I wish your mind was more like your heart
Nailed shut
Looking back, can't remember too much love

Now when I fall down
When I get weak
When I grow tired
I'll never drop my sword

Tell me a sadder story
So I can fall asleep
The right way, if I knew the right away
Well, we wouldn't be here

Now when I fall down
When I get weak
When I grow tired
I'll never drop my sword

Do you think Jesus loves me?
Can I go home again?

I'm a boy.

Overall Meaning

The Drums' I'll Never Drop My Sword appears to be a song about holding on to one's spirit and resilience despite feeling emotionally exhausted and torn. The lyrics, "I wish your mind was more like your heart" and "Nailed shut" suggests that the person being addressed is closed off emotionally and unable to connect with others on an intimate level due to past emotional pain. The line "Looking back, can't remember too much love" only deepens this notion.

The chorus, "Now when I fall down, When I get weak, When I grow tired, I'll never drop my sword" highlights the singer's determination and strength in the face of difficulties. They may be weary and feeling lost, but they are not defeated.

The bridge, "Tell me a sadder story, So I can fall asleep, The right way, if I knew the right way, Well, we wouldn't be here" speaks to the singer's desire to connect with others on a deeper level. They appear to be searching for some kind of emotional catharsis to help them find peace.

The final lines, "Do you think Jesus loves me? Can I go home again? I'm a boy" leave the listener with a sense of unresolved questions and loneliness. The singer seeks guidance, and the song itself becomes a kind of emotional confession.

Line by Line Meaning

I wish your mind was more like your heart
I wish you could think with as much compassion as you love.

Nailed shut
I feel trapped and unable to express my emotions.

Looking back, can't remember too much love
I reminisce on the past and realize there wasn't enough love in our relationship.

Now when I fall down
During times of weakness,

When I get weak
When I lose strength and make mistakes,

When I grow tired
When I feel exhausted,

I'll never drop my sword
I won't give up fighting for what I believe in.

Tell me a sadder story
I want to hear about someone's pain, so I can empathize and find comfort in their struggle.

So I can fall asleep
As a way to escape my own sadness and find peace.

The right way, if I knew the right away
If I only knew the best way to handle a situation,

Well, we wouldn't be here
Maybe we wouldn't be stuck in this unfortunate circumstance.

Do you think Jesus loves me?
I question my worth and ask for reassurance that I am loved.

Can I go home again?
I long for a place of safety and familiarity.

I'm a boy.
I'm vulnerable and sensitive, even though society expects me to be strong.

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