In 2016, they issued their debut single, "Ignorance", followed by "Drongo". The next year they released "Wouldn't Wanna Be Ya" before the arrival of their first EP "Heavy" which featured the single "Bubblegum". In autumn 2018, the band went on a European tour with Bring Me The Horizon and The Fever 333. In 2019, Yonaka returned signing with American label Fueled By Ramen with their debut full-length "Don't Wait 'Til Tomorrow" which included the hit singles "Bad Company" and "Creature". In December 2019, Yonaka was featured in "±ªþ³§", a track by Bring Me The Horizon. In 2021, Yonaka did a UK tour with Nothing But Thieves.
Heavy
Yonaka Lyrics
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Everybody knows you're here
I've been waking like a newborn baby
Replacing milk with a cold beer
You're a ripple in the deep blue ocean
Swimming naked in the dark
How come you pretend that you're a virgin
When you threw me to the sharks.
(Aaah aaah you're so heavy)
(Ooah aaah you're so heavy)
You're so heavy, you're so heavy, you're so heavy
You're so heavy, you're so heavy, you're so heavy
[?] it's fight or flight or you're back to the bone
Left your dignity at home
[?] the bottom of the bottle just to get along
It's some to go out on my own
(Aaah aaah you're so heavy)
(Ooah aaah you're so heavy)
You're so heavy, you're so heavy, you're so heavy
You're so heavy, you're so heavy, you're so heavy
You're so heavy, you're so heavy, you're so heavy
You're so heavy, you're so heavy, you're so heavy
La la la la la, La la la la
La la la la la, La la la la
(Ooah aaah you're so heavy) La la la la la, La la la la
La la la la la La la la
(Ooah aaah you're so heavy) You're so
heavy, you're so heavy, you're so heavy
You're so heavy, you're so heavy, you're so heavy
(Ooah aaah you're so heavy) You're so
heavy, you're so heavy, you're so heavy
You're so heavy, you're so heavy, you're so heavy
In the song Heavy by Yonaka, the lyrics portray a feeling of burden and weight that one is carrying around in a relationship. The first verse talks about someone who has been very vocal and attention-seeking lately, while the singer has been numbing themselves with alcohol. The second verse suggests that the person they are addressing in the song has sacrificed their self-respect and integrity just to fit in with their friends. The chorus repeats the phrase "you're so heavy" multiple times, linking it to the burden of the relationship that the singer is finding hard to bear. The song ends with an outro that repeats the chorus and adds a few la-la-las, creating a sense of finality and exhaustion.
The lyrics of Heavy can be interpreted in different ways, but one of the most prominent themes is the emotional heaviness that comes with a toxic relationship. The comparison of the person to a "ripple in the deep blue ocean" suggests that they are insignificant and fleeting, while the "sharks" represent the danger and harm that they can cause. The use of the phrase "you're so heavy" can also be seen as a way of expressing frustration and helplessness in dealing with the other person's issues.
Line by Line Meaning
You've been screaming from the rooftops lately
You have been making a lot of noise recently, drawing attention to yourself.
Everybody knows you're here
Your presence is very noticeable and well-known.
I've been waking like a newborn baby
I have been feeling and acting very vulnerable and inexperienced.
Replacing milk with a cold beer
I am using alcohol to cope with my feelings, instead of comfort and support.
You're a ripple in the deep blue ocean
Your impact on the world is small, but noticeable.
Swimming naked in the dark
You are taking risks and being vulnerable, without any visible protection or support.
How come you pretend that you're a virgin
Why do you act innocent and inexperienced, when you have clearly hurt me before?
When you threw me to the sharks.
You abandoned me in a dangerous situation and left me to fend for myself.
(Aaah aaah you're so heavy)
Vocalizations, indicating some sort of emotional weight or burden.
(Ooah aaah you're so heavy)
Vocalizations, indicating some sort of emotional weight or burden.
[?] it's fight or flight or you're back to the bone
I am constantly feeling the need to either defend myself or run away, or else I feel extremely vulnerable.
Left your dignity at home
You are not acting with self-respect or honor in your actions towards me.
[?] the bottom of the bottle just to get along
I am using alcohol to make it through difficult situations and cope with my feelings.
It's some to go out on my own
It is scary to face my problems alone, but ultimately it is necessary for my growth and self-discovery.
La la la la la, La la la la
Vocalizations.
La la la la la, La la la la
Vocalizations.
(Ooah aaah you're so heavy) La la la la la, La la la la
Vocalizations indicating some sort of emotional weight or burden.
La la la la la La la la
Vocalizations.
(Ooah aaah you're so heavy) You're so heavy, you're so heavy, you're so heavy
Vocalizations indicating some sort of emotional weight or burden.
You're so heavy, you're so heavy, you're so heavy
You are emotionally and mentally taxing, and it weighs on me.
You're so heavy, you're so heavy, you're so heavy
You are emotionally and mentally taxing, and it weighs on me.
(Ooah aaah you're so heavy) You're so heavy, you're so heavy, you're so heavy
Vocalizations indicating some sort of emotional weight or burden.
You're so heavy, you're so heavy, you're so heavy
You are emotionally and mentally taxing, and it weighs on me.
You're so heavy, you're so heavy, you're so heavy
You are emotionally and mentally taxing, and it weighs on me.
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