The Zombies disbanded. In the early 70's, Blunstone re-emerged as a solo act, and scored several major hits. The music featured rhythm guitar now and ranged from string arranged melodies, to rock, to American folk. The Zombies were never far away; for instance, "Andorra", written by co-Zombies Rod Argent and White, is a remake of "Time of the Season".
"One Year" was his first solo album.
In the late 70's Colin lent his voice to The Alan Parsons Project, a logical progression from his solo work, as can be heard in a song such as "Old and Wise".
Colin is currently touring and recording again with Rod Argent, another founder member of the Zombies, performing both new material and hits from their joint and solo careers.
Send Me Your Broken Hearts
Colin Blunstone Lyrics
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I will cry for you
I'll say your prayers
I will take your pain
And I'll wish these cares away
Send me your broken hearts
I will hurt for you
I promise that
I will fix them up
And I'll send them back to you
Here I am
And here is my shoulder for your head
A ray of hope
A hand across the wall
Take your blues
And give them all to me instead
I don't mind
No I don't mind at all
Send me your broken hearts
I will cry for you
I'll say your prayers
I will take your pain
And I'll wish these cares away
Send me your broken hearts
I will hurt for you
I promise that
I will fix them up
And I'll send them back to you
Don't hold back
Cause you can't hurt me anymore
Give yourself
Yeah give yourself to me
Send me your broken hearts
I will cry for you
I'll say your prayers
I will take your pain
And I'll wish these cares away
Send me your broken hearts
I will hurt for you
I promise that I will fix them up
And I'll send them back to you
Yes I will send them back to you
To you
To you
I will cry for you
Oh
Oh
In Colin Blunstone's "Send Me Your Broken Hearts," we hear a story of empathy and understanding. The singer offers comfort to a troubled soul, promising to share their pain and help fix their broken hearts. Blunstone's gentle voice assures the listener that they won't have to carry their burden alone. He sings, "Here I am / And here is my shoulder for your head / A ray of hope / A hand across the wall / Take your blues / And give them all to me instead / I don't mind / No I don't mind at all." This gesture of sympathy is repeated throughout the song, as the singer encourages the listener to let go of their sadness and trust that he will help them through it.
The song's overall message is one of compassion and selflessness. The singer emphasizes that he is willing to take on the pain of others and offer them a way out of their suffering. The phrase "send me your broken hearts" is repeated like a mantra, as if the singer is urging the listener to relinquish their sorrows and entrust them to him. The lyrics suggest that emotional relief is possible when one is surrounded by love and support. As the singer promises to fix the broken hearts he receives, he evokes a sense of hope and optimism that is both comforting and reassuring.
Overall, "Send Me Your Broken Hearts" is a tender, heartfelt ballad that speaks to the power of human connection. Blunstone's soothing voice and emotive delivery make the listener feel as though they are being personally comforted by a trusted friend. The lyrics emphasize the importance of empathy and understanding, reminding us that we all have the capacity to help each other through difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
Send me your broken hearts
Asking for others' pain and heartbreak so he can offer them compassion and healing.
I will cry for you
He is willing to empathize with others and feel their pain deeply.
I'll say your prayers
He will offer his own prayers, good wishes, to help uplift others.
I will take your pain
He is offering to take on other people's burdens and help ease their suffering.
And I'll wish these cares away
He is hoping his support and care will lessen or eliminate others' worries and concerns.
Here I am
He is there, present and ready to help.
And here is my shoulder for your head
He is willing to offer a supportive, comforting embrace.
A ray of hope
He can offer positivity and optimism to those who may be struggling.
A hand across the wall
Even those who are distant or separated can receive his help and support.
Take your blues
He is asking others to share their emotional pain with him.
And give them all to me instead
He wants to bear the burden of others' sorrow and worries.
I don't mind
He is willing and happy to offer his aid and care, regardless of the toll it takes on him.
No I don't mind at all
He truly doesn't feel burdened by others' pain and wants to continue caring for them.
Don't hold back
He encourages others to open up and allow him to help them.
Cause you can't hurt me anymore
He has no fear or aversion to the intense emotions others may be feeling and won't be hurt by their pain.
Give yourself
He is encouraging others to trust him and let him help them in the ways they need.
Yeah give yourself to me
He is ready to accept and help others, regardless of the cost to himself.
Yes I will send them back to you
He isn't keeping others' pain for himself, but returning it to them with care and healing.
To you
The healed hearts and improved wellbeing is coming back to the original owner.
I will cry for you
He is willing to bear the emotional burden of crying for others, showing how much he cares.
Oh
An expression of emotion, further underscoring his willingness to feel and empathize with others' pain.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NIK KERSHAW
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Dark Corner Productions
Great song by a great songwriter, Nik Kershaw.
Steve Parsonsfan
Nik Kershaw wrote a few of the songs off this album and 'Echo Bridge' before it....all great songs and this one is probably my favorite. Very nice lyrics.
Buddy Joe
This is a beautiful song💖
Buddy Joe
Seeing Colin' at The Robin 2 in Bilston on the 8th June really looking forward to it.
Steve Parsonsfan
Hope you have a great time! Colin just passed through my town a couple weeks ago but I sadly couldn't afford to go. Luckily, I saw him with Rod Argent back in 2001 (NYC) and it was amazing! Enjoy the show!