Heartless
Bright Lights & DeepHust Lyrics
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Somewhere far along this road, she lost her soul
To somebody so heartless
Oh, how could you be so heartless
Yeah, how could you be so...
No you don't really know me well
Cause you always thinking of yourself
Swallow that pill so you can feel better better
No you don't really know me well
Cause you always thinking of yourself
Swallow that pill so you can feel better better, whoa oh
I think we should talk it through
You say you call, you never do
I guess honesty is way too much pressure pressure, preasure...
In the night, I hear them talk the coldest story ever told
Somewhere far along this road, she lost her soul
To somebody so heartless
Oh, how could you be so heartless
Yeah, how could you be so...
On and on and on and on
On and on and on and off again
Will it ever end, ever end
On and on and on and on
On and on and on and off again
Will it ever end, ever end
In the night, I hear them talk the coldest story ever told
Somewhere far along this road, she lost her soul
To somebody so heartless
The lyrics of Bright Lights & DeepHust's song Heartless tell the story of a person who has lost their soul to someone who is heartless. The opening lyrics set the tone for the entire song as it paints a picture of a cold and lonely night. The singer hears people talk about the “coldest story ever told” which suggests that the singer's story is one of heartbreak and pain. We then learn that somewhere along the road, the singer lost their soul to someone who is heartless. This heartless person is the source of the singer's pain and struggles.
The chorus repeats the question of how someone could be so heartless, emphasizing the pain and betrayal that the singer feels. The lyrics accuse the heartless person of not truly knowing the singer and only thinking of themselves. The line “swallow that pill so you can feel better” suggests a coping mechanism, possibly through substance abuse, to escape the pain caused by the heartless person.
The lyrics then shift to the idea of communication and honesty, with the singer wanting to talk through their problems, but the heartless person failing to follow through. Overall, the lyrics of Bright Lights & DeepHust's song Heartless tell the story of a person who has lost themselves to a heartless person, resonating with anyone who has experienced similar pain and betrayal.
Line by Line Meaning
In the night, I hear them talk the coldest story ever told
During the dark and lonely nights, I hear people gossip about the most heartbreaking story ever heard before.
Somewhere far along this road, she lost her soul
At a certain point in her life's journey, she was unable to find happiness, peace, and love which ultimately led to losing her soul.
To somebody so heartless
Someone who was so selfish and uncaring caused this pain and suffering.
Oh, how could you be so heartless
Expressing how surprised and hurt she is that someone could be so ruthless and cruel.
Yeah, how could you be so...
The disappointment continues with the realization that this person is continuing to hurt her.
No, you don't really know me well
You don't really understand me and my needs because you are too focused on yourself.
Cause you always thinking of yourself
She believes that the person in question is too consumed with his desires and is unable to show empathy or concern for others.
Swallow that pill so you can feel better better
She suggests that he should take a pill if it will improve his mood or mental state.
I think we should talk it through
She proposes that they should have an open and honest conversation to address their issues.
You say you call, you never do
She accuses him of not keeping his promise to communicate with her.
I guess honesty is way too much pressure pressure, pressure...
She realizes that being truthful puts a lot of pressure on them and that her partner is unwilling to do so, causing frustration and anxiety.
On and on and on and on
The same problems and situations continue to reoccur, causing distress and pain.
On and on and on and off again
Their relationship goes through periods of being good and bad, never truly finding stability and comfort.
Will it ever end, ever end
A rhetorical question posed by the singer questioning whether or not the suffering and struggles in the relationship will ever come to an end.
Contributed by Sophia M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.