Dancing to a Broken Heartbeat
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Photographs and fake tattoos
Pretty girls with nothing to lose
And we know - They're never gonna make it

I've had a taste and I came undone
Drank champagne in the L.A. sun
And we know - They try so hard to break it
And now I'm dancing to a broken heartbeat
And I'll never love again
There's nothing to believe in
Cause you're here then you're gone
And it's all going wrong
And nothing feels the same
Now I'm dancing to a broken heartbeat

Love drunk and dizzy heights
After parties in suburban lights
But we know - Everything's so empty

We sleep all day - And stay up all night
But this wrong just feels so right
So you know - Where you're gonna find me

And now I'm dancing to a broken heartbeat
And I'll never love again
There's nothing to believe in
Cause you're here then you're gone
And it's all going wrong
And nothing feels the same
Now I'm dancing to a broken heartbeat

You should be the only one I'm with tonight
Everything I see reminds me
I just can't leave the past behind tonight

And now I'm dancing to a broken heartbeat
And I'll never love again
There's nothing to believe in
Cause you're here then you're gone
And it's all going wrong
And nothing feels the same
Now I'm dancing to a broken heartbeat
(Now I'm dancing) To a broken heartbeat
And I'll never love again
There's nothing to believe in
Cause you're here then you're gone
And it's all going wrong




And nothing feels the same
Now I'm dancing to a broken heartbeat

Overall Meaning

The lines of the song "Dancing to a broken heartbeat" by Find Me, present a vivid portrait of a hedonistic life of debauchery and endless rounds of drinks, parties, and transient relationships. The lyrics depicting a lifestyle of photographs, fake tattoos, pretty girls with nothing to lose, everything's so empty, and love drunk and dizzy heights, that all amount to a futile search for meaning and purpose. The line "And we know - They're never gonna make it" underscores the hopelessness of such a life, suggesting that the people in such a lifestyle are just biding their time, living in a state of perpetual motion without any real goal or destination in mind.


Furthermore, the lyrics reveal the vulnerability inherent in such lifestyles, despite an appearance of confidence and vitality. Lines such as "Now I'm dancing to a broken heartbeat" and "nothing feels the same," highlight the emptiness of a life lived in the fast lane. The chorus "And I'll never love again, there's nothing to believe in, cause you're here then you're gone" brings out the singer's disillusionment as they realize that it has all been a game, and the people around them are just passing fancies without any real commitment.


In conclusion, the song "Dancing to a broken heartbeat" is a poignant tale of a superficial world that offers nothing but momentary pleasures, where nothing is real or enduring, and where people are just passing through. The song invokes a feeling of pity for those whose search for a purpose in life leads only down a path of emptiness and disappointment.


Line by Line Meaning

Photographs and fake tattoos
We are surrounded by people who are trying to be someone else.


Pretty girls with nothing to lose
The people around us are not genuine and do not have anything to lose.


And we know - They're never gonna make it
We are aware that these people will never achieve their goals.


I've had a taste and I came undone
Having had a glimpse of this lifestyle, I am now lost.


Drank champagne in the L.A. sun
I indulged in the stereotypical luxuries of a particular lifestyle.


And we know - They try so hard to break it
Although they try hard to break away from their surroundings, they can’t.


And now I'm dancing to a broken heartbeat
I am now performing this meaningless act without enthusiasm.


And I'll never love again
I am not going to experience love like I did before.


There's nothing to believe in
We do not have anything to hold onto or rely on.


Cause you're here then you're gone
Things are not constant, they come and go.


And it's all going wrong
Nothing seems to be going right.


And nothing feels the same
Everything has changed and nothing feels familiar.


Love drunk and dizzy heights
We are confused and disoriented in our pursuit of love.


After parties in suburban lights
We engage in the usual, mundane activities after grand events.


But we know - Everything's so empty
We realise that everything is empty and meaningless.


We sleep all day - And stay up all night
We have an irregular routine, with no clear purpose.


But this wrong just feels so right
Although we know our actions are not right, we still indulge in them.


So you know - Where you're gonna find me
You will always find us doing the same meaningless tasks, in the same place.


You should be the only one I'm with tonight
You are the only one that should matter to me tonight.


Everything I see reminds me
Every little thing reminds me of you.


I just can't leave the past behind tonight
I am struggling to move on from the past, especially tonight.


And now I'm dancing to a broken heartbeat
I am now performing this meaningless act without enthusiasm.


Now I'm dancing) To a broken heartbeat
I am now performing this meaningless act without enthusiasm.




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Photographs and fake tattoos
Pretty girls with nothing to lose
And we know - They're never gonna make it

I've had a taste and I came undone
Drank champagne in the L.A. sun
And we know - They try so hard to break it

And now I'm dancing to a broken heartbeat
And I'll never love again
There's nothing to believe in
Cause you're here then you're gone
And it's all going wrong
And nothing feels the same
Now I'm dancing to a broken heartbeat

Love drunk and dizzy heights
After parties in suburban lights
But we know - Everything's so empty

We sleep all day - And stay up all night
But this wrong just feels so right
So you know - Where you're gonna find me

And now I'm dancing to a broken heartbeat
And I'll never love again
There's nothing to believe in
Cause you're here then you're gone
And it's all going wrong
And nothing feels the same
Now I'm dancing to a broken heartbeat


You should be the only one I'm with tonight
Everything I see reminds me
I just can't leave the past behind tonight


And now I'm dancing to a broken heartbeat
And I'll never love again
There's nothing to believe in
Cause you're here then you're gone
And it's all going wrong
And nothing feels the same
Now I'm dancing to a broken heartbeat
(Now I'm dancing) To a broken heartbeat
And I'll never love again
There's nothing to believe in
Cause you're here then you're gone
And it's all going wrong
And nothing feels the same
Now I'm dancing to a broken heartbeat



All comments from YouTube:

Amber Alstott

This is literally the most under-appreciated song in the world.

Johnny Darko

seriously... so underrated. GSL knew though.

Staffan Grumer

Amazing song. I love this... Great band.

Dux Garnifex

The melodic aspects of this really keep me grooving. I love it. One awesome way to start my morning.

Dan Evans

This is the best song on the cd.. that's why I bought it.

Dux Garnifex

This is a great song. Thank you for making this music.

JimboCFFC319

Both Find Me albums are great! Can't wait for the new one!

Johnny Darko

love it, this song was so hard to find, where does GSL discover all these catchy unknown tracks

Stephen Comenole

Just got this release from the guys last week. Love this Band. This song hits home for me in so many ways...

DesperadoOfRomance

What a fuckin' amazing song!

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