I Bruise Easily
Natasha Bedingfield Lyrics


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Oh...yeah
My skin is like a map, where my heart has been
And I can't hide the marks, but it's not a negative thing
So I lay down my guard, drop my defenses, down by my clothes
I'm learning to fall, with no safety net, to cushion the blow

I bruise easily, so be gentle when you handle me
There's a mark you leave, like a love heart carved on a tree
I bruise easily, can't scratch the surface without moving me
Underneath I bruise easily, I bruise easily

I found your finger prints on a glass of wine
Do your know you're leaving them all over this heart of mine too
If I never take this leap of faith I'll never know
So I'm learining to fall with no safety net to cushion the blow

I bruise easily, so be gentle when you handle me
There's a mark you leave, like a love heart carved on a tree
I bruise easily, can't scratch the surface without moving me
Underneath I bruise easily, I bruise easily

Anyone who, can touch you, can hurt you, or heal you
Anyone who, can reach you, can love you, or leave you

So be gentle
So be gentle
So be gentle
So be gentle

I bruise easily, so be gentle when you handle me
There's a mark you leave, like a love heart carved on a tree
I bruise easily, can't scratch the surface without moving me
Underneath I bruise easily, I bruise easily

I bruise easily, so be gentle when you handle me
There's a mark you leave, like a love heart carved on a tree
I bruise easily, can't scratch the surface without moving me
Underneath I bruise easily, I bruise easily





I bruise easily
I bruise easily

Overall Meaning

In "I Bruise Easily," Natasha Bedingfield sings about her vulnerability and how she has learned to embrace it. The lyrics use powerful imagery to convey her message. Bedingfield compares her skin to a map that shows where her heart has been, suggesting that she has been hurt in the past. She also mentions her bruises, which can be seen as physical or emotional. But instead of being ashamed of her scars, she has chosen to be open with them. She acknowledges that a mark is left whenever someone touches her, but it's not necessarily a negative thing. In fact, it's like a love heart carved on a tree - a sign that someone cares.


The song is also about taking risks and learning to trust again. Bedingfield talks about finding someone who has left their fingerprints on her heart, possibly indicating that she has met someone new. However, she knows that without taking a leap of faith, she will never know if this relationship can last. She is willing to be vulnerable even if it means getting hurt. In the end, she pleads with her lover to be gentle with her because she bruises easily. This can be seen as a physical plea as well as an emotional one.


Overall, "I Bruise Easily" is a powerful song that encourages vulnerability and openness in relationships. Bedingfield's lyrics are relatable and universal, speaking to anyone who has ever been hurt but is still willing to keep trying.


Line by Line Meaning

My skin is like a map, where my heart has been
My skin tells the story of my heart, showing the love and pain that I have experienced.


And I can't hide the marks, but it's not a negative thing
The marks on my skin are a reminder of my experiences, but they do not define me in a negative way.


So I lay down my guard, drop my defenses, down by my clothes
I am vulnerable and open, wearing my heart on my sleeve instead of hiding behind walls of protection.


I'm learning to fall, with no safety net, to cushion the blow
I am taking risks in love without any guarantees, and accepting the consequences that come with it.


I bruise easily, so be gentle when you handle me
I am sensitive and easily hurt, and I need someone who will handle me with care and kindness.


There's a mark you leave, like a love heart carved on a tree
Every interaction leaves a mark on my heart, whether it be hurt or love, and it becomes a part of me.


Can't scratch the surface without moving me
Even a small action can have a deep impact on me, and it can't be ignored or overlooked.


Underneath I bruise easily, I bruise easily
Despite my tough exterior, I am fragile and easily hurt, and need to be treated with care.


Anyone who, can touch you, can hurt you, or heal you
Everyone who comes into my life has the power to either cause me pain or bring healing and joy.


Anyone who, can reach you, can love you, or leave you
Everyone who is able to connect with me has the potential to either love me or to abandon me.


So be gentle
I am asking for kindness and understanding from those around me.


I bruise easily
I am admitting my vulnerability and sensitivity.




Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: WAYNE ANDREW WILKINS, ANDREW MARCUS FRAMPTON, NATASHA ANNE BEDINGFIELD, PAUL PHILIP HERMAN

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