From the Bottom of My Broken Heart
Britney Spears Lyrics


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Never look back, we said
How was I to know I'd miss you so?
Loneliness up ahead, emptiness behind
Where do I go?

And you didn't hear
All my joy through my tears
All my hopes through my fears
Did you now, still I miss you somehow

From the bottom of my broken heart
There's just a thing or two I'd like you to know
You were my first love
You were my true love
From the first kisses to the very last rose
From the bottom of my broken heart
Even though time may find me somebody new
You were my real love, I never knew love
'Til there was you
From the bottom of my broken heart

Baby, I said
Please stay, give our love a chance for one more day
We could have worked things out
Taking time is what love's all about

But you put a dart through my dreams
Through my heart
And I'm back where I started again
Never thought it would end

From the bottom of my broken heart
There's just a thing or two I'd like you to know
You were my first love,
You were my true love
From the first kisses to the very last rose
From the bottom of my broken heart
Even though time may find me somebody new
You were my real love, I never knew love
'Til there was you
From the bottom of my broken heart

You promised yourself
But to somebody else
And you made it so perfectly clear
Still I wish you were here now

From the bottom of my broken heart
There's just a thing or two I'd like you to know
You were my first love
You were my true love
From the first kisses to the very last rose

From the bottom of my broken heart
Even though time may find me somebody new
You were my real love, I never knew love
'Til there was you
From the bottom of my broken heart





Never look back, we said
How was I to know I'd miss you so?

Overall Meaning

In Britney Spears's song "From the Bottom of My Broken Heart," the artist yearns for a lost love. The first verse sets the stage for the song's sentiment, as Spears sings of loneliness and emptiness following a split. She questions her own decision to move on, lamenting the loss of her love. She suggests that her former partner never really understood her, even as she poured her heart out through the ups and downs of their relationship. Despite this, she still misses them.


In the chorus, Spears delves into her feelings for her ex. She asserts that they were her "first love" and "true love," from the beginning of their relationship to the bitter end. She acknowledges that they may not be reunited, but no matter how hard she tries, she can't shake him from her heart.


The last verse speaks to Spears's feelings of heartbreak and betrayal. She expresses frustration that her ex has moved on with someone else while leaving her behind. She seems to hold onto the hope that her love will return someday, despite the pain that the separation has brought her. The song conveys a message of loss and nostalgia for past love.


Line by Line Meaning

Never look back, we said
We pledged to move on from this relationship and not dwell on the past.


How was I to know I'd miss you so?
I didn't realize how much I would still yearn for you.


Loneliness up ahead, emptiness behind
The future is uncertain and melancholic, while the past feels hollow and empty.


Where do I go?
I am directionless and unsure of what to do next without you by my side.


And you didn't hear
You were not attuned to my emotional needs and desires.


All my joy through my tears
Despite my sorrow and pain, I found moments of happiness and hope.


All my hopes through my fears
I still clung onto my dreams and aspirations, even amidst my anxieties and doubts.


Did you now, still I miss you somehow
Even though you were not present to witness it, I still long for you deeply.


From the bottom of my broken heart
I speak from a place of profound pain and heartbreak.


There's just a thing or two I'd like you to know
I have some important things I need to say to you.


You were my first love
You were the first person I ever loved romantically.


You were my true love
Out of all my relationships, our love felt the most genuine to me.


From the first kisses to the very last rose
From the sweet beginnings of our romance to its bitter end, you were always the one for me.


Even though time may find me somebody new
In the future, I may find someone else, but they will never replace you in my heart.


You were my real love, I never knew love
Before you, I thought I knew what love was, but you taught me its true meaning.


'Til there was you
You completed me and made me realize what I was missing in my life.


Please stay, give our love a chance for one more day
I beg you to reconsider our relationship and give it another chance.


We could have worked things out
Our love was not doomed to fail, and there was still hope for us.


Taking time is what love's all about
It takes patience and perseverance to maintain a healthy, loving relationship.


But you put a dart through my dreams
You shattered my hopes and dreams for our future together.


Through my heart
You inflicted profound emotional pain and heartbreak upon me.


And I'm back where I started again
After all this time, I am still mired in sadness and heartache.


You promised yourself
You made a commitment to prioritize yourself and your own needs above ours.


But to somebody else
You found solace and love in someone else's arms.


And you made it so perfectly clear
You were unequivocal in your decision to end our relationship and move on.


Still I wish you were here now
Despite everything, I still long for your presence and comfort.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ERIC FOSTER WHITE

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@vanessamercedes7675

she honestly has one of the most beautiful faces I have ever seen...

@elyngonzales2339

Agree💜💖

@mariaelizabethquade8279

She really does ❤

@jonathangagliardi3352

I know her face is just so familiar but not at the same time so weird but yes so gorgeous!

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Britney Spears really does have one of the most spellbinding faces ever.

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@callienn

Look how naturally beautiful Britney is. She didn't need all the extensions, etc. Praying for this sweet lady to know how loved she is and to know her worth. <3

@cutenessoverload184

For the future generations please please please don't let her songs get forgotten and keep her legacy going

@ClementBruintjies-kq6sp

We need the artists of the 90's back to teach today's artists real music.

@angelstdominic7333

My teenage years were full of Britney songs. I always love her beautiful songs so I get sad whenever I heard not so good news about her today. I wish she can find her true happiness because she deserved it so much. She was an inspiration in her generation and she made many of us happy through her songs.

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