Break My Heart
T. Jay Lyrics
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That's all I meant to do
And then my heart stood still
My feet could step and walk
My lips could move and talk
And yet my heart stood still
I could tell you knew
That unfelt clasp of hands
Told me so well you knew
I never lived at all
Until the thrill of that moment
When my heart stood still
I took one look at you
That's all I meant to do
And then my heart stopped right there
My feet could step and walk
My lips could move and talk
And yet my heart stood still
Though not a single word was spoken
I could tell you knew
That unfelt claps of hands
Told me so well you knew
I never lived at all
Until the thrill of that moment
When my heart stood still
The lyrics of "Break My Heart" by T. Jay are about the moment when the singer falls in love at first sight. The song describes the power of that moment and how everything else fades away when the singer sees the object of their affection. The opening line, "I took one look at you, that's all I meant to do," highlights the simplicity of the moment but also how significant it was to the singer. Their heart stood still, suggesting that they were immobilized by the intensity of their emotions.
The verse "Though not a single word was spoken, I could tell you knew" suggests that the singer's feelings are reciprocated, even without words. The two communicate through "unfelt clasp of hands" and "unfelt claps of hands," implying a deep sense of connection that goes beyond words. The final verse repeats some lines from the first verse, driving home the message that the moment when the singer's heart stood still was transformative and life-changing.
Overall, "Break My Heart" is a simple yet powerful portrayal of falling in love instantaneously, and the intensity of the feeling that comes with it.
Line by Line Meaning
I took one look at you
At first sight upon seeing you
That's all I meant to do
Intended solely to glance at you
And then my heart stood still
My heart skipped a beat and I was overcome with emotion
My feet could step and walk
My body was physically mobile and functional
My lips could move and talk
I had the ability to verbally communicate
And yet my heart stood still
Despite my physical abilities, my emotional state was overwhelming
Though not a single word was spoken
Without verbal communication taking place
I could tell you knew
I could sense and feel that you were aware
That unfelt clasp of hands
A gesture that was not physically made, but emotionally felt
Told me so well you knew
Clearly conveyed to me that you understood
I never lived at all
Prior to this moment, my life lacked true meaning and fulfillment
Until the thrill of that moment
This single moment brought long-sought excitement and joy to my life
When my heart stood still
Reflecting the intensity and power of the emotions I felt upon seeing you
Lyrics Β© Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: LORENZ HART, RICHARD RODGERS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Exows
Just made a remix with this. Go check it out i would appreciate it π€
DΓ«vin
@Shi idk π
LiMiT Bug
I got you I bet its fire keep it up
Shi idk
0:48 when smelly slips it in
Simbarashe Mandikutse
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KTM Draco
Where can I check it out?
Jolas West
I just lost my sister the other day and im broken foreal. I keep playing this song on repeat till I cant cry no more. then start talking to her. I wouldnt wish that type of pain on anyone. This shit hits foreal foreal. Someone you woke up next to since back then now not around no more and you never gon know if they fine without you or if they trynna reach out but you cant hear em no more.I miss you Sakina. So much pain that I cant undo man!!
GAV165
hope ur doing ok bro <33333
Jolas West
@casper nΓΈrgaard all love bro
Nadia Araujo
Dam