Hard Hearted
Amy Millan Lyrics
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Where I live alone
I've seen my love grow big as a mountain
And scatter like ashes and bones
These things I have forgotten
Memory I've left behind
Something was always drifting away
So I'll stay
Never again will I weep
I've got the wind blowing beside me
And the water to sing me to sleep
That sky can do my crying
Seasons can have my goodbyes
The city can keep all its history
And leave me
I have been beat I'm not defeated
Not bitter not bound and not meek
When disappointed is a slow burning fire
Let it drown under the sound of my feet
In Amy Millan's song "Hardhearted," the lyrics describe a person who lives alone on a hard-hearted island. The singer refers to their past love that was once as significant as a mountain, but now has become something distant, forgotten, and left behind. There seems to be a sense of acceptance in the lyrics, as the singer declares that they will not weep again, instead, they will let the wind and water be their comforts. The singer believes that the city can keep its history while they reside peacefully on their isolated island.
The lyrics convey the message that the singer may have felt heartbroken and let down by love in their past. However, they have learned to live with this experience by shutting out their emotions and seeking refuge on an island. The song's tone and lyrics can be interpreted in different ways, depending on the listener's perspective. It can be seen as a melancholic tale of a lover's heartbreak, or it can be viewed as an empowering story of someone who has released their emotional baggage and found a place of comfort in their solitude.
Additionally, the lyrics suggest that the singer has been beaten down by life's obstacles, but they have not allowed it to defeat, make them bitter or submissive. Instead, they use disappointment as motivation to carry on, with the sound of their feet walking forward. Overall, the lyrics in "Hardhearted" reveal a complicated mix of emotions of heartbreak, comfort, and strength.
Line by Line Meaning
Have a hard hearted island
I live in a place where I am emotionally detached from others.
Where I live alone
I am isolated, with no one to share my life with.
I've seen my love grow big as a mountain
I have experienced growing love that felt immense in my heart.
And scatter like ashes and bones
But that love eventually disintegrated, leaving me with nothing.
These things I have forgotten
I have chosen to forget those painful memories.
Memory I've left behind
I have moved on from my past, leaving my memories behind.
Something was always drifting away
I always felt that something important was slipping through my fingers.
So I'll stay
I will stay where I am, even though I am unhappy.
It may be the night it might be the morning
I am uncertain about the future, not knowing whether to expect light or darkness.
Never again will I weep
I have vowed not to cry again, as it will not solve any problems.
I've got the wind blowing beside me
I have the support of the elements around me.
And the water to sing me to sleep
The sound of the water is soothing and helps me sleep.
That sky can do my crying
I can express my emotions to the sky.
Seasons can have my goodbyes
I leave it to the changing seasons to bring about goodbyes.
The city can keep all its history
I have no interest in the history of the place I live in.
And leave me
I want to be alone.
I have been beat I'm not defeated
I have faced challenges, but I am not defeated.
Not bitter not bound and not meek
I am not angry, restricted, or passive.
When disappointed is a slow burning fire
Disappointment burns slowly inside me.
Let it drown under the sound of my feet
I will deal with my disappointment by letting it dissipate as I move forward in life.
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