What Becomes of the Broken-Hearted
Joe Cocker Lyrics
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I have visions of many things
Happiness is just an illusion
Filled with sadness and confusion
[Chorus]
What becomes of the broken hearted
Who have love that's now departed
Roots of love grow all around
But for me they come tumbling down
Every day heart aches grow a little stronger
I can't stand this pain much longer
Walk in shadows searching for light
Cold and alone no comfort in sight
Hoping and praying for someone to care
Always moving but going no where
[Chorus]
I'm searching though I don't succeed
But someones love leaves a growing need
Always lost there's no place for beginning
All that's left is an unhappy ending
[Chorus]
The lyrics to Joe Cocker's "What Becomes of the Broken-Hearted" are a poignant reflection on the pains of heartbreak and loss. Throughout the song, the singer expresses their search for a new kind of love and a sense of peace and comfort in the wake of the end of a relationship. The first verse establishes the theme of disillusionment and confusion, portraying a society where love is promised but proves fleeting and often painful.
The second verse continues this theme, as the singer struggles with growing heartache and the prospect of a lonely future. They describe themselves as "walking in shadows" and seeking a light or source of comfort that seems perpetually out of reach. The final verse introduces a note of hopefulness, as the singer resolves to keep searching for a new love and a way to move on from their heartbreak, no matter how difficult the journey may be.
Overall, the lyrics to "What Becomes of the Broken-Hearted" offer a moving portrayal of the universal experience of loss and the search for healing that follows. They tap into the raw emotions that come with the end of a relationship, while also offering a sense of hope for the future and the possibility of finding love again.
Line by Line Meaning
As I walk this land with broken dreams
I am wandering aimlessly with shattered hopes
I have visions of many things.
My mind is full of dreams and possibilities
Love's happiness is just an illusion filled with sadness and confusion.
The joy that love brings is often fleeting and overshadowed by heartbreak and uncertainty
What becomes of the brokenhearted who had love that's now departed?
What happens to those whose love has left them behind?
I know I've got to find some kind of peace of mind.
I need to find a way to calm my troubled thoughts
Maybe, the fruits of love grow all around but for me they come a tumblin' down.
Love is abundant for others, but for me it only leads to disappointment
Ev'ry day heartaches grow a little stronger; I can't stand this pain much longer.
The pain of heartbreak intensifies each day, and I fear I can't bear it much longer
I walk in shadows, searching for light, cold and alone, no comfort in sight.
I am lost and alone, seeking a way to escape the darkness and find some solace
Hoping and prayin' for someone to care, always movin' and goin' nowhere.
I am desperate for someone to love and care for me, but my search feels endless and futile
Maybe, I'm searching though I don't succeed, but someone look, there's a growing need.
I may not be successful yet, but I feel a deep longing for love that cannot be ignored
Oh, he is lost, there's no place for beginning; all that's left is an unhappy ending.
My love is lost, and there seems to be no hope for starting anew - only a bleak and unhappy future
I'll be searching ev'rywhere just find someone to care.
I will continue my search for love wherever I can, hoping to find someone who cares for me
I'll be looking ev'ry day; I know I'm gonna find a way.
I'm determined to keep searching every day, because I believe that I will eventually find what I'm looking for
Nothing's gonna stop me now; I'll find a way some how.
No obstacle will deter me - I will do whatever it takes to find love and happiness
I'll be searching ev'rywhere just find someone to care.
I will continue my search for love wherever I can, hoping to find someone who cares for me
I'll be looking ev'ry day; I know I'm gonna find a way.
I'm determined to keep searching every day, because I believe that I will eventually find what I'm looking for
Nothing's gonna stop me now; I'll find a way some how.
No obstacle will deter me - I will do whatever it takes to find love and happiness
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: James Anthony Dean, Paul Riser, William Henry Witherspoonn
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Siva Prakash
As I walk this land with broken dreams
I have visions of many things
But happiness is just an illusion
Filled with sadness and confusion
What becomes of the broken-hearted
Who had love that's now departed?
I know I've got to find
Some kind of peace of mind
Maybe
The roots of love grow all around
But for me they come a-tumblin' down
Every day heartaches grow a little stronger
I can't stand this pain much longer
I walk in shadowsm searching for light
Cold and alone, no comfort in sight
Hoping and praying for someone to care
Always moving and goin' nowhere
What becomes of the broken-hearted
Who had love that's now departed?
I know I've got to find
Some kind of peace of mind
Help me
I'm searching, though I don't succeed
But someone look, there's a growing need
Oh, he is lost, there's no place for beginning
All that's left is an unhappy ending
Now, becomes of the broken-hearted
Who had love that's now departed?
I know I've got to find
Some kind of peace of mind
I'll be searching everywhere
Just to find someone to care
I'll be looking everyday, I know I'm gonna find a way
Nothing's gonna stop me now
I'll find a way somehow
And I'll be searching everywhere
I know I gotta find a way
I'll be looking
LightYerPipe
As I walk this land with broken dreams
I have visions of many things
But happiness is just an illusion
Filled with sadness and confusion
What becomes of the broken-hearted
Who had love that's now departed?
I know I've got to find
Some kind of peace of mind
Maybe
The roots of love grow all around
But for me they come a-tumblin' down
Every day heartaches grow a little stronger
I can't stand this pain much longer
I walk in shadowsm searching for light
Cold and alone, no comfort in sight
Hoping and praying for someone to care
Always moving and goin' nowhere
What becomes of the broken-hearted
Who had love that's now departed?
I know I've got to find
Some kind of peace of mind
Help me
I'm searching, though I don't succeed
But someone look, there's a growing need
Oh, he is lost, there's no place for beginning
All that's left is an unhappy ending
Now, becomes of the broken-hearted
Who had love that's now departed?
I know I've got to find
Some kind of peace of mind
I'll be searching everywhere
Just to find someone to care
I'll be looking everyday, I know I'm gonna find a way
Nothing's gonna stop me now
I'll find a way somehow
And I'll be searching everywhere
I know I gotta find a way
I'll be looking
Nina Brazil
Amo as interpretações de Joe Cocker.Ele é sempre muito intenso, extraordinário!
Aleksi Pursiainen
Beautiful song...☘☘
Marco Marsiolo
Great voice. Rip Joe
Tech
He will live forever through his music
Marilyn Aguirre
Desde Argentina ☆☆☆☆☆
Nina Brazil
Desde Brasil
Siva Prakash
As I walk this land with broken dreams
I have visions of many things
But happiness is just an illusion
Filled with sadness and confusion
What becomes of the broken-hearted
Who had love that's now departed?
I know I've got to find
Some kind of peace of mind
Maybe
The roots of love grow all around
But for me they come a-tumblin' down
Every day heartaches grow a little stronger
I can't stand this pain much longer
I walk in shadowsm searching for light
Cold and alone, no comfort in sight
Hoping and praying for someone to care
Always moving and goin' nowhere
What becomes of the broken-hearted
Who had love that's now departed?
I know I've got to find
Some kind of peace of mind
Help me
I'm searching, though I don't succeed
But someone look, there's a growing need
Oh, he is lost, there's no place for beginning
All that's left is an unhappy ending
Now, becomes of the broken-hearted
Who had love that's now departed?
I know I've got to find
Some kind of peace of mind
I'll be searching everywhere
Just to find someone to care
I'll be looking everyday, I know I'm gonna find a way
Nothing's gonna stop me now
I'll find a way somehow
And I'll be searching everywhere
I know I gotta find a way
I'll be looking
Maria Aparecida Pinheiro
Cantava com à alma
Donn Kizzee
Great cover of one of my favorite songs
Brandon Feldbauer
Billy Dee Williams also covers it for an episode of General Hospital: Night Shift