Broken Heart
Various Artists Lyrics


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A broken heart be lovely
Broken on the ground
A knife stuck in the ribs of me
Would better than be found

Hanging tree blowing gently
A noose would be ignored
Than to stand upon the receiving end
Of the right hand of the Lord

Like a thirsty cowboy
In a lake his tongue does rest
Jumps in and he cannot swim
Drowns himself to death

Or a frozen mountaineer
He chugs up to a stop
Catching his boot heel in a rock
Two miles from the top

An Olympic super swimmer
Whose belly doesn't flop
A super race car driver
Whose pit, it can't be stopped

A honey dripping hipster
Whose bee cannot be bopped
It's better to be rolled in oats
Than from the roll be dropped

Broken heart would satisfy
Broken in a mess
A seven eye would gratify
My soul, I must confess

I'd rather have no eyes at all
Be blind upon the floor
Than to stand upon the receivin' end
Of the right hand of the Lord





Than to stand upon the receivin' end
Of the right hand of the Lord

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Broken Heart" by Various Artists portray the intense emotions of someone who is going through a difficult time. The opening lines suggest that although a heartbreak can be painful, it is still preferable to the agony of being found alive. The second verse uses the metaphor of a hanging tree to describe how the singer would rather be dead than face the judgment of God. The following verses also use vivid imagery to illustrate how it is better to fail or die trying than never to attempt anything at all. The chorus reiterates that the pain of a broken heart is still better than the alternative, which is facing God's wrath.


One possible interpretation of this song is that the singer is experiencing the existential dread of mortality and the fear of judgment. They would rather die or suffer heartbreak than face the uncertainty of the afterlife. The use of vivid imagery suggests that the singer is grappling with intense emotions that they cannot easily articulate. However, it is also possible that the song is a cautionary tale about the dangers of putting too much emphasis on success and achievement. The chorus suggests that the most important thing in life is to be true to oneself and to live without regret.


Overall, "Broken Heart" is a powerful song that captures the complex emotions that arise from facing mortality, heartbreak, and the unknown. Its evocative imagery and haunting melody make it a timeless classic that will continue to resonate with listeners for years to come.


Line by Line Meaning

A broken heart be lovely
I find beauty in having a broken heart


Broken on the ground
Being broken and shattered on the ground is preferable to a whole heart


A knife stuck in the ribs of me
I would rather endure physical pain than emotional pain


Would better than be found
Being lost and injured is better than being found and whole


Hanging tree blowing gently
The peacefulness of a hanging tree is alluring


A noose would be ignored
Death by hanging seems more appealing than life's troubles


Than to stand upon the receiving end
I would rather not face the consequences


Of the right hand of the Lord
I do not want to face punishment from a higher power


Like a thirsty cowboy
Just as a cowboy needs water, I need love


In a lake his tongue does rest
The satisfaction of love is like quenching a thirst


Jumps in and he cannot swim
Sometimes the pursuit of love can be dangerous and overwhelming


Drowns himself to death
The pain of unrequited love can lead to self-destruction


Or a frozen mountaineer
Just as a mountaineer faced with a challenge, love can be difficult to conquer


He chugs up to a stop
The climb towards love can be tiring and relentless


Catching his boot heel in a rock
One can stumble and face obstacles on their path towards love


Two miles from the top
Despite how far one has come in love, there is still a long way to go


An Olympic super swimmer
A successful athlete represents the ideal of perfection, which parallels the ideal of perfect love


Whose belly doesn't flop
The best athletes and lovers are composed and confident


A super race car driver
A race car driver exemplifies excitement and risk-taking, like the pursuit of love


Whose pit, it can't be stopped
Even when faced with obstacles, a persistent lover will not give up


A honey dripping hipster
An attractive and charming individual


Whose bee cannot be bopped
One who is captivated by love and cannot be swayed


It's better to be rolled in oats
Sensuous pleasure is preferred to emotional pain


Than from the roll be dropped
Being rejected from love is more painful than not experiencing it at all


Broken heart would satisfy
I would feel content with a broken heart


Broken in a mess
My heartbreak should be chaotic and imperfect


A seven eye would gratify
I would feel fulfilled with a deformed eye


My soul, I must confess
I must be honest about my desires


I'd rather have no eyes at all
Losing everything is preferable to facing the pain of love


Be blind upon the floor
I would rather suffer physical pain than emotional pain


Than to stand upon the receivin' end
I would rather avoid facing the consequences


Of the right hand of the Lord
I do not want to face punishment from a higher power




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@brianjones6007

There is a lot of eternity in this music. ❤

@lyric23z.

Como tu ninguna
Como yo ninguno
Vienes a mi mente
Cada vez que fumo
Eres diferente
Si es por mi yo te presumo

Pero dentro de algo serio

@Twocoollookingdudes

The people who came here from TikTok👇

@bristheemufanpage

Lol this is not his sample this is @pesotalk beat

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Me

@delcodner5854

Definitely me lol

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