Heartbreaker
Daniel Blake Lyrics


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You stopped ahead of the red light
Couldn′t have known was the final night
As your sound was still ringing on the stereo
I make the most of a bad dream
Stumble around searching for the name
Of a soul as it's fleeing like a refugee

Heart breaker when our time ran out
Heart breaker as we live without
All that you are
Written in a star

You were the best of a breakdown
Learned how to fly but you stuck around
Battled a world that kept pushing never backing down
And everybody needs time to move on
Took all you can carry but you left your song
Now you carry me, now you carry me

Heart breaker when our time ran out
Heart breaker as we live without
All that you are
Written in a star

Heart breaker when our time ran out
Heart breaker as we live without




All that you are
Written in a star

Overall Meaning

In Daniel Blake's song Heartbreaker, the lyrics depict a sense of longing and loss following the sudden departure of a loved one. The opening line "You stopped ahead of the red light, couldn't have known was the final night" suggests that the loved one's death was unexpected and abrupt. The line "as your sound was still ringing on the stereo" implies that the memory of the loved one lingers through music even though they have physically left. The singer is left to "make the most of a bad dream" and "stumble around searching for the name of a soul as it's fleeing like a refugee," emphasizing the confusion and pain associated with sudden loss.


The chorus repeats the phrase "heartbreaker" as a lament for the lost love. The singer states that "All that you are [is] written in a star," suggesting that the loved one's essence remains forever in their memory. The next verse praises the loved one's strength, as they were the "best of a breakdown" and learned to "fly but [stuck] around" despite difficulties. The singer acknowledges that the world can be relentless and unforgiving, but the loved one persevered and left a lasting impact. The final lines express that the loved one's memory is now carried by the singer.


Overall, Heartbreaker is a heartbreaking reflection on sudden loss and the memories that remain. The lyrics capture the sense of emptiness and longing that follows the departure of a loved one while also praising their strength and resilience in the face of adversity.


Line by Line Meaning

You stopped ahead of the red light
The person unexpectedly met their end before they reached their destination or goal.


Couldn't have known was the final night
The person had no idea that it was the last night of their life.


As your sound was still ringing on the stereo
The person's presence lingered, even after their death.


I make the most of a bad dream
The person is struggling with the reality that they can't change or wake up from.


Stumble around searching for the name
The person is looking for someone who can bridge the gap left by the loss of the deceased.


Of a soul as it's fleeing like a refugee
The person is trying to come to terms with the sudden loss of the deceased's life force and presence.


Heart breaker when our time ran out
When the person died, it was a devastating end to an important relationship.


Heart breaker as we live without
The person is still grappling with the loss of the deceased and trying to live on without them.


All that you are
The line is an acknowledgment of the impact the deceased had on the person's life, and how important they were.


Written in a star
This line refers to how the deceased will be remembered and celebrated for the rest of time.


You were the best of a breakdown
The deceased was a stabilizing force during a tumultuous time in the person's life.


Learned how to fly but you stuck around
The deceased remained loyal and supportive even when the person was branching out and growing.


Battled a world that kept pushing never backing down
The deceased persevered through hardships and challenges, never giving up.


And everybody needs time to move on
The person acknowledges that they need to move on from the loss, but doing so is incredibly difficult.


Took all you can carry but you left your song
The person has taken all the lessons and memories they can from their relationship with the deceased, but the deceased's spirit and influence still lingers.


Now you carry me, now you carry me
The person acknowledges that the deceased will continue to carry them through life in a different way than when they were alive.




Writer(s): Daniel Joseph Wilson

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@exoticka342

Another Hit by Daniel Blake👏🏽🎉💔🎶🥰 WOW...What an Absolutely Beautiful Song! 🎶💔Heartbreaker💔🎶
Loved everything about it...EVERYTHING, I’ll be humming this tune for weeks! Grats on your continued infinite talent, you’re the Real Deal! 🎶💔🎶

@rachellecaporrimo7668

Love it! This is another beautiful song by Daniel Blake!!! #TOMPETTY

@eighties4ever428

tom petty and the heartbreakers, that was before my time! this is even better Daniel 🤩

@ginalollibrigida7900

Beautiful, Daniel! This song moves right to my absolute classics 💕 💕 💕

@sabinetralala1386

I always had faith in your work to be outstanding, Daniel 💕 💕 💕💕

@tanteagathe3820

always good to have music to fall back on when you're not feeling well. this is one of these songs that despite being melancholic can cheer you up in bad times!

@bennycaporrimo6705

Nice song! RIP #TomPetty

@otherwiseitgetsthehoseagai9240

finally a Tom Petty tribute where everything's done right in my opinion, no kiddin'. 🔥

@interspeciesactivity6324

love that old turntable. brings back memories

@brandonweber6733

Impeccable production! I couldn't see a single imperfection. Polished from start to end 💯 💯 That's how Daniel rolls!

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