Heaven
Squeeze
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Bar illuminations shiver Shadows on the street The Cypriot sailors Find the world back at their feet Endless days of tobacco nights by the radio I wonder if they'll ever go to heaven The beer mats are wading In a table of froth The bar girl is serving With a check drying cloth She'll bend over backwards even though she's knackered I wonder if there'll have her up in heaven Like the sailors I walk home, it's six a.m. Heaven's round the corner in a comfortable bed And I love her. The officers and seamen Elbow places at the bar Words that tempt the goddess Don't leave beats upon the heart But she'll service his pleasure And never know the treasure That his wife keeps forever up in heaven The first light of the morning Proves too much for the street No one sees each other Just their presence there to meet Your chin takes to stubble at the sight of a funnel And the gangplank is no trouble up to heaven
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Written by: CHRISTOPHER DIFFORD, GLENN TILBROOK
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Song Information"Heaven" is a track from Squeeze's seventh studio album, "Babble" which was released in 1987.
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SongwriterThis song, like most of the band's songs, was written by band members Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook. Their songwriting partnership has been compared to the famous Lennon-McCartney duo of The Beatles.
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Album Theme"Babble" is known for featuring an array of complex and mature themes in its tracks, and the song "Heaven" also reflects this with its thoughtful and deep lyrics.
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Band DevelopmentThe song's release period marked a time when the band was undergoing significant changes in their sound, transitioning from their initial new-wave style towards a more pop-oriented sound.
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ReceptionThough "Babble" wasn't as commercially successful as some of their previous albums, it was praised by critics for its advanced songwriting and thematic maturity, which can be seen in songs like "Heaven".
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Songs MeaningLike many Squeeze songs, "Heaven" contains clever and often cryptic lyrics. The song talks about life's complexities and the concept of heaven, hinting at a reflection type tone.
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Band’s PopularitySqueeze was most popular in the UK, and the band had a few hits in the US as well, although "Heaven" wasn't one of their chart-topping songs.
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PerformanceDuring live performances, "Heaven" often elicited strong reactions from the audience due to its poignant and emotive lyrics.
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LegacyDespite not being one of the band’s most famous songs, "Heaven" still remains popular among Squeeze’s fans for its deep lyrics and mature themes.
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InfluenceThe songwriting prowess on display in "Heaven", as well as Squeeze's other songs, has been cited as an influence by numerous other artists spanning across various genres.
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