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.
Sounds Like Hallelujah
The Head and the Heart Lyrics
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To close his eyes and call the night
So we can put all our differences aside
I'm just waiting on the moon
With all the stars and all it's gloom
We can watch it fall right back into place
So I won't keep myself around
Woo woo woo
Oo oo oo
Woo woo woo
Oo oo oo
Momma don't put no gun in my hand
I don't wanna end up like these men
Momma don't put no gun in my hand
I don't wanna end up like these men
I'm not walking away
I'm just hearing what you're saying
For the first time
Sounds like hallelujah for the first time
For the first time
Singing hallelujah for the first time
And I'll miss you someday
I'll miss you someday
I'll miss you someday
I'll miss you someday
I'll miss you someday
I'll miss you
I'm not walking away
I'm just hearing what you're saying
For the first time
Sounds like hallelujah for the first time
For the first time
I'm singing hallelujah for the first time
The Head and the Heart's song "Sounds Like Hallelujah" is a powerful, soulful track that speaks to the power of redemption and forgiveness. The lyrics describe the singer's desire for an end to conflict and discord, and his hope that he and his loved ones can come together under the healing power of music and forgiveness. The opening lines "I'm just waiting on the sun / To close his eyes and call the night" create a sense of anticipation and urgency, as if the singer is waiting for something important to happen.
The chorus of the song, which repeats the phrase "Sounds like hallelujah for the first time," reinforces the idea that there is a powerful transformative energy in music and forgiveness that can bring people together and heal old wounds. The final lines of the song, which repeat the phrase "I'll miss you someday," create a sense of bittersweet nostalgia and loss, but also speak to the transformative power of forgiveness and the hope that we can all come together in peace and love.
Overall, "Sounds Like Hallelujah" is a song about the redemptive power of forgiveness and the hope that we can all come together to heal the wounds of the past and build a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm just waiting on the sun
Waiting for the day to come
To close his eyes and call the night
For the sun to set and darkness to prevail
So we can put all our differences aside
To resolve conflicts and come together
I'm just waiting on the moon
Waiting for night time to begin
With all the stars and all it's gloom
With the night sky and its somberness
We can watch it fall right back into place
To witness the natural order of things unfolding
So I won't keep myself around
Not staying for the sake of comfort
Just to keep you warm
Just to provide physical comfort
Momma don't put no gun in my hand
Asking to not be influenced by violence
I don't wanna end up like these men
To not be caught up in a cycle of violence
I'm not walking away
Not giving up or abandoning the situation
I'm just hearing what you're saying
Listening and understanding better
For the first time
A new level of understanding
Sounds like hallelujah for the first time
Feeling relief and happiness for the first time
Singing hallelujah for the first time
Expressing that happiness with a joyful song
And I'll miss you someday
Feeling nostalgic about a future absence
I'll miss you someday
Emphasizing that feeling of longing
I'll miss you someday
Reiterating the previous line
I'll miss you someday
Repeating the sentiment again
I'll miss you someday
Stressing the inevitable sadness of parting ways
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jonathan Russell, Tyler Williams, Kenny Hensley, Charity Thielen, Josiah Johnson, Chris Zasche
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