Heartbreak
Drew Holcomb The Neighbors Lyrics
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You haven't called me, I guess I'm doing alright
Ain't it strange how a heartbreak changes everything
Ain't it strange how a heartbreak changes everything
Once we were lovers, you and I
We made plans 'till the end of the time
Ain't it strange how a heartbreak changes everything
Held you like a fire and you held me just like a blanket
We let down our guards and your kiss was water in a wasteland
We were singing our song, loud and strong
But sometimes, the melody changes
There's a thousand ways to say I love you
But there's only one way to walk out the door
Ain't it strange how a heartbreak changes everything
Held you like a fire and you held me just like a blanket
We let down our guards and your kiss was water in a wasteland
We were singing our song, loud and strong
But sometimes, the melody changes
Everything changes
The song "Heartbreak" by Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors is a poignant reflection on the pain and transformation that comes with heartbreak. The first two lines, "I haven't seen you in such a long time, You haven't called me, I guess I'm doing alright" demonstrate the distance and disconnection that can occur between people after a breakup. Despite the hurt, the singer seems to be coping, perhaps even thriving on their own.
However, the song does not dwell in this moment of detachment. The chorus repeats the words "Ain't it strange how a heartbreak changes everything" twice, emphasizing the transformative nature of heartbreak. The second verse takes us back to the past when the singer and their lover were "once lovers, you and I" who "made plans till the end of time." The memories of intimacy and shared dreams are tinged with sadness as the singer contrasts their former love to the present reality of heartbreak.
The third verse continues this juxtaposition by describing the physical and emotional closeness the two once shared- "Held you like a fire and you held me just like a blanket, we let down our guards and your kiss was water in a wasteland" - before acknowledging that things change and "sometimes, the melody changes." By the end, the singer states plainly that "everything changes."
Overall, the song captures the complex emotions and experiences associated with heartbreak. It suggests that while heartbreak is painful, it is also transformative and can lead to growth and change.
Line by Line Meaning
I haven't seen you in such a long time
It's been a while since we last met.
You haven't called me, I guess I'm doing alright
Since I haven't heard from you, I assume I'm doing okay.
Ain't it strange how a heartbreak changes everything
It's unusual how experiencing heartbreak alters everything in life.
Once we were lovers, you and I
We used to be in a romantic relationship.
We made plans 'till the end of the time
We made plans to be together forever.
Held you like a fire and you held me just like a blanket
We embraced each other passionately and comfortingly.
We let down our guards and your kiss was water in a wasteland
We were vulnerable with each other, and your kiss was a refreshing relief in a difficult situation.
We were singing our song, loud and strong
We were happy and confident together.
But sometimes, the melody changes
But life changes, and things don't always stay the same.
There's a thousand ways to say I love you
There are many ways to express love.
But there's only one way to walk out the door
Leaving someone is only done in one specific way.
Everything changes
Absolutely everything in life can change at any moment.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Drew Holcomb
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