My heart
The New and the Used Lyrics
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But I hear no reply and so I'm left to wonder penitence alone
For all the sins I've made will I dig an early grave or vicariously pass debt to my son
Will I ever shake the burden of all the pain and hurt and disappointment
That I've caused my dad and mom
I don't know
But I hope the universe just lets it go
Because if the reaper sees fit, he can take me lickity split
He'd take me down to hell where all my skeletons are nailed there to closet of the things that I'd done wrong
But if the devil wants to, we can bargain an impromptu second chance to tell my son
I love him most
If I have to wait till death my spirit will exit my chest
The devils price heavily shackled to my ghost
I don't know, but I hope the universe just lets it go
I don't know, if my head will ever leave my heart alone
I don't know, but I hope the universe just lets it go
I don't know, if my head will ever leave my heart alone
I don't know, but I hope the universe just lets it go
I don't know
The opening lines of The New and the Used’s song My Heart speak to a universal human fear: the fear of retribution for past mistakes. The singer addresses God, expressing uncertainty about whether they will be held accountable for the “seeds” they’ve “sown”. They express regret and sorrow for the pain they’ve caused their parents and loved ones, and fear that their actions will someday “dig an early grave” or be passed on as “debt” to their offspring. The singer is clearly tormented by the weight of their guilt and the fear of eternal punishment.
Despite their fear, the singer is also hopeful. They express a desire for the “universe” to simply let their mistakes “go”, to forgive them and release them from the burden of their guilt. They acknowledge that the possibility of sudden death looms large, but they also hold out hope that they might be granted a “second chance” to mend their relationships and express their love to their son. The song ends on a repeated refrain of “I don’t know”, emphasizing the singer’s uncertainty and the nebulous, unknowable nature of the future.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I sit and ask the lord if I will have to reap the seeds I've sown
At times, I contemplate whether I will face the consequences of my actions in the future and ponder if I will have to bear the fruit of what I have sowed in the past.
But I hear no reply and so I'm left to wonder penitence alone
Despite reaching out to the higher power, I receive no answer, leaving me to ponder and endure the remorse alone.
For all the sins I've made will I dig an early grave or vicariously pass debt to my son
I worry if my wrongdoings will bring a swift end to my life, or if they will instead continue to burden my offspring even after my passing.
Will I ever shake the burden of all the pain and hurt and disappointment
I question whether it is possible for me to begone of the guilt and responsibility accompanied by past wrongdoings, which have caused only distress and let-downs.
That I've caused my dad and mom
I am aware that my parents have suffered due to my actions, and I accept my responsibility in their pain.
But I hope the universe just lets it go
I wish that the cosmos will release me from the burden rooted in my actions, setting me free from the weight of the past.
Because if the reaper sees fit, he can take me lickity split
If my time comes, the grim reaper can claim my life without delay and abruptly end my existence.
And without a warning I'd be gone
There would be no indication of the end of my life, and I would depart this world abruptly without any foreseeing.
He'd take me down to hell where all my skeletons are nailed there to closet of the things that I'd done wrong
If I end up in hell, all my misdeeds will be revealed and exposed, haunting me in perpetuity.
But if the devil wants to, we can bargain an impromptu second chance to tell my son
In the scenario that the devil is willing, we could potentially make an agreement for one last opportunity to express to my son that I love him with all my heart.
I love him most
My beloved son holds the most vital place in my heart, and there is nothing I wouldn't do for him.
If I have to wait till death my spirit will exit my chest
If my chance of redemption arrives upon my death, my spirit will depart my body.
The devils price heavily shackled to my ghost
However, if I have not redeemed myself before my demise, my spirit will be weighed down and burdened by the devil's price.
I don't know, if my head will ever leave my heart alone
I am uncertain if the thoughts residing in my mind will ever cease to interfere with the emotions and feelings that lay deep within my heart.
I don't know
Ultimately, I do not have all the answers and am left to grapple with various uncertainties and life's unpredictability.
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Written by: Nathan Swift
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