Heart of Mine (Acoustic Version)
from Time To Spread Your Wings (Acoustic Versions) [EP] by Annika Jayne
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This is an acoustic version of my song Heart of Mine.
This song is about fear, anxiety and panic but also hope and finding a way out. When I wrote the song, I was lying in bed, worrying. My heart was racing, it was running around in circles, imagining dangers everywhere. So, I talked to my heart and told it to slow down - because there is no way you can win a race when you're panicking. In that night I created a mantra for myself which was soon going to be the chorus of this song: "Heart of mine, slow down, if you slow down, you'll win all life's races..."
In the song I am talking to my heart like a mother would talk to her frightened child: "It's alright..there is nothing to fear. Slow down, calm down, have faith, let go. You may want to win, but fear is your worst enemy. It makes you get lost. Have faith, let go of the fear and the sun will rise again.“ This is an important message for everyone to hear.
This song is about fear, anxiety and panic but also hope and finding a way out. When I wrote the song, I was lying in bed, worrying. My heart was racing, it was running around in circles, imagining dangers everywhere. So, I talked to my heart and told it to slow down - because there is no way you can win a race when you're panicking. In that night I created a mantra for myself which was soon going to be the chorus of this song: "Heart of mine, slow down, if you slow down, you'll win all life's races..."
In the song I am talking to my heart like a mother would talk to her frightened child: "It's alright..there is nothing to fear. Slow down, calm down, have faith, let go. You may want to win, but fear is your worst enemy. It makes you get lost. Have faith, let go of the fear and the sun will rise again.“ This is an important message for everyone to hear.
lyrics
Heart of Mine
“I’m scared” said my heart
As she set out to race through the night
Haunted by the dark,
Full of whispers that held her tight
She raced in big circles
Aimlessly and lost
Facing sky-hurdles
Trying to win at all costs
And I said:
"Heart of mine
Slow down
Heart of mine
Slow down
If you slow down, you’ll win all life’s races
Heart of mine
Calm down
Heart of mine
Calm down
If you calm down, you’re going places!"
“How can I calm down
with all those shadows that lie in wait
I’m trying to make my way
Through the maze they create
All I’m facing is dead-ends
Leading into the void
My view is blackened
My hope is destroyed!”
And I said:
"Heart of mine
Have faith
Heart of mine
Have faith
To every maze, there is a way out
Heart of mine
Have faith
Heart of mine
Have faith
If you have faith, to the sunlight you’ll step out!"
"Heart of mine
Slow down
Heart of mine
Have faith
Heart of mine
Calm down
Heart of mine
Let go!"
“I’m scared” said my heart
As she set out to race through the night
Haunted by the dark,
Full of whispers that held her tight
She raced in big circles
Aimlessly and lost
Facing sky-hurdles
Trying to win at all costs
And I said:
"Heart of mine
Slow down
Heart of mine
Slow down
If you slow down, you’ll win all life’s races
Heart of mine
Calm down
Heart of mine
Calm down
If you calm down, you’re going places!"
“How can I calm down
with all those shadows that lie in wait
I’m trying to make my way
Through the maze they create
All I’m facing is dead-ends
Leading into the void
My view is blackened
My hope is destroyed!”
And I said:
"Heart of mine
Have faith
Heart of mine
Have faith
To every maze, there is a way out
Heart of mine
Have faith
Heart of mine
Have faith
If you have faith, to the sunlight you’ll step out!"
"Heart of mine
Slow down
Heart of mine
Have faith
Heart of mine
Calm down
Heart of mine
Let go!"
credits
from Time To Spread Your Wings (Acoustic Versions) [EP],
track released September 29, 2020
Music and Lyrics: Annika Elting
Vocals and Acoustic Guitar: Annika Jayne
Produced by Annika Elting
Mastered by Amr Essam
Cover Art: Aashi Shah
Music and Lyrics: Annika Elting
Vocals and Acoustic Guitar: Annika Jayne
Produced by Annika Elting
Mastered by Amr Essam
Cover Art: Aashi Shah
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Annika Jayne Heidelberg, Germany
Heartfelt, authentic songs in three languages. Stories taken from real life with a touch of romance. Quiet sounds that make waves. Melodies that touch your heart. These are the keys to my music.
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