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Listen & Lyrics: Amy Allen Debuts Captivating Single ‘Heaven’

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Although Amy Allen may not be a household name just yet, chances are you probably know one of the songs she has penned. She’s written for Harry Styles, Halsey, and Selena Gomez just to name a few. She recently embarked on her solo artist journey and released her latest single, “Heaven.”

Amy wrote “Heaven” after losing two family members to addiction last year. Feels especially timely for it to come out during National Recovery Month and in the spirit of giving back, Amy has been encouraging her fans to donate to three great organizations, To Write Love on Her Arms, MusiCares and Friends of Earth. The story is an unfortunate and a familiar tale to many, especially in a time when loss is so prevalent. She collaborated with hitmakers Monsters & Strangerz (Dua Lipa, Maroon 5, Camila Cabello), Jon Bellion (Halsey, Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus) and Ethan Gruska (Phoebe Bridgers, Fiona Apple).

In July she made her solo artist debut with the beautiful, country-tinged ballad “Queen of Sliver Linings” which she wrote and produced with Grammy-winning producer Dan Wilson.

“Heaven” Lyrics:

You never been to heaven but you got pretty close last night
You been shooting sevens but the sixes are close behind

Hell of a party when good times are fatal
Now it’s too big to sweep under the table
You’ve never been to heaven but you got pretty close last night

It’s time to face
all the things we been hiding
You’re walkin’ the line
With the wrong kind of diamonds and
Your hands are shaking
Hate that you’re playing a game you’ll eventually lose

Never been to heaven
but you got pretty close last night
You’ll be no exception
When the gates open up next time

You didn’t answer
So I kicked the door down
Third times a charm
But you won’t make the 4th round
You’ve never been to heaven but you got pretty close last night

You’ve never been never been
Never been
Never been

It’s time to face all the things we been hiding
You’re walkin’ the line with the wrong kind of diamonds and
Your hands are shaking
Hate that you’re playing a game you’ll eventually lose

You’ve never been to heaven but you got pretty close last night //
You been shooting sevens but the sixes are close behind //
You never been to heaven but you got pretty close last night //
You’ll be no exception when the gates open up next time //
You’ve never been to heaven but you got pretty close last night

Jacklyn is the Editor In Chief of Stage Right Secrets. Jacklyn's photography and articles can also be found on The Recording Academy's GRAMMY.com GRAMMYPro, GRAMMYU, PopCrush, Taste of Country, among other outlets. Besides press Jacklyn is a "Jack of All Trades" working various jobs at local concerts and touring. JacklynKrol.com