Heaven Can Wait
Charlotte Gainsbourg
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She's sliding, she's sliding down to the depth of the world She's fighting, she's fighting the urge to make sand out of pearls Heaven can wait And hell's too far ago Somewhere between What you need and what you know And they're trying to drive that escalator into the ground She's hiding, she's hiding on a battleship of baggage and bones There's thunder, there's lightening in an avalanche of faces you know Heaven can wait And hell's too far to go Somewhere between What you need and what you know And they're trying to drive that escalator into the ground You left your credentials in a greyhound station With a first aid kit and a flashlight Going to a desert unknown Heaven can wait And hell's too far ago Somewhere between What you need and what you know And they're trying to drive that escalator into the ground
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10 facts about this song
Artist BackgroundCharlotte Gainsbourg is a British-French actress and singer. She is the daughter of renowned singer-songwriter Serge Gainsbourg and actress Jane Birkin.
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Album Release"Heaven Can Wait" is track 6 on her third album titled "IRM", which was released on 16 November 2009.
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CollaborationThe album, including the song "Heaven Can Wait," was produced by the American artist Beck. He also made a guest appearance in this track, contributing to vocals.
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Inspiration for the AlbumThe album IRM, including "Heaven Can Wait" was inspired by Gainsbourg's near-death experience in 2007, when she suffered a cerebral hemorrhage. "IRM" stands for "Imagerie par Résonance Magnétique," the French term for MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) - a reference to the medical procedure she underwent.
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Video DirectionThe music video for "Heaven Can Wait" was directed by Keith Schofield, and features both Gainsbourg and Beck in an array of surreal and quirky scenarios.
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Song Genre"Heaven Can Wait" falls under the genre of Indie Pop, Art Pop, and Alternative Rock, thanks to its eclectic mix of acoustic strings, piano and electro-pop beats.
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Critical AcclaimThe song and the album overall received positive reviews. Critics praised the song's catchy, chorus-led melody and the clever use of different musical elements.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Heaven Can Wait" juxtapose mundane daily occurrences with big existential questions, embodying a sense of morbidity, yet maintaining an upbeat tone.
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Song MeaningWhile the song lyrics can be interpreted in various ways, Charlotte once stated in an interview that they reflect her life events, personal experiences, and exploration of mortality post her traumatic brain injury.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its avant-garde stylings, "Heaven Can Wait" managed to break onto the Billboard Heatseekers Songs Chart, peaking at position 25.
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