Broken Heart
B.J. Cole; J. Spaceman; John Coxon; Kate Radley; Roddy Lorimer; Sean Cook; Spiritualized; The London Lyrics
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I learned from you, from you
And everything I know about pain
I learned from you, you
You were my only, you were my first
You showed me lonely, and you took me in when I was hurt
But the most important thing you ever gave me
So thank you for the broken heart, oh yeah
And thank you for the permanent scar, oh
'Cause if it wasn't for you, I might forget
How it feels to let go, and how it feels to get a brand new start
So thank you for the broken heart
I still remember when you called
And said that he didn't mean anything
How could you expect me to look at you
The same way
You were my only but not my last
You showed me lonely, and you made me put you in the past
But the most important thing you ever gave me
Was the one that hurt the most
So thank you for the broken heart, oh yeah
And thank you for the permanent scar, oh
'Cause if it wasn't for you, I might forget
How it feels to let go, and how it feels to get a brand new start
So thank you for the broken heart
And every time I find myself alone in pieces
I find myself
I'll just remember when you hurt me and I made it
So thank you for the broken heart
And thank you for the permanent scar
Cause if it wasn't for you, I wouldn't be here
With the love of my life, all my pain disappear
I've come so far
So thank you for the broken heart
I thank you, I thank you
For the broken heart, broken heart
For the broken heart
I'll never have a broken heart again
The song "Broken Heart" by Spiritualized is a testament to the transformative power of heartbreak. The lyrics of the song suggest that through the pain of heartbreak, the singer has learned valuable lessons about love, loneliness, and the importance of letting go. The song's opening two lines, "Everything I know about love, I learned from you, from you, and everything I know about pain, I learned from you" speak to the idea that the singer's experiences with heartbreak have been a source of both pain and knowledge.
Through the song, Spiritualized express their gratitude towards their past lover who broke their heart. In the chorus, they sing "So thank you for the broken heart, oh yeah, and thank you for the permanent scar, oh, 'cause if it wasn't for you, I might forget how it feels to let go, and how it feels to get a brand new start. So thank you for the broken heart". The line "So thank you for the broken heart" may seem surprising, but it can be seen as a message of empowerment. The singer suggests that heartbreak helped them grow and become a stronger person.
Overall, "Broken Heart" is a song that explores the complex emotions associated with heartbreak. The song speaks to the idea that heartbreak can be a source of growth and self-discovery, and it celebrates the transformative power of pain and loss.
Line by Line Meaning
Everything I know about love
All I understand about love
I learned from you, from you
Came to me from you, and only you
And everything I know about pain
All I comprehend about pain
I learned from you, you
Came to me from you, and only you
You were my only, you were my first
You were the only one, and the first one
You showed me lonely, and you took me in when I was hurt
You made me understand loneliness, and gave me shelter when I was broken
But the most important thing you ever gave me
Yet, the most crucial thing you gifted me
Was the one that hurt the most
Was the one that caused me the most pain
So thank you for the broken heart, oh yeah
Therefore, thank you for the shattered heart, without a doubt
And thank you for the permanent scar, oh
Also, thank you for the everlasting wound
'Cause if it wasn't for you, I might forget
Because, if it wasn't for you, I could have forgotten
How it feels to let go, and how it feels to get a brand new start
How it feels to release someone, and how it feels to start a new life
So thank you for the broken heart
Therefore, thank you for the shattered heart
I still remember when you called
I still recall the moment you phoned
And said that he didn't mean anything
And stated that he meant nothing to you
How could you expect me to look at you
How could you anticipate me to see you
The same way
In the same manner
You were my only but not my last
You were the only one but not the final one
You showed me lonely, and you made me put you in the past
You helped me realize the meaning of loneliness, and you made me leave you in the past
And the most important thing you ever gave me
And yet, the most crucial thing you granted me
Was the one that hurt the most
Was the one that inflicted me the most pain
So thank you for the broken heart
Therefore, thank you for the shattered heart
And thank you for the permanent scar, oh
Also, thank you for the lifelong wound
'Cause if it wasn't for you, I might forget
Because, if it wasn't for you, I could have forgotten
How it feels to let go, and how it feels to get a brand new start
How it feels to release someone, and how it feels to start a new life
So thank you for the broken heart
Therefore, thank you for the shattered heart
And every time I find myself alone in pieces
And every time I am alone and shattered
I find myself
I find my inner strength
I'll just remember when you hurt me and I made it
I'll keep in mind how you hurt me, and how I overcame it
So thank you for the broken heart
Therefore, thank you for the shattered heart
And thank you for the permanent scar
Also, thank you for the lifelong wound
Cause if it wasn't for you, I wouldn't be here
Because, if it wasn't for you, I wouldn't exist now
With the love of my life, all my pain disappear
With the love of my life, all my agony vanishes away
I've come so far
I've come a long way
So thank you for the broken heart
Therefore, thank you for the shattered heart
I thank you, I thank you
I extend my gratitude
For the broken heart, broken heart
For the shattered heart, shattered heart
For the broken heart
For the shattered heart
I'll never have a broken heart again
I'll never let anyone break my heart again
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Written by: JOSHUA RICE
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