
Head's in the clouds
What must go up always comes down
I still believe
This was always here for me
This was always meant to be
So call me a dreamer
I feel like a clown
Guess that's what you get for stickin' around
Don't know how much longer
I don't know how much pain I can bear
Honey please
Holdin' on for you
Whatcha need now?
Au contraire-ey
Poor Mother Mary
It's like everybody knows
The way you ran the show
Was it all about control?
Call me a friend
Don't call me a foe
Look for the truth, know you're never alone
Just look to the sky
For the shooting golden lights
Like arrows in the night
Holdin' on for you
Whatcha need now?
All you need is love
Now you see
Whatcha done to me
I swear everybody knows
You're holdin' on to me
Honey please, honey
Holdin' on for you
Holdin' on for you
All you needed was love
Holdin' on for you
Amanda Rivera
Call me the dreamer
Head's in the clouds
What must go up always comes down
I still believe
This was always here for me
This was always meant to be
So call me a dreamer
I feel like a clown
Guess that's what you get for stickin' around
Don't know how much longer
I don't know how much pain I can bear
Honey please
Holdin' on for you
Whatcha need now?
Au contraire-ey
Poor Mother Mary
It's like everybody knows
The way you ran the show
Was it all about control?
Call me a friend
Don't call me a foe
Look for the truth, know you're never alone
Just look to the sky
For the shooting golden lights
Like arrows in the night
Holdin' on for you
Whatcha need now?
All you need is love
Now you see
Whatcha done to me
I swear everybody knows
You're holdin' on to me
Honey please, honey
Holdin' on for you
Holdin' on for you
All you needed was love
Holdin' on for you
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Wow. all songs are sooooo good!
Visual Reaction
I have hope you guys will make it big one day!
Oriana Pena
this song is soooo gooooooooood.... wish they made more like this one
Julie Magdaleno-Baeza
I love hearing Charity sing!!!!
Izaac the Berean
I'm sure this band has fun making music. I wonder if in their process they ask on every song: How much beauty can we put into this song? Charity has such a beautiful voice, I'm glad they used her often in their songs. I am a little curious on Springtime by them though.
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Misty Eyed
Absolute gem if an album. Easily their best album release
Piano Cat
perfecta la cancion :D los mejores por siempre.
Seggy
What a great song! I get some Queen vibes from this. I really like it. I’ll have to give these guys a listen.
Absolute Astronaut
Unbelievably good. Really really good.