by Glass Animals · 2024
“Heat Waves” by Glass Animals is about the lingering thoughts and emotional struggles of missing someone and realizing that despite their deep feelings, they can’t make that person happier or bring them back.
This song has been Shazamed over 17,906,005 times. As of this writing, Heat Waves is ranked 136
Heat Waves’ by ‘Glass Animals’ is a song that explores themes of longing, reflection, and the passage of time. Let’s take a closer look at what makes this song resonate with so many. ⬇️
The atmosphere of ‘Heat Waves’ is dreamy and nostalgic, enveloping us in a haze of summer nights and shimmering roads. The narrative speaks to the universal experience of yearning for something just out of reach.
🔥 The chorus, “Sometimes all I think about is you / Late nights in the middle of June,” captures the essence of obsession and heartache. It’s as if we are transported to those sweltering summer nights where thoughts swirl uncontrollably. The repetition underscores an emotional loop—an endless cycle that fakes us out with mirages of hope.
🌙 Diving into the verses, we find lines like “Usually, I put something on TV / So we never think about you and me.” This highlights avoidance tactics that fail to suppress lingering emotions. Another poignant lyric, “You need something I can never give,” reveals self-awareness yet helplessness—recognizing limitations while grappling with unfulfilled desires.
💡 Ultimately, ‘Heat Waves’ encapsulates the bittersweet realization that some things are beyond our control. The artist paints a vivid picture: despite our deepest wishes and efforts to change reality or cling onto fleeting moments, sometimes letting go is the only path forward
Writer(s) of Heat Waves: David Algernon Bayley, Michael Olmo
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