Heart on My Sleeve
Mary Lambert Lyrics
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Your favorite star on the best night
A good year, a good fight (let me be)
Let me be a night walk
Locked eyes in the midday sun spark
Good love your whole life
Let me be, one hand, finding one hand
With themselves at their end
'Cause I'm not sure who I was before
But the day I saw you at your door
You opened up the things I shut, the things I shut
Fast speed, got my heart on my sleeve
You're the one I gotta have
Might be just what I need
You're the one I gotta have
Let me be your compass
The light that you see in a sunset
Good love, your whole life
Let me be one hand, finding one hand
Two hearts making amends
With themselves at their end
I'm not sure who I was before
But the day I saw you at your door
You opened up the things I shut, the things I shut
Fast speed, got my heart on my sleeve
You're the one I gotta have
Might be just what I need
You're the one I gotta have
I could be
Let me be
I could be your
I could be your heart speed
Running as fast as a beat will take us
I could be
Let me be
I could be your
I could be your heart speed
Running as fast as a beat will take us
Yeah
Fast speed, got my heart on my sleeve
You're the one I gotta have
Might be just what I need
You're the one I gotta have
You're the one I gotta have
You're the one I gotta have
In Mary Lambert's song "Heart On My Sleeve", the artist sings about wanting to be everything her love interest needs. She wants to be the light in their life and guide them in the right direction. She desires to be their every thought and to hold their heart with care. Lambert sings about how this person has opened her up and she is not sure who she was before they came into her life. However, she knows that they are the one she needs to have in her life.
The song is full of metaphors that evoke feelings of comfort and security. Lambert compares herself to a porch light, a night walk, and a compass, all symbols of guidance and protection. She sings about "two hearts making amends with themselves at their end" which suggests that the couple is able to find peace and resolution with themselves because of their mutual love for one another.
Overall, "Heart On My Sleeve" is a romantic and intimate declaration of love. Lambert's lyrics express a deep desire to be there for the one she loves and to hold them close. The metaphors used paint a clear picture of the kind of person Lambert wants to be in the life of her love interest.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me be your porch light
Let me guide you to safety and bring you comfort
Your favorite star on the best night
Let me be the shining light that brings joy to your life
A good year, a good fight (let me be)
Through the ups and downs, I'll be there for you to help you endure the hardships and celebrate the good times
Let me be a night walk
Let me accompany you through your darkest times
Locked eyes in the midday sun spark
Let us have a moment of pure love and affection in the midst of an ordinary day
Good love your whole life
Let me be the one to love you for the rest of your life
Let me be, one hand, finding one hand
Let us find each other and hold onto each other tightly and lovingly
Two hearts making amends
Let us forgive and mend each other's broken hearts
With themselves at their end
Even at the end, let us be there for each other and let our love conquer all
'Cause I'm not sure who I was before
Before I met you, I was lost and confused about who I am
But the day I saw you at your door
But when I met you, everything changed, and I found what I was missing
You opened up the things I shut, the things I shut
You helped me open up and face the things I have been avoiding
Fast speed, got my heart on my sleeve
My heart beats fast, and I wear my emotions on my sleeve because I love you so much
You're the one I gotta have
You are the person I can't live without
Might be just what I need
You are the missing piece that completes me
Let me be your compass
Let me guide you towards your true north and help you navigate through life
The light that you see in a sunset
Let me be the beautiful and inspiring light in your life that you see in a sunset
I could be your heart speed
I could be the one who makes your heart race and fills you with love and passion
Running as fast as a beat will take us
Together, we can go anywhere and do anything, as long as we have each other
You're the one I gotta have
You are the person I can't live without
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ERIC ROSSE, MARY DANIELLE LAMBERT, MAUREEN MCDONALD, BENEDETTO ROTONDI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Brooklyn Clayton
LYRICS
Let me be your porch light
Your favorite star on the best night
A good year, a good fight (let me be)
Let me be a night walk
Locked eyes in the midday sun spark
Good love your whole life
Let me be, one hand, finding one hand
Two hearts making amends
With themselves at their end
Cause I'm not sure who I was before
But the day I saw you at your door
You opened up the things I shut, the things I shut
Fast speed, got my heart on my sleeve
You're the one I gotta have
Might be just what I need
You're the one I gotta have
Let me be your compass
The light that you see in a sunset
Good love, your whole life
Let me be one hand, finding one hand
Two hearts making amends
With themselves at their end
I'm not sure who I was before
But the day I saw you at your door
You opened up the things I shut, the things I shut
Fast speed, got my heart on my sleeve
You're the one I gotta have
Might be just what I need
You're the one I gotta have
[2x]
I could be
Let me be
I could be your
I could be your heart speed
Running as fast as the beat would take us
Yeah
Fast speed, got my heart on my sleeve
You're the one I gotta have
Might be just what I need
You're the one I gotta have
You're the one I gotta have
You're the one I gotta have
lara
I can't BELIEVE that Mary Lambert isn't better known... She has amazing, songs and a beautiful voice... How comes almost no one has heard about her??????????
Brooklyn Clayton
LYRICS
Let me be your porch light
Your favorite star on the best night
A good year, a good fight (let me be)
Let me be a night walk
Locked eyes in the midday sun spark
Good love your whole life
Let me be, one hand, finding one hand
Two hearts making amends
With themselves at their end
Cause I'm not sure who I was before
But the day I saw you at your door
You opened up the things I shut, the things I shut
Fast speed, got my heart on my sleeve
You're the one I gotta have
Might be just what I need
You're the one I gotta have
Let me be your compass
The light that you see in a sunset
Good love, your whole life
Let me be one hand, finding one hand
Two hearts making amends
With themselves at their end
I'm not sure who I was before
But the day I saw you at your door
You opened up the things I shut, the things I shut
Fast speed, got my heart on my sleeve
You're the one I gotta have
Might be just what I need
You're the one I gotta have
[2x]
I could be
Let me be
I could be your
I could be your heart speed
Running as fast as the beat would take us
Yeah
Fast speed, got my heart on my sleeve
You're the one I gotta have
Might be just what I need
You're the one I gotta have
You're the one I gotta have
You're the one I gotta have
JLC235
She seriously hits it out of the ball park EVERY. TIME.
Rock on Ms Lambert!
TheBozexMehTBM
Every song she writes gives me alot of different feelings..i dont know...she is just amazing
mertdawg
"You opened up the things I shut." Mary, you're the one we need. Amazing!
warda 78 elward
I don't usually love themed songs, but Mary's songs are some of my exceptions <3
TessMakesMusic
This is definitely a hit point blank period! I love it!
idk
Love it!!! Putting it on repeat. :]
AexusXXX
She's unique, I love it!
Debbie Mercier
I play this over and over..luv the beat and of course her voice