Glass Animals – Heat Waves | Mp3 Download
Glass Animals – “Heat Waves” is the breakout hit from their third studio album Dreamland, released as a single on June 29, 2020. Over time, it became the band’s signature song, turning into a global phenomenon and sleeper hit.
Musically, Heat Waves blends psychedelic pop, touchy R&B elements, and introspective melody to create its hazy, emotional vibe. Dave Bayley, who both wrote and produced the track, described it as one of his more personal songs — about longing, loss, and memories that come back like heat waves. The track’s emotion is paired with simple but strong lyrical imagery: “Sometimes, all I think about is you / Late nights in the middle of June”, lines that anchor the song’s sense of memory and ache.
What makes Heat Waves so remarkable is how patience and timing played into its success. The song took 59 weeks to climb to No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, making it one of the slowest rises to the top ever. It also became the longest-charting song in Hot 100 history (91 weeks) before being surpassed later. On streaming platforms, it’s crossed billions of plays, and its influence continues to ripple in playlists, TikTok, and global charts.
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