Piece of My Heart
Marmalade Lyrics
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Spinning so fast, but for some it just ends
Keep moving on quiet as kept
It hasn’t been long, hasn’t sunken in yet
Then I fall into pieces
I’m here and you’ve left
Fall into pieces
Separate like a puzzle floating in space
So lost in this galaxy of life
So lost
There’s so many things we haven’t said
There’s so many places never went
Wish you could visit every now and then
Oh I keep pretending like I understand
Was it something that I could prevent?
Oh I miss you like a piece is gone
So lost
Cause I fall into pieces
I’m here and you’ve left
Oh I fall into pieces
Never seeing you again
I separate like a puzzle and I’m floating in space
So lost in this galaxy of life
So I rise and fall like the tide
And I’m so full and empty inside
All those memories linger in my mind
Wish you were here with me
I said I fall into pieces
I’m here and you’ve left
Oh I fall into pieces
I’ll never see you again
I separate like a puzzle and I’m floating in space
So lost in this galaxy of life
The lyrics of Marmalade's song Piece of My Heart tell the story of someone who is struggling to come to terms with the loss of a loved one. The world feels shaky and uncertain, spinning too fast for some people, and in the midst of this, the singer is left grappling with the loss of someone who was once an integral part of their life. They feel like a puzzle that has been broken apart and is floating in space, lost and directionless. The singer longs to understand what went wrong and whether there was something they could have done to prevent the loss, but ultimately, all they can do is grasp onto the memories and keep moving forward.
The image of the puzzle is a powerful one, as it speaks to the way in which losing someone can often leave us feeling incomplete and fragmented. The sense of floating in space suggests a feeling of emptiness and isolation, a deep sense of loneliness that can be difficult to shake off. The singer's feelings are further underscored by the repeated refrain 'I fall into pieces', echoing the feeling of being broken apart and struggling to hold themselves together.
Overall, Piece of My Heart is a poignant and emotive exploration of grief and loss, capturing the powerful emotions that come with saying goodbye to someone we love.
Line by Line Meaning
Make sense of the world when it’s upside down
Trying to understand things that are difficult to comprehend or deal with
Spinning so fast, but for some it just ends
Life can be so fast and fleeting for some people that it ends in a blink of an eye
Keep moving on quiet as kept
Just moving on with life silently, without drawing attention to oneself
It hasn’t been long, hasn’t sunken in yet
Still trying to come to terms with a recent event or loss
Then I fall into pieces
Experiencing an emotional breakdown or feeling shattered
I’m here and you’ve left
Being left behind while someone else has moved on or left
Fall into pieces
Breaking down emotionally
I’ll never see you again
Knowing that you will never be reunited with someone who has passed away or left your life
Separate like a puzzle floating in space
Feeling lost and disconnected from oneself and the world around them, like a piece floating aimlessly in space
So lost in this galaxy of life
Feeling alone and lost in the vastness of life's experiences and emotions
There’s so many things we haven’t said
Regretting not expressing oneself or not saying what needed to be said
There’s so many places never went
Regretting not experiencing or exploring certain places or opportunities
Wish you could visit every now and then
Wishing for the presence of someone who is no longer there
Oh I keep pretending like I understand
Trying to make sense of something even though it is difficult to comprehend or accept
Was it something that I could prevent?
Wondering if there was something that could have been done to prevent a certain outcome or event
Oh I miss you like a piece is gone
Feeling incomplete or as if something is missing without the presence of someone who has passed away or left your life
So I rise and fall like the tide
Experiencing changes in emotions and moods, like the ebb and flow of the ocean's tide
And I’m so full and empty inside
Feeling a mix of emotions, both full and empty at the same time
All those memories linger in my mind
Memories of someone or something that continue to persist and affect one's thoughts and emotions
Wish you were here with me
Longing for the presence of someone who is no longer there
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BERT RUSSELL, JERRY RAGOVOY
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Nicholas Isaacs
Great harmonious sounds..voices...maybe better than the Beatles...
anthony bailey
One of the best groups ever
Lucie Dědková
👌👌
John Robertson
Superb cover
daniel De Lucio
The Mermelade... I know them since 1971 only with Reflexions of my Life until now 2018; but two or three weeks ago I have "discovered" them. I am sorry for all those years I missed them. They are or were great , Dean Ford is an excellente singer,....I am goig to listen The Mermelade as much as possible. Tks to the people that post videos and song in youtube and tks to youtube for exisisting .
billio010
R.I.P. Dean Ford great singer.
namor357
Outstanding cover.
M B
Best. Version. Ever.
Lucie Dědková
Best version ❤️ beloved Marmalade 💋💋
Gail Ellison
Both versions are great.