Discover the story of the song > Heavy – Collective Soul

The song talks about how the protagonist feels burdened and held down by his partner's problems and issues that she puts on him. He understands and sympathizes with her pain, but her weight is too much for him to bear. Her broken promises and continued belief in them make it even harder for him. Overall, the song speaks about the strain and exhaustion caused by carrying the weight of someone else's troubles.