Heal It Up

Concrete Blonde's song 'Heal It Up' delves into the raw and often painful process of healing emotional wounds. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a tumultuous relationship marked by betrayal and deep emotional scars. The opening lines, 'Feeling the fire / Under my feet / I was a liar / You were a cheat,' set the stage for a narrative of mutual hurt and deception. The imagery of 'playing with knives' and being 'cut close to home' underscores the intensity and proximity of the pain experienced by both parties.

The song also explores the passage of time and its impact on the individuals involved. The lines 'Deep in your eyes / You're one hundred years old / Cause the years have not been / Kind to you, you know' suggest a weariness and a sense of being aged by the emotional turmoil. This sentiment is mirrored in the self-reflective lines, 'Feeling the pinch / Feeling the hole / Feeling the void / Deep in my soul,' where the narrator acknowledges their own suffering and the void left by the unresolved pain.

The recurring refrain 'Heal it up' serves as both a plea and a mantra, emphasizing the need for healing and closure. It suggests a desire to move past the pain and find a way to mend the emotional wounds. The repetition of this phrase throughout the song reinforces the ongoing struggle and the importance of the healing process. Concrete Blonde's evocative lyrics and haunting melody create a powerful and relatable narrative about the complexities of emotional healing and the enduring impact of past hurts.