Avicii - Heaven (Tribute Video)

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AviciiOfficialVEVO

5 min, 5 sec

The video recounts a personal journey and the lyrics of the song 'Heaven', reflecting on life, loss, and legacy.

Summary

  • Tim Bergling and Chris Martin recorded 'Heaven' in 2014, with Tim completing the final version in 2016.
  • The speaker reminisces about spending beautiful days in Madagascar with Tim after his last performance, engaging in various activities and exploring the island.
  • Returning to the island after two and a half years, the speaker seeks to honor Tim's memory and legacy through the video.
  • The lyrics describe a profound emotional journey from feeling reborn, embracing love, to ultimately passing on to heaven.

Chapter 1

Recording of 'Heaven'

0:01 - 6 sec

The origins and final touches of the song 'Heaven' by Tim Bergling and Chris Martin are discussed.

  • Tim Bergling and Chris Martin recorded the song 'Heaven' in 2014.
  • Tim finished the last version of the song in 2016.

Chapter 2

Memories in Madagascar

0:08 - 10 sec

The speaker shares memories of spending time with Tim in Madagascar after his final performance.

  • The speaker and Tim spent 19 beautiful days in Madagascar engaging in various activities.
  • They talked, laughed, played Monopoly, played with lemurs, and explored the island together.

Chapter 3

Returning to Honor Tim

0:18 - 25 sec

The speaker returns to Madagascar to honor Tim's memory and legacy.

  • Two and a half years have passed since Tim's death, and the speaker has returned to the island to remember him.
  • The intent is to show respect for what Tim left behind and to keep his memory alive through the video.

Chapter 4

Lyrics: Embracing the Dawn

0:43 - 23 sec

The lyrics describe the feeling of rebirth and receiving strength from a loved one.

  • Stepping into the dawn and being surrounded by light evokes a feeling of being newly born.
  • The subject feels empowered by someone they love, even after being beaten down.

Chapter 5

Lyrics: Metaphor of Passing

1:06 - 30 sec

The lyrics convey the moment of death and the transition to heaven.

  • The subject contemplates their own death and the immediate transition to heaven.
  • The repetition of 'Heaven' emphasizes the theme of afterlife.

Chapter 6

Lyrics: Love and Pain

1:46 - 7 sec

The lyrics reflect on the pain and love experienced, and the strength it provides.

  • The subject has been beaten and bloodied, suggesting physical or emotional pain caused by love and drugs.
  • Despite this, they receive strength from their loved one.

Chapter 7

Lyrics: Affirmation of Heaven

2:00 - 31 sec

The lyrics affirm the subject's passage to heaven.

  • The subject reiterates their passing and arrival in heaven.
  • The repetition serves to affirm the certainty of the afterlife.

Chapter 8

Lyrics: Beauty of the Night

3:20 - 22 sec

The lyrics describe the beauty of the night and the certainty of being in heaven.

  • The night is described as incredibly beautiful, suggesting a peaceful end.
  • The subject is sure they have died and gone to heaven.

Chapter 9

Lyrics: Ascent as Birds

3:51 - 23 sec

The lyrics evoke the imagery of becoming birds and illuminating the world.

  • The subject and others transform into birds, rising up.
  • They illuminate the world, suggesting a collective ascension or enlightenment.

Chapter 10

Lyrics: Heavenly Destination

4:22 - 0 sec

The song concludes with the final affirmation of reaching heaven.

  • The lyrics end with a repeated affirmation of the subject's passage to heaven.