Destroyer
Saint Motel Lyrics


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Give it a rest I'm quite aware
It was a doomed affair, from the start
Everyone told me to stay away
It's just a game she plays, with her heart

But I'm a man made of flesh and blood
Oh god just give me, love's what I crave
And as she goes walking out the door
She turned to me once more, and she sang

I don't break hearts, no that's not me
I don't break hearts, I destroy them
I don't break hearts, no that's not me
I don't break hearts, I destroy them

Now I'm alone sitting in the park
Sitting in the dark, trying to breath
Everyone tells me to carry on
The damages are done, set me free

I was a man made of flesh and blood
Oh now just dirt and mud in my veins
I know she left, but she's haunting me
I hear her mocking me, as she sings

I don't break hearts, no that's not me
I don't break hearts, I destroy them
I don't break hearts, no that's not me
I don't break hearts, I destroy them
I don't break, I don't break
I don't break hearts, I destroy them
I don't break, I don't break
I don't break hearts, I destroy them

I don't break hearts, no that's not me
I don't break hearts, I destroy them
I don't break hearts, no that's not me
I don't break hearts, I destroy them
I don't break, I don't break
I don't break hearts, I destroy them




I don't break, I don't break
I don't break hearts, I destroy them

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Saint Motel's "Destroyer" depict a man who knowingly enters into a doomed love affair with a woman who he cannot resist. Despite warnings from others, he is unable to resist her charm and begins a relationship with her. However, things quickly unravel and the woman leaves him alone and broken-hearted. The man is left alone to reflect on his actions and the destruction that has been caused.


The chorus of the song, "I don't break hearts, no that's not me, I don't break hearts, I destroy them" reveals that the woman was not simply a heartbreaker, but a destroyer. The man is left to deal with the painful aftermath of their relationship and the realization that he fell victim to her destructive ways.


The lyrics are poignant and bittersweet, revealing the darker side of love and relationships. They also serve as a warning to those who may be tempted to engage in a love affair that is doomed to fail. Overall, the song is a powerful reminder of the destructive consequences that can result from reckless behavior and misguided love.


Line by Line Meaning

Give it a rest I'm quite aware
I know the situation is over, so please stop bringing it up.


It was a doomed affair, from the start
The relationship was never going to work out.


Everyone told me to stay away
People warned me not to get involved with her.


It's just a game she plays, with her heart
She toyed with my emotions and didn't take our relationship seriously.


But I'm a man made of flesh and blood
I am human and have desires and emotions.


Oh god just give me, love's what I crave
I am desperately seeking love and affection.


And as she goes walking out the door
As she leaves me behind and moves on.


She turned to me once more, and she sang
She wanted to make sure I heard her message loud and clear.


I don't break hearts, no that's not me
She believes she is not responsible for hurting anyone.


I don't break hearts, I destroy them
She admits to causing emotional damage to those she is involved with.


Now I'm alone sitting in the park
I am left to deal with the aftermath of our failed relationship.


Sitting in the dark, trying to breathe
I am in a state of emotional distress and struggling to cope.


Everyone tells me to carry on
People are encouraging me to move on and let go.


The damages are done, set me free
The damage is irreversible and I need to move on.


I was a man made of flesh and blood
I was once alive and passionate, but now I feel lifeless.


Oh now just dirt and mud in my veins
I feel worthless and insignificant.


I know she left, but she's haunting me
I am still affected by her words and actions, even though she is gone.


I hear her mocking me, as she sings
I feel like she is taunting me with her cruel words and actions.


I don't break hearts, no that's not me
She still believes she is not responsible for anyone's pain.


I don't break hearts, I destroy them
She continues to take pride in causing emotional damage to others.


I don't break, I don't break
She is confident in her ability to control the situation.


I don't break hearts, I destroy them
She emphasizes her destructive nature once again.


I don't break, I don't break
She wants to make it clear that she cannot be hurt.


I don't break hearts, I destroy them
She repeats her message to reinforce her destructive nature.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: A.J. Jackson, Aaron Sharp, Greg Erwin, Dak Lerdamornpong

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@walkwayblues

that lyrics comment you've been looking for



Give it a rest I'm quite aware
It was a doomed affair, from the start
Everyone told me to stay away
It's just a game she plays, with her heart
But I'm a man made of flesh and blood
Oh god just give me, love's what I crave
And as she goes walking out the door
She turned to me once more, and she sang
I don't break hearts, no that's not me
I don't break hearts, I destroy them
I don't break hearts, no that's not me
I don't break hearts, I destroy them
Now I'm alone sitting in the park
Sitting in the dark, trying to breath
Everyone tells me to carry on
The damages are done, set me free
I was a man made of flesh and blood
Oh now just dirt and mud in my veins
I know she left, but she's haunting me
I hear her mocking me, as she sings
I don't break hearts, no that's not me
I don't break hearts, I destroy them
I don't break hearts, no that's not me
I don't break hearts, I destroy them
I don't break, I don't break
I don't break hearts, I destroy them
I don't break, I don't break
I don't break hearts, I destroy them
I don't break hearts, no that's not me
I don't break hearts, I destroy them
I don't break hearts, no that's not me
I don't break hearts, I destroy them
I don't break, I don't break
I don't break hearts, I destroy them
I don't break, I don't break
I don't break hearts, I destroy them



All comments from YouTube:

@walkwayblues

that lyrics comment you've been looking for



Give it a rest I'm quite aware
It was a doomed affair, from the start
Everyone told me to stay away
It's just a game she plays, with her heart
But I'm a man made of flesh and blood
Oh god just give me, love's what I crave
And as she goes walking out the door
She turned to me once more, and she sang
I don't break hearts, no that's not me
I don't break hearts, I destroy them
I don't break hearts, no that's not me
I don't break hearts, I destroy them
Now I'm alone sitting in the park
Sitting in the dark, trying to breath
Everyone tells me to carry on
The damages are done, set me free
I was a man made of flesh and blood
Oh now just dirt and mud in my veins
I know she left, but she's haunting me
I hear her mocking me, as she sings
I don't break hearts, no that's not me
I don't break hearts, I destroy them
I don't break hearts, no that's not me
I don't break hearts, I destroy them
I don't break, I don't break
I don't break hearts, I destroy them
I don't break, I don't break
I don't break hearts, I destroy them
I don't break hearts, no that's not me
I don't break hearts, I destroy them
I don't break hearts, no that's not me
I don't break hearts, I destroy them
I don't break, I don't break
I don't break hearts, I destroy them
I don't break, I don't break
I don't break hearts, I destroy them

@komentatorka8639

Thank you :)

@Alannnn14

Awesome

@jac_o7

Thank you !! Didn’t have to scroll to far

@jonbanks2717

*breathe

@camryngrace1

I loved that they had the little TV at the concert so you could sing along even if you didn't know the lyrics. Also I love the sax

@sintofg

Because you can never have too much Sax in your life.

@frizzlmizzl9058

sintofg Well... I hate sax.

@Electrozilla

sax hates you

@keilywolff4053

+FrizzlMizzl in most situations I hate sax but it sounds good with saint motel

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