my dear
Heartpunch Lyrics
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Who are you to say for sure
After all you’ve put me through then you say you love me
I’m afraid my dear
You’ve got me all wrong
I’m afraid my dear
You’ve got me all wrong
Slowly I’ll paint over these scars
With time I will heal despite the scars
I made you important
You made good use of me
After all you put me through you say you love me
I’m afraid my dear
You’ve got me all wrong
I’ve afraid my dear
You’ve got me all wrong
Slowly I’ll paint over these scars
With time I will heal despite the scars
Slowly I’ll paint over these scars
With time I will heal despite the scars
Heartpunch's song "My Dear" is a soulful expression of the pain of loving someone who has hurt you deeply. The lyrics start with a question: "Who are you to say you love me?" The singer doesn't trust the sincerity of the love being offered, questioning whether this person has any right to claim to love them after all the pain they've caused. The repetition of "after all you've put me through" underscores the depth of the wound, and the skepticism the singer feels that it can be so easily fixed with a declaration of affection.
The chorus conveys a sense of resignation and sadness as the singer acknowledges that the person they love has misunderstood them. "You've got me all wrong" is a simple phrase, but it carries so much weight in the context of a relationship where one person is hurting and struggling to be understood. The repeated phrase "slowly I'll paint over these scars, with time I will heal despite the scars" is a metaphor that signals hope for the future, but also recognizes the reality that healing is a slow process.
Overall, "My Dear" is a deeply emotional song that captures the complexity of love and heartbreak. It's a reminder that even in our darkest moments, there is always hope for healing and restoration.
Line by Line Meaning
Who are you to say you love me
You don't have the authority to claim that you love me
Who are you to say for sure
You don't have certainty in your declaration of love
After all you’ve put me through then you say you love me
Despite causing me pain and hardship, you claim to love me
I’m afraid my dear
I am fearful, my love
You’ve got me all wrong
You have an incorrect understanding of me
Slowly I’ll paint over these scars
Gradually, I will cover up and move on from my emotional wounds
With time I will heal despite the scars
Over time, I will recover from my pain and hurt
I made you important
I elevated your status and gave you great significance
You made good use of me
You took advantage of my usefulness and value to you
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