“The Healing” is a noted shift of sound from a lot of the surrounding songs on Four. Like “Day Four” and “Real Talk”, it’s more calmer and much more intimate of a song with very gentle guitars and a slight reverb that floats through the track.
The song seems to be talking about being a consoler for...
[Verse 1]
Calm down, let the world spin 'round
There ain't no other place to be
Take this lifeline
Skin tears, but the flesh will weave
Back together again
Only scars now
[Chorus]
And go easy, just be
As life gets longer
Got all the time you need
And stay with me, my dear
As life gets harder
Whatever strikes, you'll heal
You will heal
[Verse 2]
Breathe out, let it come around
Let your colours return
Turn a corner
Every time he barks, just shut the devil out
Let these arms embrace
You know I'm down
[Chorus]
And go easy, just be
As life gets longer
Got the all the time you need
And stay with me, my dear
As life gets harder
Whatever strikes, you'll heal
You will heal
[Instrumental Break]
[Chorus]
And stay with me, my dear
As life gets harder
Whatever strikes, you'll heal
You will heal
[Outro]
You will heal
You will heal
The Healing was written by Matt Tong & Gordon Moakes & Russell Lissack & Kele.
The Healing was produced by Alex Newport.
Bloc Party released The Healing on Mon Aug 20 2012.