Black Heart
Audrey Hollow Lyrics
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Cut me down to size, and count the rings
I've left it all behind am I enough
Look me in the eyes
And tell me all about how everything is just going to
Fall right into place
The way it was back then, never trust you again
Black heart, black tongue
Dead words from your dead lungs
The only thing that′s killing you
Black heart, black tongue
Dead words from your dead lungs
The only thing that's killing you
I can think
Of a million better ways to waste my breath
Than on you, and every excuse that you cling to
You'll never change
You′ve always been the first to draw the blame
I think it′s time we cut the ties and watch as everything just
Falls right into place
Black heart, black tongue
Dead words from your dead lungs
The only thing that's killing you
Black heart, black tongue
Dead words from your dead lungs
The only thing that′s killing you
How can I learn to let it go
Open wounds and black hearts
Are all I know
How can I learn to let you go
Open wounds and black hearts
Are all I know
I won't be silent
How can I learn to let it go
Open wounds and black hearts
Are all I know
How can I learn to let you go
Open wounds and black hearts
Are all I know
Black hearts will break today
Black hearts will fade away
(Oh woah, Oh woah)
I won′t be silent
Through the storm
Cast away
Like it was never enough
Like the times we shared
Were torture
My heart
Can't take the weight
I won′t be silent
The song "Black Heart" by Audrey Hollow portrays the emotions of a person who has had enough of someone who has betrayed them repeatedly. The lyrics "Cut me down to size, and count the rings" are a metaphor that represents the person's pain and suffering. It implies that they have been cut down like a tree, and the rings signify the years of torment and betrayal that they have endured. Despite leaving everything behind, the person still wonders if they are enough and questions themselves, "Am I enough? Look me in the eyes and tell me all about how everything is just going to fall right into place."
The chorus "Black heart, black tongue, dead words from your dead lungs, the only thing that's killing you" conveys that the person has a black heart, and their words are killing them. The singer feels that the person responsible for their pain won't change and is always the first one to blame others. The singer wants to cut ties with the betrayer and let everything fall back into place. However, the singer is conflicted and feels that letting go is not easy, and the past still haunts them. Through the song, the singer finds the courage to speak up against the perpetrator and vows to break free from the pain and torment they have been subjected to.
Line by Line Meaning
After all this time I've had enough
I have put up with you for long enough.
Cut me down to size, and count the rings
Put me in my place. See how much I have grown and changed over time.
I've left it all behind am I enough
I've moved on from my old ways. Is that enough for you?
Look me in the eyes
And tell me all about how everything is just going to
Fall right into place
Be honest with me. Can you really promise that everything will work out for the best?
The way it was back then, never trust you again
The way it was back then, never trust you again
You broke my trust in the past, and I will never trust you again.
Black heart, black tongue
Dead words from your dead lungs
The only thing that′s killing you
Your negative and hurtful words are killing you inside.
I can think
Of a million better ways to waste my breath
Than on you, and every excuse that you cling to
I have better things to do than waste my energy on you and your excuses.
You'll never change
You′ve always been the first to draw the blame
You refuse to change and take responsibility for your actions. You always blame others.
I think it′s time we cut the ties and watch as everything just
Falls right into place
It's time to end our relationship and see what happens naturally.
How can I learn to let it go
Open wounds and black hearts
Are all I know
How can I learn to let you go
Open wounds and black hearts
Are all I know
I am struggling to move on from our relationship because all I know is pain and heartbreak.
Black hearts will break today
Black hearts will fade away
(Oh woah, Oh woah)
I won′t be silent
Our broken hearts will eventually heal and we will move on. I refuse to stay silent about my pain.
Through the storm
Cast away
Like it was never enough
Like the times we shared
Were torture
My heart
Can't take the weight
I won′t be silent
Our relationship was never enough and caused pain. I cannot handle the weight of my heartache and refuse to stay quiet about it.
Writer(s): Anna Tomlin, Emelie Molin, Rebecka Kristiansson, Victoria Ingrid Hanna Skoglund
Contributed by Ryan Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ItComesInWaves
These vocals are so perfect
@kacpermaskulak7788
I heard this on my Spotify playlist, I fell in love with it! Just amazing
@sarahtodd3822
THIS NEEDS SO MUCH MORE ATTENTION
@MorlaCollective
Sarah Todd ♥️
@gregoryamv
Magnifique chanson, la fin est si puissante et épique
@EbilPaschka
Great song.
@EbilPaschka
Oh I understated, over the course of the last months this became one of my all time favorites!!! Lyrics, instrumentals and vocals all on frickin' point! ❤️
@ani.goobyfrogs
I´m sorry but this is a masterpiece. Needs much more attention!!!! Best song ive heard in some years now! AHHHHHH!!!!
@Nerfightinggirl
this is phenomenal? can’t believe this isn’t more we’ll known!!
@Drums681
0:57 hell yeah !