After Metro recorded New Love in 1979 and Future Imperfect a year later, they broke up. Godwin went solo, releasing the LP Images of Heaven in 1982. The synth pop title track became a cult favorite on new wave radio stations, and a provocative version of its video received controversy because it presented naked women in crucifix poses. David Bowie covered Metro's "Criminal World" on his Let's Dance album in 1983, renewing interest in Godwin's old group. But 1983's Correspondence would be the last time fans would hear from Godwin until 1998's Images of Heaven: The Best of Peter Godwin, a retrospective of his career that featured three new songs. During his absence Godwin wrote for other musicians and even acted in films.
Cruel heart
Peter Godwin Lyrics
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killing my devotion with idle fascination
and I won’t sleep - I don’t wanna talk
about my lack of consolation - loss of inspiration baby
you’re gone and I’m the stupid one who has to
keep on living on a maybe
maybe darlin’ we can find a new way
maybe maybe but we gotta stay free
kissed away and cried away and come to no conclusion
a twist of the knife to shatter your illusions
with a cruel heart
what a cruel heart
mm I can’t help wondering what you’re going through
why don’t you feel the same way
you took my love in vain hey
you don’t call - just forget it all
love’s a cruel invention
disguising bad intentions baby
you’re gone - you know I’m just a fool who’s gonna
keep on living day to day hey
one day some day we’ll get back together
who knows? you know I won’t wait forever
what did it mean? a world of love
kissed away and lied away and come to no conclusion
a stab in the back to shatter your illusions
with a cruel heart
oh baby you’re gone
but I’ll keep on
maybe darlin’ we can find a new way
maybe maybe but we gotta stay free
what does it mean - to see your love
kissed away and cried away and come to no conclusion
that kiss on the mouth was just one more illusion
of a cruel heart
what a cruel heart
yeh kissed away and cried away and come to no conclusion
a twist of the knife to shatter your illusions
with a cruel heart
what a cruel heart
yeh kissed away, lied away, no conclusion
a stab in the back - a stab in the back
oh what a cruel heart
what a cruel heart
In Peter Godwin's song "Cruel Heart," the lyrics describe the pain and confusion one feels after losing a lover who was not faithful or fully committed to the relationship. The singer is out on the town, distracted by idle fascination and struggling to cope with the reality of his broken heart and lack of inspiration. He is left feeling foolish and unsure about what to do next. The song suggests that the person who ended the relationship did it in a cruel and insensitive way, leaving the singer to suffer the consequences.
The lyrics use vivid imagery to describe the pain and confusion the singer is feeling. The lines "a twist of the knife to shatter your illusions with a cruel heart" and "a stab in the back to shatter your illusions" paint a picture of someone who has been hurt deeply by someone they trusted and believed in. The repeated use of the phrase "what a cruel heart" emphasizes the sense of betrayal and injustice that the singer is feeling.
Overall, "Cruel Heart" is a powerful and emotional song that captures the intense pain of losing a lover who was not true to you. The lyrics are filled with raw emotion and evocative imagery, making it easy to empathize with the singer's plight.
Line by Line Meaning
ten to six and I’ve been out on the town
It's almost 6 in the morning and I've been out drinking and wandering around town.
killing my devotion with idle fascination
I'm distracting myself from my feelings and destroying my love with meaningless activities.
and I won’t sleep - I don’t wanna talk
I can't sleep and I don't want to express my lack of comfort.
about my lack of consolation - loss of inspiration baby
I don't want to talk about how I feel unconsolable and uninspired without you, my love.
you’re gone and I’m the stupid one who has to
You left, and I'm left feeling foolish and alone.
keep on living on a maybe
I'm forced to live my life unsure of what will be, possibly holding onto false hope.
maybe darlin’ we can find a new way
Perhaps, my love, we can start anew and forge a different path.
maybe maybe but we gotta stay free
There's a possibility for change, but we also need to remain independent.
what does it mean - to see your love
What does it signify to watch love disappear?
kissed away and cried away and come to no conclusion
Love that was sweet and emotional, yet ultimately led to no answers.
a twist of the knife to shatter your illusions
A hurtful blow that destroys your visions and dreams of what love could be.
with a cruel heart
It all happened from someone's vicious and unsympathetic heart.
mm I can’t help wondering what you’re going through
I can't stop thinking about what you're experiencing now.
why don’t you feel the same way
Why don't you reciprocate my feelings?
you took my love in vain hey
You didn't appreciate the love I gave to you.
you don’t call - just forget it all
You don't contact me or acknowledge what happened; you just ignore it all.
love’s a cruel invention
Love can be harsh and brutal sometimes, but we humans invented it anyway.
disguising bad intentions baby
However, sometimes it can mask someone's malicious motives.
you’re gone - you know I’m just a fool who’s gonna
You are gone, and I know I look like an idiot now for not seeing it coming.
keep on living day to day hey
But I still have to exist and continue living.
one day some day we’ll get back together
I still hold onto the hope that one day we'll be reconciled.
who knows? you know I won’t wait forever
Anything could happen, but you must know that I won't keep waiting indefinitely.
a world of love
A place of affection, caring and tenderness.
kissed away and lied away and come to no conclusion
But this love was extinguished, marred by lies and left intentionally unresolved.
a stab in the back to shatter your illusions
A betrayal to disturb even one's dreams and illusions of love.
oh baby you’re gone
You're gone, my dear.
but I’ll keep on
But I will continue moving forward.
that kiss on the mouth was just one more illusion
The physical affection shared was another lie and trick of one's heart.
yeh kissed away, lied away, no conclusion
Love and trust were lost to lies and deception, with no answers or ending.
a stab in the back - a stab in the back
A treacherous and painful act that felt like a physical attack.
oh what a cruel heart
All of this cruel behavior originated from a malicious and callous individual.
Contributed by Lila D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Martin Maenza
Thanks for posting it. I wish this album was not out of print. I would love to add it to my digital library someday.
conny Lampo
Wow love the song that luXury!!
Josh12
get the vinyl at discogs it's really cheap !