Glass Animals - Heat Waves (Stripped Back)

[@ReneeVaughter]

It's crazy how much more sad this song is when it's played softly and in front of an empty theater. Hauntingly beautiful. 💜💙

[@ArisaHarumi]

Agreed 😭

[@n1lla]

Agree. In the same vein the production of a song can sometimes give the song a completely different tone.

[@ReneeVaughter]

@@n1lla Yes, absolutely. I really love how Glass Animals can totally change the emotion of their songs depending upon how they present it to the audience. The exact same song/lyrics can be sad and heartbreaking in one performance, and be uplifting and happy in another. They're like music wizards.

[@JuliaBlu]

completely agree, kinda like it better this way since it feels more emotional

[@cardinbell6384]

This song makes me so sad. It really speaks to recent events in my own life. Right around June/July.

[@alphaarrow2210]

The official one has the vibes of “I’m in love with you and you don’t feel the same but I’ll get through..” This gives more of a “You dont feel the same...don’t know if I can make it...”

[@honeymill9420]

STOP I'M CRYING- ✋🏻

[@SunnyAmlani]

Damn, this really hit home.

[@lividolx6446]

I agree this is my favorite version

[@elle-zg9ic]

gives off '"i burn you?' 'you melt me'" vibes if you know what i mean

[@HiHello-cw9vc]

@@elle-zg9ic eyyyyy

[@toocolduriel]

This song has something, is strange, but familiar. Nice.

[@emberflash1641]

Dude I know. It's like nostalgia, but colder, if that makes any sense 😅

[@cw1244]

Some of the melody reminds of "somebody I used to know".

[@ItsmeUVie]

That's when you realise the song is a banger.

[@crazysupersonic9061]

Lol that many likes and barely any replies!

[@shawn.ogarro]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4Cyq2iqZ7Jqo6csi=qshREjUaaJtjaeb6

[@daisybell9593]

he switches so easily from different voices i love it it’s so smooth

[@SoChilledOutGuy]

That’s autotune for ya lmao

[@davisjones7137]

If napoleon dynamite tried becoming a singer

[@KacyReznov]

Best part of 2020 is that I discovered Glass Animals...

[@azenethlovesdarwin]

I know!

[@doublecircus]

Welcome!

[@elli_lovesmusic]

Happy for you!!!

[@sirgreese]

Welcome to the fam

[@KacyReznov]

@Min Yi Liu [Student] thanks it's cool...I found them mid December (The other side of paradise...in case you were wondering) so i already went through their albums...I'm just excited for this new one...love all 3 singles so far...

[@sleepingtonn]

I can’t believe MCYT’s found this, I’m not complaining, this song is literally a masterpiece. It’s just so strange to see a fan fiction bringing an entire fandom to a song

[@vascodanieldomingosrodrigu5780]

fifa fans found this

[@jamesstephens4067]

The radio brought me here not gamers but nevertheless good song.

[@dandelionsedyn]

I came for the fanfic but i really like this song

[@saman9610]

@@vascodanieldomingosrodrigu5780 TRUE

[@holden5082]

Dave's voice on that mic sounds like melted butter.

[@JuliaBlu]

picturing an asmr video of butter melting onto a microphone and all your hear is dave's voice whispering in your ears what

[@ZacharyyWaynee]

Gooey, if you will. Yes.

[@zachstout7747]

That's just what happens when U87s get introduced to great singers 😁

[@fayyaznashwan8059]

thats the power of a 3000 dollar microphone

[@mmmmmarci]

@@JuliaBlu oh my god yes.

[@ken4ika]

This is perfect 💝

[@nicotineblack6916]

i love that the guitar color matches with the background

[@jasper374]

It doesn't, it's just a white guitar and white lights, it's color graded post production

[@nicotineblack6916]

@@jasper374 i appreciate your insights but still the final result is whats important

[@panmarcondes1070]

@@jasper374 kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4qbd3tqbdair5I kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4aulqeLjqh9eK8 are you sure the guitar is plain white?

[@daisybell6325]

I always think about this song because, when I first heard it, I had a dream. I had a dream that my dog that I had since I was in second grade (that died a year prior to this song’s release) was with me and this song was playing in the background. I heard the lyrics “You look so broken when you cry, one more and then I’ll say goodbye” and woke up crying. I’ll never see her again, I’ll never get to hug her or throw her favorite toy for her ever again. I’ve lost her, but I’ll never forget her. And that’s what this song is about: Loving someone but knowing that you have to part ways. I’m finally allowing myself to grieve and feel the loss of someone who was precious me, and I just really wanted to thank Glass Animals for giving me some sense of closure even if it was unintentional

[@abccc9993]

This comment made me cry 😢 May her soul rest in peace

[@gotnoname7051]

So sorry for your loss. You'll definitely reunit again!

[@JanoskianatorChloe]

Needs to be released as like an alt version, it's insane

[@KMF451]

Please yes.

[@tigerboi9694]

It's on the deluxe album

[@spoonspoon6481]

@@tigerboi9694 TY FOR TELLING MEEEEEEEEEEEE

[@paradoxicalpendulum6578]

it’s on spotify too btw, if that’s what you use!! :)

[@bethanythompson4098]

Frrr

[@croncho805]

ive been a fan of glass animals for about 5 years, and in 2020, when i heard that they were getting popular again because of the current fandom im in, it made me so fricking happy. this is one of my current favorite songs by them :D

[@icedzui]

i’ve been listening to heat waves everyday since the song was premiered, thank you

[@ArisaHarumi]

Same lol

[@conniewymer9127]

Same. I'm so scared I'm playing it out but I can't stop. 😩

[@BVDtwentyseven]

Same, it randomly popped up in my recommendations couple days after it launched, didnt know glass animals yet (i live in the netherlands). But listened to it every day since. the sounds fit so good together, its amazing

[@JuliaBlu]

SAME

[@Anglesso]

BVDtwentyseven I hope you enjoy listening to glass animals :)

[@KissTheGreat]

Hearing him perfectly harmonise with his guitar is like ear nectar it’s incredible

[@elizabethking603]

This is so hauntingly beautiful. I lost my best friend in April. She and I used to sit and listen to your records for hours. This really hit me 💜

[@emberflash1641]

I'm really sorry for yr loss. I don't know if you believe in God, but I'll keep her in my prayers. I recently lost my grandpa so I know where you're coming from. I salvaged his old records. They really hit different now.

[@samtappan8743]

That is absolutely awful and I can only imagine how bad that feels. The beautiful thing about music is that it can really make you feel. Sending you love, wherever you are in the world.

[@chronocrusadeful]

Condolences

[@elizabethking603]

@@emberflash1641 I somehow just saw your reply....thank you for your kind words. I’m so very sorry for your loss as well 💜

[@elizabethking603]

@@samtappan8743 thank you for your kindness. I miss her terribly every single day. It’s been almost a year now. I don’t know why I didn’t see your reply sooner, but I appreciate it greatly 💜

[@danielazoor4682]

so glad that Dave isn't one of those artist who only sound nice in a booth

[@Mercuroon]

everything about Dave is so ATTRACTIVE, I’m literally deceased.

[@cadenceolivia6304]

I second that

[@Nazrin133]

Ikr. Not a conventional pretty face but, Tom Cruise who?

[@kimnamjoon6632]

fr

[@sofi.leeeee]

i'm in love with this version-like this version give major yntbkshyfyn vibes (iykyk)

[@eggs5354]

PLSSS NO HAHAHAHHSKDK

[@sea000_6]

ikrr

[@esmae3976]

all I ever want in life PAHAH

[@whokilledevie]

noooo pls ;-;

[@oghollylujah]

Please tell me what this means

[@gabrysia7051]

gosh, i love his voice so much. such a talented man

[@JundamRX782]

This song helped me go through a horrible break up. I want to thank you for making this song .

[@brooklynr3302]

i was supposed to see you in June, i can’t wait to hear this song live once coronavirus clears up!!

[@emberflash1641]

I missed a concert in June of another artist. Missing live shows sucks so I'm so happy they're releasing live versions 😁

[@deadwood4677]

its June, there's a heatwave ...Perfect tune

[@B4nanaPudding]

My day just got 100000% better 😍😭❤️

[@Julaa]

0:32 You just need a better life than this... Why does it sound so beautiful?

[@joeyk2604]

Pretty cool how they tied the official music video into this one, with him pulling the cart with his gear into the room

[@Tearsandbjs]

Well done you!! I'd never have caught that in a month of Sundays.

[@Lestheangel]

this reflects the person finding out they loved them. But they are too late. They have moved on. You're too late. (What i hear)

[@zu5853]

It makes me nostalgic for something I don’t what it is.. or maybe I know

[@LouisKingLouis]

I think this is called Anemoia, being nostalgic for something that doesn't exist

[@During123]

Best Song ever

[@eliasepica]

This song really speaks to me in the situation I’m in. I decided to take a break from my boyfriend because the relationship was one-sided and he wasn’t putting as much effort into it as I was. I feel like a huge weight has been pulled off of my back because I finally stopped lying to myself that it could get better. He probably hasn’t even read my breakup message no that I think about it, cause he ignores what I say to him. It felt like I was talking to a brick wall. But this just gives some background to why I love this song so much now. It reminds me of when it first came out, in early July I think, where I still really loved him and he had already drifted away. I cried about him every night for almost the whole month of June and he was all I thought of, day and night. What I didn’t realize is that he wasn’t thinking of me like I was thinking of him because I was *lying to myself*. I thought the relationship could get better if we worked together, but he never ‘had the time’ for it. That’s why those first lyrics mean so much to me: “sometimes all I think about is you, late nights in the middle of June.” Because I was in that same place. I didn’t want to leave him because I still loved him, even if he didn’t love me back. I treasured what we had in the past (before quarantine) so much that I became practically depressed. I wanted to go back to those good times, but I knew I couldn’t, which set me in a deeper hell than I already was. But now, I’m free from it. I left him. I feel so much better now to be honest. He was a good guy, but he doesn’t know how relationships work honestly. If anyone took some time out of their life to read this absolute novel of a comment, I want you to know it gets better. Don’t hold back. Listen to your gut. If your partner isn’t giving the same amount of effort into a relationship than you are, they don’t deserve you. You deserve so much better than that. Then, you can move on into the next stage of your life. Remember to always have hope.

[@joslynnflamingo639]

This was really what I needed to hear rn. Thank you for writing this comment, and even tho I’m just a stranger on the internet I feel so proud of you for getting yourself out of that bad situation and into a better one :)

[@bethmartinez3807]

I started going through comments because I’ve listened to this song so many times. Your comment was beautiful and I am so proud of you for doing what is best for you. 💖 you are so strong and I know you’ll get through this and so much more.

[@adhir.8348]

a question if you don't mind, what kind of things was he doing that made you think he wasn't putting effort in? i'm curious because as a guy i want to learn so i don't fall into that trap and hurt someone else. this song is also affecting me in a similar but way less severe way. thank you for sharing your incredible comment.

[@eliasepica]

Adhi R. I felt like he wasn’t putting effort into our relationship as a whole. I would always text him, tell him I love him, draw things for him, and just make him my top priority. However, he wouldn’t do the same. It was rare to hear him say he loved me in the final few months, he would never text me first, and would never be available to hang out or to call me. Sure he’s introverted, like me, but he would stay inside all day and talk to other people. He wouldn’t flirt with them or anything, but I could tell he cared more about them than he cared about me. In conclusion, putting equal effort into a relationship is the best way to keep it healthy, and unfortunately, that did not happen with him and I. But always remember, don’t put your lover before yourself. That’s what I did and it was not a good place for me to be in emotionally and mentally. If you truly care about them, then tell em! Communication is key to a healthy relationship.

[@eleonoregil3424]

You're not alone. Same timing, funny how GA is a perfect soundtrack for life. Good luck to you

[@ChesterMf]

Damn this man's voice is so heart touching Heat waves

[@arevixie]

this is such a VIBE omg

[@thesouthernmostsun3416]

i love how meta this is, he used the vid of him walking to this location for the music video and only to arrive at the stripped version of the same song.

[@Hi-hr8ph]

you guys have the best way of inspiring people. You guys are truly talented. This is beautiful! Keep it up!! ❤️

[@pastelwasteland1204]

You know the mcyt fandom does a lot of bs but it introduced me to more glass animals and I am SO THANKFUL cause they slap

[@iancam2613]

This song rips my heart out everytime

[@em1eon]

this is so so so beautiful, this version just melts me, like intbkshidrmn

[@ameliabanaszewska707]

WHY DID I READ IT LIKE A SENTENCE I- jajsj

[@skiblybombombom]

*oh no* it's not "fecking meow"

[@ArisaHarumi]

LMAO

[@meganrevet1998]

This cannot be unheard now. I’m laughing so hard.

[@zeinm.7391]

Omg😂😂

[@JuliaBlu]

lol I can't unhear this now

[@madelinejones6548]

I am dead. AHAHHAAHAA noooooooo

[@jennifers4423]

Such a beautiful voice 😍

[@jules_fv]

I'm so happy I found you guys 3 years ago. I've never had a band that I've never heard a bad song from and their lyrics have such beautiful and diverse meanings. ♡ I can't wait to see you all live one day. It'll be a dream come true.

[@JuliaBlu]

I had like the inverse of this where I randomly went to a glass animals concert having never heard of them before (my friend took me) and instantly fell in love and then found all their content afterwards and was in heaven but yeah they were amazing live and Dave even had a broken leg and still put on an amazing show it was like a big party so fun

[@bredli6788]

@@JuliaBlu he had a broken leg? What happened?

[@JuliaBlu]

@@bredli6788 can't remember what the story was but he rolled up in a cast and was like um yeah so I recently broke my foot (can't remember what bone it was actually) but the show must go on! and he gave a great performance and I was super impressed the he didn't let the injury put a damper on the show and he kept talking about how much he loves pineapples for some reason super funny

[@bredli6788]

@@JuliaBlu oh lol

[@nghakapachuau8704]

verry 👍

[@tobiasgodwin2825]

This version hurts. It feels like it's catching up under my ribs and squeezing my heart.

[@marsstrider6220]

Absolutely heavenly. Honestly I dunno if I can say more. It's just that perfect.

[@leonie.recorder]

Came bc I read the FanFiction stayed bc this song is a vibe

[@lucytaylor8010]

been with yall since 2016 and i dont intend leaving anytime soon

[@DeiFasho]

Glass Animals voice is really good. I can listen to him sing all day.

[@KazinoRoyale]

I'm not sure what it is, but this song touches me deeply. Brings up memories, makes me feel nostalgic. This is the poetry that I feel. Thank you ❤

[@conkir7112]

This song tears me apart into tiny little sprinkles that i keep adding to my mug of endless big sweaters.

[@leafalter2891]

His voice is so special, it's the only one I can come back to and experience it as magically as the first time I listened to a song of the Glass Animals ^^

[@yutesmoka2374]

I WAS PLAYING FIFA 21, HYPED UP, FIRST TIME PLAYING THE GAME THAN THIS SONG CAME UP, I FOUND MYSELF CRYING AND GOING THRU THE SPOTIFY TO FIND THE SONG. I DON'T EVEN LISTEN TO THIS GENRE OF MUSIC, BUT THIS IS BEAUTIFUL. THANKS FOR MAKING THE GAME NOSTALGIC FOR ME, I'LL ALWAYS COME BACK HERE

[@tylerbogner6593]

This song is a song that you not only listen to, but you really feel the mood. The melancholy tones make it all the more beautiful, and sad. I bought tickets for me and two friends to see you guys at red rocks next year, I hope it all works out more than anything. I'll be singing along to every one of your songs, and that's a promise!!

[@eeee7huuh]

I really can't get over it, your voice is so beautiful I want to cry because of its beauty 😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@novi2525]

god, this song gets better everytime i listen to it 😩

[@mamiedubingo]

i think i'm in love with this.

[@nothingfordarkness]

thank you for a kinda full version. but i guess if you put them together it’s a full version

[@evans7665]

?

[@jordane813]

Best version of the song

[@wikinawrocka7673]

😳💕💕💕 if not my bf introducing me to GA i’d never know about this amazing band

[@shantelle8674]

Broke up with my BF in June and now relating to this song so much. Please put this acoustic version on Spotify!

[@LoonaNotFound]

Holy- That's awesome! A little of luv from a huge brazilian fan

[@dariantharif2210]

Best Song Ever!!

[@jamesmiddlehurst4479]

A singer that sounds great without autotune wow!

[@SoChilledOutGuy]

…listen a little closer 😉

[@athenas5959]

it’s so good

[@katelynm.7037]

Your music is fantastic I’m sorry for the stans that swarm your comments, we appreciate this song I swear and I actually listen to this song before it became a fanfic, really love all your music and listen to it all the time and not just bc of the fanfic

[@mylo1423]

Aside from the mcyt fans, this song is so pogchamp i love it!

[@burgerchannel4590]

PogChamp not pogchamp, dont use words u dont know

[@honeymill9420]

@@burgerchannel4590 calm down it's almost the same-

[@lindsey5818]

This song is helping me accept life and making me fall in love with it again

[@ritaleitao1801]

I’ll repeat: NEED THIS ON SPOTIFYYYYYYYY plzzzzzzzzzz

[@11CEEYY]

LEGENDARY SONG

[@charliedoesnot8622]

i cannot put into words just how beautiful this is

[@pl_ag_ue]

Боже,этот прекрасный голос,просто шедевр.Эьа песня уносит в космос

[@Show-ou6ox]

Полностью согласна, это заставляет меня учить английский ещё с большим интересом🥺💗💗💗

[@pl_ag_ue]

@@Show-ou6ox Учи,учи

[@KevinHobbs-rh4ft]

The last month my girlfriend of 6 years was alive this song was being played on almost every radio station and there were these numerous moments of clarity that were so powerful, so much of this song relates to her but this version is so relieving of the pain from missing her. RIP Kelsey my always forever Best friend Kelswah!!!😢

[@jaydendoesthingss]

I’m so proud of all of you guys!! Stay strong and keep going, we all love you ❤️❤️❤️

[@skylast8104]

Love love love!

[@rolosick]

I'm always impressed of the amount of words he can sing without losing air

[@Soggywafffles]

maaaaaaan, I can sing a verse with him, and be deaddd at the end. then just wonder how tf he has that much air.

[@rolosick]

soggy waffles yeah right? When I sing “youth” I’m dead at the end too, btw I uploaded the cover I did on my channel here, so you can check my struggles 😂

[@Kivadom]

*Fuck this is sorrowfully gorgeous.*

[@catsyae]

Esta canción me transmite una sensación única, nunca me cansaré de escucharla 🤍:'(

[@wannursuffea4180]

ughh this song is everything

[@razizdead]

AAH IM EARLLY LOVE YALL ❤️❤️❤️🤗🤗🥰🥰🥰

[@sarahniemann8137]

Blown away. This is even more beautiful than the original version. Wow!

[@inoyamanaka3290]

Sounds great!!!

[@ylromaaba9287]

I like your voice and Heat waves is making me Cry 😭 😭 he's singing on a empty theater with just air and dust❤️💙 Respect Glass animals

[@shenyato]

love u dave ! 💜

[@OrielPoole]

This is beautiful. This deserves more attention.

[@timothywagner8798]

I always thought his voice was modulated... but damn I was wrong... this striped down version kicks ass... I appreciate songs I can gravitate to.

[@chrisleo2132]

Glass animals was and still are one of the greatest things about KZbin!

[@something9474]

this is amazing

[@tarikearse]

came from the fic then started streaming every song by glass animals super pog

[@marcybegay4891]

Beautiful song and talented artist. ❤️💙💚

[@morgana9675]

I like how in the begginning he's pulling the cart that he had in the music video of the non-stripped-back-version! Such a nice touch.

[@seven9028]

I came from the fic, now I'm here for the songs

[@sea000_6]

same :'))

[@bea-er4gr]

which fic

[@seven9028]

@@bea-er4gr a DNF songfic by tbhyourelame on AO3 called heatwaves

[@MikeLVJY]

Same

[@johnporklover6_9]

Good, as long as you aren't going "I was summoned"

[@user_R9_]

You are a legend💯🌠

[@tinyrancour]

This made my day

[@staypositive3117]

I just now heard Gooey for the first time last night and I'm hooked. Amazing!!!!! Wow

[@ClaireShin86]

i was introduced to the song by the fanfic and i’m so glad i read it bc this song and the glass animals are so good 🥺❤️

[@BASSETTI8]

Whenever I need to step back from life and relax, I flip on this version of the song. Sad music always makes me feel at peace. This whole album is so well done. Hopefully one day I can see it in concert!

[@DW-kq1qn]

Absolutely desperate for this to be on the album and thus on Spotify 😅😅

[@LeeAnnGlenn]

The stripped down version is on the "Dreamland + Bonus Levels" album on Spotify

[@DW-kq1qn]

@@LeeAnnGlenn amazing, thank you!

[@frSolah]

LOVE FROM CALIFORNIA

[@LaserbeamXperience]

This song always gets a good cry out of me

[@knoxxies]

ALSP IM SO GLAD MORE PPL ARE LISTENING TO GLASS ANIMALS, IVE BEEN A FAN FOR SO LONG

[@user-lr3id2do4t]

Dave is such a beautiful soul

[@sebastiaan6372]

This is beautiful

[@thesourhannya9126]

you voice is woah, amazing, and the vibe of the song is super _u n i q u e_

[@DieSuperinvasion]

Best version of the song! That’s the song with the best breathing technic and the vibes omg chilln