Scars
Madilyn Lyrics


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I tear my heart open, I sew myself shut
My weakness is that I care too much
And my scars remind me that the past is real
I tear my heart open just to feel

I'm drunk and I'm feeling down
And I just wanna be alone
I'm pissed 'cuz you came around
Why don't you just go home?

'Cuz you channelled all your pain
And I can't help you fix yourself
You're making me insane
All I can say is

I tear my heart open, I sew myself shut
And my weakness is that I care too much
And our scars remind us that the past is real
I tear my heart open just to feel

I tried to help you once
Against my own advice
I saw you going down
But you never realized

That you're drowning in the water
So I offered you my hand
Compassion's in my nature
Tonight is our last stand

I tear my heart open, I sew myself shut
And my weakness is that I care too much
And our scars remind us that the past is real
I tear my heart open just to feel

I'm drunk and I'm feeling down
And I just wanna be alone
You should've never come around
Why don't you just go home?

'Cuz you're drowning in the water
And I tried to grab your hand
I left my heart open
But you didn't understand
But you didn't understand
Go fix yourself!

I can't help you fix yourself
But at least I can say I tried
I'm sorry but I gotta move on with my own life

I can't help you fix yourself
But at least I can say I tried
I'm sorry but I gotta move on with my own life

I tear my heart open, I sew myself shut
And my weakness is that I care too much
And our scars remind us that the past is real
I tear my heart open just to feel

I tear my heart open, I sew myself shut
And my weakness is that I care too much




And our scars remind us that the past is real
I tear my heart open just to feel

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song Scars by Madilyn clearly express the emotions of the singer towards the person she is addressing through the verses. The opening lines "I tear my heart open, I sew myself shut" represent the emotional struggle of the singer. She is slowly tearing her heart apart by letting this person in her life, but she has to sew herself shut for the sake of her own good. The next line, "My weakness is that I care too much," shows that her deep feelings for this person might be her downfall.


The phrase "And my scars remind me that the past is real" indicates that the singer has been hurt and has scars that she constantly reminds her of her past. The line "I tear my heart open just to feel" suggests that despite all this pain, the singer is still willing to go through it all for the sake of feeling something.


As the song progresses, the singer becomes more agitated and angry at the person she is addressing. The line "I'm pissed 'cuz you came around Why don't you just go home?" indicates that the person's presence is not welcome. She has tried to help him once, but he did not heed her advice. She saw him going down but he never realized it.


In the end, the singer admits that she cannot help this person fix himself. "But at least I can say I tried" shows that she did all that she could. She has to move on with her life and let him fix himself. This song expresses deep and raw emotions, and the lyrics are relatable to many people who have gone through similar experiences in their lives.


Line by Line Meaning

I tear my heart open, I sew myself shut
I am willing to expose myself emotionally, but will quickly close up when I feel vulnerable.


My weakness is that I care too much
My sensitivity to others is my biggest weakness.


And my scars remind me that the past is real
My emotional wounds serve as a constant reminder of my past experiences.


I tear my heart open just to feel
I put myself through emotional pain in order to feel alive.


I'm drunk and I'm feeling down
My current emotional state is intoxicated and down.


And I just wanna be alone
I desire solitude in order to process my emotions.


I'm pissed 'cuz you came around
Your presence has caused me frustration.


Why don't you just go home?
I want you to leave my space and my life.


'Cuz you channelled all your pain
You have directed all of your pain towards me.


And I can't help you fix yourself
I am unable to provide you with the help you need to heal.


You're making me insane
Your behavior is causing me emotional distress and turmoil.


All I can say is
The only thing I can do is express my feelings.


I tried to help you once
I attempted to assist you before.


Against my own advice
Despite knowing it may not have been the best decision, I still tried to help you.


I saw you going down
I recognized that you were heading towards a negative path.


But you never realized
You were unaware of the consequences of your actions.


That you're drowning in the water
You are suffocating and struggling with your emotions.


So I offered you my hand
I extended my help to you when you needed it.


Compassion's in my nature
I am naturally empathetic and caring.


Tonight is our last stand
This is the final opportunity for us to make things right before we part ways.


You should've never come around
I regret ever allowing you to enter my life.


'Cuz you're drowning in the water
You are still struggling with your emotions and refusing help.


And I tried to grab your hand
I attempted to help you when you needed it.


I left my heart open
I put myself in a vulnerable position by opening up to you emotionally.


But you didn't understand
You were unable to comprehend the help and support I was trying to provide.


Go fix yourself!
I am no longer responsible for your emotional well-being and you need to take action to improve your own life.


I can't help you fix yourself
I am unable to provide you with the help you need to heal.


But at least I can say I tried
I made an attempt to help you even though it was unsuccessful.


I'm sorry but I gotta move on with my own life
I apologize, but I need to prioritize my own emotional well-being and move on from this situation.




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Comments from YouTube:

lemiz6

Just heard this on NBC's replay of the US women's national short program.. This was the song playing during Amber Glenn's program! So glad I found it! This cover is incredible!

Also.. flashback to middle school haha.

LadyMidnight81

This is literally me too, didnโ€™t realize it was a cover of this song until I looked it up

Donald Finning

That's how I discovered this cover, as well. I must say, as powerful as is the singing, I still think watching my recording of Glenn, fusing her own art, and heart, with this music, makes for an even more stirring experience, undiminished by any of the skating commentary, over the music.

Bibian Akinyi

You just turned this song into something it wasn't...thanks Maddie๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜˜

xbfalcon83

I found this while googling Papa Roach lyrics.
It is an absolute tragedy that this doesn't have more views.
Beyond beautiful.

Alonzo

I would agree.

S Na

Heartbreakingly beautiful โค

Sara Scarpati

Didn't expect something like this from her,so lovely

Amanda Galpin

I listen to this over and over and over again and dream that Iโ€™ll one day have a talent like you. Your voice is stunning and your technique is very good. Not many singers nowadays sing with proper technique and they ruin their vocal chords. You are a great singer for young vocalists to listen to and look up to. Loooooove this cover, it gives me chills!

SNLarini99

I like rock music, but this version highlights how beautiful and powerful the lyrics are. I love your voice Madilyn ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’œ

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