Hammer
Seven Mary Three Lyrics
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Cause I'm a long wall miner
Following the road down
Just so I can sit beside her
I'm a page torn from your novel
Beneath a magnet on your fridge
I'm the stars stuck on your ceiling
So I can watch you while you're sleeping
Would you remember me?
Do you remember me because
I wanted you so bad?
Do you remember me?
Do you remember me because
Of everything we had?
Was like a hammer to a stone
Wrapped like a fender around a tree
The curiosity in you
And all the emptiness in me
Digging through the vices
I don't know where the inside is
So here's my dirty little secret
And I bet you, you can't keep it
I'm a page torn from your novel
A single flower in your lawn
If I'm not everything you wished for
How come you miss me when I'm gone?
Do you remember me
Do you remember me because
I wanted you so bad
Do you remember me
Do you remember me because
Everything we have
Was like a hammer to a stone
Wrapped like a fender around a tree
The curiosity in you
And all the emptiness in me
They say a diamond only whispers
To us when we are alone
It's just forevers little trick
To help a hammer find a stone
To help a hammer find a stone
The lyrics to Seven Mary Three's song Hammer & a Stone describe the perspective of someone who is reflecting on a past relationship. They use the imagery of a long wall miner, digging through the darkness, in order to follow the road down to be with the person they loved. The singer refers to themselves as a page torn from the other person's novel, suggesting that they were a significant character in the other's life. The repetition of the question "do you remember me?" indicates that despite feeling like they were important to this person, they are unsure if they have been forgotten.
The chorus repeats the phrase "like a hammer to a stone," which is a metaphor for how their relationship may have felt. The line "the curiosity in you, and all the emptiness in me" suggests that the other person was curious about the singer, but the singer felt empty inside. The second verse continues with the imagery of digging, but this time the singer is trying to dig through their own vices in order to understand themselves better. They confess a "dirty little secret" and question if the other person still thinks of them despite not being what they wanted.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of uncertainty and nostalgia. The singer is reflecting on what they had with someone and wondering if they were truly important to them. The use of metaphors like a hammer to a stone and a diamond whispering to help find a stone add to the emotional weight of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm digging through the darkness
I am struggling through difficult times and trying to find a way out.
Cause I'm a long wall miner
I am tenacious and willing to go the distance to get what I want.
Following the road down
I am on a journey to connect with someone I care about.
Just so I can sit beside her
I want to be near the person I love, even if it means going through hardships.
I'm a page torn from your novel
I am a part of your life story, but my role may be small or insignificant.
Beneath a magnet on your fridge
I am stuck in a place where I can be easily forgotten, like a note or reminder.
I'm the stars stuck on your ceiling
I watch over you from a distance, like how you might look up at stars on your ceiling at night.
So I can watch you while you're sleeping
I care about you so much that I want to keep an eye on you even when you are not aware of it.
Would you remember me?
I wonder if you value or think about me as much as I do you.
Do you remember me because
I wanted you so bad?
I hope that my strong feelings for you meant something to you and made an impact on your life.
Do you remember me?
I still hope that you hold on to memories of me and our time together.
Do you remember me because
Of everything we had?
I believe that our shared experiences were meaningful and worth remembering.
Was like a hammer to a stone
Our relationship was strong and impactful.
Wrapped like a fender around a tree
Our relationship was tight and unbreakable, like a car around a tree.
The curiosity in you
You were fascinated by me and interested in exploring our connection.
And all the emptiness in me
I felt incomplete without you, and our relationship filled a void in my life.
Digging through the vices
I am struggling through my own personal demons to maintain our relationship.
I don't know where the inside is
I am confused and unsure about my own emotions and feelings.
So here's my dirty little secret
I am revealing a hidden truth about myself, that I might otherwise keep hidden from you.
And I bet you, you can't keep it
I challenge you to keep my secret and not let it change the way you see me.
A single flower in your lawn
I am a small and seemingly insignificant part of your life and surroundings.
If I'm not everything you wished for
I may not have matched your expectations or lived up to your hopes and dreams.
How come you miss me when I'm gone?
Despite any shortcomings or differences, I still hold a special place in your heart.
They say a diamond only whispers
Some things in life are only noticeable or appreciated when we take a moment to truly listen or observe.
To us when we are alone
These whispers are often only heard when we are in moments of solitude and stillness.
It's just forevers little trick
The concept of forever is a tricky one, and can often lead us to hold onto things or people longer than we should.
To help a hammer find a stone
These whispers or signs can guide us on our journey to find what we are searching for, like a hammer finding a stone in the darkness.
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@Punkgurly15
I will never understand how this doesn't have more views. This was the soundtrack of the love of my life, ultimately the soundtrack of the biggest heart break. I was 18 in 2009, so in love...how fast time goes. I'm 30 now.
@vinm3630
I'll be 40 this year. Their first studio album released the summer I turned 12. They were right there with me into my 20's. Soundtrack of my youth, that I'll be listening to until I can't anymore.
@martijnvanantwerpen7237
Remembers me of the 90's all the fun we had and all we left behind. Just a magical song
@amyruschke980
Over a decade and still nothing hits quite like this. Nothing ever will.
@gcofield4498
Where in the World did one my most Favorite bands go to.Wish they would come back.Music needs them and so do we.
@brindarayfield4029
This is one of those songs that takes me back to the days that I thought would live forever! All the curiosity in you, all the emptiness in me... If I'm not everything you wished for, how come you miss me when I'm gone... The perfect look back song!
@midlifetraveladventures
I think this is the most underrated song of all time.
@davekrsx
Wow, amazing song. Loved this band when I was in high school. Just found this song and I love it
@TammyLewandowski
Happy Birthday Shawn !! I miss you more then anyone knows
@flawed.81
Love this band ..