Can You Feel My Heart (remix) (feat. Jeris Johnson)
Bring Me The Horizon
A Cry for Help in the Abyss: Understanding 'Can You Feel My Heart (remix)' by Bring Me The Horizon
Bring Me The Horizon's 'Can You Feel My Heart (remix)' featuring Jeris Johnson is a haunting exploration of inner turmoil and the desperate plea for connection and understanding. The song opens with a series of poignant questions: 'Can you hear the silence? Can you see the dark? Can you fix the broken? Can you feel my heart?' These lines set the tone for the entire track, highlighting the protagonist's sense of isolation and emotional pain. The repetition of these questions throughout the song underscores the depth of their despair and the urgent need for someone to acknowledge their suffering.
The lyrics delve into the protagonist's struggle with their inner demons, describing a state of being terrorized by 'thousand ghosts' and feeling trapped in a cycle of falling and failing. The imagery of 'clouds on my head like a bummer' and 'drown out my demons with thunder' paints a vivid picture of the mental and emotional storm they are enduring. The line 'I'm scared to get close, and I hate being alone' encapsulates the paradox of their condition: a longing for connection coupled with a fear of vulnerability.
The song also touches on themes of redemption and forgiveness, as seen in the lines 'Can you help the hopeless? Well, I'm begging on my knees. Can you save my bastard soul? Will you wait for me?' This plea for salvation is directed not only towards a higher power but also towards loved ones, as the protagonist expresses regret and love for their family. The recurring question 'Can you feel my heart?' serves as a powerful metaphor for the desire to be understood and accepted despite their flaws and struggles. The remix, with Jeris Johnson's contribution, adds an extra layer of intensity and urgency to the original track, making the emotional weight of the lyrics even more palpable.