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Illusions

by Heidrik

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1.
Bitter 03:30
Bitter I can’t let it go The thought that you will never know The pain that you put me through For sharing my love with you Now I run from tender eyes Scared that’s you in disguise And I know you carried on No repentance for what you’ve done So bitter - no remorse from you Oh bitter - no shame from you Your cruelty you said I misunderstood You said it was for my own good So you tried to keep me down So you could wear your crown I gave you all my love ‘cause that you had little of But that love you threw away And I was left to pay So bitter - no guilt from you Oh bitter - no regret from you I know the price you’ll pay Your lovers they will walk away Your cross is not for them to bear But surely you don’t care Left with a bitter taste A vengeful seed now you have placed And I wish I could let it go But the thought that you’ll never know Leaves me bitter - no remorse from you Oh bitter - no shame from you
2.
Love Sick 02:50
Love Sick I’ve been chasing moments Trying to make sense of it all Searching for some lightning On a cloudless sky Scrolling through these faces As I watch them all dissolve Drinking to another ghosted call Mostly smoke and mirrors Standing underneath this disco ball I’m wasting all my time In search for sweeter wine Illusions hold me close I’m stupid I suppose I’m love sick Waking up on Sunday I still have my jacket on Whatever I was dreaming is forever gone It’s the same old record that’s been playing for some time Not exactly what I had in mind Still I keep on laughing Dancing on the edge of this old knife I’m wasting all my time In search for sweeter wine Illusions hold me close I’m stupid I suppose I’m love sick
3.
Hope You’re Crying I am not the bitter kind I don't have a vengeful mind But since you threw our love away I feel it every day And I am ashamed to say I hope When you’re kissing You’re still missing me I hope you’re crying I hope it hurts smiling And when you’re sleeping Thoughts come creeping of me You were talking to me every day You said you never felt this way But now you threw it all away I feel it every day And I’m ashamed to say I hope The boys you’re seeing Are just pieces of me I hope you’re crying I hope it hurts smiling And when you’re sleeping Thoughts come creeping of me My dreams they were made of sand Now I’m here again, alone Oh, all this bitterness Helps with loneliness I hope When you’re kissing You’re still missing me I hope you’re crying I hope it hurts smiling And when you’re sleeping Thoughts come creeping of me
4.
Breakup Song In your eyes the spark is gone and your smile is a careless yawn There are no words left to say Just tender thoughts of yesterday In memories I’m holding on I guess your love is gone I know all the pain you’ve been through So I gave all my love to you But you don’t hear me anymore So far gone can’t be restored You seek your answers from beyond I guess our love is gone For my heart I stand still tall ‘cause I know I gave my all Tried so hard to get to you But you said there’s no room for two Gave my keys you locked the door I guess love don’t live here no more
5.
Miss Your Body Not Your Head There are nights when I think of you About the things we used to do With one touch you could arouse But through your mouth poison came out Every moment filled with lust in our bed I miss your body not your head All the fire beneath the sheets We made love so tenderly When daylight came you turned around Your were cruel and put me down And all my faith became distrust But when that’s said I miss your body not your head Still some nights when feeling blue I touch myself by the thought of you No one since could quite replace For my lust I have now paid Made me weak and lost my trust But when all is said I miss your body not your head
6.
You'll See 03:07
You’ll See This time around Straighten up my back Never looking back This time around Take away those doubts Blow away those clouds This time around I used to bite my tongue and smile so sweet I sang your song - danced to your beat And listened to your damned critique Don’t wanna be a mat To wipe off your feet No longer be a tool for others to succeed You’ll see Nobody’s fooling me You’ll see Won't politely agree Won't take the first thing that Falls down from the tree Gonna take my time See what’s out there for me You’ll see Nobody’s fooling me You’ll see Nobody’s walking all over me This time around Gonna be the man about town No one to pull me down This time around Put my love to the test No more second best This time around You pushed me to my breaking point And I forgot that I had a choice But I woke up to my inner sweet voice Don’t wanna be a mat To wipe of your feet No longer be a tool for others to succeed You’ll see Nobody’s fooling me You’ll see Won't politely agree Won't take the first thing that Falls down from the tree Gonna take my time See what out there for me You’ll see Nobody’s fooling me You’ll see Nobody’s walking all over me This time around
7.
Silent Tear 02:57
Silent Tear I know I’m feeding all my frights and fears I know I’m misreading all that’s meant sincere But still dear If you can't say it, then sing it And if you can't write it, then paint it And if you can't hold me, then show me And if you’re too scared then free me This silent tear Is vibrant and clear I don't read the stars But the alignment of scars No palms to read Still won't retreat No stains on your cup But your touch is enough To let me know Or just tell me so Or let me go I know I’m howling in a moonless night I know I’m building wings for doubts for flight But still dear If you can't say it then sing it And if you can't write it then scream it or shout it or whisper about it And if you’re too scared and if you can't be there then just free me This silent tear Is vibrant and clear I don't read the stars But the alignment of scars No palms to read Still won’t retreat No stains on your cup But your touch is enough To let me know Or just tell me so Or let me go
8.
This Ship Has Sailed You say that my ways Are unwise and wrong But I know your suitcase Is all full of bones Your luggage is too heavy I fear On the shore I leave you my dear You point out - out loud My every flaw Blaming Projecting Twisting it all How come you never are wrong I’ve untied the ropes then I’m gone Sail and wave now Wind in sails now Through the waves south Now that I left you at the port Your stubborn mind has been veiled Now it’s too late ‘cause This ship has sailed I’ve been a victim Of your manipulative mind Made me feel so bad all the time Why so keen to be mean? Like I’m an insufferable teen Repeating some pattern That you understood Had me believing That I was no good Putting your luggage on me It’s too heavy You're not coming with me Sail and wave now Wind in sails now Through the waves south Now that I left you at the port Your stubborn mind has been veiled Now it’s too late ‘cause This ship has sailed You need to face up for what’s really wrong I’m pulling my anchor ‘cause now I am gone
9.
Nothing in Return In strangers eyes my hopes they dwell And that’s where they die and I know it well I blindly trust with no doubt they’re pure Believe they can change so I’ll try once more My heart is not a coin of gold It cannot pay or be sold They give me nothing in return This game of love I’ll never learn That to give is not to get It hurts but how can I forget If I don't love myself Why should anybody else? This empty void inside of me Has to be filled by no one but me But these are all dreams - not reality My illusions make a fool out of me They give me nothing in return This game of love I’ll never learn That to give is not to get It hurts but how can I expect If I don't love myself Why should anybody else?
10.
One Demon a Day If you are in doubt And standing still And you worry about Your lack of will Won't find in astrology Or fridge magnet philosophy Motivational speaker says “You need to think about your problems less” But problems made me who I am Enabled me to understand It’s all in the little things That’s what they always say And some positivity Will help it go away But I say the darkness Has helped me see the day Fight off one demon a day It’ll keep the doctor far away If you are in doubt Can’t feel a thing Tired of figuring out some sort of meaning When all you can is feeling low Up is the only way you can go It’s all in the little things That’s what they always say And some positivity Will help it go away But I say the darkness Has helped me see the day Fight off one demon a day It’ll keep the doctor far away

about

Heiðrik (Hi´drik) is the sound of a new generation of music hailing from the remote and tiny Faroe Islands, a country located between Norway and Iceland. Heiðrik has become a household name on the islands, commonly recognised as a Renaissance man working with music, art and film. He is considered Faroe Islands first queer icon.
Following the critically acclaimed album “Funeral”, Heiðrik delivers his third album “Illusions”, once again teaming up with producer Janus Rasmussen from famed electronic duo Kiasmos and local Faroese producer Sakaris Joensen.
“Illusions” could best be described as a breakup album with its bitter, yet witty lyrics. It’s a youthful melodrama with somber ruminations on shattered relationships and romantic obsession.
Heiðrik’s softly expressive vocal takes us on a melancholic, dark, seductive, beguiling and deeply cinematic journey. Inspired by classical music, movie soundtracks, 60s french pop and weimar republic cabaret.
Heiðrik won an award for best singer at FMA in the Faroe Islands 2017. His fragile and versatile voice has been compared to singers such as Anohni from Antony and the Johnsons, Jeff Buckley and Roy Orbison.

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released March 27, 2020

Music and lyrics by Heiðrik á Heygum
Except 2,3,10 by Heiðrik á Heygum and Sebastian Lundberg

Produced by Janus Rasmussen and Sakaris Emil Joensen

Recorded at studio Hljóðriti Studios and E7 studio, Reykjavík.
Recording technician at Hljóðriti: Styrmir Hauksson
Mixed by Janus Rasmussen and Sakaris Emil Joensen at E7 studios, Reykjavík.
Mastered by Zino Mikorey

Strings recorded at East Connection Music Recording, Budapest.

Acoustic and electric guitar: Daníel Friðrik Böðvarsson
Bass: Arnljótur Sigurðsson
Drums: Matthías Hemstock
Piano and Hammond: Halldór Sveinsson

Additional synths, piano, guitars and percussion by Sakaris Emil Joensen

String and choir arrangements on 1,2,3,5,7,10 by Rosabella Gregory
String arrangements on 4,8,9 by Karl James Pestka

Strings performed by Budapest Art Orchestra
Conducted by Viktor Orri Arnarson
Cello on track 10 by Unnur Jónsdóttir

Choir: Rósa Ásgeirsdóttir, Íris Rós Ragnhildardóttir, Sandra Lind Þorsteinsdóttir and Una María Bergmann

Backing vocals on track 3: Sebastian Lundberg
Backing vocals on track 6: Sakaris Emil Joensen and Janus Rasmussen
Backing vocals on track 9: Sakaris Emil Joensen

Cover illustration, layout and design by Heiðrik
3D animation by Anna Crawley
Cover photo taken by Tordis Vang

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Heiðrik (Hi´drik) is the sound of a new generation of music hailing from the remote and tiny Faroe Islands, a country located between Norway and Iceland. Heiðrik has become a household name on the islands, commonly recognised as a Renaissance man working with music, art and film. He is considered Faroe Islands first queer icon. ... more

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