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Heat Waves
Glass Animals
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- Album
- Heat Waves
- Released
- 2020
- Genres
- Length
- 3:59
- Tempo
- 81 BPM
- Label
- Polydor Records
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About this song
"Heat Waves" is the fourth single from Glass Animals' third studio album, Dreamland. The band first teased the track on their 2020 Déjà Vu Tour, and frontman Dave later teased its release and chorus on the band's subreddit in June 2020. It premiered as Annie Mac's Hottest Record in the World on BBC Radio 1 on June 29, 2020.
What it's about
The song has a melancholy tone but keeps a high-energy instrumental. Dave speaks about staying strong through vulnerable moments and embracing your vulnerability.
Fun facts
- Sampled in 7 other songs, like “Guess What's Back by David0Mario”.
- Covered 13 times, including “Sweet Waves by The Moonies”.
- Written and produced by Dave Bayley.