2005
http://www.myspace.com/mybrokenhero
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2005
http://www.myspace.com/mybrokenhero
Chances are, you haven't heard of My Broken Hero, and nobody can blame you for it. An alt rock band along the lines of Secret and Whisper and The Classic Crime, My Broken Hero hails from the great white north, and while they don't bring anything groundbreaking to the table, they still manage to sound fairly original. Their debut album is called Man of Science, Man of Faith (seemingly taken from an ABC's Lost episode title), and while it's been done before, there's something strangely engaging about this record.
Dragonfly
My Broken Hero Lyrics
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And it feels like a part of me is missing (like a hole in my chest)
And your picture on the wall doesn't help (pour salt in my wounds)
So tell me why I can't stop staring,.at you,at you, at you.
Tonight will be exactly like the rest (without you here)
I'll lay in bed and wonder what you're dreaming (cause I can hardly breathe)
I'll be staring at the stars all by myself (thinking of you)
Your eyes (like chasing dragonflies)
Your eyes (cut through me like a knife)
Your eyes (still linger when your gone)
Your eyes, I need
Today turned out exactly like the rest (without you here)
I'm mistaking every moment here for hours ( the blue skies all for for grey)
And the stars aren't shining half as bright tonight (or maybe its me)
They always look their best when they shine for you(x6)
Your eyes (like chasing dragonflies)
Your eyes (cut through me like a knife)
Your eyes (still linger when your gone)
Your eyes, I need
Chasing dragonflies(x8)
Your eyes (like chasing dragonflies)
Your eyes (cut through me like a knife)
Your eyes (still linger when your gone)
Your eyes, I need
(x2)
The lyrics of My Broken Hero's song "Dragonfly" express the feelings of missing someone and feeling lost without them. The singer talks about how every day since the person has been gone, they have felt like a part of them is missing, and the picture on the wall only serves as a painful reminder of what they have lost. The singer refers to the nights being the most difficult, as they lay in bed thinking about the person and wondering when the pain will end. The chorus speaks specifically about the eyes of the person and how they have a powerful effect on the singer. The eyes are compared to chasing dragonflies, cutting through the singer like a knife, and lingering even when the person is gone, showing that the person had a profound impact on the singer's life.
Overall, the lyrics of "Dragonfly" capture the feelings of heartache and loss that come with missing someone deeply. The vivid imagery of the dragonflies and stars add to the emotional weight of the song, and the chorus provides a powerful and memorable hook that ties the song together.
Line by Line Meaning
Today will be exactly like the rest (without you here)
Without you here, every day feels the same and nothing changes
And it feels like a part of me is missing (like a hole in my chest)
Your absence has created a void inside me that cannot be filled
And your picture on the wall doesn't help (pour salt in my wounds)
Seeing your picture on the wall only makes the pain worse and adds insult to injury
So tell me why I can't stop staring,.at you,at you, at you.
Despite the pain, I cannot help but keep looking at your picture and wishing you were still here
Tonight will be exactly like the rest (without you here)
Without you here, every night feels the same and nothing changes
I'll lay in bed and wonder what you're dreaming (cause I can hardly breathe)
The pain of your absence is so overwhelming that it feels hard to simply breathe
I'll be staring at the stars all by myself (thinking of you)
Alone with my thoughts, I cannot help but think of you and miss you
And wondering when this all will end like you, like you, like you.
I wonder when this pain and sadness will finally come to an end and I'll be with you again
Your eyes (like chasing dragonflies)
Your eyes are like an elusive, captivating target that I cannot resist pursuing
Your eyes (cut through me like a knife)
The intensity of your gaze is so powerful that it feels like a sharp blade piercing through me
Your eyes (still linger when your gone)
Even when you're not physically present, the memory of your eyes lingers on in my mind
Your eyes, I need
I am desperate for the comforting and captivating presence of your eyes
Today turned out exactly like the rest (without you here)
Just like every day without you, today turned out to be the same and brought no changes
I'm mistaking every moment here for hours ( the blue skies all for for grey)
Without you, time feels like it drags on endlessly and every good thing loses its charm
And the stars aren't shining half as bright tonight (or maybe its me)
My emotional state is affecting my ability to perceive joy and beauty in things around me
They always look their best when they shine for you(x6)
The beauty of the world is enhanced when you're here to share it with me
Chasing dragonflies(x8)
The pursuit of your love and presence feels like chasing after something elusive and rare
Your eyes, I need
Your eyes are like a beacon of hope and love that I desperately need in my life
Contributed by Xavier R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.