Break My Heart
Shakespear\'s Sister Lyrics
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You really break my heart
With your world acclaim and your family name
You really break my heart
Wrapped up warm in yourself tonight
You wonder why things aren't going right
You really break my heart
You really break my heart I bleed for you
You really break my heart
Got a good looking lover don't need any other
To break my heart
Reading highbrow books just to cultivate your looks
You really break my heart
Watch out here's another breakdown
You wonder what caused it this time 'round
You really break my heart
You really break my heart I bleed for you
You really break my heart
You really break my heart
Home most nights with the TV on
You don't want to be with anyone
You really break my heart
You really break my heart I bleed for you
You really break my heart
You really break my heart
The lyrics in Shakespear's Sister's song "Break My Heart" describe the deep sorrow and pain that the singer feels due to the actions of their loved one. The opening verse emphasizes the singer's disappointment with their partner's behavior, using the metaphor of new shoes and black moods. The second line refers to the partner's world acclaim and family name, suggesting that they may be prioritizing their own success over the relationship. This creates a sense of distance between the two and contributes to the singer's heartbreak.
The following verse mentions the partner's self-absorption and inability to understand why things are not going well. This highlights an emotional disconnect between the couple and emphasizes the partner's obliviousness to the singer's feelings. The chorus repeats the phrase "you really break my heart," emphasizing the depth of the singer's pain and their willingness to suffer for the sake of the relationship. The next verse refers to the partner's good-looking lover and their pretentious reading habits, suggesting that they are more concerned with appearances than with the singer's emotional well-being.
The final verse describes the partner as being home most nights with the TV on, indicating that they do not want to spend time with the singer or invest in the relationship. This verse evokes a sense of sadness and loneliness in the singer, who is left with their heart broken and bleeding. Overall, "Break My Heart" captures the weight of heartbreak and the pain of unrequited love.
Line by Line Meaning
With your new shoes and your black moods
Your material possessions and negative energy hurt me deeply
With your world acclaim and your family name
Your success and status bring me pain
Wrapped up warm in yourself tonight
Your self-absorption prevents you from seeing why things go wrong and it pains me
You wonder why things aren't going right
Your lack of self-awareness causes me pain as I watch you struggle
You really break my heart
Your actions and demeanor cause me immense emotional pain
You really break my heart I bleed for you
Your actions and demeanor evoke a strong emotional reaction from me, leaving me hurt and in pain
Got a good looking lover don't need any other
You may have a partner but it does not change nor soothe my emotional pain
Reading highbrow books just to cultivate your looks
You are choosing to focus on your external appearance rather than your inner self, causing me pain
Watch out here's another breakdown
Be careful as you may cause another emotional breakdown for me
You wonder what caused it this time 'round
Your lack of self-awareness means you do not understand why my emotions are in turmoil
Home most nights with the TV on
You isolate yourself, choosing to be alone with entertainment rather than seek human connection
You don't want to be with anyone
Your emotional unavailability causes me pain as I am left feeling unwanted
Contributed by Hudson K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@scottperez5706
THEY STILL TAKE MY BREATH AWAY 🥰
@CMANIS69
No one will ever break my heart again! Such a great song and video!
@jJ_L8
Such a incredible masterpiece!
@citydweller99
This was Siobhan figuring out her next chapter in her musical journey. This song has a harder edged Bananarama vibe...and her outfit would have worked in that group
@janetwestwood9194
Yep, figure so 🤔👍
@timsimms412
I remember loving that Sacred Heart record to death back in the days when everyone else was 'Who??'?
@inchmix
Love the 12 inch mixes of this track. Especially the Acidic Mix
@Jameskonigchr
the smile at the last moment of the video is awesome!
@dollcefina
I almost didn't catch it 'til you mentioned it! 😺
@04opocin
Released as a single in the UK in October 1988.