Black Heart
Rise Up Lights Lyrics
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Feelings aside, you won't break me down again
I keep thinking that something don't feel right anymore
Your heart is black and I realize
We're falling backward
You say you're better off going your own way
Your expectations everything, not so perfect chemistry
So mask my heart
I knew this from the start
Blinded by ambition
Locked into perdition
My resolve is limitless
You know exactly how I feel
You are reason we are here in the first place
So why do you make me feel like this
With every breath you take
The only difference between you and I
Is I won't let you capture me
You say you're better off going your own way
Your expectations everything, not so perfect chemistry
You say, no I don't really ever wanna change
I don't really ever wanna change for you
I'll mask your heart with something beautiful
Like the truth, Like the truth
I know I seem completely miserable
And there's proof, and there's proof
You say you're better off going your own way
Your expectations everything, not so perfect chemistry
You say, no I don't really ever wanna change
I don't really ever wanna change for you
The lyrics of "Black Heart" by Rise Up Lights depicts the turmoil of a toxic relationship that is on the verge of breaking down. The opening lines indicate a sense of hopelessness in the situation where the singer is desperately looking for a sign that everything is going as planned. The refrain, “Your heart is black, and I realize we’re falling backward” suggests that the other person might have ulterior motives that are making the relationship a struggle. The chorus portrays the two individuals in the relationship having differing expectations, and the chemistry between them not being perfect.
The lyrics go on to suggest that the singer is struggling to mask their emotions and to "light up the dark". The lines "You know exactly how I feel, you are reason we are here in the first place, so why do you make me feel like this with every breath you take" describe the frustration of the singer towards the other person for causing them distress. The lines “Blinded by ambition, locked into perdition, my resolve is limitless” show the singer being trapped in their ambitions and feeling helpless to escape the relationship.
As the song progresses, the singer realizes that they cannot change to fit the other person's expectations, and they will not allow themselves to be captured by the other person's toxic behavior. The line “I’ll mask your heart with something beautiful like the truth” gives the impression of the singer trying to overcome toxicity with honesty. The final lines of the song “I don't really ever wanna change for you” suggest the finality of the situation where the singer has decided to end the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Give me a sign, that everything's gone as planned
I want some indication that our situation is still under control
Feelings aside, you won't break me down again
Despite my emotions, I won't let you tear me apart once more
I keep thinking that something don't feel right anymore
I have a sense that things are off recently
Your heart is black and I realize
I see that your intentions are all bad
We're falling backward
Our relationship is regressing
You say you're better off going your own way
You claim that it's in your best interest to go your separate way
Your expectations everything, not so perfect chemistry
Our connection is not flawless due to your high standards
So mask my heart
Protect my heart from further harm
Light up the dark
Illuminate the gloom in our relationship
I knew this from the start
I was aware of this from the beginning
Blinded by ambition
Obsessed with success
Locked into perdition
Trapped in a state of ruin
My resolve is limitless
I have boundless determination and strength
You know exactly how I feel
You are well aware of my emotions
You are reason we are here in the first place
You are the cause of why we are together
So why do you make me feel like this
Why do you make me feel hurt or negatively towards you
With every breath you take
Whenever you are present
The only difference between you and I
The sole disparity between us
Is I won't let you capture me
I refuse to let you control or possess me
You say, no I don't really ever wanna change
You declare that you have no interest in changing
I'll mask your heart with something beautiful
I will disguise your intentions with something pleasant
Like the truth, Like the truth
Something authentic
I know I seem completely miserable
I am aware that I appear very unhappy
And there's proof, and there's proof
Evidence to support this
You say you're better off going your own way
You claim that it is more advantageous for you to go alone
Your expectations everything, not so perfect chemistry
Our relationship lacks perfection due to your demands
You say, no I don't really ever wanna change
You state that you don't intend to alter your views or behavior
I don't really ever wanna change for you
I will not modify myself for your sake
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Alex Arcari
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