My Terracotta Heart
Blur Lyrics


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And the bright rings we got in summertime
Seemed like a breath of fresh air back in the summertime
When we were more like brothers, that was years ago
So if it doesn't sing like a broken chord

I'm running out of heart today
I'm running out of open road to you
When I know you are emoting and you're dazed
Is something broke inside you, 'cause at the moment
I'm lost and feeling that I don't know
If I'm losing you again

And when we fly tomorrow over the Java seas
And my younger match will be there with me
'Cause they remind me of swimming out too far one day
When the coral was gone, but I didn't care anyway

I was running out of heart that day
I was running out of open road to you
And I know I was emoted, I was dazed
Is something broke inside me, 'cause at the moment
I'm lost and feeling that I don't know
If I'm losing you again

I'm running out of heartache
Just sitting out the constant doubt in my day
But I don't know what it is
I'm sweating out the toxins
Is my terracotta heart breaking?
I don't know




If I'm losing you
If I'm losing you again

Overall Meaning

The song My Terracotta Heart by Blur is a nostalgic ballad about a past relationship that has faded away. The bright rings they got in summertime represent the fond memories of their time together that felt like a breath of fresh air. The song describes how they used to be more like brothers, but as time passed, something broke inside the other person and the singer feels lost and unsure if they are losing them again. The use of the metaphor "running out of heart" implies that they have given so much of themselves to the relationship that they can no longer sustain it.


The lyrics also mention flying over the Java seas with someone who reminds the singer of a time when they swam out too far and didn't care if the coral was gone. This could be interpreted as a carefree period in their relationship that they long for but cannot return to. The chorus expresses the singer's anxiety that they are losing the other person again and their hope that their "terracotta heart" is not breaking. The use of terracotta, which is a type of clay, could symbolize the fragility of their heart and the risk of it breaking if the relationship ends.


Overall, My Terracotta Heart is a wistful reflection on a past relationship that has lost its spark. The verses describe the memories that still linger and the sense of loss and confusion in the present.


Line by Line Meaning

And the bright rings we got in summertime
The happy memories we shared in the past feel like a breath of fresh air, like the warm summer breeze that we experienced when we received our bright rings.


Seemed like a breath of fresh air back in the summertime
Those happy memories of the past were refreshing and rejuvenating, like a breath of fresh air during summertime.


When we were more like brothers, that was years ago
In the past, we had a strong bond and a relationship that was more like brothers, but that feels like it was years ago.


So if it doesn't sing like a broken chord
If things don't feel quite right, if our relationship seems out of tune or imperfect.


I'm running out of heart today
I'm feeling emotionally empty and drained today, like I've given all of my heart away.


I'm running out of open road to you
I'm running out of opportunities to connect with you and make our relationship better.


When I know you are emoting and you're dazed
When I sense that you are emotional and confused, unsure of where we stand and where we are headed in our relationship.


Is something broke inside you, 'cause at the moment
I'm sensing that something is wrong with you, perhaps something is broken or hurting inside, causing you to act distant or disconnected.


I'm lost and feeling that I don't know
I'm feeling disconnected and uncertain about our current relationship, not sure if we are on the same page or if we will make things work.


If I'm losing you again
If our relationship is slowly slipping away once again and I can't seem to stop it.


And when we fly tomorrow over the Java seas
As we embark on a new journey together, flying over the Java seas, perhaps symbolizing a new chapter in our relationship.


And my younger match will be there with me
My younger ego will be accompanying me to face our relationship challenges head-on, perhaps indicating a willingness to change and work on ourselves.


'Cause they remind me of swimming out too far one day
These memories of swimming too far out in the ocean bring back memories of a past mistake or challenge that we overcame together.


When the coral was gone, but I didn't care anyway
Even though we faced challenges in the past, like when the coral was gone on our swimming adventure, it didn't matter because we were together and enjoyed each other's company.


I was running out of heart that day
During that challenging time, I was losing faith and hope, feeling emotionally drained and out of heart.


I was running out of open road to you
I was running out of a path or way to connect with you and work together to overcome our challenges.


And I know I was emoted, I was dazed
I know that I was also emotional and confused during that challenging time, feeling dazed and uncertain about our future.


Is something broke inside me, 'cause at the moment
I'm questioning my own emotional state and whether something is broken or hurting inside me, causing me to feel disconnected or distant from you.


I'm lost and feeling that I don't know
In the present moment, I'm feeling lost and uncertain about where our relationship is headed, unable to see a clear path forward.


If I'm losing you again
Perhaps I'm sensing that our relationship is slipping away again, and I'm unsure of how to stop it or save it.


I'm running out of heartache
I'm feeling emotionally exhausted and tired after dealing with so much pain and heartache in our relationship.


Just sitting out the constant doubt in my day
I'm struggling with constant doubts and uncertainties about our relationship and what the future holds, feeling unsure of how to move forward.


But I don't know what it is
Despite my best efforts, I'm unable to identify what is causing our relationship problems or what I can do to fix them.


I'm sweating out the toxins
I'm working hard to remove the negative, toxic elements from our relationship, hoping to bring positivity and healing.


Is my terracotta heart breaking?
Is my heart, which was once strong and robust like terracotta, now breaking and shattering due to the emotional difficulties we are facing in our relationship?


I don't know
Despite my best efforts, I'm still unsure of what is happening in our relationship, and if there is anything I can do to save it.


If I'm losing you
If I'm at risk of losing you, our relationship, and everything we've built together.


If I'm losing you again
If it feels like all the progress we made has been lost, and we are returning to old relationship patterns and problems.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Steven Alexander James, David Rowntree, Damon Albarn, Graham Coxon

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Aidan Skillings

And the bright rings we got in summertime
Seemed like a breath of fresh air back in the summertime
When we were more like brothers, that was years ago
So if it doesn't sing like a broken chord

I'm running out of heart today
I'm running out of open road to you
When I know you are emoting and you're dazed
Is something broke inside you, cause at the moment
I'm lost and feeling that I don't know
If I'm losing you again

And when we fly tomorrow over the Java seas
And my younger match will be there with me
Cause they remind me of swimming out too far one day
When the coral was gone, but I didn't care anyway

I was running out of heart that day
I was running out of open road to you
And I know I was emoted, I was dazed
Is something broke inside me, cause at the moment
I'm lost and feeling that I don't know
If I'm losing you again

I'm running out of heartache
Just sitting out the constant doubt in my day
But I don't know what it is
I'm sweating out the toxins
Is my terracotta heart breaking? I don't know
If I'm losing you
If I'm losing you again



Gerru

Lyrics:

And the bright rings we got in summertime
Seemed like a breath of fresh air back in the summertime
When we were more like brothers, that was years ago
So if it doesn't sing like a broken chord

I'm running out of heart today
I'm running out of open road to you
When I know you are emoting and you're dazed
Is something broke inside you, 'cause at the moment
I'm lost and feeling that I don't know
If I'm losing you again

And when we fly tomorrow over the Java seas
And my younger match will be there with me
'Cause they remind me of swimming out too far one day
When the coral was gone, but I didn't care anyway

I was running out of heart that day
I was running out of open road to you
And I know I was emoted, I was dazed
Is something broke inside me, 'cause at the moment
I'm lost and feeling that I don't know
If I'm losing you again

I'm running out of heartache
Just sitting out the constant doubt in my day
But I don't know what it is
I'm sweating out the toxins
Is my terracotta heart breaking?
I don't know
If I'm losing you
If I'm losing you again



r i c e b e r r y !

[Verse 1]
And the bright rays we got in summertime
Seemed like a breath of fresh air back in the summertime
When we were more like brothers, but that was years ago
So if it doesn’t seem like a protocol

[Chorus]
I'm running out of heart today
I'm running out of open road to you
And I know you are emoting and you're dazed
Is something broke inside you?
'Cause at the moment I'm lost
And feeling that I don't know if I'm losing you again

[Verse 2]
And when we fly tomorrow over the Java seas
And my younger maps will be there with me
'Cause they remind me of swimming out too far one day
Then the coral was gone, but I didn't care anyway

[Chorus]
I was running out of heart that day
I was running out of open road to you
And I know I was emoting, I was dazed
Is something broke inside me?
'Cause at the moment I'm lost
And feeling that I don't know if I'm losing you again
I'm running out of heart here
Just sitting out the constant doubt in my head
But I don't know what it is
I'm sweating out the toxins
Is my terracotta heart breaking?
I don't know if I'm losing you, if I'm losing you again



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MASADA

To bad Damon isn't a musical trend that everyone sees nowadays. This man is a musical genius.

Dixxy

Mr.Recluse You're effing right, Man : that guy is a true genius of sounds and words. And so damn eclectic : Blur, Gorillaz, solo carrier, the Good, the Bad and the Queen, some nice collaborations (notably with Massive Attack, great band too), Journey to the West... He's gifted in everything ! Thumbs up for Damon !!!

WiseMan

Mr.Recluse Damon is actually trendy... But he is a fucking musical genius.

Trudy

+Dixxy Have you heard any of the tracks Damon has done with Terry Hall over the years? Some really good collaborations

Gene Mallory

+WiseMan i agree with every fibre of my being and soul!

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You mean the songs are FUCKING GREAT.

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Unlike Oasis

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