Heartbreaker
Russell Alice Lyrics
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But there's a thousand forest fires between us and I can't get through
There's a race you got me running and I pray before the sun is down
I can't keep holding on
You know this love is taking over me
I tried so hard, I tried to breathe
I tried to carry on
Heartbreaker, I cannot be
It's so over, so sad indeed
Heartbreaker, so over
Now I know when hearts are broken
That with time they heal, so they say
But this heart of me I'm choking just to breathe
Another kiss, I pray
And there's a race you got me running
And I stumbled, I carry on I'm left my dive behind
You know this love has taken over me
I tried so hard, I tried to breathe
I tried to carry on
Heartbreaker, I cannot be
So over, so sad indeed
Sign on the dotted line if that is what is what it takes to set me free
And then I'll turn around and tear it up
If that is what I need to do, I will, oh yes I will
The lyrics of Russell Alice's Heartbreaker speak about a love that has been overpowering the singer's life. The river in her mind represents her love for someone, which cannot be stopped even if she wants to. However, the vast distance between them resembles the forest fires and makes it impossible for her to reach her love interest. The singer is running a race, trying to reach her love interest before the sun goes down, but she cannot keep holding on.
The chorus of the song talks about the singer recognizing that this relationship cannot be possible, and it is so over, so sad indubitably. The singer acknowledges that she has tried so hard to make this love work, but it is choking her. She prays for another kiss, hoping that things between them will work out before it is too late. The singer knows that time heals hearts, but the hurt in her heart is too much that it is hard to breathe.
The bridge of the song discusses the idea of the singer having to sign a dotted line to be set free, but she will tear it up if she has to. It speaks of the singer's willingness to do whatever it takes to be free from this relationship, indicating that the love interest may have been a heartbreaker. Overall, the song Heartbreaker is about the singer recognizing that this relationship cannot work and acknowledging that it is time to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a river in my mind and it won't stop running just for you
My love for you runs too deep and won't go away.
But there's a thousand forest fires between us and I can't get through
Obstacles keep us apart no matter how hard I try.
There's a race you got me running and I pray before the sun is down
You make me feel like I'm constantly chasing after your love.
I can't keep holding on
I can't keep trying to hold onto something that's not working.
You know this love is taking over me
My love for you is completely consuming me.
I tried so hard, I tried to breathe
I've tried my best to make things work, but it's difficult.
Heartbreaker, I cannot be
I can't be with you if it's causing me so much pain.
It's so over, so sad indeed
Our relationship is over and it's a sad reality.
Now I know when hearts are broken
I understand the feeling of a broken heart.
That with time they heal, so they say
People say that time is the only way to heal a broken heart.
But this heart of me I'm choking just to breathe
My heart is struggling to heal.
Another kiss, I pray
I hope that another kiss from you will help me feel better.
And I stumbled, I carry on I'm left my dive behind
Even though I've stumbled, I'm still trying to move forward.
Sign on the dotted line if that is what it takes to set me free
I'll do whatever it takes to be free from this relationship.
And then I'll turn around and tear it up
Once I'm free, I'll destroy any reminders of our relationship.
If that is what I need to do, I will, oh yes I will
I'm willing to do whatever it takes to move on.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Alex Cowan, Alice Russell
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@ceres5646
There's a river in my mind and it won't stop running just for you
But there's a thousand forest fires between us and I can't get through
There's a race you got me running and I pray before the sun is down
I can't keep holding on
You know this love is taking over me
I tried so hard, I tried to breathe
I tried to carry on
Heartbreaker, I cannot be
It's so over, so sad indeed
Heartbreaker, so over
Now I know when hearts are broken
That with time they heal, so they say
But this heart of me choking just to breathe
Another kiss, I pray
And there's a race you got me running
And I stumbled, I carry on I'm left my dive behind
You know this love has taken over me
I try so hard, I tried to breathe
I tried to carry on
Heartbreaker, I cannot be
It's so over, so sad indeed
@hugoespiritosanto
Congratulations Alice!!! Your voice's beautiful as always! When will I see u back in Portugal????? Unforgettable and lovely concert in LUX Club and then in Cascais!!!! Miss u live in concert!
@JonMichaelDeShazer
I will never look at Harry Shearer the same way again......!
@jeannedeshazer-ellsworth9995
I should have him do my makeup.
@novabossa
Harry Shearer 2:34 = Priceless
@gwenwafer6420
If this woman isn't nominated for at least one Grammy this year, the world is WRONG.
@lorenacipriano8594
Thanks God....aqui estoy😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍👏👏👏👏👏⌚⌚
@moonsafari200
Wow! I can't pick fault with this track. I personally think that even though Alice Russell's may have dialed it down a bit from her usual style, it works brilliantly with the music. A perfect marriage. No one does soul like the Brits and artists like Russel really capture what R&B is - universal and sexy. Well done!
@theartist124
I love her, can't believe I just missed her in LA. She's really amazing and every song on the new album is incredible!!!
@mozgus79
to meet Alice Russell in a lift.... priceless ;-)
@mah.d-5826
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