You Tied up My Heart
The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals Cast Lyrics
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Tied up with you
You understand me
Now hand me those keys
The keys to my youth
God, we were young once
Innocent and fun once
And free
You tied up my heart
You tied me down
Now break me open
With your love and mercy
Charlotte!
You're breaking my heart, Char
Got my feet to the fire
Just let me go
And I′ll love you
Ooh!
Oh, Sam, I love you too, but I can't let you go!
Charlotte, baby! Apple of my eye! Don't you trust me?
I′ve effed up, Charlotte
Effed up with you
All the booze and harlots
And all the Charlottes
But they didn′t count
They couldn't break me
You′re the one who caged me
In chains
Please, take away my pain
Charlotte!
Let me hold you again, Char
Just free up my arms
And I'll give
You a foot massage
Charlotte
Will you ever forgive me?
I′ll crawl on my hands and knees
If you untie me, girl
And free up my heart
(Heart, you tied me down)
(Now break me open)
(With your love and mercy)
Oh fuck, I'm fading fast
I think you better come quick
I really don′t wanna die alone in here
Time to say our goodbyes at the end of the road
Just hang on Sam, you'll be alright!
This body's not gonna last, the air is cold and thick
I′m losing my last remaining hope for us
My hands are tied in knots and I can′t come home
I wanna die in your arms in the evening glow
Sam, aw, Sam! What have I done?
What have I done? Oh, what have I done?
Charlotte
You brought me back from the dead, Char
My light was in red
I saw God, and he told me, girl
To free up my heart
(Heart, you tied me down)
(Now break me open)
(With your love and mercy)
"You Tied up My Heart" is a song from the musical "The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals" by Starkid Productions. The song is performed by the characters Sam and Charlotte, who are in a relationship. The song is a duet that conveys the emotions of the two characters, who are struggling with their relationship.
The lyrics of the song suggest that Sam feels trapped in his relationship with Charlotte. He feels like she has tied him up, and he can't escape. He talks about his youth and how they were innocent and in love once, but now he feels suffocated. However, he still loves Charlotte and wants her to let him go so that he can love her more fully. Charlotte, on the other hand, is also struggling with the relationship. She loves Sam and wants him to stay with her, but she knows that he is unhappy.
The song explores the theme of love vs. freedom. Sam wants to be free so that he can love Charlotte, but Charlotte wants him to stay so that she can love him. It shows the complex emotions that come with being in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I’m tied up, Charlotte
I feel restricted and trapped in this situation, Charlotte
Tied up with you
I am bound and connected to you in this situation
You understand me
You have a deep understanding of who I am and what I need in this situation
Now hand me those keys
Give me the opportunity to regain control of this situation
The keys to my youth
The opportunity to reclaim my freedom and independence
God, we were young once
Thinking back to a time when we were carefree and had fewer responsibilities
Innocent and fun once
Recalling the time when there was less stress and more joy in life
And free
Without any restrictions or limitations
Let go of this grip on me
Release me from the burden that is holding me back
You tied up my heart
You have emotionally bound me in this situation
You tied me down
You have restricted my freedom and independence in this situation
Now break me open
Help me reveal my true emotions and feelings
With your love and mercy
Through your kindness and compassion in this difficult situation
You’re breaking my heart, Char
Your actions are causing me emotional pain, Charlotte
Got my feet to the fire
Feeling pressure and intense stress in this situation
Just let me go
Allow me to be free and independent again
And I’ll love you
If you give me the opportunity to be free, I will love and appreciate you more
Oh, Sam, I love you too, but I can’t let you go!
I also love you, Sam, but I am not willing to let you go yet
Effed up with you
I have made mistakes with you in this situation
All the booze and harlots
Referring to past issues with alcohol and women
And all the Charlottes
Reflecting on other women I may have been involved with
But they didn’t count
None of those relationships were as important as the one with Charlotte
They couldn’t break me
No other relationship could match the one I have with Charlotte
You’re the one who caged me
You are the one who has limited and restricted me in this situation
Please, take away my pain
Help me find relief and comfort from the pain of this situation
Just free up my arms
Allow me to move freely and be independent again
And I’ll give you a foot massage
I want to show my appreciation for you with a kind gesture
Charlotte, will you ever forgive me?
Asking for forgiveness for past mistakes
I’ll crawl on my hands and knees
Willing to do whatever it takes to earn forgiveness
If you untie me, girl
Releasing me from this situation in order to make amends
Oh fuck, I’m fading fast
Feeling hopeless and desperate in this situation
I think you better come quick
Asking for help and support from Charlotte
I really don’t wanna die alone in here
Feeling scared and uncertain in this dire situation
Time to say our goodbyes at the end of the road
Accepting the inevitable end of this situation and knowing it's time to move on
You brought me back from the dead, Char
With your help and support, you have given me new life in this situation
My light was in red
Feeling hopeless and lost in this situation
I saw God, and he told me, girl
I had a spiritual experience that gave me hope and guidance
To free up my heart
To allow myself to be open and vulnerable in order to move forward in life
Writer(s): Jeff Blim
Contributed by Penelope L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.