Heaven's Gonna Burn Your Eyes
Thievery Corporation Lyrics
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Do you hold it near
Are you afraid to live your life
The way I perceive
Into my arms I'll catch you
Do you mind If I always love you
Heaven's gonna burn your eyes
You'll see
In my dream I'll catch you
Into my arms I'll catch you
Do you mind if I always love you
Heaven's gonna burn your eyes
The lyrics to Thievery Corporation's "Heaven's Gonna Burn Your Eyes" are deep and introspective. The song seems to be questioning the listener's relationship with fear and asking if they let it control their life. The line "Do you applaud fear, do you hold it near" suggests that some people might even embrace their fears, while the following line "Are you afraid to live your life the way I perceive" seems to be suggesting that the singer sees the potential in the listener that they might not see in themselves.
The chorus "Into my arms I'll catch you, do you mind if I always love you, heaven's gonna burn your eyes" is an interesting juxtaposition. On one hand, the lyrics are comforting and loving, offering a sense of security from the uncertainties of life. On the other hand, the line "heaven's gonna burn your eyes" is a warning that what we perceive as paradise might not always be what it seems. It's a reminder that nothing in life is certain and everything can change in an instant.
Overall, the song seems to be about the dichotomy of life – the joy and the pain, the love and the fear, the certainty and the unknown. It's a reminder to embrace all of these aspects of life and to live fully in the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you applaud fear
Do you praise and welcome fear into your life?
Do you hold it near
Do you keep fear close to you?
Are you afraid to live your life
Do you fear living your life?
The way I perceive
The way I see and understand it
Into my arms I'll catch you
I will provide comfort and security for you when you fall
Do you mind If I always love you
Are you okay with me constantly showing you affection and care?
Heaven's gonna burn your eyes
The beauty and truth of the afterlife may be overwhelming and painful to see
You'll see
You will understand and experience it for yourself
In my dream I'll catch you
Even in my subconscious thoughts, I will protect and care for you
Into my arms I'll catch you
I will always be there to catch and support you
Do you mind if I always love you
My love for you will not fade or falter, are you okay with that?
Heaven's gonna burn your eyes
The contrast between heaven's beauty and earth's imperfections may be overwhelming to see
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RICHARD ERIC HILTON, ROBERTO MANUEL GARZA, EMILIANA TORRINI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ivanromero7162
This song is just beautiful. Every musical sound is just amazing along with that beautiful voice. I could listen to this whole album forever.
@blueblousedesigns
The Richest Man In Babylon was one of those albums from my childhood that took me until I turned 21(in 2016) to truly appreciate
@thewirah1
This album needs to be reissued in vinyl.
@chelseawho7221
Love this bc sometimes we need to hear nice words
@robinflach7595
This song has helped me design beautiful floral designs!!!
@wavsnackssss
So chill. Love it.
@bosshog36
This was the last song at The Roundhouse in London last year, Nathalie Clavier sung it so beautifully
@salad_fm
Thievery Corporation introduced me to Emiliana Torrini and I'm forever thankful for that.
@MrKraluK
"Do you mind if i always love you?" How wonderful :-)
@sagedamage109
So beautiful