Heather Heather
The Magnetic Fields Lyrics


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Heather heather
We belong together like sex and violence
Like death and silence

Heather heather
We're birds of a feather
We have a duty to youth and beauty
And in your blood runs some of mine
And in your eyes I am divine
And in your head flows too much wine
My famous wine

Heather heather
We're like the weather
All mist and air, but always there
Heather heather




Put on some leather
And let's go dancing 'twixt lasers glancing

Overall Meaning

The Magnetic Fields's song "Heather Heather" is a love song that describes the bond between two completely opposite people. The opening line "Heather Heather, we belong together like sex and violence, like death and silence" portrays a strong, indescribable bond between the two people. The use of metaphor here suggests that their attraction is intense, electrifying, and can be violent, yet it has a silence that bridges this intensity. The following lines "We're birds of a feather, we have a duty to youth and beauty" reinforces that the two people are inseparable and would do anything for each other. The mention of youth and beauty signifies that their love is passionate, and they have a strong urge to live their life to the fullest.


The chorus "And in your blood runs some of mine, and in your eyes, I am divine, and in your head flows too much wine, my famous wine" portrays a spiritual connection between the two people where their blood is mixed, and they become one. The phrase "And in your head flows too much wine, my famous wine" suggests there is a sense of intoxication involved, a feeling of addiction that the singer has by being around Heather. The second verse "We're like the weather, all mist and air, but always there" further emphasizes the sense of constant and unwavering loyalty despite the lack of grounding. The final line "Heather Heather, put on some leather and let's go dancing 'twixt lasers glancing" depicts a playful and light-hearted tone, indicating that the singer and Heather share a fun time together.


Line by Line Meaning

Heather heather
The singer is addressing a person named Heather twice in order to emphasize their connection.


We belong together like sex and violence
The singer and Heather have a powerful, intense connection comparable to sex and violence.


Like death and silence
The singer and Heather's connection is also final and solemn, like death and silence.


We're birds of a feather
The artist and Heather are similar in some way, perhaps in their values or personality.


We have a duty to youth and beauty
The artist and Heather feel responsible to embody youth and beauty, as exemplified in their actions and choices.


And in your blood runs some of mine
The singer and Heather are connected in a deep, biological way.


And in your eyes I am divine
Heather sees the singer as godlike or exceptional in some way.


And in your head flows too much wine
Heather may be under the influence of alcohol or emotions that cloud her judgment.


My famous wine
The artist may be known for supplying alcohol or perhaps famous for their strong emotional impact on others.


We're like the weather
The artist and Heather's connection is as changeable and unpredictable as the weather.


All mist and air, but always there
Their connection may be intangible like mist and air, yet always persists in some way.


Put on some leather
The artist is suggesting Heather change her attire in order to join them in an adventure.


And let's go dancing 'twixt lasers glancing
The singer and Heather are encouraged to have fun and experience something exciting and visually stimulating together.




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