It also reached the top 40 in France, New Zealand and the UK. A man, young, sees all the opportunity before him but this woman is occupying his mind. He met a mermaid and they fell in love. Just like heaven: 7.
In the Chorus, The Lumineers sing, "Oh, Ophelia / You've been on my mind, girl, since the flood" and "Heaven help the fool who falls in love. " The song is known for its catchy chorus and Robert Smith's emotive vocals. I believe that the song perfectly describes what being "inlove" is. That spotlight can seem like an endless buffet, but in reality, you're just shiny, bright, and new to people for a quick moment — and then you have the rest of you life to live. Loading the chords for 'The Lumineers — Just Like Heaven (The Cure Cover) [LIVE @ SiriusXM] | The Spectrum'. The "dizzy edge" and "raging sea" probably refer to all the hopes and fears of taking that chance at love. He's awakening a few days later after a bender over losing her. Most of us can find great truth in this song. Behind Blue Eyes||Vivelavie66|. Anonymous Nov 28th 2010 report.
They performed this song at the Grammys and it was perfection. « Show me how you do that trick. She was lost and lonely, but now he is. Product Type: Musicnotes. And dreamed of all the different ways i had. I'll run away with... -. When she leaves, The Lumineers "feel nothing at all, " realizing that Ophelia "can't feel nothing small"--she is only drawn to large attractions and can't enjoy simple day-to-day life. Dead Girls||anonymous|. Save this song to one of your setlists. "Just Like Heaven" was The Cure's first top 40 hit in the US. All Moving Parts (Stand Still)||anonymous|. "Just what is this scream/laugh/hug inducing trick?, " Entertainment Weekly asked in 2005 when revisiting the '80s New Wave tune to deem it the 25th Greatest Love Song of All Time.
All the excitement and mystery of getting overcome with joy and bliss that makes anything and everything else inconsequencial and mute. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, frontman Wesley Schultz even describes Cleopatra as a "heavier record, " and Rolling Stone explains that "[o]n 'Ophelia, ' the darker tone of the Lumineers' new music can be heard within the familiar stomps, claps and harmonies that made their more whimsical "Ho Hey" a hit. My Rival||anonymous|. I am thinking that the far away line involves risk, but could be a reference to the Cure touring. He made it through, his feelings numbed but still glad that the pressure from fame has eased up. Their explanation: 'ah it was nearly 5am and we thought it'll be light soon. ' However, one song in The Cure's discography has stood out among the others, causing fans to question its bizarre lyricism for the better half of 30 years — "Just Like Heaven". SONG MEANING: "Ophelia" is about a brush with fame and thinking about how dangerous an encounter like that can be. I'll run away with you [Verse 2]. The chorus seems to be written post-fame and post-relationship. The ocean is like a monster that has taken his love away from him and drown her memory inside of him. Oh, just like heaven[Verse 3]. "Show me how you do it, and I promise you.
Kissed her face and kissed her head. My interpretation is that the song is about a dream, one in which he dreams of the perfect girl, and she's madly in love with him. You're just likе heaven. Heaven, help me now (hey, hey), Heaven, show the way (Heaven, show). This song is about a guy who is in love with a girl, but she doesn't notice him.
"Mary dances with me in the video because she was the girl, so it had to be her. Schultz continues the verse singing, "I, I got a new girlfriend here / Feels like he's on top. " Lovesong - 2010 Remaster. The Lumineers' last album came out in 2012, and we all probably still listen to "Ho Hey"--I know I do. He can't believe he has this girl. Anonymous Mar 22nd 2006 report. Then she or he reciprocates every ounce back because she or he feels exactly the same. Is it not strange how this person always makes a reappearance right before you have to make a decision little too late they say:) Oh love! A Forest - 2006 Remaster.
And moving lips to breathe her name. Gloria, my hand was tied to yours. Song Lyrics Meaning of "Ophelia". I would find myself feelin' alone.
However, rather than being completly down about it, he chooses to reflect on the good times they had by repeating the "Soft and only" part toward the end, however, the "Lost and lonely" couplet shifted from refering to her to referring to him. The Meaning of "Ophelia" by The Lumineers: Line-by-line Analysis. Gituru - Your Guitar Teacher. Trending: Blog posts mentioning The Cure. How you do that trick. Press enter or submit to search. More The Cure song meanings ». Product #: MN0255631. Twisting in the world.
That is why he makes a reference to heaven.