Hard for the Heart
Duffy Lyrics


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I never choose to be poor for whats become of me,
Nor did I choose this face,
I never thought life would be so hard to me,
I guess it is just my face

If these walls could comfort me
They would reassure me I've been lost for so many years
If these walls could comfort me
They would reassure me I've been lost for so many years

I am looking for safety,
Whats it all about,
Want somebody to tell me,
Take away this vow

Life is a play and we all play a part,
But it often gets hard for the heart
Life is a play and we all play a part
But it often gets hard for the heart
Hard for the heart

Who ever thought I would question mortality,
This given time and space,
Who ever said we belong to society,
The only human race,
If these walls could comfort me,
They would reassure me I've been lost for so many years
If these walls could talk to me,
They would tell me I've been lost for so many years

I am looking for safety,
Oh whats it all about,
Will somebody tell me
Take away this vow,
Life is a play and we all play a part,
But it often gets hard for the heart.
Life is a play and we all play a part,
But it often gets hard for the heart.
Hard for the heart

Life is a play and we all play a part,
But it often gets hard for the heart.
Life is a play and we all play a part,




But it often gets hard for the heart.
Hard for the heart

Overall Meaning

In Duffy's song "Hard for the Heart," the lyrics describe the struggles of a person who feels trapped and lost in their own life. They never chose to be poor or have their appearance, and they never expected life to be so difficult. The person is looking for safety and seeking answers about the purpose of their existence. They question mortality and their place in society, feeling like they have been lost for many years. The walls around them serve as a comfort, but they crave more reassurance and connectivity with others.


The chorus of the song emphasizes the idea of life being like a play, with everyone playing a part. However, it can often be difficult and trying for the heart. This line represents the idea that life's roles are not always easy, and even if people are playing a part, they still feel and experience the emotions of the circumstances around them. The song communicates the raw, tough realities of life and how it can wear on a person's hope and spirit.


Overall, the song "Hard for the Heart" is about someone who feels like they have been lost for a long time, seeking understanding and a sense of belonging. Despite the walls around them, they need more reassurance and want to know that they are not alone in their struggles.


Line by Line Meaning

I never choose to be poor for whats become of me,
I did not intentionally choose to end up poor.


Nor did I choose this face,
I did not choose the way I look.


I never thought life would be so hard to me,
I did not anticipate that life would be so difficult for me.


I guess it is just my face
Perhaps the adversity I face is due to the way I look.


If these walls could comfort me
If the walls could provide me with solace from my hardship.


They would reassure me I've been lost for so many years
The walls would remind me that I have been struggling for a long time.


I am looking for safety,
I am searching for a sense of security.


Whats it all about,
What is the meaning of all of this?


Want somebody to tell me,
I desire someone to provide me with answers.


Take away this vow
Remove the burden from my shoulders.


Life is a play and we all play a part,
Life is like a theatrical performance, and we all have roles to fulfill.


But it often gets hard for the heart
However, the difficulties we face can take a toll on our emotions.


Who ever thought I would question mortality,
I never expected to ponder on the nature of our existence.


This given time and space,
Given the circumstances of my life.


Who ever said we belong to society,
Who decided that we are part of a social construct?


The only human race,
We are all part of the same species.


If these walls could talk to me,
If the walls could communicate with me.


They would tell me I've been lost for so many years
The walls would inform me of how long I have been struggling.


I am looking for safety,
I am searching for a sense of security.


Oh whats it all about,
What is the reason behind all of this?


Will somebody tell me
Can someone provide me with answers?


Life is a play and we all play a part,
Life is like a theatrical performance, and we all have roles to fulfill.


But it often gets hard for the heart.
However, the difficulties we face can take a toll on our emotions.


Life is a play and we all play a part,
Life is like a theatrical performance, and we all have roles to fulfill.


But it often gets hard for the heart.
However, the difficulties we face can take a toll on our emotions.


Hard for the heart
Difficult for the emotions to bear.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ALBERT HAMMOND, AIMEE DUFFY

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Comments from YouTube:

Herbert Alves

Duffy has something in her soul that comes up in her songs.

REGINA MARROM OFICIAL

SIM!

DreesDriftingDream

This is a lovely song that I first heard at an Australian club and immediately downloaded - LEGALLY, lol. Then I looked up the video on Youtube to see who the singer was... she's an adorable little thing :) I'll be checking out a few more of her songs.

duffy fan page by jeff

love the song duffy best singer out there of anyone love all your music god bless you with love jeff

duffy fan page by jeff

love it duffy great song with love from jeff

scott dinnery

love this song to she is brill

Gerrell Hingleton

love this song that right

Kenedy Pires

Pretty lovely song which I can't find in whatever stream music app I seek for. 😣

Medeni994

Someone post INSTRUMENTAL!!!

Gabriel Moraes

Thats my girl!!!!!! Ahhh

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