Brokenhearted
Karminㅰ Lyrics


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This is more than a typical kinda thing
Felt the jones in my bones when you were touching me, oh oh
Didn't want to take it slow
In a daze, going crazed, I can barely think
You're replaying in my brain, find it hard to sleep, oh oh
Waiting for my phone to blow

Now I'm here in a sticky situation
Got a little trouble, yep and now I'm pacin'
Five minutes, ten minutes, now it's been an hour
Don't wanna think too hard, but I'm sour

Oh oh, I can't seem to let you go

See I've been waiting all day
For you to call me baby
So let's get up, let's get on it
Don't you leave me broken hearted tonight
Come on, that's right
Honest baby I'll do
Anything you want to
So can we finish what we started
Don't you leave me broken hearted tonight
Come on, that's right, cheerio

What's the time, such a crime
Not a single word, sipping on that Patron
Just to calm my nerves, oh oh
Poppin' bottles by the phone
Oh yeah
Had me up, had me down, turn me inside out
That's enough, hold me up
Maybe I'm in doubt, oh oh
Now don't even think you know, no no

See I've been waiting all day
For you to call me baby
So let's get up, let's get on it
Don't you leave me broken hearted tonight
Come on, that's right
Honest baby I'll do
Anything you want to
So can we finish what we started
Don't you leave me broken hearted tonight
Come on, that's right, cheerio

Anything you wanna do, I'll be on it too
Everything you say, it's like a gold with a view
Business on the front, party in the back
Maybe I was wrong, was the outfit really wack
This kinda thing doesn't happen usually
I'm on the opposite side of it, truthfully
I know you want it so come and get it, cheerio

See I've been waiting all day
For you to call me baby
So let's get up, let's get on it
Don't you leave me broken hearted tonight
Oh oh oh oh
Honest baby I'll do
Anything you want to
So can we finish what we started
Don't you leave me broken hearted tonight
Come on, that's right, cheeri, cheeri, cheerio

When you gonna call
Don't leave me broken hearted
I've been waiting up
Let's finish what we started, oh oh




I can't seem to let you go
Come on, that's right, cheerio, uh!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Brokenhearted" by Karmin tell a story about a person who is caught up in a sticky situation due to their intense attraction to someone they have been seeing. The singer expresses how she is unable to get the person out of her head, and is eagerly waiting for them to call. The wait is driving her insane and she is struggling to remain calm. The person's hesitant behavior is causing her to feel sour and worried. She is drinking to calm her nerves, but it is not helping her situation. The chorus is a plea to her lover to complete what they have started and not leave her heartbroken.


The verses are indicative of the singer's uneasy state of mind as she finds herself hopelessly caught up in her lover's charm. Despite her troubled state of mind, she is willing to go the extra mile to keep the person's attention - even if it means changing her outfit. The song's narrative voice is that of a person who is lost in a situation they cannot control, and the chorus is her attempt to regain her power by urging her lover not to leave her heartbroken.


Overall, the song aims to capture the struggle of someone who is caught up in a passionate yet complicated romantic entanglement. The lyrics, when combined with the song's upbeat pop sound, make for an evocative and relatable musical experience.


Line by Line Meaning

This is more than a typical kinda thing
This relationship is unique and special


Felt the jones in my bones when you were touching me, oh oh
I felt a strong attraction to you when you touched me


Didn't want to take it slow
I wanted to move fast in this relationship


In a daze, going crazed, I can barely think
I'm so overwhelmed by my emotions that I can't think straight


You're replaying in my brain, find it hard to sleep, oh oh
I can't stop thinking about you and it's keeping me up at night


Waiting for my phone to blow
I'm eagerly waiting for you to call or text me


Now I'm here in a sticky situation
I'm in a difficult and uncomfortable position


Got a little trouble, yep and now I'm pacin'
I'm stressed out and anxious about the situation


Five minutes, ten minutes, now it's been an hour
I've been waiting for your call for a long time


Don't wanna think too hard, but I'm sour
I don't want to stress myself out, but I'm disappointed and upset


Oh oh, I can't seem to let you go
I'm struggling to move on from you


See I've been waiting all day
I've been waiting patiently for you


For you to call me baby
For you to contact me in some way


So let's get up, let's get on it
Let's start our relationship again


Don't you leave me broken hearted tonight
I don't want to go to bed heartbroken tonight


Come on, that's right
Let's do this


Honest baby I'll do
I'm willing to do anything for you


Anything you want to
I'm open to your suggestions


So can we finish what we started
Let's continue our relationship


Oh yeah
I agree


Had me up, had me down, turn me inside out
Our relationship has been intense and emotionally overwhelming


That's enough, hold me up
I need your support and comfort


Maybe I'm in doubt, oh oh
I'm uncertain about our relationship


Now don't even think you know, no no
You don't understand how I feel


Anything you wanna do, I'll be on it too
I'm willing to participate in any activities you want


Everything you say, it's like a gold with a view
Your words are precious and valuable to me


Business on the front, party in the back
I'm serious on the surface but playful underneath


Maybe I was wrong, was the outfit really wack
Maybe I misjudged our relationship and did something wrong


This kinda thing doesn't happen usually
Our relationship is uncommon and unusual


I'm on the opposite side of it, truthfully
I have different feelings or opinions about our relationship


I know you want it so come and get it, cheerio
I know you're interested in me, so let's start our relationship again


When you gonna call
When are you going to contact me


I've been waiting up
I've been staying awake to hear from you


Let's finish what we started, oh oh
Let's continue our relationship


Cheeri, cheeri, cheerio
Goodbye




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: AMY HEIDEMANN, NICK NOONAN, JOHN HILL, CLAUDE KELLY, HENRY WALTER, EMILY WRIGHT, RICHARD HEAD

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@jessle195

[Lyrics]

Oh, yeah
Uh, c'mon, yeah

This is more than the typical kinda thing
Felt a jones in my bones when you were touching me
Uh-oh, didn't wanna take it slow

In a daze, goin' craze, I can barely think
You're replayin' in my brain, find it hard to sleep
Uh-oh, waitin' for my phone to blow
Uh-oh, yup

Now I'm here in a sticky situation
Got a bit of trouble, yup, and now I'm pacin'
Five minutes, ten minutes, now it's been an hour
I don't wanna think too hard, but I'm sour
Uh-oh, I can't seem to let you go

See, I've been waitin' all day for you to call me, baby

So let's get up, let's get on it
Don't you leave me brokenhearted tonight
Come on, that's right
Honest, baby, I'll do anything you want to
So can we finish what we started?
Don't you leave me brokenhearted tonight
Come on, that's right, cheerio!

What's the time? Such a crime, not a single word
Sippin' on that Patrón, just to calm my nerves
Uh-oh, poppin' bottles by the phone, oh yeah
Had me up, had me down, turned me inside out
That's enough, call me up, baby, I'm in doubt
Uh-oh, and I don't even think you know
No, no, no

See, I've been waitin' all day for you to call me, baby
So let's get up, let's get on it
Don't you leave me brokenhearted tonight
Come on, that's right
Honest, baby, I'll do anything you want to
So can we finish what we started?
Don't you leave me brokenhearted tonight
Come on, that's right, cheerio, ay

Anything you wanna do, I'll be on it too
Everything you said, is like gold with a view
Business in the front, party in the back
Maybe I was wrong, was the outfit really wack?
This kinda thing doesn't happen usually
I'm on the opposite side of it, truthfully
I know you want it, so come and get it
Cheerio

See, I've been waitin' all day, for you to call me, baby (yeah, yeah, yeah)
So let's get up, let's get on it
Don't you leave me brokenhearted tonight (oh-oh-woah-oh, yeah)
Honest, baby, I'll do anything you want to (thing that you want)
So can we finish what we started?
Don't you leave me brokenhearted tonight
Come on, that's right! Cheeri-cheerio, uh

When you gonna call?
Don't leave me brokenhearted
I've been waiting up, let's finish what we started
Oh oh, I can't seem to let you go
Come on, that's right, cheerio, uh



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@edkerby8055

Nostalgia is the best and worst feeling at the same time

@user7863

True.

@amokay746

Fun fact: Nostalgia originally meant to feel the pain from an old wound, so what you're feeling is remarkably appropriate.

@AML147

Probs a mix of nostalgia and wistfulness

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