Broken Heart
Alex Van Pelt Lyrics

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You′re so hard to forget
But I know it's for the best
It must have been something you said
Something stuck into my chest

Let the music play
When you leave the room
There′s nothing left to say

It's on these cheesy words
You've vanished into fumes
Collapsing with the world
(Oh girl)

You′re so hard to forget
But I know it′s for the best
It must have been something you said
Something stuck into my chest

I can wait a thousand lives
I won't find back this special light
Buried in the past

But I see you in the crowd
I sing another lie
True love is always on your side

♩♩♩

You′re so hard to forget
But I know it's for the best

It must have been something you said
Something stuck into my chest

Overall Meaning

"Broken Heart" by Alex Van Pelt appears to be a reflection on a past romantic relationship that has ended. The singer acknowledges the difficulty in forgetting their former partner, but understands that the separation is ultimately for the better. The lyrics suggest that something significant the partner said has deeply affected the singer, leaving a lasting impact on their heart.

The line "Let the music play, when you leave the room, there's nothing left to say" implies that music serves as a form of solace or escape for the singer when their partner is no longer present. It suggests that the depth of their emotions can be expressed through music when words fail to adequately convey their feelings.

The lyrics "On these cheesy words, you've vanished into fumes, collapsing with the world" describe the fading of the partner's presence, as if they have disappeared into thin air. The singer feels a sense of collapse or emotional devastation as a result of this loss.

In the chorus, the repeated phrase "You're so hard to forget, but I know it's for the best" indicates that even though the memories of the past relationship are difficult to let go of, the singer recognizes that it was necessary for their own well-being. The line "Something stuck into my chest" speaks to the lingering pain and impact of the partner's words or actions on the singer's heart.

The second verse expresses a longing and desire to recapture the happiness and light that was once shared with the partner. The singer feels as though they could search for eternity but might never find that same special connection again. However, despite the pain and loss, they still see the partner in the crowd and continue to sing lies about love, portraying a sense of denial or an inability to fully let go.

Overall, "Broken Heart" explores the emotions of heartbreak, the struggle to move on, and the bittersweet memories that remain after a relationship ends.

Line by Line Meaning

You're so hard to forget
Your presence and memories are deeply ingrained in my mind, making it difficult to move on

But I know it's for the best
Although it may be painful, I understand that letting go is necessary for my own well-being

It must have been something you said
The words you spoke have had a profound impact on me

Something stuck into my chest
The emotional pain I feel is so intense that it feels as if something is physically lodged in my heart

Let the music play
Allow the music to serve as a distraction and provide solace during the moments when you're not around

When you leave the room
When you are no longer present in my life

There's nothing left to say
There are no words that can adequately express my feelings and bring resolution to our situation

It's on these cheesy words
It is through these clichéd lyrics that I attempt to capture and convey my emotions

You've vanished into fumes
You have disappeared from my life, leaving only remnants of memories behind

Collapsing with the world
Feeling overwhelmed and crushed by the weight of the world, solely due to the absence of your presence

(Oh girl)
Expressing a heartfelt longing and disappointment towards the girl who has impacted me so deeply

I can wait a thousand lives
I am willing to endure countless lifetimes, if necessary, to recapture the unique and special connection we once had

I won't find back this special light
No matter how much time passes, I won't be able to rediscover the same sense of joy and fulfillment that you brought into my life

Buried in the past
The happiness and love we shared together now exist only as a nostalgic memory of what once was

But I see you in the crowd
Even in a sea of people, I am drawn to your presence and constantly reminded of your absence

I sing another lie
Through my words and actions, I try to deceive myself into believing that I have moved on, but deep down, I know it's not true

True love is always on your side
Despite the pain and heartbreak, I still believe that true love and its enduring support will always be with you

Writer(s): Charles Antoine Bosson, Guillaume Bosson, Marie Agnes Ferchaud, Leonard Garnier, Benjamin Garnier, Alexandre Le Hong, Caroline Charre

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