Kane is a self-taught singer and multi-instrumentalist, and grew up singing in church. He qualified to study medicine in 'A' Level College, but pursued a path that blended music and travel. Kane quelled growing anxiety and stress into song and in 2016, began uploading covers and subsequently original songs onto his YouTube channel.
Kane was signed to Columbia Records in 2019, with the label declaring the artist a "huge talent" with "powerful vocals". Kane relocated to Los Angeles and released the 5-track EP This Is What It Feels Like. His 2021 singles "Chicken Tendies" and "I Guess I'm in Love" reached numbers 88 and 90, respectively, on the US Billboard Hot 100, with the latter song also peaking at number 25 in Australia and number 22 in the UK.
this is what heartbreak feels like
Clinton Kane Lyrics
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On hold, where are my things?
And I've been looking for a way, out of here
As my soul begins to, disappear
And all you ever do is bring out, my fears
Oh I understand, why you're not need so
What I hope for you to be
That energy is what'll bring out the worst in me
Me, me
Me, me, me
I'm so tired of reminiscing what we used to be
And why do I think I can change you, when all you ever say is, why can't things just stay the same?
You're pulling me under, straight from another part of me, I thought I'd never leave to you
What do I do, now?
And though I really need to get out of here
Because my soul starting to disappear
And all you ever do is bring out my fears
Oh, I understand why you're not need so
What I hope for you to be
And what I deserve is more than just your insecurity
That energy is what'll bring out the worst in me
Me, me
Me, me, me
So what and I hope for you to be
And what I deserve is more than just your insecurity
That energy is what'll bring out the worst in me
Me, me,
Me, me, me
The lyrics of Clinton Kane's song "This is What Heartbreak Feels Like" talks about a relationship that has lost its spark and a sense of confusion and helplessness engulfing its protagonist. The first lines, "Stone cold, where have you been, On hold, where are my things?" suggest that the relationship might have ended or the singer may have distanced himself from his partner. He has been searching for a way out of his situation because he feels that his soul is disappearing. His partner's behavior brings out his fears, and he understands why his partner doesn't need him anymore.
The singer realizes that what he hopes for his partner to be and what he deserves is more than just insecurity. The energy that his partner brings out in him is only the worst, and he's tired of reminiscing about what they used to be. He wonders why he thinks he can change his partner when they always say, "Why can't things just stay the same?" The relationship is pulling him under and making him feel like it is coming from another part of him that he thought he'd never leave to them.
The lyrics are poignant and speak to anyone who has been in a relationship that has lost its spark. The singer expresses his feelings of helplessness and confusion about how to move on from a situation, which he knows is not right for him. The song's melody and lyrics perfectly capture the feeling of heartbreak and the hopelessness one experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Stone cold, where have you been
I feel like you've been distant and cold towards me, and I don't know where you've been or what's going on with you.
On hold, where are my things?
You have my things, and I have to wait for you to give them back to me. I feel like I have no control in this situation.
And I've been looking for a way, out of here
I really want to leave this situation or relationship because it's causing me a lot of pain and turmoil.
As my soul begins to, disappear
I feel like I'm losing a part of myself and my sense of identity in this relationship.
And all you ever do is bring out, my fears
I feel afraid and anxious when I'm with you because you don't bring out the best in me.
Oh I understand, why you're not need so
I understand why I don't need you in my life anymore.
What I hope for you to be
I had hopes and expectations for you and our relationship, but you didn't live up to them.
And what I deserve is more than just your insecurity
I deserve someone who is confident and secure in themselves, and I don't want to be held back by your insecurities.
That energy is what'll bring out the worst in me
When I'm around your negative energy and behavior, it brings out negative qualities in me too.
Me, me
This situation is about me and my needs, not just about you and yours.
I'm so tired of reminiscing what we used to be
I'm exhausted from constantly looking back on what we used to have and feeling sad about what we've lost.
And why do I think I can change you, when all you ever say is, why can't things just stay the same?
I can't keep trying to change you or this situation when you don't want to, and you just want things to stay the same.
You're pulling me under, straight from another part of me, I thought I'd never leave to you
Being with you is causing me to feel like I'm losing a part of myself that I never thought I would.
What do I do, now?
I'm not sure what to do next or how to move on from this situation.
So what and I hope for you to be
I still have hopes and expectations for you and this relationship, even though it's causing me pain.
Me, me
Again, this is about me and my needs, not just about you and yours.
Me, me, me
I need to prioritize myself and my own well-being in this situation.
Writer(s): Clinton Are Kane
Contributed by Isabelle F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
tub olard
If you don't start putting these on spotify we're fighting
Roots and Wings with Danielle
Yup so true
UltraLife
Lol
fewmomentwith Nerish
Definitely
72bpm
@Faulty Okay!! Thanks so much!! :D Stay safe and have an amazing day my friend!! Happy holidays!! Much love <3
Faulty
@72bpm please don't beg. I've seen you on so many comments. Just give it time sir.
BAOLONG
im jealous of people who can sing, at least when they're sad they can express it in music
Hero
you can cry in different tones man
Ariane Umurerwa
me too😒
kumioplays
actually we can sing, but not pleasant to the ears :<