Discography:
Bring Me Back 2009
Off the Page 2007 (Electronically, Jan 1, 2008)
Let it Play 2005
Six Degrees 2003
Turn and Go 2001
True Story 1999
Candy for the Children 1997
The Hours of Celebration 1995
Plugged 1993
Give Your Heart a Break
The Harvard Opportunes Lyrics
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You told me, you never fall in love
But now that I get you
I know fear is what it really was
Now here we are, so close
Yet so far, haven't I passed the test
When will you realize
Baby, I'm not like the rest
Don't wanna break your heart
Wanna give your heart a break
I know you're scared it's wrong
Like you might make a mistake
There's just one life to live
And theres no time to wait, to wait
So let me give your heart a break
Give your heart a break
Let me give your heart a break, your heart a break
Oh, yeah, yeah
On Sunday, you went home alone
There were tears in your eyes
I called your cellphone, my love
But you did not reply
The world is ours if we want it
We can take it, if you just take my hand
Theres no turn back now
Baby, try to understand
Don't wanna break your heart
Wanna give your heart a break
I know you're scared it's wrong
Like you might make a mistake
There's just one life to live
And there's no time to wait, to wait
So let me give your heart a break
Give your heart a break
Let me give your heart a break, your heart a break
There's just so much you can take
Give your heart a break
Let me give your heart a break, your heart a break
Oh, yeah, yeah
When your lips are on my lips
Then our hearts beat as one
But you slip out of my fingertips
Every time you run
Don't wanna break your heart
Wanna give your heart a break
I know you're scared it's wrong
Like you might make a mistake
There's just one life to live
And theres no time to waste, to waste
So let me give your heart a break
'Cause you've been hurt before
I can see it in your eyes
You try to smile it away
Some things you can't disguise
Don't wanna break your heart
Maybe I can ease the ache, the ache
So let me give your heart a break
Give your heart a break
Let me give your heart a break, your heart a break
There's just so much you can take
Give your heart a break
Let me give your heart a break, your heart a break
Oh, yeah, yeah
The day I first met you
You told me you'd never fall in love
The Harvard Opportunes's song "Give Your Heart a Break" is a love song that talks about the fear of falling in love and the desire to break down those barriers and give one's heart a chance. The opening lines depict a scene of a person who had once believed that they would never fall in love but who now realizes that fear was the actual reason why they had put up those defenses in the first place. As the song progresses, the singer tries to convince their love interest that they are not like everyone else, and they would like to give their love interest's heart a break, encouraging them to let their guard down and experience the beauty of love.
The lyrics talk about the desire to have an open and honest relationship where both partners take equal responsibility to make it work. The singer understands that their love interest is scared and might be afraid of making mistakes, but they encourage them to take that leap of faith as life is too short to wait for the right moment. The lyrics portray a sense of urgency and the need to take this opportunity before it passes, inspiring the listener to be more bold and confident in their romantic endeavors.
The chorus, "Give your heart a break," is a repeated reminder of the song's main message, emphasizing the singer's genuine intentions for their love interest. They want to ease their pain and break down their walls to fall in love with them fully. The song's bridge describes how comforting it is to be in each other's arms, but the love interest slips away because of the fear of getting hurt again.
In summary, "Give Your Heart a Break" is a song that speaks to the listener's heart, encouraging them to be courageous, trust their feelings, and be open to love.
Line by Line Meaning
The day I first met you
This is when we first encountered each other.
You told me, you never fall in love
You shared with me that you have never experienced romantic love before.
But now that I get you
But now that I understand you better.
I know fear is what it really was
I realize that your hesitation stemmed from fear.
Now here we are, so close
We are now in each other's company, closely connected.
Yet so far, haven't I passed the test
But there still seems to be some distance between us, and I'm unsure if I have met your standards.
When will you realize
I wonder when you will understand.
Baby, I'm not like the rest
That I am unique, and different from other people you have known in the past.
Don't wanna break your heart
I do not want to hurt you emotionally.
Wanna give your heart a break
I want to give you some peace and respite from the stress that comes with romantic relationships.
I know you're scared it's wrong
I understand that you are afraid that this may not be right for either of us.
Like you might make a mistake
You are worried that you will make a misstep.
There's just one life to live
We only have one life that we can experience.
And theres no time to wait, to wait
We cannot afford to delay.
So let me give your heart a break
Let me help to alleviate some of the pressure you are feeling.
Give your heart a break
Let me give you some time off.
Let me give your heart a break, your heart a break
Let me give your heart a chance to recover.
On Sunday, you went home alone
On a particular Sunday, you went home by yourself.
There were tears in your eyes
You were visibly sad and emotional.
I called your cellphone, my love
I tried to contact you on the phone, my dear.
But you did not reply
But you did not respond.
The world is ours if we want it
We can control our destiny if we choose to.
We can take it, if you just take my hand
We can achieve it together if you trust and rely on me.
Theres no turn back now
We have come too far to stop now.
Baby, try to understand
Please, just try to comprehend my perspective.
'Cause you've been hurt before
I understand that you have experienced emotional pain in the past.
I can see it in your eyes
I can discern your pain by observing your expression and demeanor.
You try to smile it away
You attempt to conceal your suffering by smiling.
Some things you can't disguise
Some emotions are too difficult to hide.
Maybe I can ease the ache, the ache
Perhaps I can lessen the pain and discomfort that you are feeling.
There's just so much you can take
There is a limit to how much you can endure.
Give your heart a break
Take a step back and give yourself time to heal.
Let me give your heart a break, your heart a break
Allow me to aid you in this process of recuperation.
Oh, yeah, yeah
A positive exclamation.
Contributed by Penelope P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Whitney Renee
I love this.
Joseph Imari
kudos! :)
Joseph Schuster
Erin Aoyama!!!