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.
My Friends
The Head and the Heart Lyrics
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There's no such thing as God
There's no such this as you
There's no such thing as us
And tell me friends
When I'm down
Would you pick me up
Would there ever be the need for these politician songs
And tell me friends
When I'm down
Would you pick me up, my friends
Would you pick me up, my friends
My friends
I slipped into a cave one day
I never thought I'd leave that place
When I woke up, the sky had fallen down
And oh, what a waste
And oh, what a waste
Lord help me right all of the wrongs that I have done
I never meant to do
Lord help me right all of the wrongs that I have done
You know I've done a few
And tell me friends
When I'm down
Would you pick me up, my friends
Would you pick me up, my friends
Would you pick me up, my friends
My friends
I slipped into a cave one day
I never thought I'd leave that place
When I woke up the sky had fallen down
Our thoughts are written on our face
We try to run and change our fate
But time will always catch us in disguise
Oh I hear you lost your head again
Oh boy, looks like old days are here to stay, my friends
My friends
The lyrics to The Head and The Heart's song My Friends are reflective and contemplative in nature, touching upon themes of love, friendship, faith, and acceptance. The song opens up by exploring the abstract nature of love, God, and even the self, suggesting that they may not exist in the way that we perceive them to be. However, despite this existential questioning, the song soon focuses on the importance of the human connection and questions if friends will be there to support one another during tough times. The lyrics suggest that the sense of community is important as it provides comfort and helps one to move past difficult moments.
The second part of the song appeals to the idea of equality and questions if everyone had equal rights, would there still exist a need for politics? The ideology of the song is further captured by its central message about dependability during difficult times. The lyrics inquire whether or not friends would help pick one up when they are feeling down. The way the lyrics are written creates an ambiance of reflection and solemnity, particularly with lines like " I slipped into a cave one day, I never thought I'd leave that place".
The overarching essence of the song is about human connection and dependability. It portrays that loneliness and isolation can only lead to a waste of time and energy, while meaningful human contact can provide much-needed support during hard times. The song's message is overall one of hope, as it offers the prospect of support and encouragement in desperate situations.
Line by Line Meaning
There's no such thing as love
Love does not exist in the way we perceive it, it is merely a human construct.
There's no such thing as God
The idea of a higher power governing our lives is a fallacy and has no basis in reality.
There's no such this as you
The concept of individuality is an illusion and we are all part of a larger collective consciousness.
There's no such thing as us
The boundaries that separate us are arbitrary and we are all connected at a fundamental level.
And tell me friends
When I'm down
Would you pick me up
Friendship is an important support system and we rely on each other for encouragement and help in difficult times.
If everyone had rights, would anything go wrong
Would there ever be the need for these politician songs
In a society where everyone's basic rights are respected, the role of politics and politicians would be unnecessary.
I slipped into a cave one day
I never thought I'd leave that place
When I woke up, the sky had fallen down
And oh, what a waste
And oh, what a waste
Sometimes we feel trapped in our own thoughts and emotions, and it takes an external event to shake us out of it, but this can be a missed opportunity to experience the world around us.
Lord help me right all of the wrongs that I have done
I never meant to do
We all make mistakes in life, but it's important to acknowledge them and try to make things right where possible.
Our thoughts are written on our face
We try to run and change our fate
But time will always catch us in disguise
Our thoughts and emotions are always visible in our expressions, and although we may try to escape our problems, they will eventually catch up with us.
Oh I hear you lost your head again
Oh boy, looks like old days are here to stay, my friends
My friends
We all experience moments of anxiety and confusion, and sometimes it feels like we're stuck in the past, but our friendships can help us to move forward and let go of our worries.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CHARITY ROSE THIENLEN, CHRIS ZASCHE, JONATHAN RUSSELL, JOSIAH JOHNSON, KENNY HENSLEY, TYLER WILLIAMS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Sanya
This song is giving me goosebumps! You guys, i love your music!❤️✨
Jason Servicetech
wow, maybe quite possibly my new favorite band- the let's be still and my friends are folksy and cozy, spot on "beatles" style harmonies haunting and warming all at the same time
Dillysnow
That wonderful feeling, when you listen to something simple and perfect :)
Ten Suns
makes me feel 6 years old dancing to them vinyls.
Somedroxy
I just heard you guys on KPGR, love the bold opening!
Natalia Jaguszewska
amazing ! <3
Tyler McPhail
If you haven't listened to the album with rivers and roads in it you should. Idk if they have a playlist for it or consider it an album but they all have the same background. There is a playlist by someone else if they don't have it just called "The head and the Heart Album" and it shows a women with a opossum masked guy
Stephen Johnson
Just uploaded a piano tutorial for this!
Ruth Stahl
What is this song about? Is it about god or not? I am having a hard time finding the meaning behind this song.
didoma73
"There's no such thing as God?!" OMG WHAT IS THIS HERESY!!!