Thank You 4 the Broken Heart 2.0
J Rice grew up listening to artists like Take 6, Boyz II Men, Brian Mcknigh… Read Full Bio ↴J Rice grew up listening to artists like Take 6, Boyz II Men, Brian Mcknight, Wynton Marsalis, Kenny G and many other R&B/Jazz greats. He lived in a simple house where his parents taught him to work for everything he wanted. At about age 11 he was running a paper route to pay for his first trumpet. It was obvious early on that J was blessed with a gift as he would move up through the ranks of his jr. high. Later in high school he started taking his singing seriously and built his own studio in his bedroom. Equipment was expensive so he had to improvise with dental floss stapled to the ceiling holding up the mic and a cool whip lid with a hole in it and nylons stretched across for the spit guard. He released two independent albums The Intro and So Close but felt he needed to be closer to where everything happens so he packed everything he could, and drove across the country to New York City from his home in Tacoma, Washington. When he arrived in NY, he immediately started meeting with any writers/producers he could, but none seemed to be the right fit.

J recently teamed up with hit producers Phantom Boyz (Alexandra Burke “Bad Boys” Christina Aguilara “The Beautiful People”) and has since released his 3rd independent original album “Phantom Boyz Presents: J Rice”. He has grown on YouTube to over 165,000 subscribers and over 26,000,000 views. J is now working on producing and writing his own material for his 4th album along with writing and producing for other artists.His new album will be released in early 2013 by Omega Music Group/JCM Music Group INgrooves/Fontana.

Thank You 4 the Broken Heart 2.0
J Rice Lyrics


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Everything I know about love
I learned from you, you
And everything I know about pain
I learned from you, you
You were my only, you were my first
You showed me lonely, and you took me in when I was hurt
But the most important thing you ever gave me
Was the one that hurt the most

So thank you for the broken heart
thank you for the permanent scar
If it wasn't for you, I might forget
How it feels to let go
how it feels to get a brand new start
So thank you for the broken heart

I still remember when you called
And said that he didn't mean anything
How could you expect me to look at you the same way
And then try to turn around and blame it on me
I can't believe I took so long, to get gone...ooohh

You were my only but not my last
You showed me lonely, and you made me put you in the past
But the most important thing you ever gave me
Was the one that hurt the most

So thank you for the broken heart, oh yeah
And thank you for the permanent scar, oh
'Cause if it wasn't for you, I might forget
How it feels to let go, and how it feels to get a brand new start
So thank you for the broken heart

And every time I find myself alone in pieces
I'll just remember how you hurt me and I made it
And every time I find myself alone in pieces
I'll just remember how you hurt me and I made it

So thank you for the broken heart
And thank you for the permanent scar
Cause if it wasn't for you, I wouldn't be here
With the love of my life, all my pain disappear
I've come so far
So thank you for the broken heart
For the broken heart, broken heart
For the broken heart
I'll never have
I'll never have
I'll never have




I'll never have
a broken heart again

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of J Rice's song "Thank You 4 the Broken Heart 2.0" convey a complex mix of emotions surrounding a past relationship. The singer expresses gratitude for the pain and heartbreak experienced because it has ultimately led to personal growth and the ability to move on.


The opening lines, "Everything I know about love, I learned from you," suggest that the singer's understanding of love was shaped by the person they are addressing in the song. It implies that the relationship had a significant impact on the singer's perception of love and its associated emotions. Similarly, the line "everything I know about pain, I learned from you," signifies that the pain experienced in the relationship taught the singer valuable lessons.


The chorus, "So thank you for the broken heart, thank you for the permanent scar," is a powerful statement of gratitude. It acknowledges the role played by the person who caused the pain, recognizing that without this experience, the singer may not have learned how to let go and start anew. The lyrics also touch upon the theme of blame, with the singer reflecting on the other person's attempts to place responsibility on them ("And then try to turn around and blame it on me").


The final verse reveals an evolution in the singer's journey. They acknowledge their growth and ability to overcome the pain inflicted by the other person. The line "I'll just remember how you hurt me and I made it" expresses resilience and triumph, indicating that the singer has healed and moved forward from the brokenness.


Overall, the lyrics of "Thank You 4 the Broken Heart 2.0" explore themes of love, pain, gratitude, growth, and resilience. It portrays a complex emotional journey and serves as an acknowledgment of the transformative power of heartbreak.


Line by Line Meaning

Everything I know about love
All my understanding of love


I learned from you, you
Came from my experiences with you


And everything I know about pain
All my understanding of pain


I learned from you, you
Came from my experiences with you


You were my only, you were my first
You were the only one, the first one in my life


You showed me lonely, and you took me in when I was hurt
You made me feel loneliness, and you provided comfort when I was in pain


But the most important thing you ever gave me
However, the most significant thing you gave me


Was the one that hurt the most
Caused me the greatest pain


So thank you for the broken heart
I express gratitude for the pain and heartbreak


thank you for the permanent scar
thank you for the lasting emotional wound


If it wasn't for you, I might forget
Without you, I might have forgotten


How it feels to let go
The sensation of releasing someone


how it feels to get a brand new start
The experience of beginning anew


So thank you for the broken heart
I express gratitude for the pain and heartbreak


I still remember when you called
I recall the moment you called


And said that he didn't mean anything
And declared that he was insignificant


How could you expect me to look at you the same way
How can I be expected to perceive you in the same manner


And then try to turn around and blame it on me
And subsequently attempt to shift the blame onto me


I can't believe I took so long, to get gone...ooohh
I can't believe it took me so much time to leave


You were my only but not my last
You were significant, but not the final one


You showed me lonely, and you made me put you in the past
You made me experience loneliness and forced me to leave you behind


But the most important thing you ever gave me
However, the most significant thing you gave me


Was the one that hurt the most
Caused me the greatest pain


So thank you for the broken heart, oh yeah
I express gratitude for the pain and heartbreak


And thank you for the permanent scar, oh
thank you for the lasting emotional wound


'Cause if it wasn't for you, I might forget
Because without you, I could have forgotten


How it feels to let go, and how it feels to get a brand new start
The sensation of releasing someone and the experience of beginning anew


So thank you for the broken heart
I express gratitude for the pain and heartbreak


And every time I find myself alone in pieces
Whenever I am broken and alone


I'll just remember how you hurt me and I made it
I'll recall how you caused me pain and how I overcame it


And every time I find myself alone in pieces
Whenever I am broken and alone


I'll just remember how you hurt me and I made it
I'll recall how you caused me pain and how I overcame it


So thank you for the broken heart
I express gratitude for the pain and heartbreak


And thank you for the permanent scar
thank you for the lasting emotional wound


Cause if it wasn't for you, I wouldn't be here
Because without you, I wouldn't exist in this state


With the love of my life, all my pain disappear
Being with the person I love makes all my pain vanish


I've come so far
I have made significant progress


So thank you for the broken heart
I express gratitude for the pain and heartbreak


For the broken heart, broken heart
For the pain and heartbreak


For the broken heart
For the pain and heartbreak


I'll never have
I will never possess


I'll never have
I will never possess


I'll never have
I will never possess


I'll never have
I will never possess


a broken heart again
an emotionally wounded heart again




Lyrics © TUNECORE INC
Written by: Joshua Rice

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