The Heinrich Maneuver

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Henry Miller, one of Banks' favorite authors, to whom he makes several subtle references to within his lyrics, was nicknamed “Heinrich” by Anaïs Nin, a writer, understudy… Read More

May. 7, 20071 viewer33.6K views

The Heinrich Maneuver Lyrics

[Verse 1]
How are things on the west coast?
I hear you're moving real fine
You wear those shoes like a dove
Now strut those shoes
We'll go roaming in the night
Well, how are things on the west coast?
You keep it moving to your soul's delight
Now I've tried the brakes
I tried but you know it's a lonely ride
How are things on the west coast?
Oh, I'd move heaven behind those eyes

[Chorus]
Today, my heart swings
Yeah, today, my heart swings
But I don't want to take your heart
And I don't want a piece of history
No, I don't want to read your thoughts anymore
My god
'Cause today, my heart swings
Yeah, today, my heart swings

[Verse 2]
How are things on the west coast?
Hear you're moving real fine tonight
You wear those shoes side to side
Ah, strut those shoes
We'll go roaming in the night
Well, how are things on the west coast?
Yeah, but you're an actress
And I don't identify

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[Chorus]
Today, my heart swings
Yeah, today, my heart swings
Say it
But I don't want to play the part
And I don't want a taste of victory
No, I don't want to read your thoughts anymore
My god
'Cause today, my heart swings
Yeah, today, my heart swings

Say it
'Cause today, my heart swings
Yeah, today, my heart swings

[Outro]
Let it come
'Cause I've got a chance for a sweet, sane life
I said I've got a dance and you'll do just fine
Well, I've got a plan with forward in my eyes

Let it come
Well, I've got a chance for a sweet, sane life
Said I've got a dance
It moves into the night
Well, I've got a plan with forward in my eyes

But today, my heart swings

About

Henry Miller, one of Banks' favorite authors, to whom he makes several subtle references to within his lyrics, was nicknamed “Heinrich” by Anaïs Nin, a writer, understudy and lover of Miller’s for 20 years.

Anaïs Nin + Henry Miller

In an interview with Songwriters on Process, Banks speaks of his affinity for Henry Miller, saying:

“Then there’s Henry Miller―I’ve bought everything I can find of his. I, selfishly, buy out bookstores of vintage Miller and have a pretty good collection by now. He’s the first author with whom I had a connectivity of the soul, a reflection of everything I would feel. His writing feels like a reflection of my own feelings…Miller has that more ‘confessional’ tone, taking anecdotes from his life and fusing them with his personal philosophy. I could try that.”