Who wouldn't notic the fire in your eyes
Or the bitter direction of impending goodbyes
I'm fallen and folded and wilted in place
At the sight of you standing with streaks down your face

[Chorus]
Heartbroke and runnin' from the reason
Heartbroke Don't give up on believin' in me
Heartbroke Who kept me from leavin' with my
Heartbroke

Pride is a bitch and a bore when your lonely
Sheer madness prevails upon reason to yield
But all is not lost it is only mistaken
That's small consolation but I know just how you feel

[Chorus]

Nobody said it was goin' to be easy
We all have feelings that need a softer touch
But nobody said that it would not be worth it
The human condition continues as such

Overall Meaning

In the song "Heartbroke," The Good Life sings about the aftermath of a breakup. The lyrics portray an intense emotional struggle experienced by the singer. He notices the fire in his partner's eyes, which represents the intensity of their emotions during the relationship. However, he also notes the bitter direction that is leading to an impending breakup. He is left fallen, folded, and wilted in place, unable to move on from the sight of his partner standing there with tears on their face, implying that the breakup is painful for both of them.

The chorus of the song describes the pain of heartbreak, highlighting how the singer is running away from his emotions. He wants his partner not to give up on believing in him, as he needs her to prevent him from leaving completely. The verse following the chorus highlights how pride can be a terrible thing when one is lonely, and it can become an excuse for one's actions. He acknowledges how humankind is susceptible to making mistakes, but one should not give up on the worthiness of love despite its challenges.

Line by Line Meaning

Who wouldn't notic the fire in your eyes
It's impossible not to see the passion in your eyes.

Or the bitter direction of impending goodbyes
The end seems so close and it's not a happy one.

I'm fallen and folded and wilted in place
I'm stuck here, defeated and crushed, unable to move.

At the sight of you standing with streaks down your face
Seeing you cry like that breaks me, it's too much to bear.

Heartbroke and runnin' from the reason
My heart has been shattered and I'm avoiding the truth.

Heartbroke Don't give up on believin' in me
I'm begging you, don't lose faith in me just because I'm hurting.

Heartbroke Who kept me from leavin' with my
My heart wants to run away, but who saved me from that?

Pride is a bitch and a bore when your lonely
When you're alone, pride is a terrible and boring companion.

Sheer madness prevails upon reason to yield
Craziness takes over and logic gives in - it's not a good combination.

But all is not lost it is only mistaken
Things can still be fixed, it's just been a misunderstanding.

That's small consolation but I know just how you feel
It may not seem like much, but I understand your pain.

Nobody said it was goin' to be easy
Life is tough and we knew that going in.

We all have feelings that need a softer touch
We all need to be handled gently when it comes to our emotions.

But nobody said that it would not be worth it
Despite the struggle, it's still worth it to feel and love deeply.

The human condition continues as such
This is just part of what it means to be human.

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Guy Clark

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7y↑7

I need this song to be 1-2 minutes longer, but I dig it

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15y↑5

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12y↑3

I swear, I am always driven to this song

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