Broken Heart
Alex Bevan Lyrics
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The last time I looked this thing was still running
Oh love, all that we've found
Is shattered and scattered all over the ground
I miss the drummer that once played so sweet
It’s lonely and silent here.... I can’t find the beat
Please excuse my confusion and casual remark
How am I gonna fix this broken heart?
Twinkle, twinkle, little tear in my eye
Even stars sometimes fall from the sky
It’s not a new thing, no, it's happened before
But I never imagined this gift at my door
Wrapped in a ribbon so tangled and blue
A few pieces missing, no, more than a few
And not one user serviceable part
How am I gonna fix this broken heart?
Where do dreams go?
How do things rust?
Why paint your wagons, "Anywhere or bust"
I don't have the answers, and I don't know where they are
As I sit here alone with this sad guitar
The party's over, at least for a while
And life will go on and I'll manage to smile
I’ve watched my high hopes spiral and shrink
Flight now I need duct tape...Yeah, that’s what I think
Tell all the kings’ horses and all the kings’ men
Go have a night on the town with all of their friends
I’ll remain here trying to make a start
How am I gonna fix this broken heart?
How am I gonna fix this broken heart?
The song Broken Heart by Alex Bevan is a heart-wrenching ballad about lost love and the aftermath of a failed relationship. The opening lines of the song, "Oh love, look what we've done. The last time I looked this thing was still running," suggest that the singer is surprised by the sudden end of the relationship, and perhaps feels a sense of betrayal. He goes on to reflect on the shattered remains of the relationship, and the ways in which it has affected him, both musically and emotionally. The line "I miss the drummer that once played so sweet, it's lonely and silent here... I can't find the beat" is a powerful metaphor for the way in which the absence of love can leave us feeling lost and disconnected from ourselves.
The second verse of the song continues this theme of loss and confusion, with the singer comparing his broken heart to a tangled ribbon with missing pieces. He acknowledges that he doesn't know how to fix it, or where to start. The lines "As I sit here alone with this sad guitar, the party's over, at least for a while" suggest that music was once a source of joy for the singer, but now it feels bittersweet and painful. He is struggling to come to terms with the end of the relationship, and to find a way to move on.
Despite the raw emotion of the song, there is also a sense of resilience and determination in the lyrics. The singer acknowledges that he doesn't have all the answers, and that the future is uncertain, but he is determined to find a way to heal his broken heart. The final lines of the song, "How am I gonna fix this broken heart?", are both a question and a statement of intent. He doesn't know how to fix it yet, but he's going to keep trying until he does.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh love, look what we've done
This relationship is in shambles, and I acknowledge my part in it
The last time I looked this thing was still running
We were once in love and our relationship was thriving
Oh love, all that we've found
Everything we had is now destroyed
Is shattered and scattered all over the ground
The remnants of our relationship are scattered and unrecognizable
I miss the drummer that once played so sweet
I miss the positive and loving aspects of our relationship
It’s lonely and silent here.... I can’t find the beat
Everything has come to a standstill and I feel lost and alone
Please excuse my confusion and casual remark
I am emotionally distressed and may not make sense
How am I gonna fix this broken heart?
I am struggling to figure out how to heal from this heartbreak
Twinkle, twinkle, little tear in my eye
My sadness is ever-present and even tears won't fully wash it away
Even stars sometimes fall from the sky
Even things that seem celestial and untouchable can be destroyed
It’s not a new thing, no, it's happened before
Heartbreak is not a new experience for me
But I never imagined this gift at my door
I never expected this particular heartbreak to happen to me
Wrapped in a ribbon so tangled and blue
My heartbreak is complicated and layered
A few pieces missing, no, more than a few
My heart has been shattered into many pieces
And not one user serviceable part
I am unable to fix this on my own
How am I gonna fix this broken heart?
I am still grappling with how to move on from this heartbreak
Where do dreams go?
I don't know where my hopes and dreams fit in anymore
How do things rust?
I don't understand how things that were once beautiful deteriorate
Why paint your wagons, "Anywhere or bust"
Why make future plans when they can fall apart so easily?
I don't have the answers, and I don't know where they are
I am struggling to find direction and answers
As I sit here alone with this sad guitar
I find solace in music as I try to process my heartbreak
The party's over, at least for a while
The good times are over, and I don't know if they will come back
And life will go on and I'll manage to smile
Life will continue, but I will have to find a way to be happy again
I’ve watched my high hopes spiral and shrink
My optimistic outlook has turned into despair
Flight now I need duct tape...Yeah, that’s what I think
I need to patch myself up and be practical in the face of heartbreak
Tell all the kings’ horses and all the kings’ men
Even great powers cannot fix my broken heart
Go have a night on the town with all of their friends
Others can enjoy their lives even when my world is falling apart
I’ll remain here trying to make a start
I'll stay here and try to begin the process of healing and moving on
How am I gonna fix this broken heart?
The question still remains: how will I heal and move forward?
Contributed by Scarlett J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.