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My heart
S.S.R. Lyrics
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A new take on faith
Pick up the pieces
Get carried away
I came home to a city half erased
I came home to face what we faced
This place needs me here to start
This place is the beat of my heart
Oh my heart
Oh my heart
(Oh my heart)
Oh my heart
Oh my heart
(Oh my heart)
The storm didn't kill me
The government changed
Hear the answer call
Hear the song rearranged
Hear the tress, the ghosts and the buildings sing
With the wisdom to reconcile this thing
It's sweet and it's sad and it's true
How it doesn't look bitter on you
Oh my heart
Oh my heart
(Oh my heart)
Oh my heart
Oh my heart
(Oh my heart)
Mother and father
I stand beside you
The good of this world
Might help see me through
This place needs me here to start
This place is the beat of my heart
Oh my heart
Oh my heart
(Oh my heart)
Oh my heart
Oh my heart
(Oh my heart)
Oh my heart
Oh my heart
(Oh my heart)
Oh my heart
Oh my heart
(Oh my heart)
S.S.R.'s song "My Heart" is a beautiful expression of attachment and belonging to one's home town. The lyrics suggest that the singer has returned to their city after a prolonged absence, only to find that it has undergone tremendous change. Despite the chaos and tumult that has fragmented the city, the singer feels a deep emotional connection to it, which they see as a reflection of their own heart's beat. The children in the song are seen as having a fresh perspective on faith, indicating that the city is still vibrant and dynamic, with lots of potential for renewal.
Despite the storm that has ravaged the city, and the changes wrought by the government, the singer feels that they can still hear the call to action, to pick up the pieces and get carried away. They hear the singing of the trees, ghosts, and buildings, all of which seem to be imbued with some kind of knowledge or wisdom about how to bring the city back together. The singer contrasts the sweet sadness of their connection to the city with the bitterness that might be found elsewhere.
The final verse of the song is devoted to the singer's parents, and to the idea that the "good of this world" might help to carry them through the challenges they face. Once again, the singer emphasizes that the city "needs" them to start the process of renewal, and that it is the beat of their heart. In this way, the song seems to suggest that the heart is not just an emotional organ, but also a kind of compass or guide, directing us towards the things that matter most in life.
Line by Line Meaning
The kids have a new take
The younger generation has a fresh perspective on things
A new take on faith
They have a unique interpretation of religion or spirituality
Pick up the pieces
Gather together what's left after a disaster or difficult situation
Get carried away
Allow oneself to become emotionally overwhelmed
I came home to a city half erased
Returning home after a catastrophic event that destroyed part of the city
I came home to face what we faced
To confront and process the collective trauma experienced by the community
This place needs me here to start
The singer feels a duty to help rebuild and revitalize their hometown
This place is the beat of my heart
Their love for their hometown is at the core of who they are as a person
The storm didn't kill me
Although they endured a disaster, they survived
The government changed
The political landscape has shifted since the disaster
Hear the answer call
Listen for guidance or direction
Hear the song rearranged
Life has been altered by this tragedy, but there's still beauty and meaning to be found
Hear the trees, the ghosts, and the buildings sing
The nature, history, and architecture of the city communicate something hopeful and resilient
With the wisdom to reconcile this thing
With time and knowledge, healing from this trauma is possible
It's sweet and it's sad and it's true
The emotions they feel about their hometown are complex but genuine
How it doesn't look bitter on you
Despite having faced challenges, the artist still maintains a hopeful and positive outlook
Mother and father
Acknowledging the support and guidance of one's parents
I stand beside you
I am here for you and with you in this difficult time
The good of this world
The positive qualities of people and the world around us
Might help see me through
May give the artist the strength and encouragement needed to carry on
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Michael Mills, Michael Stipe, Peter Buck, Scott McCaughey
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