Hate to See Your Heart Break
Paramore Lyrics
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That could describe the hurt the dullest knife just sawing and back and forth
And ripping through the softest skin there ever was
How were you to know?
Well, how were you to know?
And I, I hate to see your heart break
But I've been there before
And I, I hate to see your heart break
I hate to see your eyes get darker as they close
But I've been there before
Love, happens all the time, to people who aren't kind
And heroes who are blind,
Expecting perfect script in movie scenes
Once an awkward silence mystery
How were you to know?
Well how were you to know, oh, oh?
And I, I hate to see your heart break
I hate to see your eyes, get darker as they close
But I've been there before
And I, I hate to see your heart break
I hate to see your eyes, get darker as they close
But I've been there before
For all the air that's in your lungs
For all the joy that is to come
For all the things that you're alive to feel
Just let the pain remind you hearts can heal
Well, how were you to know?
Well, how were you to know?
And I, I hate to see your heart break
I hate to see your eyes, get darker as they close
But I've been there before
And I, I hate to see your heart break
I hate to see your eyes, get darker as they close
But I've been there before
In "Hate to See Your Heart Break," Paramore laments the pain of watching someone they love experiencing heartbreak. The beginning of the song sets the scene with a powerful metaphor: there is no word in the world that could describe the hurt that one is feeling in a moment of heartbreak. The dullest knife sawing back and forth and ripping through the softest skin is a vivid and painful image that emphasizes the depth of the hurt.
The chorus of the song expresses the singer's aversion to watching their loved one's heart break. They hate seeing their eyes get darker as they close, which is a stark image of the emotional pain that people feel during heartbreak. However, the singer also admits that they have been in this vulnerable and fragile position before, which creates a sense of empathy and compassion towards the suffering party.
The song also touches on the idea that love can happen to anyone, regardless of whether they are kind or not. The expectation of a perfect script in movie scenes is a nod to the unrealistic expectations that people can have in real-life relationships. But despite the messiness of love and heartbreak, the song emphasizes the hope that hearts can heal and the pain one feels can be a reminder of the immense capacity to feel joy and love.
Line by Line Meaning
There is not a single word, in the whole world
That could describe the hurt the dullest knife just sawing and back and forth
And ripping through the softest skin there ever was
The pain that is being felt is indescribable, it's like someone is sawing through the softest skin with the dullest knife and going back and forth, causing excruciating pain.
How were you to know?
Well, how were you to know?
The singer is questioning how the other person could have known what was going to happen, implying that the situation was unexpected.
And I, I hate to see your heart break
I hate to see your eyes get darker as they close
But I've been there before
And I, I hate to see your heart break
I hate to see your eyes get darker as they close
But I've been there before
The singer hates to see the other person in pain, as she has been in that situation before and can empathize with them.
Love, happens all the time, to people who aren't kind
And heroes who are blind,
Expecting perfect script in movie scenes
Once an awkward silence mystery
Love can happen to anyone, not just kind people or heroes who are blind to flaws. People often expect perfect love stories like in movies, but the reality is much more awkward and uncertain.
How were you to know?
Well how were you to know, oh, oh?
The singer is once again questioning how the other person could have predicted what would happen in their relationship.
And I, I hate to see your heart break
I hate to see your eyes, get darker as they close
But I've been there before
And I, I hate to see your heart break
I hate to see your eyes, get darker as they close
But I've been there before
The singer empathizes with the other person and hates to see them in pain because she has experienced heartbreak before.
For all the air that's in your lungs
For all the joy that is to come
For all the things that you're alive to feel
Just let the pain remind you hearts can heal
Despite the pain that the other person is feeling, they should remind themselves of all the good things that life has to offer and remember that hearts can heal over time.
Well, how were you to know?
Well, how were you to know?
The singer is still questioning how the other person could have foreseen the situation or reacted differently.
And I, I hate to see your heart break
I hate to see your eyes, get darker as they close
But I've been there before
And I, I hate to see your heart break
I hate to see your eyes, get darker as they close
But I've been there before
The singer repeats that she hates to see the other person in pain, but she understands what they are going through as she has been there before.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Hayley Williams, Taylor York
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[Verse 1]
There is not a single word
In the whole world
That could describe the hurt
The dullest knife just sawing back and forth
And ripping through the softest skin there ever was
[Pre-Chorus]
How were you to know?
Oh, how were you to know?
[Chorus]
And I
I hate to see your heart break
I hate to see your eyes get darker as they close
But I've been there before
And I
I hate to see your heart break
I hate to see your eyes get darker as they close
But I've been there before
[Verse 2]
Love happens all the time
To people who aren't kind
And heroes who are blind
Expecting perfect scripted movie scenes
Who wants an awkward silent mystery?
[Pre-Chorus]
How were you to know?
Well, how were you to know-oh-oh?
[Chorus]
And I
I hate to see your heart break
I hate to see your eyes get darker as they close
But I've been there before
And I
I hate to see your heart break
I hate to see your eyes get darker as they close
But I've been there before
[Bridge]
For all the air that's in your lungs
For all the joy that is to come
For all the things that you're alive to feel
Just let the pain remind you hearts can heal
[Pre-Chorus]
Oh, how were you to know? (How were you to know?)
Oh, how were you to know?
[Chorus]
And I
I hate to see your heart break
I hate to see your eyes get darker as they close
But I've been there before
And I
I hate to see your heart break
I hate to see your eyes get darker as they close
But I've been there before
@FluffyKgSpy
"Hate To See Your Heart Break"
There is not a single word in the whole world
That could describe the hurt
The dullest knife just sawing back and forth
And ripping through the softest skin there ever was
How were you to know?
Oh, how were you to know?
And I, I hate to see your heart break
I hate to see your eyes get darker as they close
But I've been there before
And I, I hate to see your heart break
I hate to see your eyes get darker as they close
But I've been there before
Love happens all the time
To people who aren't kind
And heroes who are blind
Expecting perfect scripted movie scenes
Who wants an awkward silent mystery?
How were you to know?
Well, how were you to know-oh-oh?
And I, I hate to see your heart break
I hate to see your eyes get darker as they close
But I've been there before
And I, I hate to see your heart break
I hate to see your eyes get darker as they close
But I've been there before
For all the air that's in your lungs
For all the joy that is to come
For all the things that you're alive to feel
Just let the pain remind you hearts can heal
Oh, how were you to know? (How were you to know?)
Oh, how were you to know?
And I, I hate to see your heart break
I hate to see your eyes get darker as they close
But I've been there before
And I, I hate to see your heart break
I hate to see your eyes get darker as they close
But I've been there before
@penelopeleahs
Hate To See Your Heart Break"
There is not a single word in the whole world
That could describe the hurt
The dullest knife just sawing back and forth
And ripping through the softest skin there ever was
How were you to know?
Oh, how were you to know?
And I, I hate to see your heart break
I hate to see your eyes get darker as they close
But I've been there before
And I, I hate to see your heart break
I hate to see your eyes get darker as they close
But I've been there before
Love happens all the time
To people who aren't kind
And heroes who are blind
Expecting perfect scripted movie scenes
Who wants an awkward silent mystery?
How were you to know?
Well, how were you to know-oh-oh?
And I, I hate to see your heart break
I hate to see your eyes get darker as they close
But I've been there before
And I, I hate to see your heart break
I hate to see your eyes get darker as they close
But I've been there before
For all the air that's in your lungs
For all the joy that is to come
For all the things that you're alive to feel
Just let the pain remind you hearts can heal
Oh, how were you to know? (How were you to know?)
Oh, how were you to know?
And I, I hate to see your heart break
I hate to see your eyes get darker as they close
But I've been there before
And I, I hate to see your heart break
I hate to see your eyes get darker as they close
But I've been there before
@kayedaza6123
There is not a single word, in the whole world
That could describe the hurt the dullest knife just sawing and back and forth
And ripping through the softest skin there ever was
How were you to know?
Well, how were you to know?
And I, I hate to see your heart break
I hate to see your eyes get darker as they close
But I’ve been there before
And I, I hate to see your heart break
I hate to see your eyes get darker as they close
But I’ve been there before
Love, happens all the time, to people who aren’t kind
And heroes who are blind,
Expecting perfect script in movie scenes
Once an awkward silence mystery
How were you to know?
Well how were you to know, oh, oh?
And I, I hate to see your heart break
I hate to see your eyes, get darker as they close
But I’ve been there before
And I, I hate to see your heart break
I hate to see your eyes, get darker as they close
But I’ve been there before
For all the air that’s in your lungs
For all the joy that is to come
For all the things that you’re alive to feel
Just let the pain remind you hearts can heal
Well, how were you to know?
Well, how were you to know?
And I, I hate to see your heart break
I hate to see your eyes, get darker as they close
But I’ve been there before
And I, I hate to see your heart break
I hate to see your eyes, get darker as they close
But I’ve been there before
@Dr.Gainzzz
From 14 years of age to 20. Hayley Williams still makes my heart race.
@xRisK_Flash
I feel you
@clothingandfreedom
Oh shit, it's been that long 😧
@dunker2be
Treven Ray *to 26
@billiethered9603
John Peterson He means his age not hers.. 🐸
@dunker2be
Billie The Red makes sense
@mimi5316
i remember my dad hearing me listening to this song and he was like 'i like that. put that on my phone'
@Draizaa
my dad did the same
@josearreguin714
My dad has nothing against me, but he doesn't talk to me.
@wiggleflopbaker3855
mimi // my grandpa says that all the time🤣🤣