Heart Attack
Wild Rivers Lyrics
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And I didn't know too much
Narrowed my eyes, tried to cut through lies
I was losing touch
Darlin' I didn't know nothing
Hit like a head full of wine
Came like a curse, I was down in the first
You didn't use your right
Oh my, you just gotta take a piece of me
Try to tease out the other side
Cause darlin' I just see you've been so sweet to me
I've been waiting on the day all night
Would it kill you for some peace of mind
Would you take me and not look back
Good gracious, you're a heart attack
We were something like a movie
But she was more of a show
Spread roots wide in the back of my eyes
And she never let it slow
I had my hand full of aces
Ran her fingers down the back of my neck
I stepped back when she laid down that Jack
I was losing breath
Oh my, you just gotta take a piece of me
Try to tease out the other side
Cause darlin' I just see you've been so sweet to me
I've been waiting on the day all night
Would it kill you for some peace of mind
Would you take me and not look back
Good gracious, you're a heart attack
In the song "Heart Attack" by Wild Rivers, the singer reflects on a past romantic relationship that was intense and overwhelming. The opening lyrics suggest the singer had a difficult time seeing the truth of the relationship, as they "tried to cut through lies" but were "losing touch." The chorus highlights the on-again, off-again nature of the relationship and the singer's frustration with the emotional rollercoaster: "Would it kill you for some peace of mind, would you take me and not look back, good gracious, you're a heart attack." The verses provide more detail about the relationship and the power dynamic between the two partners.
The second verse indicates that the singer's partner was more of a performer than someone truly invested in the relationship. The line "Spread roots wide in the back of my eyes and she never let it slow" suggests that while she put down roots in the singer's life and memories, she didn't let the relationship progress at a natural pace. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the singer's sense of being swept up and controlled by their partner, while also acknowledging their own longing for the relationship to work out.
Overall, "Heart Attack" captures the feeling of being in a relationship that is both exciting and dangerous. The singer is pulled in by the intensity of their partner's affection but also recognizes that it's not healthy or sustainable. The lyrics and melody blend together to create a sense of both urgency and unease, emphasizing the way the relationship has taken over the singer's life.
Line by Line Meaning
I stepped back just to frame it
I took a step back to get a better perspective
And I didn't know too much
I was ignorant about the situation
Narrowed my eyes, tried to cut through lies
I squinted and tried to see through deception
I was losing touch
I was losing my grip on reality
Darlin' I didn't know nothing
I knew absolutely nothing at all
Hit like a head full of wine
It felt like being hit by a wave of drunkenness
Came like a curse, I was down in the first
It arrived suddenly and knocked me down immediately
You didn't use your right
You didn't treat me fairly
Oh my, you just gotta take a piece of me
You always take a part of me with you
Try to tease out the other side
You try to bring out a different part of me
Cause darlin' I just see you've been so sweet to me
Because of the way you have treated me, my feelings for you have grown deeper
I've been waiting on the day all night
I have been eagerly anticipating this moment
Would it kill you for some peace of mind
Would taking a break from all the conflict be too much to ask?
Would you take me and not look back
Would you accept me fully and not regret it?
Good gracious, you're a heart attack
You're a sudden and intense emotional shock
We were something like a movie
Our relationship was like a romantic movie
But she was more of a show
But she cared more about putting on a spectacle than our relationship
Spread roots wide in the back of my eyes
She made a huge impression on me and became deeply ingrained in my mind
And she never let it slow
She never took a break or slowed down in her pursuit of attention
I had my hand full of aces
I had a lot going for me and felt confident
Ran her fingers down the back of my neck
She touched me in a seductive way
I stepped back when she laid down that Jack
I was taken aback when she revealed something unexpected
I was losing breath
I was feeling overwhelmed and breathless
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Written by: Wild Rivers
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Ladyluck4772
I just found ya'll last week. Heart Attack hooked me
@oliviabeattie5441
Literally she has the best voice I've ever heard. Every time sounds come out of it my heart skips.
@ak49guide
liv beats I totally agree with you.
@johnshelton22
You should listen to Blue Healer by Birdtalker
@brettcates1286
I thought the same thing. Still do.
@luvselcamino
@liv beats - Yes! 🙌 She moves me! ❤️
@timboslice513
@@johnshelton22 2 years later and I wanna thank you... that recommendation was the best 👌 song is great
@juuliejade
Their voices blend so well! Also, her voice blows me away every single time. The vibrato and overall tone sounds like nothing I’ve ever heard. My FAVORITE!
@lydiaburton1905
this is the song that you listen too while staring at your ceiling not wanting to sleep because you feel so present and alive and you dont want to ruin it.
@Itsallaboutlove52
It's a pity this song wasn't mainstream. It's so beautiful.