Heartless
A Day to Remember Lyrics
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And everything you've said
For once your web of lies is in the open
I gave you everything I had, until I had nothing left
Now you act as if I'm just a burden
I've finally let go
Let go, let go
Stay silent at least for now, and let me move on
'Cause I'm so done
Playing these games
With my heart
Been around the world and back for you, and now its time to choose
I've been swallowed by this wreck that you call your life
I'm damaged from the inside
I've been broken
Don't threaten me with what you think I feel
If you could read my mind you'd be in tears
I'm sick of the excuses you hold above me
I've finally come to terms with what I am
I'm nothing in your eyes, and this will not change
I'm living in a dream
Stay silent at least for now, and let me move on
'Cause I'm so done
Playing these games
With my heart
Been around the world and back for you, and now its time to choose
And I'll close my eyes, and dream of a better time
When I'm finally past this and happy on my own
I've done all I can, and I've still been cast aside
All I ever wanted to be was be the one who would wipe those tears from your eyes
But I guess I'll play second best, to a world that will never care about you
When will you understand to them you're just another pretty face?
You'll tell me that you care, and then run straight back to him
I can hear your voice of treason from a mile away
You never did know how to whisper
Truth
You're such a liar
Tell me the truth
You're such a liar
Tell me the truth
You're such a liar
Tell me the truth!
You're such a liar
Tell me the truth
Do the world a favor
Stop cutting your arms and slit your throat
The lyrics of A Day to Remember's song Heartless express the feelings of a person who has given everything they have to another person who lied and did not reciprocate those feelings in return. The persona of the song has finally realized the web of lies that their loved one has spun, and now sees them as nothing more than a burden. They are done playing games with their heart and have made the decision to move on, even though they have been around the world and back for the person they loved. The persona's heart has been broken, and they are damaged from the inside, but they will not let the other person threaten them with what they think they feel. In the end, the other person will never understand that to the world, they are just another pretty face, and no matter how much they say they care, they will always run straight back to the person who does not deserve them.
The lyrics of Heartless were written by Jeremy McKinnon, lead vocalist of A Day to Remember, and the song was released on their fourth studio album What Separates Me from You in 2010. The album debuted at number 11 on the Billboard 200 chart and has become one of the band's most successful albums to date. The song was produced by Chad Gilbert, who is also a guitarist and backing vocalist for the band.
Line by Line Meaning
For once my eyes are open to you
I am finally seeing you for who you really are
And everything you've said
I now understand that all of the things you've told me were lies
For once your web of lies is in the open
Your deception has been exposed and I can no longer ignore it
I gave you everything I had, until I had nothing left
I put all of my trust and energy into our relationship
Now you act as if I'm just a burden
You are now treating me as though I am an inconvenience in your life
I've finally let go
I have decided to move on from our toxic relationship
Stay silent at least for now, and let me move on
Please allow me to leave this situation without any further drama or conflict
'Cause I'm so done
I am fed up with being mistreated by you
Playing these games
I am tired of the emotional games you play with my heart
With my heart
You have taken advantage of my emotions one too many times
Been around the world and back for you, and now its time to choose
I have done everything in my power to make this relationship work, but now it is time for you to make a choice
I've been swallowed by this wreck that you call your life
Your chaotic and unstable life has taken a serious toll on me
I'm damaged from the inside
My emotional state has been severely impacted by this relationship
I've been broken
You have caused me a significant amount of emotional pain and turmoil
Don't threaten me with what you think I feel
I will not tolerate any manipulation or threats from you
If you could read my mind you'd be in tears
You would be overwhelmed by the sadness and disappointment I feel towards you
I'm sick of the excuses you hold above me
I am tired of the constant excuses and blame-shifting that you use to justify your actions
I've finally come to terms with what I am
I have accepted that I cannot change you or this relationship
I'm nothing in your eyes, and this will not change
You do not value me or my feelings, and I realize that this will not change
I'm living in a dream
I have been holding onto false hope and unrealistic expectations in this relationship
And I'll close my eyes, and dream of a better time
I will imagine a future where I am no longer trapped in this unhappy relationship
When I'm finally past this and happy on my own
I am looking forward to the day where I can move on and find my own happiness
I've done all I can, and I've still been cast aside
I have tried my best to make things work, but you continue to reject me
All I ever wanted to be was be the one who would wipe those tears from your eyes
I wanted to be the one who could comfort and support you, but you have never allowed me into your life
But I guess I'll play second best, to a world that will never care about you
You are more interested in the attention and validation from the rest of the world than you are in our relationship
When will you understand to them you're just another pretty face?
You need to realize that people value you for your looks, not for who you truly are
You'll tell me that you care, and then run straight back to him
You will continue to play with my emotions by pretending to care about me, but ultimately prioritize your relationship with someone else
I can hear your voice of treason from a mile away
I know not to trust the false promises and manipulations that you use to try and keep me in this relationship
You never did know how to whisper
You are incapable of saying anything sincere or genuine
Truth
You're such a liar
Tell me the truth
You're such a liar
Tell me the truth
You're such a liar
Tell me the truth!
You're such a liar
Tell me the truth
I am calling you out for your dishonesty and pleading with you to tell me the truth for once
Do the world a favor
Stop cutting your arms and slit your throat
This is a cruel and unnecessary statement that expresses the anger and frustration I feel towards you
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Thomas H. Jr. Denney, Jeremy Wade McKinnon, Alexander Thomas Shelnutt, Neil S. Westfall, Joshua Steven Woodard
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