Heat Waves
Emotions Caught in Heat Waves
Lyrics
Road shimmer
The road appears to have a mirage-like effect, possibly due to heat.
Wiggling the vision
Suggests a distorted or wavering perception caused by the heat.
Heat heat waves
The intense warmth causing visual distortions akin to waves.
I'm swimming in a mirror
Metaphorically swimming in a reflection, implying being lost in self-reflection or an illusion.
Road shimmer
Repetition of the initial verses, emphasizing the themes of distorted perception and introspection throughout the song.
Wiggling the vision
-Heat heat waves
-I'm swimming in a
-Sometimes, all I think about is you
The singer's fixation on someone.
Late nights in the middle of June
Memories of nights in June, possibly significant to the relationship with the person being fixated upon.
Heat waves been faking me out
The warm weather metaphorically disguising or deceiving the singer about something.
Can't make you happier now
Unable to improve the other person's happiness despite efforts.
Usually I put
The singer usually distracts themselves with TV to avoid thoughts about their relationship.
Something on TV
-So we never think
-About you and me
-But today I see
Realizing the depth of their relationship and seeing it reflected metaphorically in Hollywood, possibly hinting at an idealized version of love.
Our reflections
-Clearly in Hollywood
-Laying on the screen
-You just need a better life than this
The singer acknowledges their inability to provide what the other person needs, symbolized by the "fake water" disappearing.
You need something 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
Reiteration of fixation on the person and the deception caused by the heat waves.
Late nights in the middle of June
-Heat waves been faking me out
-Can't make you happier now
-You can't fight it
Struggle to let go, understanding the other person might be happier without them.
You can't breathe
-You say something so loving, but
-Now I've got to let you go
-You'll be better off with someone new
-I don't wanna be alone
-You know it hurts me too
Repetition of the initial verses, emphasizing the themes of distorted perception and introspection throughout the song.
You look so broken when you cry
Feeling emotionally affected seeing the other person cry but acknowledging the need to say goodbye.
One more and then I'll say goodbye
-Sometimes, all I think about is you
Reiteration of fixation and inability to improve the other person's happiness.
Late nights in the middle of June
-Heat waves been faking me out
-Can't make you happier now
-I just wanna know what you're dreaming of
Desire to understand the other person's dreams and give them comfort, wishing to alleviate their sadness.
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
Reiteration of fixation and the deceptive nature of the heat waves.
Late nights in the middle of June
-Heat waves been faking me out
-Heat waves been faking me out
-Sometimes, all I think about is you
Reiteration of fixation and the inability to improve the other person's happiness.
Late nights in the middle of June
-Heat waves been faking me out
-Can't make you happier now
-Sometimes, all I think about is you
Reiteration of fixation and inability to improve the other person's happiness.
Late nights in the middle of June
-Heat waves been faking me out
-Can't make you happier now
-Road shimmer
Repetition of the initial verses, emphasizing the themes of distorted perception and introspection throughout the song.
Wiggling the vision
-Heat heat waves
-I'm swimming in a mirror
-Road shimmer
-Wiggling the vision
-Heat heat waves
-I'm swimming in a mirror
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