May 2010 saw the release of her new album, Lifted of the Ground.
What About Your Heart
Chely Wright Lyrics
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You broke free with no visible scars
I've just got this one question to ask ya
Baby, what about your heart
You would stand with no shoes on the hot sun
Do anything to always hit your mark
You were cast as the all around good one
You're gonna break down and call me
It might be days or weeks
You'll cry and you'll say that you're falling
From grace right into me
You don't want who they want you to fall for
Try and try, but it just breaks apart
You feel bad cause you know that you need more
Baby, what about your heart
You're gonna break down and call me
It might be days or weeks
You'll cry and you'll say that you're falling
From grace right into me
You're fighting battles in your head
Cause we've made a mess of what God said
You know where I will be when you're ready
When that day comes I won't feel so far
I'll be the one with the whisper so steady
Baby, what about your heart
Baby what about your heart
The opening verse of Chely Wright's song What About Your Heart poses a question to a person who has managed to extricate themselves from a bad relationship, seemingly unscathed: "You got out with no bruises or scratches / You broke free with no visible scars / I've just got this one question to ask ya / Baby, what about your heart?" The implication is that while the person may have escaped physically, emotionally they are still trapped and possibly damaged by their past experiences. The second verse reinforces this idea, painting a picture of someone who has always been strong and able to meet others' expectations, but who may not have taken the time to consider their own needs and desires: "You would stand with no shoes on the hot sun / Do anything to always hit your mark / You were cast as the all around good one / Baby, what about your heart?"
The chorus predicts that eventually the person will break down and need to lean on someone for support: "You're gonna break down and call me / It might be days or weeks / You'll cry and you'll say that you're falling / From grace right into me." The bridge suggests that the person is struggling with conflicting messages they may have received about love and relationships, but that the singer is willing to wait and offer comfort: "You're fighting battles in your head / Cause we've made a mess of what God said / You know where I will be when you're ready / When that day comes I won't feel so far / I'll be the one with the whisper so steady / Baby, what about your heart?"
Overall, the song is a plea for the person to take care of themselves emotionally and to consider their own wants and needs rather than only focusing on meeting others' expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
You got out with no bruises or scratches
You were able to leave the relationship without any physical scars.
You broke free with no visible scars
You escaped without any outward indications of harm.
I've just got this one question to ask ya
I only have one inquiry for you.
Baby, what about your heart
What about the emotional damage that may have been inflicted upon you?
You would stand with no shoes on the hot sun
You were willing to endure discomfort to achieve success.
Do anything to always hit your mark
You were determined to succeed no matter what.
You were cast as the all around good one
You were perceived as being the model of a perfect person.
You don't want who they want you to fall for
You don't want to be in a relationship with someone chosen for you.
Try and try, but it just breaks apart
Your attempts at finding love have been unsuccessful.
You feel bad cause you know that you need more
You feel guilty because you realize you deserve a better relationship.
You're fighting battles in your head
You're struggling internally with unresolved issues.
Cause we've made a mess of what God said
Humanity has corrupted divine teachings.
You know where I will be when you're ready
You know that I am waiting for you when you're prepared to have a relationship.
When that day comes I won't feel so far
When we can be together, distance won't be an issue anymore.
I'll be the one with the whisper so steady
I'll provide the unwavering reassurance and support you need.
Baby, what about your heart
What about the emotional toll that your past relationships have taken on you?
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