Wrecking Ball
Alonzo Holt (feat. James Arthur) Lyrics
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Ohh Ohh Yeeaa
We clawed, we chained our hearts in vain
We jumped never asking why
We kissed, I fell under your spell.
A love no one could deny
Don't you ever say I just walked away
I will always want you
I can't live a lie, running for my life
I will always want you
I came in like a wrecking ball
I never hit so hard in love
All I wanted was to break your walls
All you ever did was wreck me
Yeah, you, you wreck me
I put you high up in the sky
And now, you're not coming down
I slowly turned, you let me burn
And now, we're ashes on the ground
Don't you ever say I just walked away
I will always want you
I can't live a lie, running for my life
Ohhh noo
I came in like a wrecking ball
I never hit so hard in love
All I wanted was to break your walls
All you ever did was wreck me
I came in like a wrecking ball
I just closed my eyes and swung
Left me crashing in a blazing fall
All you ever did was wreck me
Yeah, you, you wreck me
I never meant to start a war
I just wanted you to let me in
And instead of using force
I guess I should've let you win
I never meant to start a war
I just wanted you to let me in
I guess I should've let you win
ohh
Don't you ever say I just walked away
I will always want you...
I came in like a wrecking ball
I never hit so hard in love
All I wanted was to break your walls
All you ever did was wreck me
I came in like a wrecking ball
I just closed my eyes, I just closed my eyes and swung
Left me crashing in a blazing fall
All you ever did was all you ever did was wreck me
Yeah, you, you wreck me
END
The song "Wrecking Ball" by Alonzo Holt featuring James Arthur is a powerful ballad about a relationship that ended in devastation. The lyrics paint a picture of two people who were deeply in love but could not make it work. They tried to hold on to their love, but it was in vain. In the end, they were left broken and destroyed by each other. The phrase "wrecking ball" is a metaphor for the destructive nature of their love.
The first verse of the song describes the intense attraction between the two people. They fell under each other's spells and couldn't resist each other. However, the chorus paints a different picture. The singer came in like a wrecking ball, wanting to break down the other person's walls. Instead, all they did was cause destruction and damage. The second verse describes the aftermath of the relationship. They are left as ashes on the ground, and the singer knows they can never return to what they had before.
Throughout the song, there is a feeling of regret and sorrow for what was lost. The singer knows they should have let the other person win and regrets starting the war in the first place. In the end, they must accept the wreckage of their relationship and move on.
Line by Line Meaning
We clawed, we chained our hearts in vain
We held onto each other tightly, dedicating everything to our love, but it was ultimately pointless.
We jumped never asking why
We were impulsive and blindly followed our feelings without considering the consequences.
We kissed, I fell under your spell.
Our physical connection was so powerful that I became entranced by you and unable to resist your charm.
A love no one could deny
Our love was intense and undeniable, evident to everyone who witnessed it.
Don't you ever say I just walked away
I didn't give up easily on our relationship, and it was hurtful to suggest otherwise.
I will always want you
Despite our past, my desire for you will never fade away.
I can't live a lie, running for my life
Continuing to pretend that everything is okay and staying in this relationship feels like a constant struggle.
I came in like a wrecking ball
I entered your life in a big and destructive way, with the intention of breaking down your barriers.
I never hit so hard in love
I have never felt love as strongly as I did when I was with you.
All I wanted was to break your walls
My primary goal was to get past your defenses and connect with you emotionally.
All you ever did was wreck me
Despite my best intentions, you ultimately hurt me more than I expected or could handle.
I put you high up in the sky
In my eyes, you were everything and more than I could have ever hoped for.
And now, you're not coming down
You have changed and become someone I no longer recognize, someone I can never get back.
I slowly turned, you let me burn
You allowed my love for you to consume me without reciprocating or even acknowledging it.
And now, we're ashes on the ground
Our relationship has ended in disaster, and there is nothing left but the remains of what was once our love.
I never meant to start a war
I never wanted to fight or cause any conflict in our relationship.
I just wanted you to let me in
All I ever wanted was to be close to you, for you to trust me and allow me into your heart.
I guess I should've let you win
Maybe the best course of action would have been to let you have your way with our relationship instead of fighting to make it work.
Contributed by Zoe D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.