Heaven In Hiding – English Lyrics

• By: Halsey
• Album: Hopeless Fountain Kingdom

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the clandestine world of Halsey's 'Heaven In Hiding,' where hidden love and rebellion intertwine. This track from *Hopeless Fountain Kingdom* offers a glimpse into a secret affair, exploring themes of intimacy and defiance against societal norms. Discover how Halsey uses vivid lyrics and metaphor to paint a picture of forbidden passion, inviting you to explore the complexities of concealed relationships.

[English]

Sittin' on the counter in your kitchen

Can you hear my heart be fuckin' kickin'?

Your eyes light up 'cause you best believe

That I got something on my sleeve

I walk my top, no time for wishful thinking

I push up on my toes, you call me "sweet thing"

And breathing down your neck, your body screamin'

And you thought that you would be the boss tonight

But I can put up one good fight

I've flipped the script like I can take a beating

And when you start to feel the rush

Your crimson headache, aching blush

And you surrender to the touch, you'll know

I can put on a show

I can put on a show

Don't you see what you're finding?

This is Heaven in hiding, oh

And when you start to look at me

A physical fatality

And you surrender to the heat, you'll know

I can put on a show

I can put on a show

Don't you see what you're finding?

This is Heaven in hiding

This is Heaven in hiding, oh

Sittin' on the concrete in your basement

But I don't have no time for conversation

Said, "This ain't what you usually do"

"And a girl like me is new for you"

And I can tell you mean it 'cause you're shaking

And when you start to feel the rush

Your crimson headache, aching blush

And you surrender to the touch, you'll know

I can put on a show

I can put on a show

Don't you see what you're finding?

This is Heaven in hiding, oh

And when you start to look at me

A physical fatality

And you surrender to the heat, you'll know

I can put on a show

I can put on a show

Don't you see what you're finding?

This is Heaven in hiding

This is Heaven in hiding, oh

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

And when you start to feel the rush

Your crimson headache, aching blush

And you surrender to the touch, you'll know

I can put on a show

I can put on a show

Don't you see what you're finding?

This is Heaven in hiding, oh

And when you start to look at me

A physical fatality

And you surrender to the heat, you'll know

I can put on a show

I can put on a show

Don't you see what you're finding?

This is Heaven in hiding

This is Heaven in hiding

This is Heaven in hiding, oh

Oh, this is Heaven in hiding

This is Heaven in hiding

'Cause I'm Heaven and hiding

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
kickin' /ˈkɪkɪn/ A2	verb - to strike with the foot
believe /bɪˈliːv/ A2	verb - to accept something as true
walk /wɔːk/ A1	verb - to move at a regular pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn
fight /faɪt/ A2	verb - to take part in a physical fight noun - a physical fight
rush /rʌʃ/ B1	noun - a sudden rapid movement verb - to move with urgent haste
headache /ˈhedˌeɪk/ B1	noun - a continuous pain in the head
blush /blʌʃ/ B1	verb - to become red in the face from embarrassment noun - a reddish color on the face
surrender /səˈrendər/ B2	verb - to stop resisting and accept defeat
touch /tʌtʃ/ A2	noun - the sensation felt when something is pressed against the skin verb - to put a hand or another part of the body on someone or something
show /ʃoʊ/ A2	noun - a performance or display verb - to allow something to be seen
finding /ˈfaɪndɪŋ/ B1	noun - the act of discovering something
fatality /fəˈtælɪti/ C1	noun - an event causing death
heat /hiːt/ A2	noun - the state of being hot
concrete /ˈkɒŋkriːt/ B1	noun - a building material
shaking /ˈʃeɪkɪŋ/ A2	verb - to move irregularly back and forth

Key Grammar Structures

• Can you hear my heart be fuckin' kickin'?

  ➔ Present Continuous with 'be' + verb-ing

  ➔ This sentence uses the present continuous tense ('be' + verb-ing) to describe an action happening now. 'Be' is conjugated based on the subject, in this case 'hear my heart'.

• That I got something on my sleeve

  ➔ Present Perfect Tense (Implied)

  ➔ The use of 'got' here can be interpreted to imply the present perfect tense, suggesting that the 'something' has been 'on my sleeve' and the effect is still relevant. It emphasizes that she *has* something prepared.

• I walk my top, no time for wishful thinking

  ➔ Verb tense consistency/metaphorical usage

  ➔ The line uses the present tense 'walk' likely in a metaphorical way, setting a tone of immediacy and control. It doesn't literally describe walking. The overall use is consistent with the immediate, in-the-moment nature of the song.

• And breathing down your neck, your body screamin'

  ➔ Present Continuous for emphasis/Imagery

  ➔ The use of the Present Continuous ('breathing', 'screamin') adds to the sense of immediacy and intensity, creating a vivid image. It focuses on actions happening in the moment and heightens the dramatic effect.

• And you thought that you would be the boss tonight

  ➔ Past Tense/Reported Speech (Implied)

  ➔ The line uses the past tense 'thought,' implying a change from a past belief. It also suggests a form of reported speech: what 'you' *thought* at the time.

• But I can put up one good fight

  ➔ Modal Verb 'can' (Ability/Possibility)

  ➔ The use of 'can' indicates ability or possibility. It means 'I am able to' or 'I am capable of' putting up a fight.

• And you surrender to the touch, you'll know

  ➔ Future Tense (implied with 'll) and conditional clause

  ➔ The phrase uses a conditional structure, 'And if you surrender...you'll know'. The 'll is a contraction of 'will', indicating future action as a result of the condition being met

• And when you start to feel the rush

  ➔ Subordinate Clause and Verb Tense Agreement

  ➔ This line uses a subordinate clause introduced by 'when'. The verbs 'start' and 'feel' are in the present tense, which is consistent throughout the song with its focus on the present moment and immediacy.

• This is Heaven in hiding, oh

  ➔ Present Simple Tense (Emphasis/Definition)

  ➔ This uses the present simple tense to define something, to state what it *is*. It's a declarative statement, solidifying the central theme.