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.
Let
The Head and the Heart Lyrics
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You can get lost in a room.
We can play music for hours and hours
But the sun'll still be coming up soon
The world's just spinning
A little too fast
If things don't slow down soon we might not last.
You can get lost in the music for hours, honey,
You can get lost in a room.
We can play music for hours and hours
But the sun'll still be coming up soon.
The world's not forgiving
Of everyone's fears.
The days turn into months, the months turn into years.
So just for the moment, let's be still
There tearing down
So we can rebuild
And all this time
Is just circles in my mind
So just for a moment,
Just one moment,
Just for a moment let's be still
Just for a moment let's be still
Just for a moment let's be still
Just for a moment let's be still.
The world's just spinning
A little too fast
If things don't slow down soon we might not last.
The world's not forgiving
Of everyone's fears.
The days turn into months the months turn into years.
So just for a moment, let's be still
Just for a moment let's be still.
Just for a moment let's be still.
Just for a moment let's be still.
Just for a moment let's be still.
Just for a moment let's be still.
Just for a moment let's be still.
The Head and the Heart's song Let in talks about the chaos and the fast-paced nature of the world we live in. The lyrics highlight the importance of taking a moment to pause and find stillness amidst the constant noise and distractions around us. The song starts off by describing how one can get lost in the music for hours but eventually, the sun will still come up, indicating that time flies by quickly. The world is always moving, spinning a little too fast, and if we don't slow down, we might not last. The lyrics then emphasize the need to be still and live in the present moment, just for a fraction of time, to escape the chaos and find peace amidst the frenzied world.
The song's lyrics beautifully capture the urgency and importance of slowing down amidst the hustle and bustle of life. The message is quite clear - to take a break from the constant need to be busy, to grind, and to find moments of stillness in life. The lyrics encourage individuals to stop, breathe and look at the world around them. The song is a gentle reminder that sometimes, holding on to the present can help us find solace in the chaos.
In summary, the lyrics of Let by The Head and the Heart remind us of the significance of pausing for a moment to find stillness amidst the chaos and frantic nature of the world.
Line by Line Meaning
You can get lost in the music for hours, honey,
Music has the power to transport you and help you lose track of time.
You can get lost in a room.
A room can be a place where you feel safe to lose yourself in your thoughts or activities.
We can play music for hours and hours
But the sun'll still be coming up soon
Time keeps moving forward, even if we're immersed in something we love.
The world's just spinning
A little too fast
If things don't slow down soon we might not last.
Life can feel overwhelming and it's important to take breaks to avoid burnout.
So just for the moment, let's be still.
Let's take this opportunity to pause and appreciate the present moment.
The world's not forgiving
Of everyone's fears.
The days turn into months, the months turn into years.
Fear can hold us back and time can slip away if we don't take action.
There tearing down
So we can rebuild
And all this time
Is just circles in my mind
Life is a cycle of tearing down and rebuilding, and it can be hard to break out of negative thought patterns.
So just for a moment,
Just one moment,
Just for a moment let's be still
Let's cherish this moment of stillness and allow ourselves to rest.
Just for a moment let's be still.
Just for a moment let's be still.
Just for a moment let's be still.
Just for a moment let's be still.
Repetition emphasizes the importance of taking a moment to be still and present.
The world's just spinning
A little too fast
If things don't slow down soon we might not last.
Life can become overwhelming and it's important to take breaks to avoid burnout.
Just for a moment let's be still.
Just for a moment let's be still.
Repetition emphasizes the importance of taking a moment to be still and present.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHARITY ROSE THIENLEN, CHRIS ZASCHE, JONATHAN RUSSELL, JOSIAH JOHNSON, KENNY HENSLEY, TYLER WILLIAMS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@joelcv0762
Puedes perderte en la música durante horas, cariño.
You can get lost in the music for hours, honey,
Puedes perderte en una habitación.
You can get lost in a room.
Podemos tocar música durante horas y horas
We can play music for hours and hours
Pero el sol seguirá saliendo pronto
But the sun'll still be coming up soon
El mundo está girando
The world's just spinning
Un poco demasiado rápido
A little too fast
Si las cosas no se ralentizan pronto, es posible que no duremos.
If things don't slow down soon we might not last.
Así que por el momento, estemos quietos.
So just for the moment, let's be still.
Puedes perderte en la música durante horas, cariño.
You can get lost in the music for hours, honey,
Puedes perderte en una habitación.
You can get lost in a room.
Podemos tocar música durante horas y horas
We can play music for hours and hours
Pero el sol seguirá saliendo pronto.
But the sun'll still be coming up soon.
El mundo no perdona
The world's not forgiving
De los miedos de todos.
Of everyone's fears.
Los días se convierten en meses, los meses se convierten en años.
The days turn into months, the months turn into years.
Así que por el momento, quedémonos quietos
So just for the moment, let's be still
Allí derribando
There tearing down
Para que podamos reconstruir
So we can rebuild
Y todo este tiempo
And all this time
Son solo círculos en mi mente
Is just circles in my mind
Así que solo por un momento,
So just for a moment,
Solo un momento,
Just one moment,
Solo por un momento estemos quietos
Just for a moment let's be still
Solo por un momento estemos quietos
Just for a moment let's be still
Solo por un momento estemos quietos
Just for a moment let's be still
Sólo por un momento, quedémonos quietos.
Just for a moment let's be still.
No me queda tiempo
Ain't no time left for me
Estaré viendo tan claramente
I'll be seeing so clearly
no hay tiempo para mi
Ain't no time for me
Nooo
Nooo
El mundo está girando
The world's just spinning
Un poco demasiado rápido
A little too fast
Si las cosas no se ralentizan pronto, es posible que no duremos.
If things don't slow down soon we might not last.
El mundo no perdona
The world's not forgiving
De los miedos de todos.
Of everyone's fears.
Los días se convierten en meses, los meses se convierten en años.
The days turn into months the months turn into years.
Así que solo por un momento, quedémonos quietos
So just for a moment, let's be still
Sólo por un momento, quedémonos quietos.
Just for a moment let's be still.
Sólo por un momento, quedémonos quietos.
Just for a moment let's be still.
Sólo por un momento, quedémonos quietos.
Just for a moment let's be still.
Sólo por un momento, quedémonos quietos.
Just for a moment let's be still.
Sólo por un momento, quedémonos quietos.
Just for a moment let's be still.
Sólo por un momento, quedémonos quietos.
Just for a moment let's be still.
@user-tq4fe5wi4c
You can get lost in the music for hours, honey,
You can get lost in a room.
We can play music for hours and hours
But the sun'll still be coming up soon
The world's just spinning
A little too fast
If things don't slow down soon we might not last.
So just for the moment, let's be still.
You can get lost in the music for hours, honey,
You can get lost in a room.
We can play music for hours and hours
But the sun'll still be coming up soon.
The world's not forgiving
Of everyone's fears.
The days turn into months, the months turn into years.
So just for the moment, let's be still
There tearing down
So we can rebuild
And all this time
Is just circles in my mind
So just for a moment,
Just one moment,
Just for a moment let's be still
Just for a moment let's be still
Just for a moment let's be still
Just for a moment let's be still.
Ain't no time left for me
I'll be seeing so clearly
Ain't no time for me
Nooo
The world's just spinning
A little too fast
If things don't slow down soon we might not last.
The world's not forgiving
Of everyone's fears.
The days turn into months the months turn into years.
So just for a moment, let's be still
Just for a moment let's be still.
Just for a moment let's be still.
Just for a moment let's be still.
Just for a moment let's be still.
Just for a moment let's be still.
Just for a moment let's be still.
@gurlio1000
This song makes me wanna lay with someone special and just play this song on repeat.
@suziegreer2969
Same here
@sofiapapadakis
Totally
@paulbancroft2812
You can play music for hours and hours but the sun will still be coming up soon
@patrickjoseph9158
Did that a few weeks ago....when I learned what this song is and who this band is. She’s pretty cool and special so far.
@cooter1352
Yup
@miavictoria7156
Every time I find myself moving too fast i always sit and listen to this song. Then I am still, if only for a moment. I actually cried when I heard it live. I was standing there, in a sea of people. Embracing my father. Tears of pure joy rolling down my face. Blue and green lights shining over head. It was perfect.
@eddie_patagonia
This was my wedding song. The lyrics were absolutely prophetic as the marriage ended shortly afterwards. I still love this song and especially love this band. They make beautiful music.
@theresagaignard1470
This is my new favorite song. I listen to it over and over and never tire. Thank you!
@quillegas
A gem. Beautiful lyrics. Forever relatable. Timeless. Thank you spotify. Thank you, universe. May the world heal and get through this pandemic. Praying for everyone. :)))))