My Heart
Paramore Lyrics


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I am finding out that maybe I was wrong
That I've fallen down and I can't do this alone
Stay with me
This is what I need please

Sing us a song
And we'll sing it back to you
We could sing our own
But what would it be without you

I am nothing now
And its been so long
Since I've heard a sound
The sound of my only hope
This time I will be listening

Sing us a song
And we'll sing it back to you
We could sing our own
But what would it be without you

This heart, it beats
Beats for only you

This heart, it beats
Beats for only you, oooh

(Yeah) this heart, it beats
Beats for only you
My heart is yours

This heart, it beats
Beats for only you
My heart is yours (my heart beats for you)

This heart, it beats
Beats for only you
My heart is yours

This heart, it beats (please don't go now)
Beats for only you (please don't go away)
My heart, my heart is yours (please don't go now, please don't go away)

(Please don't go now)
(Please don't fade away) my heart is yours
(Please don't go now, please don't fade away)




My heart is yours (please don't go, please don't fade away)
(Please don't go now, please don't fade away) my heart is

Overall Meaning

Paramore's song "My Heart" is a powerful love song that expresses the desire to be with someone through thick and thin. The lyrics describe the singer's realization that he or she cannot handle life's challenges alone and needs someone by their side. The repetition of the chorus, "sing us a song and we'll sing it back to you," emphasizes the importance of connection and community. The lyrics also speak to the idea that love is an essential part of life and a necessary emotional connection for the singer.


The song's chorus repeats the line, "this heart, it beats for only you," which drives home the idea that this person's love is unwavering and dependable. The line "my heart is yours" is simple but poignant, conveying the message that the singer's love is real and that they are willing to sacrifice to make it work. The references to "falling down" and "losing hope" in the verses suggest that the singer has been through tough times before but is determined to push through with the help of their loved one.


Overall, "My Heart" is a powerful love song that speaks to the importance of connection and community in the face of adversity. It portrays love as a beacon of hope and support that can help people withstand life's challenges.


Line by Line Meaning

I am finding out that maybe I was wrong
Realizing that my previous assumptions or actions may have been incorrect.


That I've fallen down and I can't do this alone
Acknowledging a sense of defeat or inability to accomplish something on one's own.


Stay with me
Requesting emotional support or companionship from a specific person.


This is what I need please
Expressing a need for something specific, with a sense of urgency and desperation.


Sing us a song
Requesting a musical performance from someone else.


And we'll sing it back to you
Offering to reciprocate the musical performance, creating a shared experience.


We could sing our own
Suggesting the possibility of creating something together, rather than simply relying on pre-existing works.


But what would it be without you
Questioning the value or significance of something without the involvement of a specific person.


I am nothing now
Feeling a sense of emptiness or insignificance.


And its been so long
Implying a feeling of neglect or abandonment.


Since I've heard a sound
Having a prolonged period of silence, with no auditory distractions or entertainment.


The sound of my only hope
The specific sound being referred to as the only source of optimism or encouragement.


This time I will be listening
Making a conscious effort to pay attention and not overlook or ignore potential sources of positivity.


This heart, it beats
Metaphorically describing an intense emotional attraction or attachment.


Beats for only you
Expressing this emotional attraction towards a specific person.


My heart is yours
Claiming that this emotional attachment and devotion belongs solely to the addressed person.


(please don't go now)
Pleading for the addressed person to not leave or abandon the situation.


(please don't fade away)
Imploring for the addressed person to not become distant or disengaged.


Please don't go now, please don't fade away
Repeating the previous pleas while also emphasizing the importance of the addressed person's presence and involvement.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Josh Farro, Hayley Williams

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@jessicam.calugay3132

I am finding out that maybe I was wrong
That I've fallen down and I can't do this alone
Stay with me
This is what I need please
Sing us a song
And we'll sing it back to you
We could sing our own
But what would it be without you
I am nothing now
And its been so long
Since I've heard a sound
The sound of my only hope
This time I will be listening
Sing us a song
And we'll sing it back to you
We could sing our own
But what would it be without you
This heart, it beats
Beats for only you
This heart, it beats
Beats for only you, oooh
this heart, it beats
Beats for only you
My heart is yours
This heart, it beats
Beats for only you
My heart is yours (my heart beats for you)
This heart, it beats
Beats for only you
My heart is yours
This heart, it beats…



All comments from YouTube:

@philly_sports1558

This is the only Paramore song that has that post-hardcore screamo vocal style, and it's actually great. It's a little odd to hear a band like Paramore have such abrasive vocals but Josh did a fantastic job here. Hayley's angelic voice mixed with his passionate screams make for one of the most melancholy and beautiful moments of the band's entire catalog.

@hatamototakeshi

What about the alternate version of Emergency? 🙂

@philly_sports1558

@@hatamototakeshi My Heart was the only "official" song with post-hardcore screamo vocals. I honestly feel that the screams on the alternate version of Emergency are out of place. The screams work here because they are building up into the climax of not just the song but the entire album. It's just an explosion of passion and emotion that culminates in beautiful moment.

@grimwestbrooke6085

philly...I couldn't have said that better myself

@iikaruga

You guys ever hear the song Hayley did with the chariot called 'then came to kill'? Her and Josh Scogin together wipes the floor with this in my opinion...

@DaveYsraelSanJuan

@@hatamototakeshi there is?

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@paramoreguate

Hayley's voice is like hearing a thousand angels while you ride a tiger in the eye of a hurricane. Fucking epic.

@sharifahhusna3557

paramoreguate thats the best explaination of her voice i've ever heard

@sunsetcity420

Omg u r so right.. ur fuckin awesuum no doubt

@DarkestofTimes

paramoreguate I can see that.

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