Heart over Mind – English Lyrics

• By: Alan Walker, Daya
• Album: Walkerworld 2.0

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the captivating world of Alan Walker and Daya's 'Heart Over Mind,' a song that navigates the complexities of choosing between heart and mind. Explore emotional vulnerability and discover how music reflects inner conflict, offering a unique way to connect with the English language and its expressions of love, risk, and self-discovery.

[English]

I should've locked the door, pinned myself to the floor

Made someone cover my eyes

'Cause when the devil's on my left, telling me to go ahead

You're right back in my mind

I'm a human tug of war, how do I cut the chord?

Feel like I'm stumbling blind

And with the angel on my right, telling me to pick a side tonight

Too hard to fight, heart over mind, no

Oh, you make me wanna throw my body into the fire

Should've known better, 'cause you're dangerous

A painful love, too nice, too hard to find

Heart over mind, no

You make me wanna take you in and swallow my pride

Should've known better 'cause you're dangerous

A painful love, too nice, too hard to fight

Heart over mind, no

La-la-la-la, la, la

La, la, la, la

...

Too nice, too hard to fight

Heart over mind

You should've stayed away, known what a mess you've made

Said it's a bad idea (such a bad idea)

Should've picked kindness over cruel what a stupid thing to do

Now I, I can't rewind, heart over mind, no

You make me wanna throw my body into the fire

Should've known better 'cause you're dangerous

A painful love, too nice, too hard to find

Heart over mind, no

You make me wanna take you in and swallow my pride

Should've known better 'cause you're dangerous

A painful love, too nice, too hard to fight

Heart over mind, no

La-la-la-la, la, la

...

La, la, la, la

Too nice, too hard to find

Heart over mind

La-la-la-la, la, la, la-la-la-la, la, la

La-la-la-la, la, la

Should've known better 'cause you're dangerous

A painful love, too nice, too hard to fight

Heart over mind

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
door /dɔːr/ A2	noun - a movable barrier used to close an opening in a wall or doorframe
lock /lɒk/ A2	noun - a device used to fasten or secure something, usually a door verb - to fasten or secure with a lock
mind /maɪnd/ B1	noun - the part of a person that thinks, reasons, and feels verb - to be bothered or concerned about something
devil /ˈdɛv.əl/ B2	noun - an evil supernatural being in many religions
angel /ˈeɪn.dʒəl/ B2	noun - a spiritual being often depicted as flying and with wings
fire /ˈfaɪər/ A2	noun - combustion that produces heat and flames verb - to shoot or discharge a firearm or weapon
love /lʌv/ A2	noun - an intense feeling of deep affection verb - to feel deep affection for someone or something
fight /faɪt/ B1	noun - a struggle or confrontation verb - to engage in combat or struggle
pride /praɪd/ B2	noun - a sense of satisfaction or self-respect
fight /faɪt/ B1	noun - a struggle or confrontation verb - to engage in combat or struggle
dangerous /ˈdeɪn.dʒər.əs/ B2	adjective - able or likely to cause harm or injury

Key Grammar Structures

• I should've locked the door

  ➔ Use of modal 'should have' + past participle to indicate a regret or missed opportunity in the past.

  ➔ The phrase 'should have locked' indicates that it was a good idea that was not done, expressing regret.

• made someone cover my eyes

  ➔ Simple past tense used after 'made' to indicate causing someone to do something.

  ➔ 'Made' is used as a causative verb, meaning to cause someone to do something.

• telling me to go ahead

  ➔ Use of the present participle 'telling' with an object to indicate giving someone an instruction.

  ➔ 'Telling' is a present participle that describes the act of giving instructions or commands.

• how do I cut the chord?

  ➔ Interrogative phrase using 'do' in present simple to ask about ability or method.

  ➔ The question 'how do I cut the chord?' asks about the method or ability to perform the action.

• Feel like I'm stumbling blind

  ➔ Use of 'feel like' + verb-ing to express an emotional state or sensation.

  ➔ The phrase 'feel like I'm stumbling' expresses an emotional feeling of being lost or unsure.

• Too hard to fight

  ➔ Use of 'too' + adjective to indicate excessive degree, making it difficult to do something.

  ➔ 'Too hard to fight' indicates that the difficulty of fighting or resisting something is excessive.