Heartless
Emily Davis and the Murder Police Lyrics
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Just a little to the left
Lies a Marianas Trench
Where it's darkest at its depths
With these nails caked in blood
Through flesh and bone I dug
Wrapped my fingers 'round it, bleeding
Ripped it out while it still was beating
Remember the man with his hand on my
Mouth Who threw me in the River Styx?
Well another one came to drag me out
As I succumbed to the same sickness, 'cause
It's so easy to love
It's harder to lose
Sometimes I fear that I enjoy the abuse
See this hole in my chest?
It's a testament
Of how I'm heartless
Stuff it full 'til filled with straw
The tragic flaw has been withdrawn
From a distance, none can tell
Whether human or a heartless shell
Since I first formed fists or words
From the moment of my birth
There's been this devil in my ribcage
Now the last lament of its dying age
Remember when I resigned my self
To float into the mouth of hell
Now healed of the hurt
That forced hand to insert into chest
I can climb out and exhale, 'cause
It's so easy to know
Harder to let go
The veins only tighten and
Their roots sink below
This is its final blow 'cause I'm fine
Being alone regardless
Yeah, it's so easy to love
It's harder to lose
Sometimes I fear that I enjoy the abuse
See this hole in my chest?
It's a testament of how I'm heartless.
Heartless
I'm Heartless
I'm Heartless
In the center of my chest
Just a little to the left
Lies a Marianas Trench
Where it's darkest at its depths, yeah
Devotion is a threat
Dependence equals death
Beckon vultures to descend
Let their greedy beaks peck
Let them scour and devour
Until there's nothing left
Then I'll finally become
Heartless
Heartless
Ohhh ohhh
It's so easy to love
It's harder to lose
Sometimes I fear that I enjoy the abuse
See this hole in my chest?
I'm fine being alone regardless
It's so easy to know
Harder to let go
The veins only tighten and
Their roots sink below
This is its final blow
I'm alone and I'm Heartless
I'm alone and I'm Heartless
I'm alone and I'm Heartless
The lyrics of Emily Davis and the Murder Police's "Heartless" describe a deep emotional trauma that has left the singer with a "hole" in her chest where her heart has been ripped out. She says that there is a "devil" in her ribcage that she had to remove because, even though it made her feel alive in some way, it was killing her slowly, like a sickness she couldn't shake off. She acknowledges that it's easier to love than to lose or to let go, and that sometimes she feels like she enjoys the pain and suffering that come with loving someone. However, she also says that being alone is fine, regardless of how heartless it may make her seem to others.
The lyrics have a very raw and powerful emotional impact, as the singer seems to be struggling with deep emotional wounds that have left her feeling disconnected from the world around her. The constant references to death and darkness emphasize the gravity and severity of these wounds, while the imagery of her chest being empty and hollow creates a sense of emptiness and despair that is almost palpable.
Line by Line Meaning
In the center of my chest
Just a little to the left
Lies a Marianas Trench
Where it's darkest at its depths
My heart is in a deep and dark place within me
With these nails caked in blood
Through flesh and bone I dug
Wrapped my fingers 'round it, bleeding
Ripped it out while it still was beating
I ripped out my heart, bloody and beating, from the depths of my chest with my bare hands
Remember the man with his hand on my
Mouth Who threw me in the River Styx?
Well another one came to drag me out
As I succumbed to the same sickness, 'cause
I was rescued from the same situation as before, but I'm still struggling with the same problems
It's so easy to love
It's harder to lose
Sometimes I fear that I enjoy the abuse
See this hole in my chest?
It's a testament
Of how I'm heartless
It's easier to fall in love than to let go, and I'm afraid that I'm addicted to pain. The hole in my chest is a reminder that I'm heartless
Stuff it full 'til filled with straw
The tragic flaw has been withdrawn
From a distance, none can tell
Whether human or a heartless shell
I've filled the hole where my heart used to be, but I'm not sure if I'm still human or just a heartless shell
Since I first formed fists or words
From the moment of my birth
There's been this devil in my ribcage
Now the last lament of its dying age
I've had a devil in my chest since birth, and now it's finally dying
Remember when I resigned my self
To float into the mouth of hell
Now healed of the hurt
That forced hand to insert into chest
I can climb out and exhale, 'cause
I accepted my fate of going to hell, but now I'm finally feeling better and relieved that I don't have to hurt myself anymore
Devotion is a threat
Dependence equals death
Beckon vultures to descend
Let their greedy beaks peck
Let them scour and devour
Until there's nothing left
Then I'll finally become
Heartless
Heartless
Ohhh ohhh
Being too devoted or dependent is dangerous, and I'm willing to let vultures peck at me until there's nothing left and I become heartless
I'm fine being alone regardless
I'm okay with being alone, even though I'm heartless
I'm alone and I'm Heartless
I'm alone and I'm heartless
Writer(s): emily christine davis
Contributed by Vivian H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Joe S
Been really loving the new album. I discovered you through to the Bad Religion covers, and since then became a fan of your original music too.
Emily Davis
I like when that happens! 😀
Christopher Michels
Lol! Just posted basically the same!
Eric Kramer
It was awesome to see you guys in Cincy with Bad Religion! I haven't been able to stop playing the new album. I've just got it on repeat. Such a great album from start to finish. Enjoy the tour, and I hope you pick up a bunch new fans out there, like you did me!
jerton vasconcelos
As many people here i found you through your BR covers. Now i see you arent only a great Singer and guitar player but a true artist. ALL the best. Keep rocking!!!
notyoursavior78
Really happy to see her have a full band! Was the band name ever explained though?
Emily Davis
@notyoursavior78 John Mulaney reference
notyoursavior78
I'll look into that. I was always curious! Thanks.
Andras Kertai
Great song and video , congratulations to Em and all band !
emma
this is my favorite song rn. i cant believe how underrated you guys are!!!