Search Your Heart
Pete Yorn & Scarlett Johansson Lyrics
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And you search your heart
And you search your heart
And you search your heart
And you search your heart
I just wanna tell you
I don't know why
If you find the answer
Arranging time
You won't find another dummy who wait for you
So I hate the one who lives for you
Don't blame me for your trouble
And you search your heart
And you search your heart
I don't need an answer
I just don't know
If you find it one day
I know that you're strength is gone
And you are shattered
Don't hate me for I live for you
Don't make me do things you won't do
Don't blame me for your trouble
'Cause you know once you're over the top of the hill
You're life ain't no supermarket store
And you know this
And it shows
And it shows
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
So I blame the boy who's there for you
Don't make him do things you won't do
Don't blame me for your trouble
Don't hate me for your trouble
Don't blame me for your, oh oh oh
And you search your heart
And you search your heart
And you search your
heart
And you search your heart
In "Search Your Heart," Pete Yorn and Scarlett Johansson sing about the search for answers to unrequited love. The repetition of the phrase "And you search your heart" emphasizes the deep introspection and self-reflection required to come to terms with the situation. The singer expresses his frustration at being stuck in this unrequited love, waiting for the other person to come around while also acknowledging the emotional toll it's taking on him. He pleads with the other person not to blame him for their troubles and not to take advantage of his willingness to wait for them.
The song's lyrics seem to suggest a complicated love triangle or the singer's unrequited love for someone who is already in a relationship with someone else. The line "Don't make him do things you won't do" suggests that the person the singer loves is forcing their current partner to do things they don't want to do or to change for them.
Overall, "Search Your Heart" is a poignant and emotionally charged song about the struggle to reconcile feelings of love and heartache. It highlights the importance of self-reflection and the complexities of relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
And you search your heart
Take a deep look within yourself and try to understand your own feelings
And you search your heart
Reflect on your emotions and innermost thoughts
And you search your heart
Examine your own heart for truth and clarity
And you search your heart
Dig deep within your soul and try to find the answers you seek
I just wanna tell you
I want to express something to you
I don't know why
I'm not sure of the reason
If you find the answer
If you discover the truth or resolution
I'll be inside
I'll be present and supportive
Arranging time
Making plans or scheduling a rendezvous
You won't find another dummy who wait for you
You won't find someone else who is willing to wait for you, like me
So I hate the one who lives for you
I despise the person who loves you and is there for you
Don't blame me for your trouble
Don't hold me responsible for the difficulties you face
And you search your heart
Keep looking within yourself for answers
And you search your heart
Continue exploring your emotions and thoughts in pursuit of clarity
I don't need an answer
I'm not desperate for a resolution
I just don't know
I'm simply unaware or uncertain
If you find it one day
If you eventually come across the answer
I know that you're strength is gone
I understand that you may be weakened or worn down
And you are shattered
And you may feel broken or damaged
Don't hate me for I live for you
Don't despise me for loving you and being there for you
Don't make me do things you won't do
Don't force me to do things you wouldn't do yourself
'Cause you know once you're over the top of the hill
Because you understand that life isn't always easy
You're life ain't no supermarket store
Your life is not like a grocery store where everything is easily accessible
And you know this
And you are aware of this fact
And it shows
And it is evident or apparent
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
(Refrain that adds emphasis or rhythm to the song)
So I blame the boy who's there for you
So I hold the person who loves and supports you responsible
Don't make him do things you won't do
Don't force him to do things you wouldn't want to do yourself
Don't blame me for your trouble
Don't hold me responsible for the difficulties you face
Don't hate me for your trouble
Don't despise me for the problems you're dealing with
Don't blame me for your, oh oh oh
(Refrain that adds emphasis or rhythm to the song)
And you search your heart
Again, keep looking within yourself for answers
And you search your heart
Continue exploring your own emotions and thoughts in pursuit of understanding
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