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Chris Knox & The Nothing Lyrics


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All the pieces of you fit perfectly in the hole inside my heart
And I'd be lying if I tried telling you
That you're not everything I want

Yeah, I keep a picture of you in my pocket
And last night, I almost lost it
I used to think I should quit you
But I'm so addicted, it hurts

Remember the nights
That we would stare at the lights by the train tracks
And you would always listen to Dashboard
That was the first time that I realized

All the pieces of you fit perfectly in the hole inside my heart
And I'd be lying if I tried telling you
That you're not everything I want

'Cause I tried running away
But I came right back today
Just hoping that you'd let me say I'm sorry
'Cause all the pieces of you fit perfectly in the hole inside my heart
Inside my heart

I wasn't ready for this, looking in hindsight
It's like bringing a knife to a gunfight
And sometimes, I listen to your voicemails
Need something to fill the void
Remember the night we almost got in a fight in your driveway
And you told me that you needed space
That was the last time that I realized
All the pieces of you fit perfectly in the hole inside my heart

And I'd be lying if I tried telling you
That you're not everything I want
'Cause I tried running away
But I came right back today
Just hoping that you'd let me say I'm sorry
'Cause all the pieces of you fit perfectly in the hole inside my heart
Inside my heart (inside my, inside my, inside my heart)

Remember the nights
That we would stare at the lights by the train tracks
And you would always listen to Dashboard
That was the first time that I realized





All the pieces of you fit perfectly in the hole inside my heart

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Pieces," by Chris Knox & the Nothing, explore the thoughts and feelings of someone coming to terms with their strong emotions for another person. The singer is fully aware that they are deeply in love with the other person, admitting that "all the pieces of you fit perfectly in the hole inside my heart." They also acknowledge that they cannot deny their love, realizing that they "would be lying" if they tried to tell the other person that they are not everything they want.


The lyricist points out the many moments that they shared, memories that convinced them that they loved the other person. Some of these memories include the times when they talked with each other beneath the glow of the train tracks and when they listened to Dashboard together. Throughout the song, the singer admits their mistake and apologizes, recognizing that they cannot let go of their love for the other person.


Line by Line Meaning

All the pieces of you fit perfectly in the hole inside my heart
The person's presence and personality perfectly complements and fulfills the singer's heart and soul.


And I'd be lying if I tried telling you That you're not everything I want
The singer is being honest in admitting that their desires and happiness center around the person's presence.


Yeah, I keep a picture of you in my pocket And last night, I almost lost it I used to think I should quit you But I'm so addicted, it hurts
The singer can't bear to lose the person and feels hopelessly addicted to their presence despite past doubts and fears.


Remember the nights That we would stare at the lights by the train tracks And you would always listen to Dashboard That was the first time that I realized
A specific memory of being with the person made the artist realize how important they are to their heart and soul.


'Cause I tried running away But I came right back today Just hoping that you'd let me say I'm sorry 'Cause all the pieces of you fit perfectly in the hole inside my heart Inside my heart
The artist has made mistakes and wants to apologize, but still hopes that the person will be a part of their heart and life because their presence is crucial to their well-being.


I wasn't ready for this, looking in hindsight It's like bringing a knife to a gunfight And sometimes, I listen to your voicemails Need something to fill the void Remember the night we almost got in a fight in your driveway And you told me that you needed space That was the last time that I realized All the pieces of you fit perfectly in the hole inside my heart
The singer wasn't prepared for the depth of their emotions and feels that they are struggling to fill the void left by the person's absence. A specific fighting incident made them realize again how much the person means to them.




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Written by: Joseph Mulherin

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