The History of a Cheating Heart
Damon Albarn Lyrics


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More than you know
More than you know
When the river shallows
I always go
Back to the moment

I feel the most
I carry this upon my back, always
If you fall then I will put you back, I do
Love you but it's just a fact
The history of a cheating heart is always
More than you know

More than you know
More than you know
When the white owl flight's over
I always go
Back to the moment

I feel the most
I carry this upon my back, always
If you fall then I will put you back, I do
Love you but it's just a fact
The history of a cheating heart is always
More than you know

More than you know, I am beside you
Under the tango tree I grew
With my constant love forever
The history of my heart was shown





It's more than you know

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Damon Albarn's song The History of a Cheating Heart speak of a burden that the singer carries with him always - the history of his infidelity. Every time he goes back to a place that reminds him of the moment he felt the most alive, he is reminded of the mistakes he has made in the past. The love he feels towards the person he cheated on is a fact, but so is the history of his unfaithfulness, which will always be more than what the other person knows.


The line "If you fall then I will put you back" suggests that the singer is willing to make amends for his past mistakes, but he is also cognizant of the fact that his cheating heart has caused the other person much pain. The imagery of the white owl flying over and the tango tree add a touch of magical realism to the song, hinting at the possibility of redemption and forgiveness.


Overall, the song is a powerful meditation on the consequences of infidelity and the difficulty of moving on from past mistakes.


Line by Line Meaning

More than you know
The depth of my emotions goes beyond what you can comprehend.


More than you know
My feelings for you run deeper than you are aware of.


When the river shallows
In times of uncertainty and doubt, I retreat to a familiar place.


I always go
This is a habit that I have developed over time.


Back to the moment
I reminisce on a certain time or place that holds significance.


I feel the most
It is a moment when I feel most alive and connected to my emotions.


I carry this upon my back, always
I bear the weight of my past mistakes and flaws constantly.


If you fall then I will put you back, I do
I will be there for you, even when you make mistakes.


Love you but it's just a fact
Despite my love for you, there are certain unpleasant truths that cannot be ignored.


The history of a cheating heart is always
My past unfaithfulness is a part of who I am and cannot be erased.


When the white owl flight's over
In moments of clarity or awakening, I return to a place of significance.


More than you know, I am beside you
My support and love is greater than what you are aware of.


Under the tango tree I grew
A specific place or moment in my past has greatly influenced who I am.


With my constant love forever
My love for you will always be present and unwavering.


The history of my heart was shown
My past experiences and emotions have formed who I am today.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: DAMON ALBARN, RICHARD RUSSELL

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