It's Only A Heartbreak
Dagny Lyrics


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Most days, I wake up, I'm okay
I'm doin' my own thing
I don't have a moment to think about you, you

Most days, I'm up on a high wave
And I'm just like, mmh, it's only a heartbreak
I gotta get through you
But some days I just wanna hold you
I miss all the jokes that made me smile
And, baby, when I see you (see you, see you, see you)
I'm glad no one reads my mind

Here's lookin' at you right now
That's all I can do right now, ah
You got a new by now
But sometimes I allow myself to think about you

Here's lookin' at you right now
That's all I can do right now, ah
You got a new by now
But sometimes I allow myself to think about you

Okay, I know we're a closed case
But some of the old ways have stuck with me
Stuck with me like a tattoo-too

It's not that I want it all back
But I'm just like, hmm, do you get flashbacks
And think of me too, too?

I get a little nostalgic
It used to be me there in your arms
Yeah, baby, when I see you (see you, see you, see you)
I'm glad no one reads my mind

Here's lookin' at you right now
That's all I can do right now, ah
You got a new by now
But sometimes I allow myself to think about you

Here's lookin' at you right now
That's all I can do right now, ah
You got a new by now
But sometimes I allow myself to think about you

(Here's )Here's lookin' at you
Lookin' at you (I'm lookin' at you, I'm)
Lookin' at you

Yeah, baby, when I see you (see you, see you, see you)

Here's lookin' at you right now
That's all I can do right now, ah
You got a new by now
But sometimes I allow myself to think about you

Here's lookin' at you right now (looking at you)
That's all I can do right now, ah




You got a new by now
But sometimes I allow myself to think about you

Overall Meaning

Dagny's "It's Only A Heartbreak" is a song about moving on after a breakup. The singer wakes up most days feeling okay and busy with her own life, but on some days she misses her ex and wonders if they ever think of her too. She acknowledges that they are a closed case, but some old memories and feelings still linger like a tattoo. The chorus repeats the line "Here's lookin' at you right now, that's all I can do right now," which suggests that even though the singer is curious about her ex's life, she can only look from afar and move on with her own.


The lyrics convey a mixture of emotions, reflecting the ups and downs of post-breakup life. The singer tries to remain positive by focusing on her own goals and achievements but sometimes can't help feeling nostalgic and longing for her ex. One interesting aspect of the song is the use of repetition, which creates a sense of rhythm and emotional intensity. The chorus repeats the same line several times, emphasizing the singer's limited perspective and inability to change the past. Another notable aspect is the use of metaphors, such as the waves representing the singer's emotional highs and lows, and the tattoo representing the lingering memories of the past.


Line by Line Meaning

Most days, I wake up, I'm okay
Usually, I wake up feeling fine


I'm doin' my own thing
I'm focusing on myself and my own activities


I don't have a moment to think about you, you
I'm too busy to spend time dwelling on thoughts of you


Most days, I'm up on a high wave
Most of the time, I'm feeling happy and energetic


And I'm just like, mmh, it's only a heartbreak
And I remind myself that this is just a temporary feeling of sadness


I gotta get through you
I need to move past these feelings


But some days I just wanna hold you
Occasionally, I feel a strong desire to be close to you


I miss all the jokes that made me smile
I miss the times when we made each other laugh


And, baby, when I see you (see you, see you, see you)
And when I do happen to see you,


I'm glad no one reads my mind
I'm relieved that no one can see the mixed emotions I'm feeling


Here's lookin' at you right now
At this moment, I'm looking at you


That's all I can do right now, ah
That's as far as I can go right now


You got a new by now
I'm aware that you've moved on


But sometimes I allow myself to think about you
Despite that, I still allow myself to think about you


Okay, I know we're a closed case
I know that we're not together anymore


But some of the old ways have stuck with me
However, certain memories and habits still linger


Stuck with me like a tattoo-too
They're ingrained in me like a permanent tattoo


It's not that I want it all back
I don't necessarily want to go back to how things were


But I'm just like, hmm, do you get flashbacks
But I can't help wondering if you also think back on our time together


And think of me too, too?
And if you do, do you ever think of me as well?


I get a little nostalgic
I sometimes feel wistful and nostalgic


It used to be me there in your arms
I remember the times when we held each other tightly


Here's lookin' at you right now (looking at you)
Once again, I'm looking at you right now


That's all I can do right now, ah
But that's as far as I can allow myself to go


You got a new by now
I know that you're with someone else now


But sometimes I allow myself to think about you
Despite that, I still can't help but think about you




Lyrics © Spirit Music Group, O/B/O CAPASSO, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Celine Svenback, Dagny Sandvig, Jeppe London, Mich Hansen

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LYRICS:

Most days, I wake up, I'm okay
I'm doin' my own thing
I don't have a moment to think about you, you

Most days, I'm up on a high wave
And I'm just like, mmh, it's only a heartbreak
I gotta get through you

But some days I just wanna hold you
I miss all the jokes that made me smile
And, baby, when I see you (see you, see you, see you)
I'm glad no one reads my mind

Here's lookin' at you right now
That's all I can do right now, ah
You got a new by now
But sometimes I allow myself to think about you

Here's lookin' at you right now
That's all I can do right now, ah
You got a new by now
But sometimes I allow myself to think about you

Okay, I know we're a closed case
But some of the old ways have stuck with me
Stuck with me like a tattoo-too

It's not that I want it all back
But I'm just like, hmm, do you get flashbacks
And think of me too, too?

I get a little nostalgic
It used to be me there in your arms
Yeah, baby, when I see you (see you, see you, see you)
I'm glad no one reads my mind

Here's lookin' at you right now
That's all I can do right now, ah
You got a new by now
But sometimes I allow myself to think about you

Here's lookin' at you right now
That's all I can do right now, ah
You got a new by now
But sometimes I allow myself to think about you

Here's lookin' at you
Lookin' at you (I'm lookin' at you, I'm)
Lookin' at you

Yeah, baby, when I see you (see you, see you, see you)

Here's lookin' at you right now
That's all I can do right now, ah
You got a new by now
But sometimes I allow myself to think about you

Here's lookin' at you right now (looking at you)
That's all I can do right now, ah
You got a new by now
But sometimes I allow myself to think about you



All comments from YouTube:

@dagnymusicofficial

Thank you all so so much for joning me on the premiere! I absolutely LOVE reading your comments and hanging out with you <3 This was such a fun video to do. What do you think of it?! Let me know below in the comments <3

@bearybeom

You look so gorgeous and I think the MV theme goes really well with the song!

@dagnymusicofficial

@@bearybeom thank you - I'm so happy to hear that ! <3

@m.whiting3701

Please accept a TUSEN TAKK from all of your fans across the world. 💪You put a smile on thousands of peoples' face every hour😁 Your music is so positive and uplifting. Even talking about a 💔 your music still feels so GOOD! Ms. Dagny You are one-in-a-MILLION 🌸

@mirkovukoslavovic2636

Love the minimalist style. Everything falls into place. Love your style keep it up. Take care girl 🦋

@emanuelpretocardoso9492

This music video is very creative and cool. Another great music video Dagny ❤️

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@mjolnir426

In addition to the great song, that’s a terrific, well choreographed video. Props to everyone involved - from the director to the key grip. 😊

@momomoose

I was just thinking this, the choreography was so spot on!!

@thombendtsen399

The dolly grip SUCKED on this video!!!

@codywages3835

I love that this shows how your friends have to honestly help you get your shit together after a hard breakup. Like they get Dagny all ready, put together, and then she's in sync with them until she lapses back into calling her ex. After that its a repeat of the cycle of her getting herself together with her friend's help, jamming to the beat, then going back to the temptation of calling the ex again. That's exactly what a breakup is like., your friends continuously helping you take your mind off the person until you move on.

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