Imogen Heap - The Beast Lyrics






Gently as we go, gently as we go
Steady as we go, steady as we go

I can sense in opening the front door as we came in
You were burning a hole in my back
Can we turn this around from where we lost you in the evening
Before things get out of hand
One by one eyes go arctic, we’re becoming the beast
Shear power and the heat of hate brings our army of two to its knees
Steel lungs are shouting the house down, going for the kill from the kiss
Battle stations are now navigation, have we driven love to this?

Gently as we go, gently as we go
Steady as we go, steady as we go

All fired up, you’re a hot mess getting messier
I’d do anything for sleep
But I can think of far better ways to waste your energy
If you can bare to still touch me
One by one skin hardens, we’re becoming the beast
Shear power in the heat of hate brings our army of two to its knees
Steel lungs are screaming the house down, going for the kill from the kiss
Battle stations are now navigation, have we driven love to this?

Have we left, have we left the building?
Did we die a little death?
Is this the end of the road for us, no more bridges for us to burn left?
Do we finally find ourselves at the point of no return?

One by one, we’re becoming the beast
Sheer power in the heat of hate brings our army to its knees
Steel lungs are shouting the house down, going for the kill from the kiss
Battle stations are now navigation, have we driven love to this?

Gently as we go, gently as we go
Steady as we go, steady as we go





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  1. b.... b....

    This is my favorite imogen heap song, next to glittering clouds.

  2. C.... R....

    Omg, i thought i heard it all. This is mayhem at its core. The amount of love but distaste.

  3. b.... b....

    YOU AND EDEN SHOULD MAKE A SONG. OMG YOU GUYS WOULD SOUND AMAZING TOGETHER or koda. OMG YES definitely koda.

  4. E.... ....

    Not a huge fan of the video, but the song reminds me of Frou Frou. I love it.

  5. I.... ....

    I love cursed child

  6. A.... J....

    This song fits perfectly with the movie split.

  7. w.... ....

    I grew up listening to this wonderful woman, and I can safely say that she is the best artist I have ever heard. Ever since her first albums, going all the way back to frou frou, I have heard all her songs. Every single one of them I have enjoyed, especially Run-Time, phsycobabble, let go, breathe in, and many others. I usually listen to her when I am in the car. I just pop my headphones in at full blast, look out the window, and I get thia indescribable feeling. It feels like I am floating. So again, thank you Imogen, for giving me the best music taste and a happy childhood ;3

  8. D.... B....

    love this son g and i agery Nick

  9. F.... ....

    Perfect, Thank you Imogen.

  10. �.... ....

    i could def see this song in a viking type of story! such a catchy song, too.

  11. N.... P....

    Someone should do a short film with all of Immi's "relationship drama" songs. This would be first, "Hide and Seek" would be next, and then "The Moment I Said It".

  12. O.... ....

    I've listened to "The Beast" a few dozen times over the last year; I didn't expect any surprises. Tonight, seeing the video for the first time, I'm in tears. Thank you, Imogen, Imogen, Nicholas, and Michael.

    I feel *so* grateful for having traveled so far from scenes like these, but I still carry tiny pieces inside myself. Thank you for the catharsis. Thank you for this beautiful expression of something many of us know intimately, but can rarely articulate.

  13. K.... ....

    This has to be one of the most unique and creative videos I have ever seen. In this day and age with all sorts of technology, the simplicity of it all is really astounding.

  14. M.... ....

    Could I ask you who drew this?

    M.... ....

    +Lillingstone Why don't you read the credits first?

    M.... ....

    +DavidB5501
    I did now, thanks ^^

  15. w.... ....

    steady as we go

  16. C.... M....

    I think Imogen would be a perfect feature in an Eminem track :) Like if you agree!

    C.... M....

    +esker1000 I think she's better than that, personally.

    C.... M....

    +buddyltd I don't get you...

    C.... M....

    @esker1000 Not many do. My apologies.

  17. R.... D....

    One by one, we’re becoming the beast
    Sheer power in the heat of hate brings our army to its knees
    Steel lungs are shouting the house down, going for the kill from the kiss
    Battle stations are now navigation, have we driven love to this?

    R.... D....

    the best steal was still outta pittsburg! in my humbled. opinion xxoo miss u guyz

  18. R.... D....

    Best song from the new album, thanks imogen.

  19. A.... R....

    THIS IS A MOVIE SOUNDTRACK!!! I CAN FEEL IT IN MY BONES!!!

  20. I.... ....

    reminds me Joga of Björk

  21. J.... I....

    Nobody will know what I'm talking about, but "The Beast" always makes me think of Over the Garden Wall. ;3; Good song though, and the video is awesome.

    J.... I....

    +Its Just Meh Lol Someone should make an AMV :O

    J.... I....

    @sycorax  Yeah! If I had any animation skills (but I don't >_<), I'd love too. That would be so cool!

    J.... I....

    Ahh you're right, it fits so well

  22. B.... ....

    Wow,
    You should be a music video / movie producer - really, really good! :U

  23. M.... S....

    I'm so pleased with Sparks. I've loved every song immediately. This one in particular is in my top 3. And I...want to see it Nightcored. :D

  24. j.... ....

    There's nothing like a haunting Imogen Heap song like beast or canvas. Great ride.

  25. V.... ....

    This seems very touching, hard and human to me. How does she manage so well to be needfully honest and deeply sensitive at the same time? I love Imogen Heap! 

  26. B.... ....

    Bought the SPark CD from amazons pre ordering. LOVE IT and have listened to this song specifically 49 times already. LOVE IT! LOVE the 1:34 part and lyrics of the hot mess. also the point at 2:30 is stunning! LOVE this song!

  27. C.... S....

    I turned the speed up to 1.5 and it sounds just as incredible.

  28. f.... ....

    This was really awesome. I had no idea what to expect but I loved this.

  29. K.... T....

    Absolute enchantment.. Really made me feel, even brought tears to my my eyes. Thank you for sharing  a marvelous work of art :)

  30. Y.... �....

    Brilliants gon' brilliant. ;) <3

  31. 0.... ....

    defiantly not my favorite, but omg what a song! i really prefer the younger songs, but these are SO amazing, the tone and the background sounds are so different!

  32. S.... H....

    One by one eyes go Arctic, We're Becoming The Beast! I think she may have just let us into what happened in her last relationship.

    S.... H....

    @Shondrick Hampton *optic :P

    S.... H....

    @lucyMETALMOUTH i think its arctic, makes more sense

    S.... H....

    @RadexxxHippie Actually you're right sorry, I've just checked her boxset lyrics and it IS arctic. That just means every single online lyrics page has got it wrong :')

    S.... H....

    people are deaf :D

  33. K.... ....

    Someone already commented that it was uncomfortable yet mesmerizing... Those were my thoughts exactly. It was PERFECT for that song. Thank you thank you thank you for what you do!

  34. J.... K....

    I have not had a huge amount of time to listen to this album yet, but I think this is my favorite song (so far).

  35. L.... S....

    loved it imogen heap i love your music your voice is awesome :D

  36. F.... ....

    I'm liking this song more and more I hear it. Mesmerizing!

  37. R.... A....

    I believe this video is firmly powerful in its simplicity. The song is raw and deals with the real rifts that grow between two people, turning bitter, cold and primally aggressive. Not promoting domestic violence, but symbolically displaying reality. Love your work Imogen x

  38. T.... ....

    "eyes go arctic" <-- This line is perfect.

    T.... ....

    @Twenty20kmusic  It's eyes go arctic. Optic is just redundant.

    T.... ....

    That's what I thought!!! Didn't have the lyric book handy at the time of my reply. Haha.

    T.... ....

    It actually is Optic, clearly a P unless she doesn't have a pop filter on her mic. (she does) lol

    T.... ....

    @coldkick It is 'arctic' in the official lyrics (with the CD), which makes better sense than 'optic', and if you listen carefully it is what she is singing. The consonant might be ambiguous, but the vowel before it is clearly an 'ah' sound, not a short 'o' as in 'optic'.  Of course in most American accents the 'o' would be pronounced 'ah', and the 'r' in 'arctic' would be rolled, but Imogen sings in her own English accent.  

    T.... ....

    I figured Optic wasn't totally redundant though. The song is about seeing red, allowing our anger, which is an instinct, to destroy our ties with someone dear to us. Optic makes it sound like a primal visual, the eyes revert to a basic stage and see nothing beyond this rage. Arctic makes sense too though lol

  39. A.... ....

    I really enjoyed the video. It made me both uncomfortable and mesmerized, which is not the easiest thing to accomplish. Obviously it's not promoting domestic violence, if anything it's portraying it (but I'm not sure that's the message either). Also, I loved the song!

  40. C.... M....

    i like the video.
    although not much is happening it makes me focus on the music better and sets the basenote =)

  41. P.... ....

    This is turning into my favorite off the album!! its like a "Moment I Said It" Part 2

    P.... ....

    Totally!

    P.... ....

    That's what i thought too! <3

    P.... ....

    Maybe even "Moment I Said It: The Prequel" because MISI ends with a car crash. At least, that's what I get from it. But I definitely see the connection you're making!

  42. D.... J....

    A disappointing video to a wonderful song.

    D.... J....

    I don't like that this video also promotes domestic violence. Not much thought was put in here and like the song's addition to the album (although it is wonderful) this was very last minute.

    D.... J....

    I love this video, and I can't work out why you think it promotes domestic violence. I t talks about it, but doesnt promote it.

    D.... J....

    @Fami Liar How does this promote domestic violence? It's coupled with lines like "Have we driven love to this?" and not to mention she calls this type of relationship "The Beast." Not very encouraging. I guess if you saw the video by itself, maybe, but the lyrics definitely give the imagery a very negative connotation.

  43. R.... J....

    love this one. has the "speak for yourself" feeling ;)

    R.... J....

    why is this comment like a month ago the video was uploaded on October 1 2014? 

    R.... J....

    it was already uploaded but this video is unlisted. i don't even know how i came across this :D