Best described as a blend of British & American Psychedelia, Rock & Roll and 90's Brit-Rock, the core line up sees Richard working alongside Davey Fairbrother (The Lost 45s) on drums and vocals, James Heggie (The Lazy Darlings, Vib Gyor) on bass guitar and Mark Drury (The High) on organ and guitar.
2009 saw The Heavens taking their energetic live show up and down the country, appearing at Liverpool’s IPO Festival at The Cavern, The Edinburgh Festival and various London dates along the way. Having also recorded over an albums worth of tracks at Leeds' Attic Studios, the band are currently planning further live dates and an EP release for early 2010.
Band line up:
Richard Green - Guitar/Vocals
Mark Drury - Keys/Guitar
Dave Fairbrother - Drums/Vocals
Victoria May - Vocals
James Heggie - Bass
Heather
The Heavens Lyrics
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Why do you never answer the phone?
When it rings, does it sing "caller unknown"?
Telling you to run away and hide
To early in the day for talking
I got a feeling you're busy painting
Children in death and decay
Is it me, or does it seem you left it at home
Telling me you went to get provisions
Maybe off to find new scissors
Maybe you're busy taking pictures
Up in the cemetery
Oh..ohoh
Telling you to run away and hide
To early in the day for talking
I got a feeling you're busy painting
Children in death and decay
Maybe you went to get provisions
Or off to find new scissors
Maybe you're busy taking pictures
Up in the cemetery
The song Heather by The Heavens is a curious composition that explores the elusive nature of human communication and the strange and potentially dark activities people undertake behind closed doors. The lyrics center around a person named Heather who seems to be difficult to reach by phone. The singer muses about whether or not Heather intentionally ignores their calls or if she simply forgets about her phone. The song takes a chilling turn when imagery of children in death and decay is introduced. This dark imagery is juxtaposed with the mundane act of getting provisions or finding new scissors. The singer seems to be confused and concerned about Heather's activities, especially as she may be spending time taking pictures in a cemetery.
Overall, the song seems to be exploring themes of isolation, confusion, and fear. Heather, the titular character, is a symbol of this isolation - she is unresponsive and seemingly involved in activities that many would find unsettling. The singer's confusion about Heather's actions mirrors our own confusion about the people in our lives who are uncommunicative, mysterious, or downright scary. The chorus, which repeats the same lines about running away and hiding, adds to the sense of unease and threat that permeates the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me Heather
Asking Heather a question.
Why do you never answer the phone?
Questioning why Heather never answers the phone.
When it rings, does it sing 'caller unknown'?
Asking if the phone typically displays unknown caller.
Telling you to run away and hide
Someone or something suggests Heather hide from something/someone.
To early in the day for talking
It's too early to be talking to someone.
I got a feeling you're busy painting
Suggesting that Heather is painting something.
Children in death and decay
Speculation that Heather is painting dead or decaying children.
Heather, do you ever answer the phone?
Asking Heather if she actually picks up the phone once in a while.
Is it me, or does it seem you left it at home
It's unclear if Heather actually took her phone with her.
Telling me you went to get provisions
Informing someone that Heather left to get necessary supplies.
Maybe off to find new scissors
Maybe Heather left to buy new scissors.
Maybe you're busy taking pictures
Heather may be photographing something.
Up in the cemetery
Implication that Heather is taking pictures in the cemetery.
Telling you to run away and hide
Someone or something suggests Heather hide from something/someone.
To early in the day for talking
It's too early to be talking to someone.
I got a feeling you're busy painting
Suggesting that Heather is painting something.
Children in death and decay
Speculation that Heather is painting dead or decaying children.
Maybe you went to get provisions
Heather may have left to get supplies.
Or off to find new scissors
Or maybe Heather went to buy new scissors.
Maybe you're busy taking pictures
Heather may be taking photographs of something.
Up in the cemetery
Implication still holds that Heather is taking pictures in the cemetery.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: JOSIAH STEINBRICK, MATT SKIBA
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