From the small town of Plaquemine, Louisiana, Justin is no stranger to hard work and adversity. At a very young age he dealt with the tragedy of losing his father. Following in his father’s footsteps, Justin discovered that he too had the gift of music. He honed his talents by singing in the church and studying the harmonies of Earth, Wind and Fire as well as the vocal performances of Michael Jackson. He was also greatly influenced by the music of Lionel Richie, Maroon 5 and Usher.
This singer, songwriter and scholar began sharing his talents with the world through a series of covers, re-writes, and remixes of chart toppers Rihanna, Beyonce’, and more; in addition to multiple self-written and co-produced originals. After capturing the attention of millions through YouTube and other social media outlets, listeners worldwide are projecting his imminent success in the music industry.
After a wave of notable accomplishments, including being selected as an Artist on the Rise by Amazon.com, featured new artist on Myspace and reaching the #8 spot on iTunes (Japan) R&B/Soul charts, Justin began working on his album I Am (released in July of 2012). The lead single "Cherry Bomb" became a viral success and was heavily requested at radio. The album quickly caught the attention of music enthusiasts and industry heavyweights, leading to a meeting with a major record label. Concerned with protecting his individuality and musical sound, Justin decided to further develop his craft and pursue other opportunities.
Upon returning home, Justin was immediately enlisted as a supporting act for Trey Songz Anticipation Tour. Garner’s performance was well received and led to him performing concerts around the United States alongside Big Sean, Keri Hilson and other established recording artists. Continuing to perfect his talent, Justin entered the studio to create Year One, a new project that marked the return to his original R&B Pop sound, bringing soul stirring vocals and emotion back to the forefront. The EP was praised for having incredible songwriting, vocal prowess and received recognition from iTunes editorial staff as New & Noteworthy R&B/Soul.
With no intention of slowing down, Justin passionately records and performs with only one priority – his fans. Justin’s evolution as an artist, songwriter and vocal arranger is remarkable. His drive and ambition for creating music is unrelenting.
Paper Heart
Justin Garner Lyrics
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Fold it into the way
It's so valuable how could you erase it away
Is my love is worth more than anything
Any man any dream any jewelry that I can give
Baby can you hear me
[Chorus:]
Without you I am drawing so deeply
Baby I am riding to tell you
That no matter the weather we will still be together
You took my heart... river
And it hurts cause I...
You keep treating me like I have a paper a paper heart
Don't you know
Don't you know that I am counting the days
Ever since you walked away
That you took everything including the love of me
So why must I never hear you say
We can be together again
I have been wishing and dreaming
That I could see your face
[Chorus:]
My heart is falling into pieces
Without you I am drawing so deeply
Baby I am riding to tell you
That no matter the weather we will still be together
You took my heart... river
And it hurts cause I...
You keep treating me like I have a paper a paper heart
No bridge
Is just me
Want you to really feel it
Cause how you got me feeling
#I haven't felt like this in a long time
I am trying to make this work
Hey man play that guitar
[Chorus:]
My heart is falling into pieces
Without you I am drawing so deeply
Baby I am riding to tell you
That no matter the weather we will still be together
You took my heart... river
And it hurts cause I...
You keep treating me like I have a paper a paper heart
You took my heart... river
And it hurts cause I...
You keep treating me like I have a paper a paper heart
The lyrics of Justin Garner's song "Paper Heart" seem to be about a relationship that has fallen apart but one person is still holding out hope for reconciliation. The singer feels like their love was valuable and worth more than anything material that they could give, but their partner has treated them poorly and taken everything away. The line "you keep treating me like I have a paper heart" suggests that the singer feels fragile and disposable to their partner.
The chorus repeats the idea that the singer's heart is falling apart and they are drawing deeply without their partner. They want to tell their partner that they will still be together no matter what, but it seems like their partner is not listening or responding. The verse "No bridge, it's just me" suggests that the singer is trying to connect with their partner but feels like they are alone in their efforts.
Overall, the lyrics suggest a sense of longing and desperation for a lost love. The singer is vulnerable and open about their feelings, but it seems like their partner is not reciprocating. Despite this, they are still holding on to hope for a reconciliation.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel like you have taken all away
I feel like you have taken everything away from me
Fold it into the way
You have completely destroyed me and my emotions
It's so valuable how could you erase it away
Our love was precious to me, it's impossible to forget about it
Is my love is worth more than anything
My love for you is priceless, it's worth more than any tangible item
Any man any dream any jewelry that I can give
No other man or material item can compare to the love I have for you
Baby can you hear me
Are you listening to me?
My heart is falling into pieces
My heart is breaking and falling apart
Without you I am drawing so deeply
I am feeling lost and empty without you
No matter the weather we will still be together
Our love will remain strong despite any obstacle we face
You took my heart... river
You took my heart for granted and left me hurt
And it hurts cause I...
I am in emotional pain because of what you did
You keep treating me like I have a paper a paper heart
You treat me as if my emotions and love are not valuable, disposable and easily torn apart
Don't you know
Do you not understand?
That I am counting the days
I am constantly waiting for you to come back to me
Ever since you walked away
I have been feeling lost and incomplete since you left
So why must I never hear you say
Why can't you tell me that we can try to make things work again?
We can be together again
We can try to work out our relationship and love each other again
I have been wishing and dreaming
I constantly dream and hope for us to be together again
That I could see your face
I long to see you and be with you again
No bridge
There is no barrier between us
Is just me
It's just me missing you
Want you to really feel it
I want you to understand how much I miss and love you
I haven't felt like this in a long time
I have not felt love and passion like this for a long time
I am trying to make this work
I am actively trying to repair our relationship
Hey man play that guitar
An interlude to express the emotions through music
You took my heart... river
You took my heart for granted and left me hurt
And it hurts cause I...
I am in emotional pain because of what you did
You keep treating me like I have a paper a paper heart
You treat me as if my emotions and love are not valuable, disposable and easily torn apart
Contributed by Josiah J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.