Shuky & Aviva recorded mainly in French. Between 1972 and 1978 they released over 15 singles that Levi had partially written himself. Of their biggest hit, Signorina concertina in 1972, a total of about two million copies have been sold. They presented this song in a German version in 1973 in ZDF Hit Parade. The climax Shuky & Aviva experienced in 1975 and 1976 with Bye bye à bientôt (1975), Je t'aime un peu trop, fête l'amour, the French version of the Eagles hits Hotel California and Viens que t'embrasse ever (1976) managed to equal a number of major hits. In addition, the duo released a number of songs also in English and German. In total, Shuky & Aviva sold in France about a half million singles and 100,000 albums.
In Germany, Shuky & Aviva were known especially through participation in the preliminary round for the Euro Vision Song Contest 1975.
Broken Heart
Shuky & Aviva Lyrics
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I could give you something
To cry for if you wanted
Worth all those tears
There's nothing to fear
I won't break your heart
Don't trust what you hear
Come in
Saving all your tears
There's nothing to fear
I won't break your heart
Tell me those things you want to
Think you can trust me
Guess you are wrong
Wa-watching hearts bre-e-ak still makes me laugh
Si-sippin' tea-e-ear drops from a crystal glass
Don't ask me if I am okay
Won't beg you to stay
You know what I'm like
Wa-watching hearts bre-e-ak still makes me laugh
Your heart
Holds the secrets I want
So tell me before it gets worse
I thought I was clear
There's nothing to fear
I won't break your heart
Don't trust what you hear
Come in
I promised you'd have everything
Give me all your tears
Or live with your fear
I might break your heart
Tell me those things you want to
Think you can trust me
Guess you are wrong
Wa-watching hearts bre-e-ak still makes me laugh
Si-sippin' tea-e-ear drops from a crystal glass
Don't ask me if I am okay
Won't beg you to stay
You know what I'm like
Wa-watching hearts bre-e-ak still makes me laugh
Think I care but I can never
Parts are broken not recovered
Wanna laugh when others cry
Listen to my lullaby
Time to feast on my beloved
Smiling wide but eyes are covered
There's no end to my despair
So no one gets their happy end
Wa-watching hearts bre-e-ak still makes me laugh
Si-sippin' tea-e-ear drops from a crystal glass
Don't ask me if I am okay
Won't beg you to stay
You know what I'm like
Wa-watching hearts bre-e-ak still makes me laugh
The lyrics of Shuky & Aviva's song "Broken Heart" convey a complex and somewhat contradictive emotional state. The song starts with the request for silence, suggesting a willingness to provide something that may evoke strong emotions and tears. The singer asserts that these tears are worth it and that there is no need to fear having their heart broken. It seems as though the singer is promising not to hurt the person they're addressing.
The second part of the song talks about trust and the singer's intentions. They invite the person to come closer, promising a life free from pain and assuring that their heart won't be broken. However, there is also a warning about not trusting what is heard from others. This creates a sense of uncertainty and intrigue around the singer's true intentions and character.
The chorus emphasizes the singer's amusement at witnessing broken hearts, as if it brings them joy or satisfaction. This dark humor is evident in the line "Wa-watching hearts bre-e-ak still makes me laugh." Additionally, sipping "tea-e-ear drops from a crystal glass" suggests a detached and cynical approach to the pain of others. The singer asserts that they are not concerned about their own well-being and will not beg anyone to stay because the listener should already know what they are like.
The final part of the song delves deeper into the singer's psyche. They express a twisted desire for the secrets held within the listener's heart and suggest that the situation could worsen if those secrets are not revealed. There is a hint of manipulation in the request for all their tears, or else they will have to live with fear. The singer paints themselves as a character with an insatiable appetite for suffering and despair, denying others their happy endings.
Overall, "Broken Heart" captures the contradictory emotions of the singer, who alternately promises not to break hearts and yet takes pleasure in witnessing others' pain. It highlights a dark and manipulative aspect of human nature, leaving the listener questioning the true motives and intentions of the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't talk
Don't engage in conversation
I could give you something
I have the ability to provide you with something
To cry for if you wanted
That would make you feel sad if you desired
Worth all those tears
Valuable enough to justify shedding tears
There's nothing to fear
No reason to be afraid
I won't break your heart
I will not cause you emotional pain
Don't trust what you hear
Do not believe everything you hear
Come in
Enter
I promise a life free from pain
I assure you a life without suffering
Saving all your tears
Preserving all the tears you shed
Or live with your fear
Or choose to live in fear
I might break your heart
I could potentially cause you emotional pain
Tell me those things you want to
Share with me the things you desire
Think you can trust me
Believe that you can confide in me
Guess you are wrong
But unfortunately, you are mistaken
Wa-watching hearts bre-e-ak still makes me laugh
Observing hearts breaking still brings me amusement
Si-sippin' tea-e-ear drops from a crystal glass
Savoring tears like a refreshing beverage
Don't ask me if I am okay
Do not inquire about my well-being
Won't beg you to stay
I will not plead for you to remain
You know what I'm like
You understand my true nature
Your heart
Your emotions and deepest feelings
Holds the secrets I want
Contains the hidden knowledge I desire
So tell me before it gets worse
Please disclose it to me before the situation deteriorates
I thought I was clear
I believed I communicated effectively
Give me all your tears
Provide me with all your sorrows
I might break your heart
I could potentially cause you emotional pain
Think I care but I can never
You may think I care, but I am incapable of doing so
Parts are broken not recovered
Damages are irreversible and cannot be fixed
Wanna laugh when others cry
Desire to find amusement in the suffering of others
Listen to my lullaby
Pay attention to my soothing song
Time to feast on my beloved
Now is the moment to indulge in my loved ones' pain
Smiling wide but eyes are covered
Putting on a fake smile while hiding true emotions
There's no end to my despair
My anguish and sadness have no limits
So no one gets their happy end
Ensuring that nobody finds their happiness or desired outcome
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Aviva Payne, Jean-Paul Fung, Matthew Coulter
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