Heck emphasizes that the sound of Dandelion Hands varies depending on the album. With a history of consistently releasing albums, their music showcases a range of nuanced sonic qualities. Dandelion Hands explores themes of love, trauma, and navigating through life's ups and downs. In terms of inspiration, Heck's creative process revolves around making music that they themselves would enjoy if they weren't the creator. This approach influences their decision to experiment with different styles and genres while adhering to a set of personal rules. Lyrically, the majority of Heck's songs draw inspiration from their own experiences and the people they encounter.
One track that garnered attention is "How to never stop being sad", featured on both big Spotify playlists "IRL ANGEL" and "Lo-fi Indie". Heck recalls a dream where a demon emerged from under their bed, compelling them to write the song to prevent dire consequences. The vivid imagery and sense of urgency ultimately led to the creation of the track.
Dandelion Hands' material, including spoken word tracks, often encapsulates the emotions and themes associated with adolescence, growing up, loneliness, uncertainty, mental illness, and love. This intentional focus on personal experiences has resulted in a discography that resembles an introspective diary, offering listeners a glimpse into Heck's journey and evolution as an artist.
Caroline
dandelion hands Lyrics
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and we can never hang out and such
but all this time apart it made me want to start
to maybe fall for you
i know there's other boys out there
all breathing out jersey air
they're all a ton cuter than me
i've read all the books
and saw all the shows
but nothing could teach me the words to say
i want you more and more everyday
i know it's strange but please just let me say
caroline
oh how i miss you
deep in the back of my head
i don't know why
but i see your eyes your smile
i know i'm just a boy
the last one on your mind
and i don't know why you're on mine all the time
i've read all the books
and saw all the shows
but nothing could teach me the words to say
i want you more and more everyday
i know it's strange but please just let me say
caroline
oh how i need you
The song "Caroline" by Dandelion Hands is about the singer's unrequited love for Caroline. He knows that Caroline doesn't think about him much and they can never hang out, but being apart from her only makes him want to fall for her more. He is fully aware that there are other boys out there who are cuter than him, but he still wishes that Caroline could see something in him.
The singer admits that he's read all the books and seen all the shows, but nothing could teach him the words to say to express his love for Caroline. However, despite feeling like he's just a boy who is not on Caroline's mind, he can't seem to stop thinking about her. He misses her deeply and needs her even though he knows it's strange.
The song is a melancholic declaration of love for someone who doesn't reciprocate the same emotion. The singer longs for Caroline's attention but knows it's unlikely. The lyrics are emotional and vulnerable, highlighting the pain of unrequited love.
Line by Line Meaning
i know that you don't think about me too much
I am aware that you do not contemplate me much
and we can never hang out and such
We can never spend time together and so on
but all this time apart it made me want to start
However, being apart has ignited a desire in me to begin something
to maybe fall for you
To possibly develop feelings for you
i know there's other boys out there
I am aware that there are other boys out there
all breathing out jersey air
All breathing the same air as you in New Jersey
they're all a ton cuter than me
They are all much more attractive than me
wish there was something you could see in me
I wish there was something about me that you found appealing
i've read all the books
I have read all the books
and saw all the shows
And watched all the shows
but nothing could teach me the words to say
However, nothing has taught me the right words to express myself
i want you more and more everyday
My desire for you grows stronger each day
i know it's strange but please just let me say
I know it might seem strange but please allow me to say it
caroline
Caroline
oh how i miss you
Oh, how I miss you
deep in the back of my head
Deep in the recesses of my mind
i don't know why
I don't know the reason
but i see your eyes your smile
But I can vividly imagine your eyes and your smile
i know i'm just a boy
I am aware that I am just a boy
the last one on your mind
The least often thought of by you
and i don't know why you're on mine all the time
And I don't know why you occupy my thoughts all the time
oh how i need you
Oh, how I need you
Contributed by Isabella N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@fujitera1832
Good job
@karma901
why is this not on nick hecks channel?
@warmandscratchy
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ idk. that's why I uploaded it.
@lost_potential22
Nick hecks like to take away some of his music witch is sad.
I've contacted him a handful of times about the song goldilocks but never got back to me.
Makes me super sad because I loved that song on Bandcamp.