Heartbreaker
Free (Rock) Lyrics
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Must've been a hard heartbreaker
I said my maker
Must've been a hard heartbreaker
I'll tell you why
I'm breaking my own heart
Tryin' to love a faker
Like a blind man
My little house is on fire
Just like a blind man
My little house is on fire
I'm burning my own eyes out
Tryin' to reach the door
Well the sun is shining
But it sure don't seem to reach my heart
Well the sun is shining
But it sure don't seem to reach my heart
I'm wasting my whole life
Tryin' to make a new start
Make a new start
Make a new start
Make a new start
Make a new start.
The song "Heartbreaker" by Free (Rock) is a deeply introspective and painful piece of music. The singer is grappling with the idea that their very existence is a product of a hard-hearted creator who may have designed them to suffer. They speculate that this is the reason why they are continually breaking their own heart by trying to love someone who is insincere or a fake. The singer is unable to stop themselves from trying to love someone, even if it means they will inevitably become hurt. They feel like a blind man whose house is on fire, desperately trying to find a way out but also doing more harm than good in the process.
The sun may be shining outside, but for the singer, it is not reaching their heart. They feel like they are wasting their entire life trying to make a fresh start or change their circumstances, but they are stuck in a cycle of pain, hurt, and heartbreak. The repetition of "make a new start" at the end of the song underscores the singer's deep desire to break free from the pain and start anew. However, it remains uncertain whether they will be able to do so.
Line by Line Meaning
Well my maker
The person who created me must have been emotionally distant or cruel.
Must've been a hard heartbreaker
This creator must have caused a lot of pain to others, potentially shaping the author's perspective on love and relationships.
I said my maker
Repeating the opening statement to emphasize the gravity of the situation.
I'll tell you why
Preparing the listener for the upcoming explanation for the author's feelings.
I'm breaking my own heart
The author is causing themselves pain by staying in a relationship with someone who doesn't reciprocate their love.
Tryin' to love a faker
The object of the author's affection is not being truthful about their feelings or is leading the author on.
Like a blind man
The author is unable to see the truth of the situation and is being led astray.
My little house is on fire
The author's life is in a state of crisis, with their relationship potentially causing harm to them or others close to them.
I'm burning my own eyes out
Continuing the metaphor of blindness, the author is harming themselves by continuing to stay in the situation.
Tryin' to reach the door
The author is desperate to get out of the situation but is struggling to do so.
Well the sun is shining
Despite hopeful or positive external circumstances, the author is still struggling with their internal pain and struggles.
But it sure don't seem to reach my heart
The external positivity isn't enough to heal the author's emotional wounds and pain.
I'm wasting my whole life
Continuing to stay in this relationship is preventing the author from living their life to the fullest and pursuing what truly makes them happy.
Tryin' to make a new start
The author wants to leave the situation and start over, but is struggling to figure out how to do so successfully.
Make a new start
Repeating the final line as a resolution and a reminder that it's never too late to turn things around and start anew.
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Written by: RUSSELL GLYN BALLARD
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