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.
Shake
The Head and the Heart Lyrics
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And the pages have always been blink like the trees in the wild
But the wind, yes the wind keeps pushing you and me
Time in time, I know when it's time to leave
If the memories we make, will never been lost, no
And the look on your face, we both knew the cost
But the wind, yes the wind keeps howling
I put in the pictures, you put in the time
You put all those memories so deep inside my mind
Now the wind, yes the wind keeps pushing you and me
And time in time, I know when it's time to leave
And the memories we've made, will never be lost, no
And the look on your face, we both knew the cost
But the wind, yes the wind keeps howling
Even if it was a mistake, I can't forget your face
Even if it was just a day,
You won't forget the one who's making you shake
Kinda lost my way you see
Kinda lost my way you see
Kinda lost my way you see
Kinda lost my way you see
Even if it was a mistake, I can't forget your face
Even if it was just a day,
You won't forget the man who's making you shake
Who's making you shake, you shake
Ah, making you shake
You shake
Ah, making you shake
The lyrics of The Head and the Heart's song Shake speak of the inevitability of change and the bittersweet nature of memories. The first few lines talk about how the ink in the plan went dry long before the other person's smile, indicating that the plan they had made didn't work out the way they expected it to. Despite this, memories are deeply ingrained and even though the past can’t be changed, it can’t be forgotten either. The wind is used as a metaphor for change in this song, that keeps on pushing them along the path towards their next step. At the same time, the memories they've made together will never be lost, and the look on each other's face says a lot about the cost associated with leaving.
The lyrics of the song make particular use of the wind as a metaphor. It is used to represent the force of change and transition, something that they can’t control but that will keep pushing them along the path towards their next step. The lyrics also bring up the idea of memories being deeply ingrained, something that can't be lost despite the inevitable forward march of time. The song's chorus is particularly poignant, repeating the phrase "the wind keeps howling" several times, driving home the idea that change will come no matter how much they might wish it to slow down.
Overall, The Head and the Heart's song Shake uses vivid and poetic language to explore themes of change, regret and memory. The song is a reflection of the human experience, capturing the bittersweet feelings that come with moving forward and leaving the past behind.
Line by Line Meaning
Well the ink in my plan went dry long before your smile
I had an idea of what I wanted before I met you, but now that I have, I can't seem to make that plan work anymore.
And the pages have always been blink like the trees in the wild
My plans have been unreliable, like the constantly changing and unpredictable nature of the trees.
But the wind, yes the wind keeps pushing you and me
Despite the unpredictability of our lives, the wind (life's circumstances) keeps pushing us forward together.
Time in time, I know when it's time to leave
I trust that eventually I will know when it's time for us to move on from each other.
If the memories we make, will never been lost, no
We've created memories that will stay with us forever.
And the look on your face, we both knew the cost
We both knew that our time together would come with a price.
But the wind, yes the wind keeps howling
Despite everything, life continues on and its difficulties persist.
I put in the pictures, you put in the time
We've both contributed to our meaningful memories together.
You put all those memories so deep inside my mind
You've created memories with me that I'll never forget.
Even if it was a mistake, I can't forget your face
Even if it wasn't meant to be, I can't forget about the impact you've had on me.
Even if it was just a day,
Even if our time together was short-lived,
You won't forget the one who's making you shake
You won't forget the person who made such an impact on you, the one who made you feel alive and passionate.
Kinda lost my way you see
I feel like I don't have a clear direction anymore.
Who's making you shake, you shake
The person who made you feel alive, who brought about such a strong emotional response from you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: FABRICE ALLEGRE, R BROWNIE, W WILLIAMS
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