Head Over Heels
The Maes Lyrics
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Head over heels
Feet over fingers
Cart over wheels
And I loved
Like a fledgling dove
Holding on to the wind and the rain and the stars above
Oh my darling
Sweetest in the morning
Sweetest in the moonlight
Turned off light, ice and gin on the warmest night
It's a wild world honey, better hold on tight to me
As I fall
Head over heels
Feet over fingers
Cart over wheels
And I love
Like a fledgling dove
Holding on to the wind and the rain and the stars above
Holding on to the wind and the rain and the stars above
Oh my darling
It doesn't matter in the morning
The things we cried about when we found out
The darkest side of fear and doubt
Hold on honey, can you figure it out somehow
'Cause we fall
Head over heels
Feet over fingers
Cart over wheels
And I love
Like a fledgling dove
Holding on to the wind and the rain and the stars above
Holding on to the wind and the rain and the stars above
Oh my darling
Hold on to the morning
The end's not the fires of hell or the wedding bell
It's a bitter shame we got on so well
The further I dropped, the further I fell
But I fell
Head over heels
Feet over fingers
Cart over wheels
And I love
Like a fledgling dove
Holding on to the wind and the rain and the stars above
Holding on to the wind and the rain and the stars
The Maes’s song Head over Heels is a love song about falling in love and committing to a relationship. The lyrics, “When I fell, head over heels, feet over fingers, cart over wheels”, depict the feeling of falling deeply in love and losing oneself in the vastness of it. It’s the feeling of being so in love that it's almost like a physical fall. The metaphor is continued throughout the song with “holding on to the wind and the rain and the stars above,” showing how love can be both exciting and unpredictable, like the elements of nature.
The chorus repeats multiple times, adding different lyrics that highlight the various stages of a relationship, from the exhilaration of first falling in love to the challenges that come along the way. The line, “It’s a wild world honey, better hold on tight to me,” emphasizes the importance of sticking together through the ups and downs. The song recognizes that not everything is perfect in a relationship, but the love is worth it in the end. The lyrics, “The darkest side of fear and doubt, hold on honey, can you figure it out somehow,” give reassurance to the significant other that they can work through any issues together.
Line by Line Meaning
When I fell
I became infatuated
Head over heels
Completely and uncontrollably in love
Feet over fingers
Falling headfirst into love
Cart over wheels
In a state of complete chaos and disorder
And I loved
Fully immersed in love
Like a fledgling dove
As tenderly and as devotedly as a bird learning to fly
Holding on to the wind and the rain and the stars above
Clinging to every aspect of the universe that makes me feel alive and in love
Oh my darling
My dearest love
Sweetest in the morning
Most delightful and comforting when the day is new
Sweetest in the moonlight
Wholly captivating under the spell of the moon
Turned off light, ice and gin on the warmest night
Being enraptured with someone so completely that even a warm night in complete darkness with cold beverages feels like nothing at all
It's a wild world honey, better hold on tight to me
The world is full of unpredictability and danger, but I will keep my love safe
As I fall
As my love deepens
Oh my darling
My dearest love
It doesn't matter in the morning
Any issue that seems insurmountable currently will pale in comparison in the light of the new day
The things we cried about when we found out
Issues that seemed important when first discovered
The darkest side of fear and doubt
The most terrifying and uncertain aspects of life
Hold on honey, can you figure it out somehow
Holding onto each other to try to find a way through life's uncertainties
'Cause we fall
As our love deepens
Head over heels
Completely and uncontrollably in love
Feet over fingers
Falling headfirst into love
Cart over wheels
In a state of complete chaos and disorder
And I love
Fully immersed in love
Like a fledgling dove
As tenderly and as devotedly as a bird learning to fly
Holding on to the wind and the rain and the stars above
Clinging to every aspect of the universe that makes me feel alive and in love
Oh my darling
My dearest love
Hold on to the morning
Grasping onto the hope and potential of a brand new day
The end's not the fires of hell or the wedding bell
The end of our love may not be a disastrous ending or a grand wedding
It's a bitter shame we got on so well
The sadness in knowing that we had such a perfect love that did not last
The further I dropped, the further I fell
The more I loved, the further I've fallen in love
But I fell
I could not help but fall head over heels in love
Head over heels
Completely and uncontrollably in love
Feet over fingers
Falling headfirst into love
Cart over wheels
In a state of complete chaos and disorder
And I love
Fully immersed in love
Like a fledgling dove
As tenderly and as devotedly as a bird learning to fly
Holding on to the wind and the rain and the stars above
Clinging to every aspect of the universe that makes me feel alive and in love
Holding on to the wind and the rain and the stars above
Clinging to every aspect of the universe that makes me feel alive and in love
Contributed by Juliana A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Alan Dunlap
Voices of angels.
Peter Vincent
One of the songs that's helped to keep me sane this last 12 months. Thanks so much for all you do and hope to see you playing live in Scotland again soon!
John C Otto sr.
Love the sweet melody and vocals its breath of fresh air
Jean
My favourite from the new album. So pure. So beautiful.
Droorogers
It's my fave from the new record too! <3
Eli Mrkusich
beautiful, thank you for the wonderful music
Kerrie Mills
Love singing along with this song 🎧🎤🎻🙆🤸✨ Thank you.
David s
Love it. Can you please play Colonsay Folk Festival next year??