I Think I Need A New Heart
The Magnetic Fields Lyrics


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Time stands still
All I can feel is the time standing still
As you put down the keys
And say, "don't call me please"
While the radio plays

I think I need a new heart, oh oh
I think I need a new heart, oh oh

You've lied, too
But it's a sin that I
Can't tell the truth
'Cause it all comes out wrong
Unless I put it in a song
So the radio plays

I think I need a new heart
Just for you
I think I need a new heart

'Cause I always say, "I love you"
When I mean, "turn out the light"
And I say, "let's run away"
When I just mean, "stay the night"
But the words you want to hear
You will never hear from me
I'll never say "happy anniversary"
Never stay to say "happy anniversary"

So I think I need a new heart, oh oh
I think I need a new heart, oh oh
I think I need a new heart, oh oh
I think I need a new heart, oh oh





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Overall Meaning

to catch my breath as I try to make sense of the lyrics to The Magnetic Fields' song "I Think I Need a New Heart". At first glance, the lyrics seem to be about failed communication in a relationship. The singer of the song talks about how they always say "I love you" when they really mean "turn out the light" and "let's run away" when they just mean "stay the night". It's clear that the singer is struggling to express themselves honestly to their partner and they feel that they need a new heart in order to do so. The references to the radio playing throughout the song suggest that the singer finds solace and comfort in music and uses it as a way to express their emotions.


However, the most poignant moment of the song comes when the partner puts down their keys and says "don't call me please". This moment of finality is indeed heartbreaking and the fact that the singer still thinks that they need a new heart suggests that they may not have learned from their mistakes in communication. The song itself is a beautiful and melancholic ballad that speaks to anyone who has ever struggled to express themselves in a relationship. The lyrics are simple yet emotionally powerful, and the melody is haunting and beautiful.


In conclusion, "I Think I Need a New Heart" is a song about failed communication and the need for a fresh start in a relationship. The singer struggles to express themselves honestly to their partner and feels that they need a new heart in order to do so. The song is a beautiful and melancholic ballad that speaks to anyone who has ever struggled to communicate their emotions in a relationship.




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Written by: Stephin Raymond Merritt

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Rene Perez

I Think I Need A New Heart

The Magnetic Fields



Time stands still
All i can feel is the time standing still

As you put down the keys
And say don't call me please
While the radio plays

"i think i need a new heart" ohhh

"i think i need a new heart" ohhh

You've lied too
But it's a sin that i
Can't tell the truth
Cause it all comes out wrong
Unless i put it in a song
So the radio plays
"i think i need a new heart"
Just for you
"i think i need a new heart"

Cause i always say i love you

When i mean turn out the light
And i say let's run away
When i just mean stay the night
But the words you want to hear
You will never hear from me

I'll never say "happy anniversary"
Never stay to say "happy anniversary"

So i think i need a new heart ohhh
I think i need a new heart ohhh
I think i need a new heart ohhh
I think i need a new heart ohhh
Give me time



Jane Brown

Thanks - just one correction:

You've lied too
But it's ASSUMED that i
Can't tell the truth
Cause it all comes out wrong
Unless i put it in a song

(Believe me, the number of times I've listened to 69 songs, I know them all like the back of my hand!)



All comments from YouTube:

Audrey Hudson

think the Magnetic Fields can write a story about everyone's lives. That's what makes the band so amazing.

Goodywagon

They certainly can and you are absolutely right.

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Sean Sullivan

One of the best song writers of this generation.

essayharper

@Myah Strauser I Knew But WOW THIS GOT OVER SIMPLIFIED EARLY

Myah Strauser

Would you believe this came out in 1999?

Rene Perez

I Think I Need A New Heart

The Magnetic Fields



Time stands still
All i can feel is the time standing still

As you put down the keys
And say don't call me please
While the radio plays

"i think i need a new heart" ohhh

"i think i need a new heart" ohhh

You've lied too
But it's a sin that i
Can't tell the truth
Cause it all comes out wrong
Unless i put it in a song
So the radio plays
"i think i need a new heart"
Just for you
"i think i need a new heart"

Cause i always say i love you

When i mean turn out the light
And i say let's run away
When i just mean stay the night
But the words you want to hear
You will never hear from me

I'll never say "happy anniversary"
Never stay to say "happy anniversary"

So i think i need a new heart ohhh
I think i need a new heart ohhh
I think i need a new heart ohhh
I think i need a new heart ohhh
Give me time

Jane Brown

Thanks - just one correction:

You've lied too
But it's ASSUMED that i
Can't tell the truth
Cause it all comes out wrong
Unless i put it in a song

(Believe me, the number of times I've listened to 69 songs, I know them all like the back of my hand!)

Luke Hauser

How does this not have a million listens? All 800,000 listeners need to immediately tell 100 friends about this song!

Luke Hauser

@kelxey ★ I shoulda wished it for one of my own songs! Happy for Mags tho

kelxey ★

your wish has been granted!

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