As a child spoken for mainly by religious music, he wouldn't dive into anything wildly different for years. He became a choirboy and found support from his choir director who encouraged him to explore his classical voice. After spending years keeping his voice hidden, too shy to sing at even family get-togethers, he slowly found the confidence to explore performing which opened up a new world of possibilities and reinvigorated his initial thirst for music.
He was born again, baptized by The Beatles, Michael Jackson, Mariah Carey, as many big names as he could find for free on the Napster's and Kazaas of the world. He took the Christian music with him and never let it go but was starting to realize that heaven was more than one thing, more than one place, that God could be found in Aretha Franklin asking for Respect. His bond also grew with the classical music and show tunes his choir teacher would pick out for them to sing. It helped that his mother loved musicals and watched them almost all the time.
Before long he began auditioning for solos; still couldn't read music but his ear and voice were good enough. He was then offered the opportunity to travel Europe with BLFAC's International Choir and ended up singing several solos on that tour - suddenly he wasn't so afraid anymore. Being heard became something we needed, a rush that brought him closer to people, himself, a new idea of God. Before the trip to Europe he had even started writing, whether it was poems or little songs about faith, bullies, girls. He wanted to be heard, he wanted his songs to be heard.
So he used his Mom's old tape recorder and bought some tapes just to start somewhere and sort out his ideas. One thing let to another and he finally found the money to buy cheap music software, which then led him to uploading his own music online, covers, simple collaborations with friends, fully aware that he was now on the path to finding himself, his voice. He wondered, "What else is there for me to find?".
Heartbreaker
Daniel Wilson Lyrics
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Doors are open wide
Heart-taker take those ropes now
That's one mighty line
We can take it fast or slow
If you wanna go alright
But if you're chasing lonely clothes
Ahhhh I can't blame him
Ahhhh I can't tame his soul at midnight
But this act is getting old
Ahhhh I can't blame him
Ahhhh I can't tame his soul at moonlight
And we're beginning to fold
Heartbreaker
Heartbreaker take your time
Enjoy your company
Street-sweeper sweep it cleaner
But don't come home to me
And we can take it fast or slow
If you wanna go alright
And if you're chasing lonely clothes
Best believe that I'll go tonight
Ahhhh I can't blame him
Ahhhh I can't tame his soul at moonlight
This act is getting old
Ahhhh I can't blame him
Ahhhh I can't tame his soul at moonlight
And we're beginning to fold
Heartbreaker
Oh please Lord bless his soul
Cause I wanna go tonight
God bless his broken way
And show him the light
God bless his broken soul
Never lead him into the dark
I don't know if I can leave him now
Cause Lord I believe in
Cause Lord I believe in Love
Ahhhh I can't blame him
Ahhhh I can't tame his soul at midnight
But this act is getting old
Ahhhh I can't blame him
Ahhhh I can't tame his soul at moonlight
And we're beginning to fold
Heartbreaker
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In "Heartbreaker," Daniel Wilson sings about the pain caused by a lover who seems incapable of being faithful. The beginning of the song finds Wilson addressing the heartbreaker, urging him to take his time and enjoy himself. Wilson is resigned to the fact that he can't change the heartbreaker, who is compelled by a wild and relentless spirit that Wilson can't 'tame.' As the song progresses, it is clear that Wilson has reached his breaking point, as the situation is becoming unbearable. He doesn't want to be with the heartbreaker anymore, but he's unsure if he can leave him because he's still in love. The song is emotional and speaks to the inescapable pain of dealing with a person who can't be faithful.
Interpreting the song, it's evident that the heartbreaker is a metaphor for a person consumed by the desire to be free, regardless of the pain they cause others. Wilson sings about the need to accept this person's behavior and not get too attached because they will eventually leave. However, it's evident that Wilson is too invested and can't take the heartbreaker's consistent infidelity any longer. The mood of the song is solemn and raw, as the listener can feel Wilson's heartache and despair.
Line by Line Meaning
Heartbreaker take your time now
Take your time in doing what you are doing, Heartbreaker.
Doors are open wide
You have a lot of opportunities available to you.
Heart-taker take those ropes now
Take control of the situation, Heart-taker.
That's one mighty line
You have a lot of power in this situation.
We can take it fast or slow
We can move quickly or take our time.
If you wanna go alright
If you want to move forward, that's fine.
But if you're chasing lonely clothes
If you're looking for something that won't fulfill you, I won't be a part of it.
Best believe that I'll go tonight
I won't stick around if you're looking for something that won't fulfill you.
Ahhhh I can't blame him
I can't hold him responsible for his actions.
Ahhhh I can't tame his soul at midnight
I can't control him, especially when he's being reckless late at night.
But this act is getting old
I'm getting tired of this behavior.
Heartbreaker
You break hearts.
Heartbreaker take your time
Take your time in breaking hearts.
Enjoy your company
I won't be a part of it.
Street-sweeper sweep it cleaner
Clean up your act and the mess you're making, Street-sweeper.
But don't come home to me
I won't put up with it anymore.
Oh please Lord bless his soul
I hope he finds peace and redemption.
Cause I wanna go tonight
I'm ready to move on.
God bless his broken way
I pray he finds a better path.
And show him the light
I hope he sees what he's been missing all along.
God bless his broken soul
I hope he finds healing and redemption.
Never lead him into the dark
I hope he always finds his way towards the light.
I don't know if I can leave him now
I'm not sure if I'm strong enough to let go just yet.
Cause Lord I believe in
I have faith in something greater than myself.
Cause Lord I believe in Love
I believe in the power of love to overcome even the darkest moments.
And we're beginning to fold
Things are starting to fall apart.
Heartbreaker
You break hearts.
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Writer(s): DANIEL WILSON
Contributed by Skyler E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.