In 2011, he announced the release of his sophomore album, 'Future History'. "Don't Wanna Go Home" was released as the album's lead single in May 2011. As reported by the Undefeated Songfacts, on January 6, 2012, while Derülo was rehearsing for his Future History Tour, he broke one of his neck vertebrae. When he debuted "Undefeated" during the May 22, 2012 finale of the TV show 'American Idol', it was the singer’s first post-neck injury television performance.
Pick Up the Pieces
Jason Derülo Lyrics
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But you're too stubborn to pick up the phone
So round and round we go
I should be happy but I'm feeling so so
There's something missing and I bet you it's you
I know it
You know it
We were made for each other so
My shattered heart is on the ground
I've got to see your face right now
Just tell me where and you'll find me waiting there
[Chorus]
Can we forget the past
I miss you I mean it
And if love is made of glass
Can we pick up the pieces
Pick up pick up up the pieces
Pick up pick up up the pieces
And if love is made of glass
Can we pick up the pieces
I wear a smile to hide the hurt
Cause no one burst
People say that time heals on
So why is it getting worse
I just don't wanna face this battle alone
I know it
You know it
We were made for each other so
My shattered heart is on the ground
I've got to see your face right now
Just tell me where and you'll find me waiting there
[Chorus]
Cutting through my soul and it's razor sharp
Now I'm scattered here in a million parts
How am I supposed to fix a broken heart
Cutting through my soul and it's razor sharp
Now I'm scattered here in a million parts
How am I supposed to fix a broken heart
[Chorus]
The lyrics of Jason Derulo's song "Pick Up the Pieces" focus on a lost love that both he and his partner know was right for them. However, they cannot seem to overcome their stubbornness and pride to reconnect. This is evident from the line "You don't really want to let this stuff go, but you're too stubborn to pick up the phone." He feels that something is missing in his life, and he believes it will only be whole if he reconnects with his lost love. The song highlights his heartache as he struggles to pick up the shattered pieces of his broken heart. He misses his love very much and wants to pick up the pieces of their relationship and start anew, and the line "Can we forget the past, I miss you, I mean it" emphasizes this.
Throughout the song, it appears that he is willing to put everything else aside in order to fix his relationship with his lost love because he knows they are perfect for each other. However, the pain of their separation is so real, with the line "Cutting through my soul and it's razor-sharp, now I'm scattered here in a million parts. How am I supposed to fix a broken heart?" revealing just how hurt he is by the separation.
Overall, "Pick Up the Pieces" is a heartfelt plea for love from someone who is torn apart by his heartache. He wants his love back and is willing to do whatever it takes to make it happen.
Line by Line Meaning
You don't really wanna let this stuff go
You're not ready to move on and let go of our relationship
But you're too stubborn to pick up the phone
Your pride is stopping you from reaching out and resolving things
So round and round we go
We keep going in circles and can't seem to break free from our issues
I should be happy but I'm feeling so so
Despite trying to move on, I'm still unhappy without you
There's something missing and I bet you it's you
I feel incomplete without you and I know you feel the same way too
I know it
I'm aware that we're meant to be together
You know it
You also know that we belong together
We were made for each other so
Our love was destined and we're perfect for each other
My shattered heart is on the ground
My heart is broken and I'm in pain
I've got to see your face right now
I need to be with you and see you to ease my pain
Just tell me where and you'll find me waiting there
I'm willing to do anything to be with you again and I'll be waiting for you to come back to me
Can we forget the past
Let's leave our past behind and start over
I miss you I mean it
I'm not just saying it, I really miss you
And if love is made of glass
Love is fragile and easily breakable
Can we pick up the pieces
Can we work together to fix our relationship and make it whole again
Pick up pick up up the pieces
Let's make an effort to fix our relationship
I wear a smile to hide the hurt
I put on a brave face and smile to conceal my pain
Cause no one burst
I don't want anyone to know the pain I'm going through
People say that time heals on
They say that with time, the pain of heartbreak will fade away
So why is it getting worse
Why am I still hurting even though time has passed
I just don't wanna face this battle alone
I don't want to deal with our problems on my own
Cutting through my soul and it's razor sharp
The pain of the breakup is intense and unbearable
Now I'm scattered here in a million parts
I feel broken and lost without you
How am I supposed to fix a broken heart
I don't know how to heal from this heartbreak
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JOSHUA DEVON WALKER, JOEL DESROULEAUX JASON, TIFFANY LAUREN FRED, PETER KING, MICHAEL MCGREGOR, LEE MONTEVERDE, JONATHAN REUVEN ROTEM, KELLY MARIE SHEEHAN, OLIVIA CHARLOTTE WAITHE, JASON JOEL DESROULEAUX, MICHAEL LA VELL JR. MCGREGOR, PETE KING, LEE MARK
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Angnes Mwangangi
I am bounded to success
Wish we were little goddess
I am gonna be the success
Listen at me between the lines
We break the codes for the success
We think of nothing but the love
Love is the place we are going to live.
They are lying flat for us
We are so good so fast
We understand us
We are from the moon
And soon we gonna boom
I am not a fool to be fool
You either gain or not start it
We eat where we waters
We deal with what we have
Success is gonna be the journey you never knew.
Wynn Coonawara
Damn, I miss this Jason Derulo. Bring him back!
Both Marvel & the DC universe's
He is still the same Jason derulo inside your ❤
Besides all that gossip about him may be fake anyway
Andria Charalambous
Still hearin' it in 2013 !! It never gets old !! Love it...
Tanacks Z
Still listening in 2020🤣
Amber Renee
Still listening in 2019👌👌👌🤣
Krish Mahbubani
Still listening in 2018 👌😂
Kaylee Kizer
This song knows how I feel. ❤
tina imade
one of the best song i have ever listen to.i love it
Bartu Cetinel
Learning to sing this. Teachin myself to hit the high notes :D
Albany Gibson
Love this song 💕💕