Nothing Breaks Like A Heart
MARK RONSON / MILEY CYRUS Lyrics


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This world can hurt you
It cuts you deep and leaves a scar
Things fall apart, but nothing breaks like a heart
And nothing breaks like a heart

I heard you on the phone last night
We live and die by pretty lies
You know it, oh, we both know it
These silver bullet cigarettes
This burning house, there's nothing left
It's smoking, we both know it
We got all night to fall in love
But just like that we fall apart
We're broken, we're broken

Mmm, well, nothing, nothing, nothing gon' save us now

Well, there's broken silence
By thunder crashing in the dark (crash in the dark)
And this broken record
Spin endless circles in the bar (spin 'round in the bar)
This world can hurt you
It cuts you deep and leaves a scar
Things fall apart, but nothing breaks like a heart
Mmm, and nothing breaks like a heart

We'll leave each other cold as ice
And high and dry, the desert wind
Is blowin', is blowin'
Remember what you said to me?
We were drunk in love in Tennessee
And I hold it, we both know it

Mmm, that nothing, nothing, nothing gon' save us now
Nothing, nothing, nothing gon' save us now

Well, there's broken silence
By thunder crashing in the dark (crash in the dark)
And this broken record
Spin endless circles in the bar (spin 'round in the bar)
This world can hurt you
It cuts you deep and leaves a scar
Things fall apart, but nothing breaks like a heart
Mmm, and nothing breaks like a heart
Nothing breaks like a heart
Mmm, and nothing breaks like a heart

Nothing, nothing, nothing gon' save us now
Nothing, nothing, nothing gon' save us now

Well, there's broken silence
By thunder crashing in the dark (crash in the dark)
And this broken record
Spin endless circles in the bar (spin 'round in the bar)
This world can hurt you
It cuts you deep and leaves a scar
Things fall apart, but nothing breaks like a heart
Mmm, but nothing breaks like a heart




But nothing breaks like a heart
Mmm, but nothing breaks like a heart

Overall Meaning

Mark Ronson's song "Nothing Breaks Like a Heart" is a powerful reflection on the human condition and the difficulties we face in navigating love, life, and the world around us. The lyrics suggest that the world can be a harsh and unforgiving place, capable of causing deep emotional wounds that leave lasting scars. However, despite the pain and suffering we may endure, nothing is as devastating as a broken heart.


The song's verses tell a story of two lovers who are struggling to hold onto their relationship, even as their lives seem to be falling apart around them. They are both aware of the lies they tell themselves to maintain the illusion that everything is alright, but deep down they know that their world is melting away like a "burning house". Despite their best efforts, they cannot save their relationship from disintegrating, and as they drift apart they find that nothing can fill the void left by their broken hearts.


The chorus is a powerful statement of the song's central thesis: that nothing is as painful or as destructive as the breaking of a heart. This sentiment is repeated throughout the song, underscoring the idea that no matter how much we try to mask our pain, we cannot escape the fact that our hearts will always be vulnerable to the world around us. The song's final refrains suggest that there is no easy way out of this pain, and no guarantee that we will be able to find refuge from the turbulent storms that life can throw our way.


Line by Line Meaning

This world can hurt you
The world we live in can be full of pain and sorrow


It cuts you deep and leaves a scar
It can hurt us to the core, and leave a permanent mark


Things fall apart, but nothing breaks like a heart
In spite of things falling apart around us, the greatest pain comes from the shattering of one's heart


And nothing breaks like a heart
Reiterating that no amount of material destruction could hurt more than emotional damage


I heard you on the phone last night
The artist eavesdropped on a conversation the other person had on the phone


We live and die by pretty lies
We often accept and rely on comforting falsehoods for survival


You know it, oh, we both know it
Both parties are aware of the lies being told


These silver bullet cigarettes
The mention of cigarettes as a symbol of pain, addiction and instant gratification


This burning house, there's nothing left
A metaphor for a situation that's too consumed by flames to save, with nothing but ashes remaining


It's smoking, we both know it
The house is still on fire, presumably everything still hurts and is leading towards disaster


We got all night to fall in love
The possibility of romance and love, emphasizing the fleeting nature of time and chance


But just like that we fall apart
Despite the opportunity and promise, things don't work out and end poorly


We're broken, we're broken
The singer acknowledges that both parties involved are damaged and unable to function well


Mmm, well, nothing, nothing, nothing gon' save us now
Despite any hopes or false promises, things are doomed to fail catastrophically


Well, there's broken silence
The lack or breakdown of communication, often leading to disharmony or conflict


By thunder crashing in the dark (crash in the dark)
Thunder, a symbol of violence or turbulent emotions, breaking the silence and disrupting everything


And this broken record
A metaphor for a repeated, never-ending cycle or routine


Spin endless circles in the bar (spin 'round in the bar)
The scene of chaos and despair, with everyone stuck in the same cycle and unable to escape


We'll leave each other cold as ice
The relationship between the singer and the other person has ended and they will become incredibly distant and detached


And high and dry, the desert wind
A feeling of abandonment, isolation and neglect in a barren, deserted world


Is blowin', is blowin'
Reiterating the sense of emptiness and desolation through the sound of the wind


Remember what you said to me?
The artist recalls something said to them by the other person


We were drunk in love in Tennessee
A drunken memory of love and happiness when everything seemed to be fine


And I hold it, we both know it
Both parties remember the same event, but it doesn't hold the same meaning or value anymore


Nothing, nothing, nothing gon' save us now
Reiterating the inevitability and inescapable circumstances of the situation


But nothing breaks like a heart
In the end, the most painful and destructive thing is the breaking of one's heart


Mmm, but nothing breaks like a heart
Re-emphasizing that the pain and agony of heartbreak is unparalleled to anything else




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Clement Picard, Conor Syzmanski, Ilsey Juber, Mark Ronson, Maxime Picard, Miley Cyrus, Thomas Brenneck

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Lyrics
This world can hurt you
It cuts you deep and leaves a scar
Things fall apart, but nothing breaks like a heart
And nothing breaks like a heart

I heard you on the phone last night
We live and die by pretty lies
You know it, oh, we both know it
These silver bullet cigarettes
This burning house, there's nothing left

It's smoking, we both know it
We got all night to fall in love
But just like that we fall apart
We're broken, we're broken

Hmm, well nothing, nothing, nothing gon' save us now

Well, there's broken silence
By thunder crashing in the dark (crash in the dark)
And this broken record
Spin endless circles in the bar (spin 'round in the bar)
This world can hurt you
It cuts you deep and leaves a scar
Things fall apart, but nothing breaks like a heart
(Hmm) and nothing breaks like a heart

We'll leave each other cold as ice
And high and dry, the desert wind
Is blowing, is blowing
Remember what you said to me?
We were drunk in love in Tennessee
And I hold it, we both know it

Hmm, nothing, nothing, nothing gon' save us now
Nothing, nothing, nothing gon' save us now

Well, there's broken silence
By thunder crashing in the dark (crash in the dark)
And this broken record
Spin endless circles in the bar (spin 'round in the bar)
This world can hurt you
It cuts you deep and leaves a scar
Things fall apart, but nothing breaks like a heart
(Hmm) and nothing breaks like a heart
Nothing breaks like a heart
(Hmm) and nothing breaks like a heart

Nothing, nothing, nothing gon' save us now
(My heart, my heart)
Nothing, nothing, nothing gon' save us now

Well, there's broken silence
By thunder crashing in the dark (crash in the dark)
And this broken record
Spin endless circles in the bar (spin 'round in the bar)
This world can hurt you
It cuts you deep and leaves a scar
Things fall apart, but nothing breaks like a heart
(Hmm) and nothing breaks like a heart
But nothing breaks like a heart
(Hmm) and nothing breaks like a heart



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@vianaanna

Miley should do more songs in this country vibe mixed with pop music more often. She was born to sing this kind of musical style.

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Jolene vibes. Her voice it's amazing

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Umm last album

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Just go listen to her last album Younger Now.

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Ela nasceu pra cantar a trilha sonora da minha vida, shiu

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