Heart Like Mine
Hope Social Club Lyrics
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Sometimes I burn like coal
Sometimes I let my guts spill out
Of the holes in my leaky soul
Some days I pray for forgiveness
Most days I pray to just forget
Some days I feel your love and still long
So ooh - please don't mess with a heart like mine
Because ooh - I won′t waste my time
And like a bad memory you'll just get left behind
If you mess with a heart like mine
Some people want a thousand lovers
Some like to be alone and free
And I just want to find someone who wants
To build a life and a home with me
So ooh - please don't mess with a heart like mine
Because ooh - you′ll just waste your time
And like a bad memory you′ll just get left behind
If you mess with a heart like mine
Because I know there's a middle of the road
Where you just gotta go some times
To find your way
And if I go just know that I′m singing a song
And I'm looking for somebody that can sing along
And if you sing real pretty you know I might just say
I might just say
Ooh - please don′t mess with a heart like mine
Because ooh - this heart is open wide
And I want to travel with you and age
Like an old fine wine so please
Don't fuck with a heart like mine
And I said ooh - please don′t mess with a heart like mine
Because ooh - I won't waste my time
And like a bad memory you'll just get left behind
If you mess with a heart like mine
Yes like a bad memory you know you′ll just get left behind
If you mess with a heart like mine
The lyrics of "Heart Like Mine" by Hope Social Club explore the vulnerabilities and complexities of romantic love. The singer acknowledges that they are not perfect and sometimes struggle with their emotions, shining one moment and burning the next. They express the desire for forgiveness and a fresh start but also the longing for a love that has not yet been found. The chorus warns potential lovers not to mess with their heart, which is open but also fiercely guarded, as they have no time to waste on games.
The second verse reveals that while some people may be content with multiple partners or being alone, the singer desires a committed relationship and a home with someone special. They acknowledge that sometimes there is a need to take a middle path to find what you are looking for. The third verse shows that the singer is not giving up on finding love and is looking for someone who can share in the journey of life, aging like an old wine. The final chorus reinforces the message that anyone who tries to play with their heart will simply get left behind as a bad memory.
Overall, the song is a candid and heartfelt reflection on the struggles and hopes of romantic love. It acknowledges that love is not always easy but remains a vital part of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I shine like a diamond
At times, I am at my best and shine like a precious diamond.
Sometimes I burn like coal
However, I also have moments where I am low and burn like coal.
Sometimes I let my guts spill out Of the holes in my leaky soul
At times, I find myself being vulnerable and revealing my innermost feelings.
Some days I pray for forgiveness
There are days when I seek for forgiveness for my past mistakes and shortcomings.
Most days I pray to just forget
However, most days, I just want to forget my past and move on.
Some days I feel your love and still long For the love that I haven't met yet
Despite feeling loved, there are times when I yearn for the love of someone who I have yet to meet.
So ooh - please don't mess with a heart like mine Because ooh - I won′t waste my time And like a bad memory you'll just get left behind If you mess with a heart like mine
My heart is precious and valuable, and I won't tolerate anyone who doesn't treat it with respect.
Some people want a thousand lovers Some like to be alone and free And I just want to find someone who wants To build a life and a home with me
While some people seek many relationships or prefer to be single, all I want is to find someone to build a home and life with.
Because I know there's a middle of the road Where you just gotta go sometimes To find your way
I understand that finding one's way sometimes involves taking a middle path.
And if I go just know that I′m singing a song And I'm looking for somebody that can sing along And if you sing real pretty you know I might just say I might just say
If I move on from someone, I am looking for someone who can match me and harmonize with me emotionally.
Ooh - please don′t mess with a heart like mine Because ooh - this heart is open wide And I want to travel with you and age Like an old fine wine so please Don't fuck with a heart like mine
Lastly, I value my heart because it is wide open and ready to journey with someone for the long haul, like a fine wine that only gets better with time. So, please don't hurt me.
And I said ooh - please don′t mess with a heart like mine Because ooh - I won't waste my time And like a bad memory you'll just get left behind If you mess with a heart like mine
Once again, my heart is valuable and not to be played with. I won't allow anyone to waste my time, and they'll only be left behind like a bad memory if they try.
Yes like a bad memory you know you′ll just get left behind If you mess with a heart like mine
A final reminder that messing with my heart will only lead to being left behind like a bad memory.
Writer(s): Melissa Alma Mitchell
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