Half of My Heart
Michael Henry and Justin Robinett Lyrics


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I was born in the arms of imaginary friends
Free to roam, made a home out of everywhere I've been
Then you come crashing in, like the realest thing
Trying my best to understand all that your love can bring

Oh half of my heart's got a grip on the situation
Half of my heart takes time
Half of my heart's got a right mind to tell you
That I can't keep loving you
Oh, with half of my heart

I was made to believe i'd never love somebody else
I made a plan, stay the man who can only love himself
Lonely was the song I sang, 'til the day you came
Showing me a better way and all that my love can bring

Oh half of my heart's got a grip on the situation
Half of my heart takes time
Half of my heart's got a right mind to tell you
That I can't keep loving you
Oh, with half of my heart
With half of my heart

Your faith is strong
But I can only fall short for so long
Time will hold, later on
You will hate that I never gave more to you than half of my heart
But I can't stop loving you
But I can't stop loving you
But I can't stop loving you with half of my...

Half of my heart
Half of my heart

Half of my heart's got a real good imagination
Half of my heart's got you
Half of my heart's got a right mind to tell you
That half of my heart won't do

Half of my heart is a shotgun wedding to a bride with a paper ring
And half of my heart is the part of a man who's never really loved anything

Half of my heart
Half of my heart
Half of my heart
Half of my heart




Half of my heart
Half of my heart

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Michael Henry and Justin Robinett's song "Half of My Heart" explore the singer's struggle to fully love someone despite the powerful feelings they have for them. The song begins by describing the singer's upbringing, where they felt free to explore and love without any limitations or constraints. However, when this person's love interest comes into the picture, these carefree ways are challenged, and they are forced to understand the depth of what true love can bring.


The chorus reflects a sentiment that many people can relate to. Sometimes in relationships, we give with only half of our hearts, holding back for fear of getting hurt or not having our feelings reciprocated. The singer acknowledges that only some of their heart is open to this love, while the other half is grappling with the situation, unsure of how to proceed. The following verse talks about how the singer never imagined they could love someone other than themselves. They had become comfortable with a life of loneliness, but their love interest showed them a better way, and they have been struggling to reconcile these new feelings ever since.


The bridge reveals that the love interest has strong faith, but the singer knows they cannot keep up with this level of devotion forever. While they feel guilt at only giving half their heart, it seems as though they do not believe they are capable of giving more. The song ends with a recognition that the love interest deserves someone who can fully love them and a lingering sense of sadness.


Line by Line Meaning

I was born in the arms of imaginary friends
I grew up in my own world, free to explore and create my own reality.


Free to roam, made a home out of everywhere I've been
I have lived a life of adventure, experiencing different places and cultures and finding something special in each.


Then you come crashing in, like the realest thing
You entered my life unexpectedly and shook up my world like never before.


Trying my best to understand all that your love can bring
I am doing my best to comprehend the deep emotions and new experiences that come with loving you.


Oh half of my heart's got a grip on the situation
Part of me knows what's going on and what's at stake in this relationship.


Half of my heart takes time
But the other half of me is hesitant and cautious, taking its time to fully commit.


Half of my heart's got a right mind to tell you
There is a part of me that knows it's not fair to keep leading you on with only half of my heart.


That I can't keep loving you
I know I need to be honest with you and let you know that I can't continue this relationship with only half of my heart.


I was made to believe i'd never love somebody else
I had convinced myself that I could only love myself and that I would live a life of solitude.


I made a plan, stay the man who can only love himself
I had a clear idea of who I wanted to be and how I would protect myself from getting hurt by not loving anyone else.


Lonely was the song I sang, 'til the day you came
I was incredibly lonely and felt like I was singing a sad and lonely tune, until you came into my life.


Showing me a better way and all that my love can bring
You have opened my eyes to a new way of living, and showed me the beauty and depth that true love can bring.


Your faith is strong
I know that you have a strong faith in our relationship and in me.


But I can only fall short for so long
But I also know that I cannot keep this up. I cannot keep half-heartedly committing to you forever.


You will hate that I never gave more to you than half of my heart
I know that one day, you will be hurt and angry that I could not give you all of my heart and love.


But I can't stop loving you with half of my...
But at this moment, I cannot help but continue to love you with only half of my heart.


Half of my heart's got a real good imagination
One half of me is always dreaming and imagining possibilities for our future together.


Half of my heart's got you
But the other half of me is anchored to you and can't see a future without you either.


Half of my heart's got a right mind to tell you
I know that I need to come clean and tell you that I cannot keep loving you with only half of my heart.


That half of my heart won't do
It's not enough for either of us. You deserve someone who can give you their whole heart.


Half of my heart is a shotgun wedding to a bride with a paper ring
One half of my heart represents a marriage that was rushed, with no thought or planning put into it.


And half of my heart is the part of a man who's never really loved anything
The other half of my heart represents the part of me that has never truly loved before, so it doesn't know how to love fully.


Half of my heart


Half of my heart


Half of my heart


Half of my heart


Half of my heart


Half of my heart




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Edwin Burton

As much as I love the newer stuff that you guys put out, your sound when you started doing this together is absolutely genuine, and I'd love if you guys brought it back to this kind of sound.  I don't know how much I'm speaking for other people, but regardless keep up pumpin' out those hits.  Thanks for the memories, you guys.

sixteenswearheart

I agree, I'm hoping for an MHJR comeback too.

Sherri StClair

You guys truly are amazing singers. Don't ever stop. Keep sharing.

ThatsMyHummingbird

I'm a massive John Mayer fan and I think you've both done a great job covering Half Of My Heart. John would be proud. Well done guys!

Sunny

2:30: can't stop watchin it. The covers brilliant by the way. You guys have amazing voices.

Ann-Kathrin Bergmann

you guys are so great! Love each and every song you uploaded.

bgmyers81

I love how yall always have someone in the background doing something it cracks me up!!! Yall have awesome voices keep it up!!!!

MeAndMrQuix

this is honestly one of my favourite John Mayer songs...You guys are amazing.

Bronny

this is honestly one of the most amazing covers ever.

Sarah Mach

I will never be disappointed by the background guy

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