Broken Arrows
Avicii Lyrics


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You stripped your love down to the wire
Fire shining cold alone outside
You stripped it right down to the wire
But I see you behind those tired eyes

Now as you wade through the shadows that live in your heart
You'll find the light that leads on
'Cause I see you for you and your beautiful scars
So take my hand, don't let go

'Cause it's not too late, it's not too late
I, I see the hope in your heart
And sometimes you lose it, sometimes you're shooting
Broken arrows in the dark
But I, I see the hope in your heart

I've seen the darkness in the light
The kind of blue that leaves you lost and blind
The only thing that's black and white
Is that you don't have to walk alone this time

We have to tear down walls that live in your heart
To find someone you call home
Now you see me for me and my beautiful scars
So take my hand, don't let go

'Cause it's not too late, it's not too late
I, I see the hope in your heart
And sometimes you lose it, sometimes you're shooting
Broken arrows in the dark
But I, I see the hope in your heart

Oh

It's not too late, it's not too late
I see the hope in your heart
Sometimes you're losing, sometimes shooting




Broken arrows in the dark
Oh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Avicii's song Broken Arrows convey a message of hope and support to someone who has gone through hardships and struggles. The song starts by describing a situation where someone has given up everything, including their love, and is feeling alone and lost in the world. The singer acknowledges the struggle and sees beyond the physical appearance of the person, recognizing the scars they carry within. Despite their brokenness, the singer sees hope in their heart and offers a hand to guide them through the darkness they are facing.


The chorus of the song emphasizes the message of hope, assuring the person that it's not too late to find their way and move forward. The singer recognizes that sometimes they may lose hope and shoot broken arrows in the dark, but encourages them to keep going and not give up. The final verse suggests that tearing down the walls in their heart can help them find a place where they belong and who they can call home.


Overall, the lyrics of Broken Arrows express a sense of empathy, understanding, and support for those who are going through tough times. It conveys a message of hope and reminds us that we don't have to face our battles alone.


Line by Line Meaning

You stripped your love down to the wire
You gave your love with complete dedication and without any reservations.


Fire shining cold alone outside
Despite being passionate, the love feels distant and isolating.


You stripped it right down to the wire
You gave your love with complete dedication and without any reservations.


But I see you behind those tired eyes
I see through your weariness and recognize your true self.


Now as you wade through the shadows that live in your heart
As you navigate through the darkness within you.


You'll find the light that leads on
You'll find the hope that guides you forward.


'Cause I see you for you and your beautiful scars
I see and appreciate you for who you are, including your flaws and imperfections.


So take my hand, don't let go
Let me help and support you on your journey.


'Cause it's not too late, it's not too late
There's still time to find hope and happiness.


I, I see the hope in your heart
I recognize that there is still optimism and positivity within you.


And sometimes you lose it, sometimes you're shooting
Sometimes you feel defeated, and sometimes you take bold action.


Broken arrows in the dark
You're struggling in the face of adversity and uncertainty.


But I, I see the hope in your heart
I recognize that there is still optimism and positivity within you.


I've seen the darkness in the light
I've seen the pain hidden beneath the surface.


The kind of blue that leaves you lost and blind
The emotional overload that is so intense that it leaves you confused and disoriented.


The only thing that's black and white
The only certainty is that you don't have to face it alone.


Is that you don't have to walk alone this time
You have someone to support and guide you through the challenges.


We have to tear down walls that live in your heart
We need to work together to break down the barriers within you.


To find someone you call home
So that you can find a place of belonging and comfort.


Now you see me for me and my beautiful scars
Now you see and appreciate me for who I am, including my flaws and imperfections.


So take my hand, don't let go
Let me help and support you on your journey.


'Cause it's not too late, it's not too late
There's still time to find hope and happiness.


I, I see the hope in your heart
I recognize that there is still optimism and positivity within you.


And sometimes you lose it, sometimes you're shooting
Sometimes you feel defeated, and sometimes you take bold action.


Broken arrows in the dark
You're struggling in the face of adversity and uncertainty.


Oh


It's not too late, it's not too late
There's still time to find hope and happiness.


I see the hope in your heart
I recognize that there is still optimism and positivity within you.


Sometimes you're losing, sometimes shooting
Sometimes you feel defeated, and sometimes you take bold action.


Broken arrows in the dark
You're struggling in the face of adversity and uncertainty.


Oh




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Zachry Alexander Brown, Niko Moon, Tim Bergling, Carl Anthony Falk, Rami Yacoub, Zachry Brown

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@roloucastcortes2986

"When I die, I want to be remembered for the life I lived,
not for the money I earned "- Avicii

@samuelpoulin8148

@user-xt8wy9yb8n

oh mah gaad

deep asf

@acersangay3330

Dang so powerful....

@rajspeaks7478

You guys must be a recent fan, I felt so

@jayson6633

And that’s exactly how he’s remembered, makes me so happy❤️

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@Sosaman66

RIP to both Avicii and now Dick Fosbury, whose inspirational story was shown beautifully here <3

@justinreynolds176

I remember watching this video awhile back and thinking it was really well told. I just saw an article were a guy was doing this high jump and saw how he was doing it so I came back to this video to see if this story was about him. I was looking for this comment here. Thank you for confirming and RIP Avicii and Dick Fosbury

@BuddinGHP

F.

@muratbayraktar5035

O7

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