Breaking Hearts
Sam Smith Lyrics


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Oh
You went cold
You got caught
You exceeded my darkest thoughts
A poisoned chalice
Thorn in my side
I'm so numb
From your lies

While you were busy breaking hearts
I was busy breaking
I was giving all my love
You were busy taking
Summer haze of summer wine reminded me of better times
But I let you in my heart
So now it's busy breaking (ooh)
Now it's busy breaking, oh (ooh)

Went so far
Down this road
I felt depression deep in my soul
Drug fueled fights
Ride your lows and highs
We played it all out
'Til we died

While you were busy breaking hearts
I was busy breaking
I was giving all my love
You were busy taking
Summer haze of summer wine reminded me of better times
But I let you in my heart
So now it's busy breaking (ooh)

(Ooh)
(Ooh)
(Ooh)

While you were busy breaking hearts
I was busy breaking
I was giving all my love
You were busy taking
Summer haze of summer wine reminded me of better times
But I let you in my heart
But I let you in my heart




Why'd I let you in my heart?
'Cause now it's busy breaking

Overall Meaning

In this song, Sam Smith sings about a failed relationship where he gave his all to his partner, but received nothing in return. He uses vivid imagery to describe his emotions and the situation he is in. The first verse speaks of his partner's betrayal and deceit, which hurt him deeply. He refers to his partner's actions as a poison chalice, something that appeared to be beneficial but ended up causing harm. The chorus repeats the idea that while his partner was busy breaking hearts, he was busy breaking too, giving all his love and receiving none in return.


The second verse describes the rocky journey of the relationship, where they both were riding life's ups and downs that were heightened by drug use. The lyrics suggest that they both put in effort to make the relationship work but ultimately failed. The song ends with the repetition of the chorus, where Sam Smith questions why he let his partner into his heart, as it is now busy breaking.


The song's melancholic tone is complemented by the simple arrangement of the piano and strings. Sam Smith's powerfully emotive vocals are at the forefront, conveying the depth of his sorrow and pain. "Breaking Hearts" is a poignant ballad that epitomizes the singer's signature style.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh
Expressing disappointment and surprise.


You went cold
You became distant and disconnected.


You got caught
You were caught in the act of doing something wrong.


You exceeded my darkest thoughts
Your actions were worse than what I thought was possible.


A poisoned chalice
Something that initially appears attractive but is ultimately harmful.


Thorn in my side
Something or someone that is a constant source of irritation and difficulty in my life.


I'm so numb
I am emotionally detached and unable to feel anything due to the pain caused by your actions.


From your lies
The lies you told have caused me great pain and distress.


While you were busy breaking hearts
You were preoccupied with hurting others.


I was busy breaking
I was breaking down emotionally due to the pain you caused me.


I was giving all my love
I was showing you all the love and affection I could.


You were busy taking
You were taking my love and affection without reciprocating.


Summer haze of summer wine reminded me of better times
Memories of happier times came flooding back, particularly in the summer months.


But I let you in my heart
I allowed myself to become vulnerable and open to you.


So now it's busy breaking
My heart is now breaking due to the pain you have caused me.


Went so far
We went to great lengths in our relationship.


Down this road
We continued down this path despite the turmoil it caused.


I felt depression deep in my soul
The pain and hurt of our relationship was deeply affecting me.


Drug fueled fights
Our fights were fueled by substance abuse.


Ride your lows and highs
We experienced the highs and lows of the relationship together.


We played it all out
We exhausted our options and tried everything to make it work.


'Til we died
We tried until the bitter end.


Why'd I let you in my heart?
Expressing regret for allowing myself to become vulnerable to you.




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: James Napier, Sam Smith

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[Verse 1]
You went cold
You got caught
You exceeded my darkest thoughts
A poisoned chalice found in my side
I'm so numb from your lies

[Chorus]
While you were busy breaking hearts
I was busy breaking
I was giving all my love, you were busy taking
Summer haze of summer wine
Reminded me of better times
But I let you in my heart
So, now it's busy breaking
Now it's busy breaking, oh

[Verse 2]
Went so far down this road
I felt depression deep in my soul
Drug-fuelled fights, ride your lows and highs
We played it all out 'til we died

[Chorus]
Whilе you were busy breaking hеarts
I was busy breaking
I was giving all my love, you were busy taking
Summer haze of summer wine
Reminded me of better times
But I let you in my heart
So now it's busy breaking


[Brigde]
Ooh, oh, oh, oh
Ooh, oh, oh, oh
Ooh, oh, oh, oh
Ooh, oh, oh, oh

[Chorus]
While you were busy breaking hearts
I was busy breaking
I was giving all my love, you were busy taking
Summer haze of summer wine
Reminded me of better times
But I let you in my heart
But I let you in my heart
Why'd I let you in my heart?
'Cause now it's busy breaking



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[Verse 1]
You went cold
You got caught
You exceeded my darkest thoughts
A poisoned chalice found in my side
I'm so numb from your lies

[Chorus]
While you were busy breaking hearts
I was busy breaking
I was giving all my love, you were busy taking
Summer haze of summer wine
Reminded me of better times
But I let you in my heart
So, now it's busy breaking
Now it's busy breaking, oh

[Verse 2]
Went so far down this road
I felt depression deep in my soul
Drug-fuelled fights, ride your lows and highs
We played it all out 'til we died

[Chorus]
While you were busy breaking hearts
I was busy breaking
I was giving all my love, you were busy taking
Summer haze of summer wine
Reminded me of better times
But I let you in my heart
So now it's busy breaking

[Brigde]
Ooh, oh, oh, oh
Ooh, oh, oh, oh
Ooh, oh, oh, oh
Ooh, oh, oh, oh

[Chorus]
While you were busy breaking hearts
I was busy breaking
I was giving all my love, you were busy taking
Summer haze of summer wine
Reminded me of better times
But I let you in my heart
But I let you in my heart
Why'd I let you in my heart?
'Cause now it's busy breaking



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You went cold
You got caught
You exceeded my darkest thoughts
A poisoned chalice
Thorn in my side
I'm so numb
From your lies

While you were busy breaking hearts
I was busy breaking
I was giving all my love
You were busy taking
Summer haze of summer wine reminded me of better times
But I let you in my heart
So now it's busy breaking
Now it's busy breaking

Went so far
Down this road
I felt depression deep in my soul
Drug fuelled fights
Ride your lows and highs
We played it all out
Till we died

While you were busy breaking hearts
I was busy breaking
I was giving all my love
You were busy taking
Summer haze of summer wine reminded me of better times
But I let you in my heart
So now it's busy breaking

While you were busy breaking hearts
I was busy breaking
I was giving all my love
You were busy taking
Summer haze of summer wine reminded me of better times
But I let you in my heart
But I let you in my heart
Why'd I let you in my heart?
'Cause now it's busy breaking



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@sengulbalbay2946

I wish Adele offered Sam a collaboration while she is currently preparing an album.

@lenhatminh7150

I knowwwwww!!!!!!!!!!

@loganw.1535

I have had the same thought for years! They would be a dynamic duo! Would love that! Maybe one!

@manuelugalde7866

Amen

@connayascott8790

That would be one of the best things of 2020....❤

@sengulbalbay2946

@@connayascott8790 It would actually be one of the best things of my life.

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@ObsidianScarab923

"While you were busy breaking hearts, I was busy breaking" WOW

@mukwevho-kieee5029

When you just got over your break up then Sam Smith releases an album... Well back to square one!

@Lama-jf6fz

Girl i went back asking him if he listened to the album lmaaoooo

@yoursafeheaven

Damn that hit home fam!!! I’m literally back to square one!!!

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