The lyrics of “Heavy” explore emotional struggle, vulnerability, and the courage to accept support. The song expresses the weight of inner burdens and loneliness, acknowledging the difficulty of facing one’s own pain. It reflects a turning point where the singer is ready to open up and accept help, highlighting the importance of connection and healing after a prolonged period of emotional isolation.
It’s been so heavy
It’s been so long
Running from everything
And nothing at all
You’ve been rock-steady
Tryna help me through
Now I’m finally ready
To let you
I’m tired of all the nights awake
Carrying this weight
It’s been so heavy
I’ve been so lonely
Running from home
I’ve been on my own now
For way too long
You’ve been tryna talk to me
To gimme the truth
Now I’m finally ready to let you
I’m tired of all these nights awake
Carrying this weight
It’s been so heavy
It’s been so long
Running from everything
And nothing at all
You’ve been rock-steady
Tryna help me through
Tryna help, tryna help
Now I’m finally ready
To let you, ooh, ooh
To let you, ooh, ooh
It’s been so heavy
It’s been so long
Running from everything
And nothing at all
Shawn Mendes, born on August 8, 1998, in Toronto, Canada, gained fame in 2013 by posting song covers on Vine. His debut EP, The Shawn Mendes EP (2014), hit No. 5 on the charts, followed by his first album, Handwritten,... Read more about Shawn Mendes