Heartless
Hitokiri Lyrics
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Do you love me, do you hate me?
You use me and that's all I know
When I need you most, you ignore me
When you need me, I'm standing on your front porch
How've I not seen this before?
The night comes and it knocks at my door
How've I not seen this I've seen this before?
Seen this before
Do you really need me?
Do you love me as much as you say you do?
Do you say that to open me up for abuse?
These things you do build you up and tear me down
They put a smile on your face while I'm stuck wearing this frown
But I will keep this up because I need you
More than I've ever needed anyone
How've I not seen this before?
I cannot accept this war
The night comes and it knocks down my door
How've I not seen this? I've seen this
Don't fall in love with the heartless
The lyrics to Hitokiri's song Heartless depict a toxic and one-sided relationship. The singer is questioning whether this person who uses and ignores them actually loves them, or if they are simply using love as a tool for manipulation and abuse. Despite the mistreatment and pain caused by this person, the singer cannot bring themselves to let go because they feel they need them more than anyone else.
The use of repetition, especially in the line "How've I not seen this before?" highlights the singer's confusion and frustration as they try to make sense of the situation. They are grappling with the fact that they have been blind to the mistreatment and manipulation for so long, but also coming to the realization that they cannot continue living in this cycle.
The final line, "Don't fall in love with the heartless," is a warning to others who may find themselves in similar situations. The singer has learned the hard way that it is not worth sacrificing one's own well-being and self-respect for the sake of someone who cannot reciprocate genuine love and care.
Line by Line Meaning
You are no more
You have stopped being present in my life
Do you love me, do you hate me?
I am confused about how you feel towards me
You use me and that's all I know
I feel as though you only want me around when it's convenient for you
When I need you most, you ignore me
During times when I require your support the most, you seem to neglect me
When you need me, I'm standing on your front porch
You only acknowledge me when you require something from me
How've I not seen this before?
I am questioning how I did not realize this behavior from you sooner
I cannot accept this war
I am not willing to engage in conflict with you
The night comes and it knocks at my door
My emotions and thoughts come to the forefront during the nighttime
How've I not seen this? I've seen this before?
I am aware that this situation has occurred previously
Do you really need me?
I am uncertain if you genuinely require my presence
Do you love me as much as you say you do?
I do not know if your love for me is authentic
Do you say that to open me up for abuse?
I am unsure if your words are intended to take advantage of me
These things you do build you up and tear me down
Your actions enhance your self-esteem but hurt my feelings in the process
They put a smile on your face while I'm stuck wearing this frown
While you are content with your actions, I am unhappy
But I will keep this up because I need you
Despite your behavior, I will continue to engage with you because I value your presence
More than I've ever needed anyone
You are essential to my emotional and mental well-being
Don't fall in love with the heartless
Be cautious of those who are incapable of demonstrating care or empathy
Contributed by Aaron T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.