I was Broken
Robert Pattinson Lyrics
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I was tired but now I'm bound
My head is off the ground
For a long time I was so weary
Tired of the sound, I've heard before
Knowing of the nights I'm out the door
Haunted by the things I've made
Said I used to think the past was dead and gone
But I was wrong so wrong
Whatever makes you blind must make you strong, make you strong
In my time I've melted into many forms
From the day that I was born, I knew that there is no place to hide
Stuck between the burning shade and the fading light
I was broken for a long time
But it's over now
Said I was broken for a long time
But it's over now
Yes and you
Yeah, you walk these lonely streets that people send, people send
There are some wounds that just can't mend
And I do pretend
Now I'm free from all the things that take my friends
And I will stand here 'til the end
Now I know I can take the moon
Stuck between the burning shade and the faded light
I was broken for a long time
But it's over now, it's over now...
Said I was broken for a long time
But it's over, but it's over...
I was broken for a long time
But it's over, but it's over
Over now, it's all over, it's over now
The song "I Was Broken" by Robert Pattinson delves into the idea of feeling broken and worn down, but ultimately finding a way to rise above it. The opening lines emphasize the loneliness and fatigue felt by the singer. However, as the song progresses, it becomes clear that there is a sense of renewal and strength that comes from overcoming these struggles.
The lines "Whatever makes you blind must make you strong" suggest that the hardships and pain endured in the past have helped to shape the singer into a stronger and wiser individual. Additionally, the struggles faced have led to a deeper understanding of the world and the reality that there is no place to hide. The verses also touch on the idea of pretending, perhaps to mask the pain or struggles being faced.
The chorus repeats the phrase "I was broken for a long time, but it's over now" emphasizing the idea of moving on and finding resolution. The final lines, "Now I know I can take the moon, stuck between the burning shade and the faded light" reinforce the sense of strength and resilience gained through overcoming adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
I was alone
For a long time I was so weary
I was tired but now I'm bound
Tired of the sound, I've heard before, but now I am healed
My head is off the ground
I am now elevated and free from struggles
Said I used to think the past was dead and gone
I thought my past would not affect me, but I was wrong
But I was wrong so wrong
I am now realizing my past has made me who I am
Whatever makes you blind must make you strong, make you strong
I understand that my hardships have made me stronger
In my time I've melted into many forms
I have gone through many changes and transformations in my life
From the day that I was born, I knew that there is no place to hide
I have always known that I cannot escape my true self
Stuck between the burning shade and the fading light
I am caught between two extremes
Yes and you...
Addressing someone who also faces struggles
Yeah, you walk these lonely streets that people send, people send
You are alone on this path, just like me
There are some wounds that just can't mend
Some pains cannot be healed
And I do pretend
We may try to hide our pain from others
Now I'm free from all the things that take my friends
I am now liberated from the things that negatively impacted my relationships
And I will stand here 'til the end
I will remain strong and persevere
Now I know I can take the moon
I am capable of achieving what previously seemed impossible
I was broken for a long time
I faced hardships for a significant period
But it's over now, it's over now...
But now I am free from those struggles
Said I was broken for a long time
I want to emphasize that my struggles lasted for a while
But it's over, but it's over...
But now I am free, it is truly over
Over now, it's all over, it's over now
I am free and it is finally over
Contributed by Mia T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Winter Wonderland
LYRICS
I was tied now I'm bound
My head is off the ground
For a long time I was so weary
Tired of the sound, I've heard before
Knowing of the nights I'm out the door
Haunted by the things I did
Stuck between the burning light and the dusty shade
Said I used to think the past was dead and gone
But I was wrong, so wrong
Elements of blindness make you strong, make you strong
In my time, I melted into many forms
From the day that I was born
But I know there's no place to hide
Stuck between the burning shade and the fading light
I was broken for a long time
But it's over now
Said I was broken for a long time
But it's over now
Yes and you, yeah
You walk these lonely streets where people stand, people stand
And some people just can't, I do pretend
Now I'm free from all the things that saved my friends
I was there until the end
And I know I can take the moon
Stuck between the burning shade and the fading light
I was broken for a long time
But it's over now, it's over now
Mm it's over now, now, now
It's over now, it's over now.
It's over now, now.
Said I was broken for a long time
But it's over, but it's over
But it's over, but it's over
But it's over, but it's over
But it's over now, now, now, now
But it's over, love is over
But it's over now
But it's over, love is over
But it's over now, now
I was broken for a long time yeah
But it's over now, but it's over now yeah
Over now, it's all over, it's over now.
Winter Wonderland
LYRICS
I was tied now I'm bound
My head is off the ground
For a long time I was so weary
Tired of the sound, I've heard before
Knowing of the nights I'm out the door
Haunted by the things I did
Stuck between the burning light and the dusty shade
Said I used to think the past was dead and gone
But I was wrong, so wrong
Elements of blindness make you strong, make you strong
In my time, I melted into many forms
From the day that I was born
But I know there's no place to hide
Stuck between the burning shade and the fading light
I was broken for a long time
But it's over now
Said I was broken for a long time
But it's over now
Yes and you, yeah
You walk these lonely streets where people stand, people stand
And some people just can't, I do pretend
Now I'm free from all the things that saved my friends
I was there until the end
And I know I can take the moon
Stuck between the burning shade and the fading light
I was broken for a long time
But it's over now, it's over now
Mm it's over now, now, now
It's over now, it's over now.
It's over now, now.
Said I was broken for a long time
But it's over, but it's over
But it's over, but it's over
But it's over, but it's over
But it's over now, now, now, now
But it's over, love is over
But it's over now
But it's over, love is over
But it's over now, now
I was broken for a long time yeah
But it's over now, but it's over now yeah
Over now, it's all over, it's over now.
Misty Alago
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Taaanin A
Roberts voice is so pleasant n calming. this is great for doing homework, reading, literally anything while listening to his voice.
Tasha22Bella
Me: loving Robert from Twilight, Harry Potter, Remember Me, Batman (coming soon), Never think, Let me sign...
discovers this....
Also me: IS IT POSSIBLE TO LOVE THIS MAN MORE!!!!!
we need more of this Rob, your talent is beyond measure
Also, thank you for staying true to who you are!!!
SmilingSimmer
He has such a unique, touching and dreamy voice! I'm in love with his music, I hope he'll put it on Spotify, can't wait! We love you Robert šāØ
scarl k
this man deserves all the love in the world.
ReeVolt Records
Not gonna lie āofficer arrest that manā has got me every time for about a decade now. So funny. This is easily one of my favorite live performances. He went into a whole other world on this one. The passion, the pain, the emotion in his vocals. Unbelievable.
Effy Jane
This man speaks to my soul... like I wish I could just sit in front of a fire in the middle of the woods listening to him singing and maybe even sing with him that would be the dream
3 of Hearts
I know Iām not alone in wondering whoās posting these. Iām certainly not complaining but why would Rob suddenly start posting his songs all these years later ? If itās not him I hope whoever it is has consent to post his music. Iāll be quiet now and enjoy his beautiful voice š
scarl k
yes omg but i love him