Try Sleeping with a Broken Heart
Alicia Keys攀 Lyrics
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I can still feel you in my bed
Near me, touch me, feel me
And even at the bottom of the sea
I could still hear inside my head
Telling me, touch me, feel me
And all the time, you were telling me lies
So tonight, I'm gonna find a way to make it without you
Tonight, I'm gonna find a way to make it without you
I'm gonna hold on to the times that we had
Tonight, I'm gonna find a way to make it without you
Have you ever try sleeping with a broken heart?
Well you could try sleeping in my bed
Lonely, own me, nobody ever shut it down like you
You wore the crown, you made my body feel heaven bound
Why don't you hold me, need me
I thought you told me, you'd never leave me
Looking in the sky I could see your face
Then I knew right where I fit in
Take me, make me, you know that I'll always be in love with you
Right till the end
So tonight, I'm gonna find a way to make it without you
Tonight, I'm gonna find a way to make it without you
I'm gonna hold on to the times that we had
Tonight, I'm gonna find a way to make it without you
Anybody could've told you right from the start it's 'bout to fall apart
So rather than hold on to a broken dream I'll just hold on to love
And I could find a way to make it, don't hold on too tight
I'll make it without you tonight
So tonight, I'm gonna find a way to make it without you
Tonight, I'm gonna find a way to make it without you
I'm gonna hold on to the times that we had
Tonight, I'm gonna find a way to make it without you
The lyrics to Alicia Keys's "Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart" are about trying to deal with heartbreak and move on from a relationship that has ended. The singer talks about the feeling of still being connected to the person even though they are physically far away. She can still feel their presence with her and hears their voice in her head, reminding her of their physical connection. However, the realization that they were lying all along and the relationship was not genuine forces the singer to take action and figure out a way to move on from the pain.
Throughout the song, the singer talks about finding a way to make it without the person she loved, despite the fact that they made her feel incredible, like no one else ever had. She acknowledges that the relationship was doomed from the start, but she chose to hold onto the hope and the love she had for the person, even if it meant clinging onto a broken dream. In the end, she comes to the realization that she can survive on her own, without the person who broke her heart, and she will always hold onto the memories and love they shared.
Overall, "Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart" is a powerful and relatable song about heartbreak, loss, and moving on from a relationship that didn't work out.
Line by Line Meaning
Even if you were a million miles away
Distance doesn't diminish the connection I feel towards you
I can still feel you in my bed
The memories of us linger and I can feel your presence everywhere
Near me, touch me, feel me
The desire to be close to you never fades away
And even at the bottom of the sea
Even in the depths of despair, I cannot forget about you
I could still hear inside my head
Your voice still resonates within me, refusing to fade away
Telling me, touch me, feel me
The longing to be near you is ever-present
And all the time, you were telling me lies
The betrayal cuts deeply, and I am left grappling with the falsehoods
So tonight, I'm gonna find a way to make it without you
I am resolved to move on, to find my footing without you by my side
I'm gonna hold on to the times that we had
Despite the heartache, I cherish the moments we shared together
Have you ever try sleeping with a broken heart?
Have you ever known the insurmountable pain of trying to sleep when your heart is shattered?
Well you could try sleeping in my bed
You could try to understand the loneliness that pervades my being
Lonely, own me, nobody ever shut it down like you
I am alone, and you have an inexplicable hold over me that no one else ever could
You wore the crown, you made my body feel heaven bound
You held such power over me, and with you, I experienced euphoria
Why don't you hold me, need me
I cannot fathom why you left me, why you no longer need me in your life
I thought you told me, you'd never leave me
You made promises that you could not keep, and now I am suffering the consequences
Looking in the sky I could see your face
Everywhere I turn, I see the remnants of our relationship, and I can't escape the memories
Then I knew right where I fit in
With you, I felt like I belonged and had a place in this world
Take me, make me, you know that I'll always be in love with you
Despite everything, my love for you persists and I am helpless to change that fact
Anybody could've told you right from the start it's 'bout to fall apart
The end of our relationship was predictable and perhaps preventable, but we chose to ignore the warning signs
So rather than hold on to a broken dream I'll just hold on to love
Instead of clinging to a shattered fantasy, I'll cling to the love that once existed between us
And I could find a way to make it, don't hold on too tight
I am capable of moving on, but I cannot hold on too tightly to the past
I'll make it without you tonight
I am determined to survive, to make it through the night without you by my side
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JEFF BHASKER, ALICIA AUGELLO-COOK, PATRICK REYNOLDS
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