Heaven Hammer

Beck · Other Songs - Beck

I prayed Heaven today

Bring its hammer down on me

And pound you out of my head

I can't think with you in it



I dragged all that I owned

Down the dirt road to find you

My shoes worn out and used

They can't take me much farther



Something always takes the place of missing pieces

You can take and put together even though

You know there's something missing



Something always takes the place of missing pieces

You can take and put together even though

You know there's something missing



She rides in a car, like a queen on a card

And the guns of her mind, aim a line straight at mine

To a heart that was broke, tried to feel but got choked

In the smoke of a desert, a beach with no treasure



A night that's so blue, feed the aching in you

And the background birds, take a flight from the earth

Where the bonfire burns and the night current turns

On a lifeboat floating, down a river of sleep



I can't see her hollow eyes

I'm walkin' along with my boots full of rocks

I can't believe these tears were mine

I'll give them to you to keep away in a box



I'll give them to you to keep away in a box

I'll give them to you to keep away in a box

I'll give them to you to keep away in a box



Something always takes the place of missing pieces

You can take and put together even though

You know there's something missing



Something always missing

Always someone missing something

Something always missing

Always someone missing something



Something always missing

Always someone missing something

Something always missing

Always someone missing something

Heaven Hammer

Beck's 'Heaven Hammer' stands as a defining track from the 'Odelay' era, exemplifying the band's signature blend of alternative rock, funk, and psychedelic pop. Recorded during the mid-1990s, the song features Beck's characteristic vocal delivery layered over a driving, syncopated rhythm section that became a hallmark of the album's sound. The track showcases his ability to merge complex musical structures with raw, emotional expression, contributing to the cultural impact of 'Odelay' as a landmark record in alternative music history. Its enduring popularity reflects the song's ability to capture the spirit of its time while maintaining a timeless quality that continues to resonate with listeners across generations.