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Allan Gary Lyrics


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I’ve been broken, torn and scattered
I’ve loved holy, I’ve loved sin
I was rolling on the wind
It didn’t matter

I was so sure of who I didn’t want to be
Every smile and every fear
Every laugh and every tear
It was all me, it was all me

Pieces of my heart
Pieces of my soul
Pieces that I’m gonna be
I don’t even know
I gave a lot to lovers
Gave a lot to friends
Everything I took from them
Made me who I am
Pieces

We’ve all been lied to
We’ve all been liars
Nothing’s perfect in this world
Everybody’s been burned by the fire
Guess I’m learning
That what breaks you, makes you grow
But I’m not hiding where I’ve been
Gonna let the light shine in
What I don’t need
Gonna let that, let that, let that go

Pieces of my heart
Pieces of my soul
Pieces that I’m gonna be
I don’t even know
I gave a lot to lovers
Gave a lot to friends
Everything I took from them
Made me who I am

Pieces, the good and the bad
Pieces, the happy and sad
Pieces, the wrong and the right
Pieces, that’s my, that’s my, that’s my life

Pieces of my heart
Pieces of my soul
Pieces that I’m gonna be
I don’t even know
I gave a lot to lovers
Gave a lot to friends
Everything I took from them
Made me who I am
Pieces





Pieces, pieces

Overall Meaning

In Allan Gary's song "Pieces", the songwriter reflects on the brokenness he has faced in his life and how those experiences have shaped him into the person he is today. He admits to experiencing both holy and sinful love, and having been both torn apart and scattered. The lyrics suggest that he has struggled to find his identity, but has come to realize that every aspect of his past, including the love he gave and received, has played a part in making him who he is. While acknowledging that he has been hurt and burned in the process, he embraces the idea that what breaks us can also make us grow. He sings about letting go of what he no longer needs and allowing the light to shine in, perhaps symbolizing a new and more self-aware beginning for himself.


Line by Line Meaning

I’ve been broken, torn and scattered
I have been damaged and separated into fragments


I’ve loved holy, I’ve loved sin
I have experienced various types of love, both pure and tainted


I was rolling on the wind, It didn’t matter
I was aimlessly moving through life, regardless of the consequences


I was so sure of who I didn’t want to be, Every smile and every fear, Every laugh and every tear, It was all me, it was all me
I was convinced of the person I didn't want to become, and every emotion I expressed helped shape that belief


Pieces of my heart, Pieces of my soul, Pieces that I’m gonna be, I don’t even know
I am made up of fragments from my emotions that will form my future self, but I am unsure of who that person will be


I gave a lot to lovers, Gave a lot to friends, Everything I took from them, Made me who I am
The love and friendship I have shared with others has influenced my identity and helped me become who I am


We’ve all been lied to, We’ve all been liars, Nothing’s perfect in this world, Everybody’s been burned by the fire
Everyone has either told or been told a lie, and life is not perfect, and everyone has been hurt


Guess I’m learning, That what breaks you, makes you grow, But I’m not hiding where I’ve been, Gonna let the light shine in
I am discovering that pain and hardship can help me grow, but I am not ashamed of my past and ready to embrace a brighter future


What I don’t need, Gonna let that, let that, let that go
I am willing to let go of anything that is not necessary for my growth and happiness


Pieces of my heart, Pieces of my soul, Pieces that I’m gonna be, I don’t even know
I am made up of fragments from my emotions that will form my future self, but I am unsure of who that person will be


Pieces, the good and the bad, Pieces, the happy and sad, Pieces, the wrong and the right, Pieces, that’s my, that’s my, that’s my life
I am composed of both positive and negative experiences, happy and sad, right and wrong, and that makes up my existence


Pieces of my heart, Pieces of my soul, Pieces that I’m gonna be, I don’t even know
I am made up of fragments from my emotions that will form my future self, but I am unsure of who that person will be


I gave a lot to lovers, Gave a lot to friends, Everything I took from them, Made me who I am, Pieces, pieces
The love and friendship I have shared with others has influenced my identity and helped me become who I am, and that's made up of pieces




Lyrics © CRYSTAL BEACH MUSIC, Hipgnosis Songs Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GARY ALLAN, ODIE BLACKMON, SARAH BUXTON

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@taniagreer264

I love this song Gary Allan is my favorite singer I love his voice he's got a rare and unique gift 💜💜💜

@GrayAllanmusic509

Thanks so very much for your love and support towards me beautiful fan…. Where are you from

@deanna5823

This man gets even better, the older he gets,been hooked on his music for 19 years. Still going strong Gary, don't stop now.
Nice eye candy.🕇❤🕇

@diamondmoore5620

Hello Deanna

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How are you doing today

@diamondmoore5620

@Deanna where are you from

@diamondmoore5620

@Deanna I am fine thanks for asking

@diamondmoore5620

@Deanna I reside in Washington DC but my roots hail from Germany, where are you from

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@chrissheats911

Gary Allen is seriously amazing. Love him and his music so much. He definitely deserves more credit than he gets

@GrayAllanmusic509

Thanks so very much for your love and support towards me beautiful fan…. Where are you from

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