Busted
Black Keys Lyrics
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If you feel alright darlin'
Won't you come around x2
'Round x4
If you love me like I love you please won't you let me know
I'll play it all night darlin'
Walk through my door x3
Walk x4
The Black Keys' song Busted is about a person who has hit rock bottom but still has hope for redemption. The lyrics express a sense of brokenness and desperation, yet there is a glimmer of light shining through. The first line "Well I'm busted, yes I'm busted but my heart won't let me die" reveals the singer's acknowledgement of their dire situation but also their resilience. Despite being "busted," they refuse to give up or give in.
The second verse reveals the singer's plea for the person they love to let them know if their feelings are mutual. They offer to "play it all night darlin'" which could be interpreted as a willingness to do whatever it takes to prove their love. The last line "Walk through my door" is an invitation for the loved one to come back into their life and help them heal.
Overall, the song Busted is a raw and emotional expression of a person's struggle to find hope in the midst of their brokenness. It conveys a message of resilience and the power of love to help heal even the deepest wounds.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I'm busted, yes I'm busted but my heart won't let me die.
Although I may be in a bad place and struggling, I still have the will to keep going.
If you feel alright darlin'
If you're doing okay and feeling good,
Won't you come around x2
Would you consider coming to see me?
'Round x4
Around and around, never stopping.
If you love me like I love you please won't you let me know
If you have the same feelings for me as I do for you, could you please express them?
I'll play it all night darlin'
I'll do whatever it takes to show you my love and make you happy.
Walk through my door x3
Come into my life and be a part of it, please.
Walk x4
Just take a step and come talk to me.
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