Heart Of Stone
Jeremiah Jonathan Lyrics

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I've been feeling, I've been felling
I've been feeling like you best get round
I've been hurting, I've been hurting,
I've been hurting but there's no way out
I've been hurting but there's no way out

I've been ?, I've been ?
I've been ? since the day you left

Now I'm wondering, now I'm wondering
Now I'm wondering cause you don't regret
I'm wondering cause you don't regret
I said I'm wondering cause you don't regret

You got a heart of stone
You got a heart that feels so cold
But I'm not letting go
I'm just remembering you know
You got a heart of stone

I've been thinking, I've been ?
I've been addicted since you put me down
I'd be better, I'd be better baby
I'd be so much better ? without
I'd be better better off without
I'd be better better off without

You got a heart of stone
You got a heart that feels so cold
But I'm not letting go
I'm just remembering you know
You got a heart of stone yeah
You got a heart of stone
You got a heart that feels so cold
But I'm not letting go
I'm just remembering you know
You got a heart of stone
You got a heart that feels so cold
But I'm not letting go

I'm just remembering you know
You got a heart of stone

Overall Meaning

In "Heart Of Stone," Jeremiah Jonathan expresses the pain and hurt caused by a breakup. He admits to feeling crushed and lost, and despite his attempts to move on and be better off without his former lover, he cannot help but wonder if they feel the same regret that he does. He acknowledges that his ex has a "heart of stone" that feels cold and unfeeling, yet he cannot let go of the memories and the love that once existed between them.

The song is a relatable depiction of the aftermath of a romantic relationship, as the pain and confusion that come with a breakup can often feel overwhelming and all-consuming. Jonathan's lyrics effectively convey the emotional turmoil that accompanies heartbreak, and the chorus, in particular, is powerful and poignant. The repetition of "you got a heart of stone" emphasizes the feeling of hopelessness in the face of an unfeeling partner and creates a sense of resignation, as if the singer is resigned to the fact that he will never be able to win back his former lover's affection.

Line by Line Meaning

I've been feeling, I've been felling
I have been experiencing emotions, both positive and negative

I've been feeling like you best get round
I have been feeling like you should take action

I've been hurting, I've been hurting,
I have been experiencing emotional and/or physical pain

I've been hurting but there's no way out
I have been hurting, but I can't seem to escape from it

I've been ?, I've been ?
I have been feeling a certain way or doing something, but it is not clear what exactly

I've been ? since the day you left
I have been feeling or doing something since the day you left

Now I'm wondering, now I'm wondering
I am currently curious or unsure about something

Now I'm wondering cause you don't regret
I am curious because you don't seem to feel remorse

I'm wondering cause you don't regret
I am curious because you don't seem to feel remorse

You got a heart of stone
You have a heart that is cold and unfeeling

You got a heart that feels so cold
You have a heart that is emotionally distant

But I'm not letting go
Despite everything, I am not giving up

I'm just remembering you know
I am simply keeping you in my memory

I've been thinking, I've been ?
I have been contemplating or pondering something but it's not clear what exactly

I've been addicted since you put me down
I have been emotionally dependent on you since you left me

I'd be better, I'd be better baby
I would feel better if things were different

I'd be so much better ? without
I would be better off without something, but it's not clear what exactly

You got a heart of stone yeah
You do indeed have a heart that is cold and unfeeling