Breaking Up
Anthony Bell Lyrics


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You were blind to see
That this hurts just as much for me
This decisions tearing out my heart
As I look into your eyes my world falls apart
So I guess it's time we turned away
Forget all the promises and plans we made
I want you to be happy no matter what it takes
I have no regrets I've learnt from my mistakes
And I, turned away
From all the things I wanted to say
And you help me to see what I believe I can be
What we had is now gone
I thought we were forever but I guess I was wrong
My life's like an open book you know every page
There nothing to be scared of so why am I afraid
And I, I turned away
From all the things I wanted to say
And you, help me to see what I believed I can be
If love was a raindrop I would send you a shower
If hope was a minute I would give you an hour
And I, I turned away
From all the things I wanted to say
And you, help me well to see what I believe I could be
And we
We'll forever be




Just another distant memory
Just another sad love story

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Anthony Bell's song "Breaking Up" convey the emotional turmoil and pain experienced by both parties in a relationship that is coming to an end. The opening line, "You were blind to see, That this hurts just as much for me," suggests that the person singing is expressing their frustration and disappointment about their partner's lack of understanding or empathy towards their own emotional state.


The next line, "This decision's tearing out my heart, As I look into your eyes my world falls apart," reflects the intense sadness and heartbreak that comes from the realization that the relationship is ending. The singer feels deeply affected by the separation, and the imagery of looking into their partner's eyes symbolizes the moment when their world crumbles.


The following lines, "So I guess it's time we turned away, Forget all the promises and plans we made," indicate that the singer has come to terms with the need to move on from the relationship. They recognize that it is time to let go of the promises and future plans they had envisioned together.


"I want you to be happy no matter what it takes, I have no regrets I've learned from my mistakes," demonstrates the singer's maturity and selflessness. Despite their own pain, they genuinely desire happiness for their former partner and express a sense of personal growth from their past errors.


The lyrics also address the singer's feelings of vulnerability and fear in moving forward, as seen in the line, "My life's like an open book you know every page, There's nothing to be scared of so why am I afraid." This suggests that the singer acknowledges that they have nothing to hide but still grapple with a fear of the unknown.


The last few lines, "If love was a raindrop I would send you a shower, If hope was a minute I would give you an hour," depict the singer's longing to provide comfort and support for their former partner despite the end of the relationship. It reflects their sentiment that even though they are parting ways, they still sincerely care for and value the other person's well-being.


The final line, "We'll forever be just another distant memory, Just another sad love story," acknowledges the reality that their relationship will become a distant memory over time. It serves as a recognition that the pain and sadness they are experiencing now will eventually fade, and their story will become one of many sad love stories.


Overall, the lyrics of "Breaking Up" convey a complex mix of emotions, including heartbreak, acceptance, selflessness, and a desire for happiness amidst the pain of a failed relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

You were blind to see
You were unable to recognize or understand


That this hurts just as much for me
I am experiencing the same amount of pain


This decisions tearing out my heart
This choice is causing immense emotional pain


As I look into your eyes my world falls apart
When I gaze into your eyes, my entire life crumbles


So I guess it's time we turned away
I suppose it's the moment we separate from each other


Forget all the promises and plans we made
Let go of all the commitments and future arrangements we had


I want you to be happy no matter what it takes
I desire your happiness regardless of the sacrifices required


I have no regrets I've learnt from my mistakes
I do not have any feelings of remorse as I have gained knowledge from my errors


And I, turned away
And I, moved in a different direction


From all the things I wanted to say
From expressing all the thoughts and emotions I desired to convey


And you help me to see what I believe I can be
And you assist me in recognizing my potential and aspirations


What we had is now gone
Our previous relationship is now lost and no longer exists


I thought we were forever but I guess I was wrong
I believed our bond would last indefinitely, but it appears I was mistaken


My life's like an open book you know every page
My life is completely transparent to you, you are aware of everything


There's nothing to be scared of so why am I afraid
There is no reason to feel fear, yet I still experience it


If love was a raindrop I would send you a shower
If love could be represented by raindrops, I would shower you with it


If hope was a minute I would give you an hour
If hope was measured in minutes, I would provide you with an entire hour


And we
And we, referring to both of us


We'll forever be
We will always remain


Just another distant memory
Simply another faded recollection


Just another sad love story
Only another tale of sorrowful romance




Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Danny West, Rob Harris

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