Heavenly (song)

"**Heavenly"** is a song by Pale Waves, written by Heather Baron-Gracie, and produced by Jonathan Gilmore. One of the earliest songs recorded by the band, "Heavenly" was recently revamped and included on their debut EP.

## Music video

The "Heavenly" music video was released on the 19th of March, 2018. It was directed by Adam Powell.

## Demos and alternate versions

"Heavenly" has been reworked a number of times since its inception.

The earliest available version of the track is an acoustic performance from the band's BBC Introducing session. This early version (titled "So Heavenly") features different lyrics and melodies as well as a different bridge. A short clip of the band performing this version of the song during a jam session is also available.

A studio version of the track's demo was released in 2015, available to stream and download. This version of the song was also available alongside a demo version of "The Tide" on a handmade CD sold by the band through eBay.

The band played another version of "Heavenly" during their set at Radio 1's Big Weekend in May 2017. This version has a completely different tone to both the demo and the final version with different lyrics, an altered instrumental and a slower tempo. Around the time this version was being played, Heather said that she could no longer relate to the lyrics of the earlier versions. It's unknown if this version was recorded in a studio.

Pale Waves began playing another version of the song towards the later part of 2017 which would later be released on their debut EP. This version of "Heavenly" is sounds very similar to the 2015 demo, with the only major changes in composition being the new harmonies, synthesizers and updated production. The lyrics were also changed, since Heather Baron-Gracie, the only lyric-writer, didn't like the old lyrics anymore, as said in an interview with Coup De Main, mentioned on these interpretations from a popular lyric website:

☀https://genius.com/Pale-waves-heavenly-lyrics

https://genius.com/Pale-waves-heavenly-demo-lyrics

### Official versions

* Demo version (0:00)
* EP version (2:54)

## Lyrics

EP version

Honey, I've waited so long for you, I wanna waste, waste away with you
We're moving slow, with glitter on our face, I gotta stay, gotta stay in this place
[Pre-Chorus]
This night is electric, & I won't forget it...
You're so heavenly, you're so heavenly, but don't you know it, don't you know it, baby?
[Chorus]
We can dance forever & pretend, I wanna, I wanna stay 'til the end (X2)
[Verse 2]
I know nothing can feel this good - we're getting wasted in what we love...
Be the dream, be the dream in my mind, stay here, wasting my time
[Pre-Chorus]
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
I'm not staying at home, I'm not staying...
You're so heavenly, you're so heavenly
I'm not staying at home, I'm not staying...
You're so heavenly, you're so...
[Chorus]

Demo version

Honey, you got me like the sunset view, I wanna waste, waste away with you
We're moving slow, with glitter on our face, I gotta stay, gotta stay in this place
[Pre-Chorus]
This night is electric, and I won't forget it...
You're so heavenly, you're so heavenly, but don't you know it, don't you know it, baby?
[Chorus]
We can dance forever & pretend, I wanna, I wanna stay 'til the end (X2)
[Verse 2]
Oh honey, nothing can feel this good, we're getting wasted in what we love...
Feel the dream, feel the dream in the sky, you're giving me a taste of your bite
[Pre-Chorus]
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
We're not staying at home, we're not staying...
You're so heavenly, you're so heavenly
We're not staying at home, we're not staying...
You're so heavenly, you're so...
[Chorus]

BBC Introducing acoustic version

Radio 1's Big Weekend version