Pocket Change
St Paul and the Broken Bones Lyrics
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Tired restless and blue
When it comes and she goes
Says goodbye to my poor soul
Broken bones and pocket change
This heart is all she left me with
Reckless love has made me cold
Ain't nobody, ain't nobody gonna love me
I'll just stand here, all alone
Broken bones and pocket change
This heart is all she left me with
I got it bad baby
I got it so bad
And I'm down
Oh I'm down on my knees
Music died and it let me go
Said goodbye to my poor soul
The melody, why have you forsaken me
Broken bones and pocket change
This heart is all she left me with
Broken bones and pocket change
This heart is all she left me with
This heart is all she left me with
This heart is all she left me with
Oh but I, Oh but I, oh but I've been broken
Can't take, can't take it down
I'm going down, I'm going down today
The lyrics to St Paul and the Broken Bones's song Broken Bones and Pocket Change depict a heartbroken individual who has been left with just broken bones and pocket change after a tumultuous romantic relationship. The love that they experienced has left them feeling old, tired, restless, and blue. They describe the love as "reckless" and themselves as "worn down just like shoes." No one will love them, and they feel like they are standing alone. The music they once loved has died and left them. They feel forsaken by the melody that they used to cherish.
The repetition of the phrase "broken bones and pocket change" serves as a metaphor for the idea that love can leave one emotionally, physically, and financially broken. The lyrics suggest that the singer is in a desperate state and has hit rock bottom because of their broken heart. They are down on their knees and cannot take the pain anymore. The song evokes a feeling of sadness, loneliness, and despair that is relatable to anyone who has experienced a broken heart.
Overall, Broken Bones and Pocket Change is a powerful song that captures the emotional turmoil of heartbreak. The lyrics are raw and visceral, providing listeners with an insight into the pain that one can experience when love goes wrong.
Line by Line Meaning
Young Love has made me old
Being in love from a young age has aged me and made me feel weary.
Tired restless and blue
Constantly feeling fatigued, agitated, and sad due to love troubles.
When it comes and she goes
When love enters my life, and then leaves, it makes me feel lost.
Says goodbye to my poor soul
Leaving behind a sense of emptiness and sadness in my soul.
Broken bones and pocket change
Feeling physically hurt and financially struggling in the aftermath of love.
This heart is all she left me with
All I have left from the relationship is emotional pain.
Reckless love has made me cold
Love that was foolish and without thought has made me emotionally detached.
Worn down just like shoes
Feeling tired and worn out from the emotional toll of love.
Ain't nobody, ain't nobody gonna love me
Feeling unwanted and unlovable after heartbreak.
I'll just stand here, all alone
Feeling isolated and lonely after love has left me.
Music died and it let me go
Without the comfort of music, I feel abandoned by the things that used to bring me joy.
The melody, why have you forsaken me
Asking why the emotional comfort the melody used to bring is no longer present.
I got it bad baby
Love has affected me severely.
I got it so bad
The pain of love is overwhelming.
And I'm down
Feeling defeated and broken.
Oh I'm down on my knees
Feeling powerless and helpless in the face of heartbreak.
Broken bones and pocket change
Feeling physically hurt and financially struggling in the aftermath of love.
This heart is all she left me with
All I have left from the relationship is emotional pain.
Broken bones and pocket change
Feeling physically hurt and financially struggling in the aftermath of love.
This heart is all she left me with
All I have left from the relationship is emotional pain.
This heart is all she left me with
All I have left from the relationship is emotional pain.
Oh but I, Oh but I, oh but I've been broken
Admitting to being emotionally ruined.
Can't take, can't take it down
Cannot handle the emotional pain.
I'm going down, I'm going down today
Feeling hopeless and like there's no way out of the pain.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jesse Thomas Phillips, Paul William Janeway
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jay Jacobs
Young Love has made me old
Tired restless and blue
When it comes ohh and she goes
Says goodbye to my poor soul
Broken bones and pocket change
It's all she left me with
Reckless lover
It has made me cold
Worn down just like shoes
Ain't nobody, ain't nobody gonna Love me
I'll just stand here
All alone
Broken bones and pocket change
It's all she left me with
I got it bad baby
I got it oh so bad
And I'm down
Oh I'm down on my, my, my knees
Music died and it let me go
Said goodbye to my, my poor, my poor soul
Melody, melody, melody
Why have you forsaken
Forsaken me?
Broken bones and pocket change
That is all she left, she left me with
Broken bones oh and pocket change
It's all she she left, she left me with Lord
It's all she left me with
It's all she left me with
I've been beat down
I've been tired I been lonely
I've gotta need a now, no no no
Can't have it now
Stay Hopeful
Whomever broke this man's heart and left him with pocket change...Good on you! Without your selfishness we would not have this gem here...This man has passion, heart, and soul...Just got turned onto these guys through NPR Tiny Desk session...Good job, OurVinyl for seeing this talent as well
hapkid
yep
CheesecakeLasagna
Oh wow, I'm already hearing an NPR Tiny Desk version of this in my head! Beautiful grounded acoustic
Shawn Westmoreland
Stay Hopeful true
Pat Clair
Couldn't have said it better myself
Mitch Tucker
It's music, not a woman. That broke this man's poor heart 🤔
HarlowBird
I've never fallen so hard in love before than I have with this song. His voice makes my soul warm.
Givingyou Arating
Instant water works soon as his voice hit the microphone 😮💨. Absolutely beautiful!!!!
robert sexton
I just found these guy the other day and I can’t stop listening to them I’m sure the whole neighborhood knows them by now !!!! Crank it up and let er roll ✊
bunnysir123
The kind of music that just makes you close your eyes and just feel. Freaking amazing.