by Steve Leggett
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Pieces
The Bridges Lyrics
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im tearing at the seams you on the other hand choosing
what to understand is old
CHORUS:im sure you know how we always find ourselves
in the deepest corner of the darkest hour we can't
get much louder than this we always lose our hearts
i just wont tell you about it i just wont tell you
about it ijust wont tell you about it i just wont tell you about
love isnt costing me a thing you're hearing what
you want you want me so it seems time is the risk we
take holding on to one mistake let go
(let go) CHORUS: I JUST WONT TELL YOU ABOUT IT (7 TIMES)
OH BREAK IT LIKE YOU MEAN IT BOY SAY IT LIKE YOU'VE
SAID IT BEFORE YOU'RE JUST IN TIME TO MAKE A MISTAKE
HAD ALL THE TIME I CAN TAKE
CHORUS I JUST WONT TELL YOU ABOUT IT (4 TIMES )
The lyrics to The Bridges' song "Pieces" explore the complexities of relationships and the struggles of communication. The first line "time isn't telling me a thing, it's playing with my heart" suggests that even though time is passing, it's not providing any clarity or answers about the emotions at play. The following line "I'm tearing at the seams, you on the other hand choosing what to understand is old" suggests that while one person is struggling and falling apart, the other is choosing to ignore or overlook the issues between them, which leads to further disconnection and misunderstanding.
The chorus "I'm sure you know how we always find ourselves in the deepest corner of the darkest hour, we can't get much louder than this" suggests that the relationship is at its breaking point and emotions are running high, but communication is still hindered, leading to an inability to find resolution or connect with each other. The following lines "we always lose our hearts in the strangest places, picking up the pieces we break, I just won't tell you about it" further emphasize the difficulty in understanding each other and the pain that results when things fall apart.
The bridge "Oh break it like you mean it boy, say it like you've said it before, you're just in time to make a mistake, had all the time I can take" speaks to the frustration and fatigue that comes with trying to salvage a relationship that may not be working. The singer seems to be ready to move on and wants to end the cycle of pain and confusion that they have been caught up in.
Overall, the lyrics to "Pieces" are a testament to the challenge of communication in relationships and the pain that can arise when that communication breaks down.
Line by Line Meaning
time isn't telling me a thing, it's playing with my heart
Time is not being helpful in guiding the singer's heart, but instead is confusing and making things harder.
I'm tearing at the seams, you on the other hand choosing
The singer is feeling overwhelmed and falling apart while the other person seems to have everything under control.
what to understand is old
Trying to figure out what's going on is pointless because it's already happened.
CHORUS: I'm sure you know how we always find ourselves in the deepest corner of the darkest hour we can't get much louder than this we always lose our hearts in the strangest places picking up the pieces we break I just won't tell you about it I just won't tell you about it I just won't tell you about it I just won't tell you about
The chorus describes a pattern of heartbreak and vulnerability that the artist and the other person always seem to find themselves in. They pick up the pieces of their broken hearts in unusual places but the artist refuses to share their pain.
love isn't costing me a thing you're hearing what you want you want me so it seems time is the risk we take holding onto one mistake let go (let go)
The artist is not sacrificing anything for this love and the other person is only hearing what they want to hear. The artist is taking a risk by holding onto a mistake.
OH BREAK IT LIKE YOU MEAN IT BOY SAY IT LIKE YOU'VE SAID IT BEFORE YOU'RE JUST IN TIME TO MAKE A MISTAKE HAD ALL THE TIME I CAN TAKE
The singer is urging the other person to be honest and break things off meaningfully instead of dragging it out. The singer is at their limit.
CHORUS I just won't tell you about it (4 times)
The chorus repeats, emphasizing that the singer refuses to share their heartbreak with the other person.
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@mandynonames
This is one of the many songs on MTVU that helped me through grieving my fathers passing back in '08. I was suffering from insomnia, but music healed me.
@cftvnetwork
My condolences.
@justincoates4582
I listened to this almost every day of my first deployment to Afghanistan. Great song.
@cftvnetwork
Thank you for your service.
@jazzycakeup5725
13 yrs later i still just really love this song
@slymancollector4157
Brings me back to 2008. I was 16 and for the life of me I can't remember how I first discovered this song. I ended up downloading it and listening to it all day while walking through the woods with some neighborhood friends. I sure wish I had known how beautiful those moments were at the time.
@LaurenNavie
Who is here in 2019!!❤️😭
@Lezgotech
This song saved my life in 2008. I still haven't stopped listening to it.
@Phocu5is
Mine in 2017. It's on my life saver playlist now!
@idiotsafari
I still love this song. Timeless.