“Heavenward” is the fourth single from Wolf Alice’s second album.
According to a press release, “Heavenward” was penned about the death of a friend.
“"I feel like “Heavenward” was one of the first ideas we really got to grips with; we have a few demo versions floating around, one of which was made...
[Verse 1]
Your mum created you a small heaven
I was there just an hour
I could tell that you'd be leaving
So cruelly beyond all our power
[Chorus]
Go heavenward
Like all earth angels should
Go heavenward
Like all earth angels should
[Verse 2]
I'm gonna celebrate you forever
You taught us things we all should learn
Yeah, I'm gonna celebrate you forever
And long to see you when it's my turn
[Chorus]
Go heavenward
Like all earth angels should
Go heavenward
Like all earth angels should
[Outro]
I see you dancing on, you dancing on
I see you dancing on, you dancing on
I see you dancing on, you dancing on
I see you dancing on, you dancing on
Heavenward was written by Wolf Alice & Joff Oddie & Theo Ellis & Joel Amey & Ellie Rowsell.
Heavenward was produced by Justin Meldal-Johnsen.
Wolf Alice released Heavenward on Mon Sep 18 2017.
In a track by track rundown, drummer Joel Amey said:
I feel like ‘Heavenward’ was one of the first ideas we really got to grips with; we have a few demo versions floating around, one of which was made in our manager’s office basement and from which the opening build up noise is lifted. That passage...