It is first released on February 09, 1999 as part of Collective Soul's album "Dosage" which includes 11 tracks in total. This song is the 1st track on this album. ✔️
What is the meaning behind Heavy lyrics?
When we focus on what the lyrics are trying to say, the song 'Heavy' by the American rock band Collective Soul expresses a feeling of being weighed down by the suffering, lies, and broken promises of another person. The singer is portrayed as being crushed under the heavy load of these negative feelings, and this negatively impacts the singer, through the metaphor of relationships and emotional baggage. The lyrics of 'Heavy' typically convey heartbreak, angst, contemplation, despair, and grief. Meanwhile, the song conveys the message of burden and responsibility, and deceit and broken promises. There is no use of strong language, no adult themes, nor any portrayal of violence, nudity, or drugs in the lyrics. Rather, the audience is able to get the feelings of emotional burden and support, which can be understood and accepted by everybody. ✔️
Songwriter(s): Ed Roland Record Label(s): 1999 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc for the world outside of the United States Official lyrics by