Heaven Go Easy on Me
The Head and the Heart Lyrics
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Can't live this way forever
Gotta make ourselves some money
Or be thrown out with the bathwater
My sister and my brother
Look to me for answers
And our fathers and our mothers
Wanna know they raised us right
Wanna know they raised us right
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
Isn't that the good life is a simple one
Sittin' in the yard watchin' the leaves go by
Reading good books and playing songs
Watching the wind blow through your front yard
Don't follow your head
Follow your heart
While you're sitting all alone in your room on your bed
And your windows are open but you won't go out, no
Heaven go easy on me
While you're sitting all alone in your room on your bed
And your windows are open but you won't go out, no
Ah heaven go easy on me
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
It's damn good to have met you
I hope that you stay
We're well on our way
We're well on our way
We're well on our way
We're well on our way
We're well on our way
We're well on our way
We're well on our way
We're well on our way
We're well on our way
We're well on our way
All these things are rushing by
All these things are rushing by
All these things are rushing by
All these things are rushing by
All things must end darling {All these things are rushing by}
All things must end darling
All things must end darling
All things must end darling
Heaven go easy on me
The Head and the Heart's song Heaven Go Easy on Me is an introspective track that speaks to the pressures and uncertainty we face in life. The first verse speaks about the need to make something of ourselves, to provide for ourselves and our families, lest we be thrown out with the bathwater. The weight of responsibility falls heavily and squarely on the shoulders of the protagonist, who is looked to for answers by his siblings, and wants to reassure his parents that they raised him right. The chorus speaks to the need to find a balance between work and play, between following your head and your heart. There is a longing for simplicity and peace, to be content with watching the leaves go by, reading good books, and playing music. The line "Don't follow your head, follow your heart" seems to be the central message of the song, encouraging listeners to pursue their passions and make choices that align with their inner desires.
Line by Line Meaning
Guys, what are we doing
What is the purpose of our actions?
Can't live this way forever
Our current lifestyle is not sustainable.
Gotta make ourselves some money
We need to earn enough to survive.
Or be thrown out with the bathwater
Otherwise, we will face severe consequences.
My sister and my brother
My siblings look up to me.
Look to me for answers
They expect me to solve their problems.
And our fathers and our mothers
Our parents want us to be responsible.
Wanna know they raised us right
They want to ensure that they did their part.
Isn't that the good life is a simple one
The essence of life is in plain things.
Sittin' in the yard watchin' the leaves go by
Enjoying the beauty of nature can be fulfilling.
Reading good books and playing songs
Indulging in simple pleasures can improve our lives.
Watching the wind blow through your front yard
Finding beauty in the mundane can be gratifying.
Don't follow your head
Don't rely on logic alone.
Follow your heart
Listen to your intuition.
While you're sitting all alone in your room on your bed
During moments of solitude, deep thoughts can arise.
And your windows are open but you won't go out, no
You feel apprehensive about the outside world.
Heaven go easy on me
May life be kind to me.
It's damn good to have met you
It's a pleasure to have made your acquaintance.
I hope that you stay
I wish for your presence to last longer.
We're well on our way
We are progressing as we should.
All these things are rushing by
Life moves quickly.
All things must end darling {All these things are rushing by}
Everything has a beginning and an end.
Heaven go easy on me
May life be kind to me.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jonathan Russell, Tyler Williams, Kenny Hensley, Charity Thielen, Josiah Johnson, Chris Zasche
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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 Read Full BioThe Head and the Heart is an American indie-folk band which formed in 2009 in Seattle, Washington, United States. The band consists of Josiah Johnson (vocals, guitar), Jonathan Russell (vocals, guitar), Charity Rose Thielen (violin, vocals), Chris Zasche (bass), Kenny Hensley (keyboards) and Tyler Williams (drums).
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.
BustedByBigBear
Happy to discover them now, better late than never! Iron and wine, Mumford, Phantom, and a few other really awesome acoustic groups that have claws on my heart led me here. After this, I'm sailing on a digital boat to a band that Head & Heart lead me to. Happy days.
Clint C
saw these guy's last year in Des Moines Ia... By accident... And now I listen to this whole album damn near every day... Thank you for your beautiful music. Thank you, thank you , thank you!
virtual spaceman
Gosh my heart wept when I saw them live last year. They deserve it all...
Monica Wu
Frantically in love with how the song perfectly narrating my doubts towards life,beautifully.
Fernando Ruiz
I don't remember how i found these guys but im glad i did
Layla McClish
Remember when Best Buy would sell new up and coming bands’ C-D’s? That’s how I found them. Miss those days picking up random albums with my boyfriend.
Hailey B.
Loved this song for a long time, forgot about it, then heard a girl in my school parking lot listening to it. I'm so glad I did!
handmethemike
Does anyone else hear the Beatles in their sound? It's so beautiful to listen to.
jtettes
I have the cd, so ya. Here ya go, enjoy!! Guys, what are we doin? We can't live this way forever We've gotta make ourselves some money, or be thrown out with the bathwater My sister and my brother look to me for answers And our fathers and our mothers wanna know they raised us right Is it that the good life is the simple one (sittin in the lawn watching the leaves go by) Readin good books and playing songs Watchin the wind blow through your front yard Don't follow your head, follow your heart
miko7yazzie
Heard this on Pandora and it broke my heart cause I'm going through some family problems, whoever reads this, bless u👍🌟