Heavy Love – Lyrics from Outcasts, Rebels, Hobos and Bards

Inspired by The Weight from Amigo the Devil. Reimagined what it might sound like had Tom Waits done it. 

Are you waltzing through the shadows

Or dancing with the void inside

I’ve got a pocket full of faces

If you’re searching for a place to hide

In the soirees we shall orchestrate

Donning disguises, wild and free

Mimicking the essence of anyone

Sip a brief libation, then flee

Where the hearth is where the bottle rests

Reveal your soul’s tapestry

Your heart finds refuge within

Stripped of the need to be

I bear the burden this hamlet clings to

A weight it’ll never shake loose

Eons have passed since I cradled something

As tender as I have with you

Our tale etched in the annals here

Echoing through the ages, perhaps more

For there has yet to be a love like ours

A narrative no one’s dared to explore

Unparalleled, this affection never known

(Not a love ever seen)

Unprecedented, this bond never shown

(Not a love ever seen)

On melancholy days we’ll drown

Till the gloom retreats into our silvered hair

These creases, the cartography of uncharted realms

Where the audacious souls wouldn’t dare

When your words are fetid, your visage sagging low

I’ll linger still, for within is where truth does show

I bear the burden this hamlet clings to

A weight it’ll never shake loose

Eons have passed since I cradled something

As tender as I have with you

Our tale etched in the annals here

Echoing through the ages, perhaps more

For there has yet to be a love like ours

A narrative no one’s dared to explore

And I lost you to the flames

Would have embraced the pyre as well

Our companions, now hushed

Like skeletons in silent cells

Nothing left to squander

For I’d already forfeited all

Yet, I erred, for our saga persists

A tale that time couldn’t forestall

I bear the burden this hamlet clings to

A weight it’ll never shake loose

Eons have passed since I cradled something

As tender as I have with you

Our tale etched in the annals here

Echoing through the ages, perhaps more

For there has yet to be a love like ours

A narrative no one’s dared to explore

Unrivalled, this passion never experienced

(Not a love ever seen)

Incomparable, this devotion never witnessed

(Not a love ever seen)

Artist Statement: 

Musical Style and Composition:

“Heavy Love” is a haunting and introspective song, evoking a sense of melancholy and introspection. Drawing inspiration from Tom Waits and reminiscent of “The Weight” by Amigo the Devil, the song blends elements of folk, blues, and cabaret. The instrumentation would likely include acoustic guitars, perhaps with a slight distortion for a grittier sound, along with sparse percussion such as a brushed snare or tambourine. The use of minor chords and dissonant intervals adds to the brooding atmosphere of the piece.

Lyricism and Themes:

The lyrics of “Heavy Love” delve into themes of existentialism, love, and the passage of time. The imagery presented is rich with metaphor and allegory, inviting the listener to contemplate the complexities of human emotion and connection. The recurring motif of burdens and weights symbolizes the challenges and sacrifices inherent in love, while the references to flames and shadows suggest a struggle with inner demons and existential despair.

Structure and Dynamics:

The song follows a traditional verse-chorus structure, with each verse building upon the previous one to deepen the narrative. The dynamics are subdued and intimate, with moments of crescendo and release punctuating the emotional peaks of the song. The use of vocal harmonies and layered instrumentation enhances the texture and depth of the music, creating a sense of immersion for the listener.

Vocal Delivery and Performance:

In keeping with the Tom Waits inspiration, the vocals of “Heavy Love” would be gravelly and raw, conveying a sense of world-weariness and vulnerability. The delivery is soulful and expressive, with emphasis placed on phrasing and nuance to convey the emotional weight of the lyrics. The occasional rasp or growl adds to the authenticity of the performance, capturing the essence of the character portrayed in the song.