Paperweight
Bella Thorne Lyrics


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'Cause you got my heart weighting down like a paperweight
Like a paperweight, like a paperweight

I sat inside that restaurant all by myself
I thought you'd come,
I couldn't hide behind my darkest shades
And all people walking by were starring at the lonely one
And wondering who made her cry that way

My heart is black and blue,
I don't want no one but you,
No one but you, oh
No one but you, oh
Keeps me like captive, oh
Keeps me like captive, oh

'Cause you got my heart weighting down like a paperweight
And I'm a fool I loved the one, the one that I should hate
You got my heart weighting down like a paperweight
Like a paperweight, like a paperweight

I really thought that your goodbye it's only just goodbye for now,
But you're not here, I guess the joke's on me
Try too hard to walk away but I can barely turn around,
This sidewalk feels like quakes underneath my feet

My heart is black and blue,
I don't want no one but you,
No one but you, oh
No one but you, oh
Keeps me like captive, oh
Keeps me like captive, oh

'Cause you got my heart weighting down like a paperweight
And I'm a fool I loved the one, the one that I should hate
You got my heart weighting down like a paperweight
Like a paperweight, like a paperweight

Why can not let me let go
Why can not let me let go oh oh oh
Why can not let me let go
Why can not let me let go

'Cause you got my heart weighting down like a paperweight
And I'm a fool I loved the one, the one that I should hate
You got my heart weighting down like a paperweight
Like a paperweight, like a paperweight

'Cause you got my heart weighting down like a paperweight
And I'm a fool I loved the one, the one that I should hate
You got my heart weighting down like a paperweight
Like a paperweight, like a paperweight

(No one but you, oh
No one but you, oh




Keeps me like captive oh
Keeps me like captive)

Overall Meaning

The song "Paperweight" by Bella Thorne is about a heartbreak that the singer is experiencing. The opening lines suggest that the person she loves has become a burden on her heart, weighing it down like a paperweight. The song then goes on to describe a scene in a restaurant where the singer is waiting for her lover to come, but they never show up. She tries to hide her sadness behind her sunglasses, but everyone around her can see how hurt she is. The singer is black and blue, likely referring to the bruising of her heart caused by the pain of the heartbreak. Despite her pain, she can't let go of her love for her partner, and it feels like they have captive her heart.


The second verse continues with the theme of the singer struggling to move on from her heartbreak. She thought that her partner's goodbye was only temporary, but they never returned. She forces herself to try and walk away, but it feels like she's walking on unstable ground, finding it hard to turn back. The chorus repeats again, emphasizing how much her partner has hurt her and how the weight of the pain is overwhelming her.


The song is a reflection of the emotional turmoil experienced by someone who is deeply in love with someone else who has betrayed them. The chorus compares the weight of this heartache to a paperweight, suggesting that it's a heavy burden that the singer can't shake off. The melody is emotional and haunting, emphasizing the pain that the singer is suffering.


Line by Line Meaning

'Cause you got my heart weighting down like a paperweight
The weight I feel because of my attachment to you is like my heart is held down by an object as heavy as a paperweight


And I'm a fool I loved the one, the one that I should hate
Despite knowing that I shouldn't love you, I still do and that makes me foolish


My heart is black and blue,
My heart is bruised and hurting from the pain of loving someone who doesn't love me back


I don't want no one but you,
Despite the pain, I only want to be with you and no one else


No one but you, oh
You are the only one I want and need in my life


Keeps me like captive, oh
My feelings for you are so strong that I feel trapped and unable to move on


I really thought that your goodbye it's only just goodbye for now,
I hoped that your goodbye wasn't forever and that you would come back to me


But you're not here, I guess the joke's on me
Since you haven't returned, I feel like I was foolish to hope for your return


Try too hard to walk away but I can barely turn around,
I try to move on from you but it's difficult and I feel stuck


This sidewalk feels like quakes underneath my feet
Moving on feels like I'm walking on unstable ground that could shake and crumble at any moment


Why can not let me let go
I can't seem to let go of my feelings for you despite knowing it's not healthy for me


(No one but you, oh
Repeating the fact that I only want you and no one else


Keeps me like captive)
My love for you holds me captive and unable to move on




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'Cause you got my heart weighted down like a paperweight
Like, like a paperweight
Like, like a paperweight

I sat inside a restaurant
All by myself, I thought you'd come
I coudn't hide behind my darkest shade
And all the people walking by
Were staring at the lonely one
And wondering who made her cry that way

My heart is black and blue
I don't want no one but you

No one but you, you, oh
No one but you, you, oh
Kiss me like you do, you do, oh
Kiss me like you do, you do, oh

'Cause you got my heart weighted down like a paperweight
And I'm a fool, I love the one,
The one that I should hate
You got my heart weighted down like a paperweight
Like, like a paperweight
Like, like a paperweight

I really thought that your goodbye
Was only just goodbye for now
But you're not here
I guess the joke's on me
Tried so hard to walk away
But that can barely turn around
This sidewalk feels quicksand underneath my feet

My heart is black and blue
I don't want no one but you

No one but you, you, oh
No one but you, you, oh
Kiss me like you do, you do, oh
Kiss me like you do, you do, oh

'Cause you got my heart weighted down like a paperweight
And I'm a fool, I love the one,
The one that I should hate
You got my heart weighted down like a paperweight
Like, like a paperweight
Like, like a paperweight

Why can't I let me let go (kiss me like you do)
Why can't I let me let go (oh, oh, oh)
Why can't I let me let go (kiss me like you do)
Why can't I let me let go

'Cause you got my heart weighted down like a paperweight
And I'm a fool, I love the one,
The one that I should hate
You got my heart weighted down like a paperweight
Like, like a paperweight
Like, like a paperweight

(No one but you, you, oh) You got my heart weighted down like a paperweight
(No one but you, you, oh) And I'm a fool, I love the one, the one that I should hate
(Kiss me like you do, you do, oh) You got my heart weighted down like a paperweight
(Kiss me like you do, you do, oh) Like, like a paperweight Like, like a paperweight



All comments from YouTube:

ForeverFeel1ng

This song could literally get on Billboard if they promoted it as a single to Radio properly.

Eboy Slat

No

Razing Flame

FACTSSS

Sandra Valia

MOST underrated song EVER!

rAr

Right??

Medium Mode

I agree so much this should have 10mill views cause that how much ive watched this

Miss Scalia

oh man, she should've released this as a single.

Xristina Mavridou

True but Bella have made another songs from midnight sun and others

Timothy Richard-Jackson

This song is absolutely perfect for her. It manages to be catchy and emotive while masking the fact that she’s not a strong vocalist. This should’ve been released as a single

JaceyMSP

This is the only song I like on her EP. I love the beat and her voice with it. The other bubbly pop or whatever songs don't really interest me.

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