Heaven Gets Closer Every Day
Waterboys · Other Songs - Waterboys
he's just found a magic kite that can fly him anywhere
He leans on his window as the trash daytime radio plays
he's got all the shelter he needs, and heaven gets closer everyday
I got a postcard from Mandy; the farmers are bringing in the hay
our friends will be home in the morning,
and heaven gets closer... everyday
We don't think too much about a crisis in the west
because it couldn't happen here again and anyway;
all men are equally blessed
They say a war is coming but it all seems so far away
because where we live the sun shines, and heaven gets closer everyday
I got a postcard from Mandy; the farmers are bringing in the hay
our friends will be home in the morning,
and heaven gets closer... everyday
I got a letter from London; tanks are rolling over the hay
soldiers will be here in the morning, and heaven gets closer...
Heaven Gets Closer Every Day
Waterboys' 'Heaven Gets Closer Every Day' stands as a defining track from their 1984 debut album, A Pagan Place. The song encapsulates the band's early fusion of psychedelic rock, new wave, and soulful influences, characterized by its distinctive guitar work and emotive vocals. Released during a pivotal era for British alternative music, the recording helped establish the group's reputation for atmospheric soundscapes and melodic complexity. As a cornerstone of their discography, the track remains a significant example of the genre's evolution in the mid-1980s, reflecting the band's unique ability to blend commercial appeal with artistic experimentation. Its enduring popularity underscores its place in the broader canon of influential rock recordings from that period.