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Heat Waves Lyrics

by Glass Animals

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Heat Waves Lyrics

(Last night all I think about is you Don't stop, baby, you can walk through Don't wanna but I think about you You know that I'm never gonna lose) Road shimmer wigglin' the vision Heat, heat waves, I'm swimmin' in a mirror Road shimmer wigglin' the vision Heat, heat waves, I'm swimmin' in a— Sometimes all I think about is you Late nights in the middle of June Heat waves been fakin' me out Can't make you happier now Sometimes all I think about is you Late nights in the middle of June Heat waves been fakin' me out Can't make you happier now Usually I put somethin' on TV So we never think about you and me But today I see our reflections clearly In Hollywood, layin' on the screen You just need a better life than this You need somethin' I can never give Fake water all across the road It's gone now, the night has come, but Sometimes all I think about is you Late nights in the middle of June Heat waves been fakin' me out Can't make you happier now You can't fight it, you can't breathe You say somethin' so lovin', but Now I gotta let you go You'll be better off in someone new I don't wanna be alone You know it hurts me too You look so broken when you cry One more and then I say goodbye Sometimes all I think about is you Late nights in the middle of June Heat waves been fakin' me out Can't make you happier now Sometimes all I think about is you Late nights in the middle of June Heat waves been fakin' me out Can't make you happier now I just wonder what you're dreamin' of When you sleep and smile so comfortable I just wish that I could give you that That look that's perfectly un-sad Sometimes all I think about is you Late nights in the middle of June Heat waves been fakin' me out Heat waves been fakin' me out Sometimes all I think about is you Late nights in the middle of June Heat waves been fakin' me out Can't make you happier now Sometimes all I think about is you Late nights in the middle of June Heat waves been fakin' me out Can't make you happier now Road shimmer wigglin' the vision Heat, heat waves, I'm swimmin' in a mirror Road shimmer wigglin' the vision Heat, heat waves, I'm swimmin' in a mirror

Meaning of Heat Waves

“Heat Waves” explores the lingering pain of a lost love and the frustrating inability to move on. The song’s theme centers around a cyclical obsession with a former partner, fueled by hazy memories and deceptive “heat waves” – moments that seem idyllic yet ultimately lead back to heartache. The artist conveys a sense of helpless longing and acceptance, acknowledging that while he can endlessly think about her, she needs a different life than what he can offer. The lyrics paint a picture of futile attempts to distract themselves, mirrored in the shimmering heat and reflections on a screen, highlighting the impossibility of truly escaping the past. Ultimately, the song is a bittersweet farewell, recognizing the need to let go despite the profound sadness and admitting that even though it hurts, she’ll find happiness elsewhere, leaving him alone with his persistent thoughts and the fading echo of their shared moments.

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