Wrecking Ball
Dustin Kensrue Lyrics
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We jumped never asking why
We kissed, I fell under your spell.
A love no one could deny
Don't you ever say I just walked away
I will always want you
I can't live a lie, running for my life
I came in like a wrecking ball
I never hit so hard in love
All I wanted was to break your walls
All you ever did was wreck me
Yeah, you, you wreck me
I put you high up in the sky
And now, you're not coming down
It slowly turned, you let me burn
And now, we're ashes on the ground
Don't you ever say I just walked away
I will always want you
I can't live a lie, running for my life
I will always want you
I came in like a wrecking ball
I never hit so hard in love
All I wanted was to break your walls
All you ever did was wreck me
I came in like a wrecking ball
Yeah, I just closed my eyes and swung
Left me crashing in a blazing fall
All you ever did was wreck me
Yeah, you, you wreck me
I never meant to start a war
I just wanted you to let me in
And instead of using force
I guess I should've let you win
I never meant to start a war
I just wanted you to let me in
I guess I should've let you win
Don't you ever say I just walked away
I will always want you
I came in like a wrecking ball
I never hit so hard in love
All I wanted was to break your walls
All you ever did was wreck me
I came in like a wrecking ball
Yeah, I just closed my eyes and swung
Left me crashing in a blazing fall
All you ever did was wreck me
Yeah, you, you wreck me
Yeah, you, you wreck me
The song "Wrecking Ball" by Dustin Kensrue is about a tumultuous relationship that caused both parties to feel hurt and destroyed. The lyrics describe a love that was intense and all-consuming, with both individuals giving their all to the relationship. However, even with this level of devotion, the relationship ultimately failed, with each person blaming the other for their pain.
The first verse describes how the two people in the relationship were so invested in each other that they were willing to do anything, including chaining their hearts together. However, despite this level of commitment, they didn't seem to communicate well, simply jumping into the relationship without asking why or thinking things through. The chorus then describes how the singer's love for the other person was unstoppable, even though it ultimately ended in destruction. The image of a wrecking ball is used to convey the intensity of the singer's emotions.
The second verse shows how the singer was in awe of the other person and placed them on a pedestal, only to be hurt when they let him down. The bridge of the song, "I never meant to start a war / I just wanted you to let me in," reveals that the singer had good intentions, but ultimately, the relationship was doomed to fail. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing that even though the love caused pain and destruction, the singer will always want the other person.
Line by Line Meaning
We clawed, we chained our hearts in vain
We held onto each other so tightly even though it was futile
We jumped never asking why
We took risks without questioning or analyzing our actions
We kissed, I fell under your spell.
We shared an intimacy that made me powerless over my emotions
A love no one could deny
Our love was so intense that no one could deny it existed
Don't you ever say I just walked away
Do not accuse me of abandoning our love
I will always want you
I will always desire you and our love
I can't live a lie, running for my life
I cannot pretend our love is something that it is not while running from my true feelings
I came in like a wrecking ball
I entered our relationship with destructive force
I never hit so hard in love
I never experienced such a strong force of emotions in my love life
All I wanted was to break your walls
All I desired was to have you open up to me and let me in
All you ever did was wreck me
All that you did was bring me to destruction and vulnerability
Yeah, you, you wreck me
You are the one who destroyed my sense of self and happiness
I put you high up in the sky
I placed you on a pedestal, elevating you from everyone else
And now, you're not coming down
Now, you are unreachable and unobtainable to me
It slowly turned, you let me burn
Our relationship deteriorated, and you allowed me to suffer while doing nothing
And now, we're ashes on the ground
Our relationship has turned to dust, and there is nothing left for us
I just wanted you to let me in
I desired you to let me become closer and more intimate with you
I guess I should've let you win
Perhaps I should have allowed you to have the control and power in our relationship
Writer(s): David Kim, Sacha Skarbek, Stephan Moccio, Lukasz Gottwald, Henry Walter, Maureen Mcdonald
Contributed by Charlie K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ronnie LeBlanc
song just increased value by %100
spridle
Ending sounds like Imagine Dragons...
Timothy Carey
@• 4 years ago I thought this was a dustin song for over a year. Made me think twice about Miley.
• 4 years ago
Ronnie LeBlanc you gotta listen to Miley play live with an acoustic guitar. Hollywood does her no justice.
Emma JD
This is way better than the original. Any song Dustin covers takes on a whole new meaning and depth. Beautiful.
rgshere
his voice is cathartic to me like no other voice. when he sings these words, it truly feels like he's lived them.
Sea Change
I’ve been in a horrible place and started questioning the value of life - I’m NOT suicidal, but just felt like nothing was getting better and just tired of the end of the tunnel. Thanks Dustin for this song, it’s given me the will to continue. And please no one feel ever feel hopeless, there is always a will to continue and things will always get better. Take care. This song game me a lot of positivity, a lot if power to face the reality. Thanks
calbassas87
Two completely different artists. Miley is talented in her own right. And I’m confident she greatly enjoys this version. And vice versa.
Joseph Reed
ive actually always enjoyed the lyrics and writing of this song (the original) but its nice to hear it with a little raw depth and grit.
JUSTIN CARFAGNINI
Crazy how a real artist can make this song badass! Bravo Dustin, bravo.