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.
One Big Mystery
The Head and the Heart Lyrics
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You say it's quite exquisite
I don't remove my skin
It's not a prerequisite
And when I give the word
I want you to move up me
And press down very hard
Slowly count one two three
You started nice and slow
Not very predictable
I start to squirm where I am
We're both just dead vegetables
I can't handle sensation
Brought on of this caliber
So when you come to wake me
Make sure I'm beautiful
One big female neurosis
I think I lied to your face
This will all surface again
And when I catch sight of it
You'll be the last one to know
I can't erase the memories
Of fucking this way and that
I think I want to kill you
Fifteen on a murder rap
But you're not worth the trouble
Even though you think you are
And now you're making me sick
I'm going to rip my eyes out
So I don't have to see you
And I will be uglier
Than I am now already
Goddamn leave me alone
One big female neurosis
Go away
I've never burned before
I have never experienced this level of intense passion before
You say it's quite exquisite
You claim that this sensation is incredibly pleasurable
I don't remove my skin
I don't need to change who I am to feel this way
It's not a prerequisite
It is not necessary to fulfill certain conditions in order to feel this way
And when I give the word
When I give you permission
I want you to move up me
I want you to come closer to me
And press down very hard
And apply pressure with intensity
Slowly count one two three
Take your time and follow a rhythmic pattern
You started nice and slow
You began in a gentle and gradual manner
Not very predictable
Not following a set pattern or expectation
I start to squirm where I am
I begin to feel uncomfortable in my current situation
We're both just dead vegetables
We are both emotionally numb and disconnected
I can't handle sensation
I am unable to cope with such overwhelming feelings
Brought on of this caliber
Caused by the intensity of this experience
So when you come to wake me
So when you try to bring me back to reality
Make sure I'm beautiful
Make sure I appear attractive and desirable
One big female neurosis
One significant emotional struggle specific to women
I think I lied to your face
I believe I deceived you directly
This will all surface again
These hidden truths will resurface once more
And when I catch sight of it
And when the reality becomes clear to me
You'll be the last one to know
You will be the least informed person about it
I can't erase the memories
I am unable to forget the past experiences
Of fucking this way and that
Of engaging in sexual acts in various ways
I think I want to kill you
I believe I have an intense desire to harm you
Fifteen on a murder rap
Facing a potential murder charge at the age of fifteen
But you're not worth the trouble
But you are not deserving of the effort and inconvenience
Even though you think you are
Despite your own belief that you are
And now you're making me sick
And now you are causing me disgust and nausea
I'm going to rip my eyes out
I am considering extreme self-harm to avoid seeing you
So I don't have to see you
In order to avoid having to lay eyes on you
And I will be uglier
And I will become more unattractive
Than I am now already
Than I currently perceive myself to be
Goddamn leave me alone
Please, for the love of God, just depart from my presence
Go away
Leave and remove yourself from my vicinity
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Yan Lin Kyaw
Why do we try hard to fight
Everything inside
When we know that there's no use
Why we think we can fly
If we don't have wings
You know that there's no use
Why do you stand all alone
In a crowded room
Tell me who is judging who
Why not find the light
Deep inside?
I know there's one in you
If it's honesty you seek, darling
You're no different from me
If it's truth that you must know
Well, good luck on the road
Life's one big mystery
It's like you felt only
Just to believe honestly
Why do we try to fight
Everything?
When we know that there's no use
Why not find the light
Deep inside
I know there's one in you?
If it's honesty you seek, darling
You're no different from me
If it's truth that you must know
Well, good luck on the road
Life's one big mystery
Life's one big mystery
Life's one big mystery
Life's one big mystery.
Taylor Griffin
I’m currently going through a separation, and I don’t want to let go of the love we shared for nine years, but this song just gives me such sweet vibes and I could just listen to it on repeat all day. ❤️ Life truly is one big mystery, and I wish him luck on the road and his new adventure in Cali. ❤️
CRJ2929
I been there too. 10 years. How are you doing now?
Yan Lin Kyaw
Why do we try hard to fight
Everything inside
When we know that there's no use
Why we think we can fly
If we don't have wings
You know that there's no use
Why do you stand all alone
In a crowded room
Tell me who is judging who
Why not find the light
Deep inside?
I know there's one in you
If it's honesty you seek, darling
You're no different from me
If it's truth that you must know
Well, good luck on the road
Life's one big mystery
It's like you felt only
Just to believe honestly
Why do we try to fight
Everything?
When we know that there's no use
Why not find the light
Deep inside
I know there's one in you?
If it's honesty you seek, darling
You're no different from me
If it's truth that you must know
Well, good luck on the road
Life's one big mystery
Life's one big mystery
Life's one big mystery
Life's one big mystery.
Lily's Life
Why doesnt this have more likes!!? This is so beautiful; great vibe❤
Debbie Greiner
Beautiful!!❤️
Lívia Bernardo
Amazing song! I love it
conwaysuccess
this is gorgeous!!
Brian Melloy
This will be used in the movie I can see it in my mind and I'm crying already
James Red
Beautiful as always.
Mayla Gomes
so beautiful ❤️