Wade's career began in the mid-1970s, working with Yabby You, 1976's "Black Is Our Colour" immediately achieving success in Jamaica. His debut album, Black Is Our Colour was released in 1976, and was followed by further hits with cover versions of The Paragons' "Happy Go Lucky Girl" and "On The Beach". This was followed by further albums Evil Woman (1978), Dancing Time, and Fire Fire (both 1979), before Wade moved on to work with Dillinger, recording "Five Man Army" together with Dillinger, The Tamlins, Al Campbell, and Trinity. He recorded for Joe Gibbs, hitting the UK reggae chart in 1980 with "After You" and "Natty Contractor". In 1981, Wade worked with Linval Thompson, releasing a string of singles including "Round The World", "Tell Me What's Going On", "Poor and Humble", and "Down In Iran". He them emigrated to The Netherlands, and signed a deal with Epic Records. Wade continues to record and release records.
What Becomes Of A Broken Heart
Wayne Wade Lyrics
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I have visions of many things.
Love's happiness is just an illusion filled with sadness and confusion.
What becomes of the brokenhearted who had love that's now departed?
I know I've got to find some kind of peace of mind.
Maybe, the fruits of love grow all around
but for me they come a tumblin' down.
I can't stand this pain much longer.
I walk in shadows, searching for light,
cold and alone, no comfort in sight.
Hoping and prayin' for
Someone to care, always movin' and goin' nowhere.
What becomes of the brokenhearted who had love that's now departed?
I know I've got to find some kind of peace of mind.
Maybe, I'm searching though I don't succeed,
but someone look, there's a growing need.
Oh, he is lost, there's no place for beginning;
all that's left is an unhappy ending.
What becomes of the brokenhearted who had love that's now departed?
I know I've got to find some kind of peace of mind.
I'll be searching ev'rywhere just find someone to care.
I'll be looking ev'ry day;
I know I'm gonna find a way.
Nothing's gonna stop me now;
I'll find a way some how.
I'll be searching ev'rywhere just find someone to care.
I'll be looking ev'ry day;
I know I'm gonna find a way.
Nothing's gonna stop me now;
I'll find a way some how.
The lyrics of Wayne Wade's "What Becomes of a Broken Heart" convey the pain and confusion that comes with lost love. The singer is desperately searching for a way to move on from the heartache they feel, but is struggling to find any comfort or hope. They wonder what happens to those who have loved and lost, and can't shake the feeling that love's happiness is nothing more than an illusion.
The second verse suggests that the singer is growing increasingly desperate, as they begin to feel overwhelmed by their pain. Despite their efforts to "search for light," they are consumed by shadows and loneliness. They are constantly on the move, hoping to find someone who cares, but feel as though they are getting nowhere. The final verse suggests that the singer is still determined to find a way to move forward. Though they have been unsuccessful in their search so far, they are convinced that they will eventually find someone who cares.
Overall, the lyrics of "What Becomes of a Broken Heart" are a poignant and relatable depiction of the pain that comes with lost love. The song has resonated with audiences for decades, and remains a beloved classic of the reggae genre.
Line by Line Meaning
As I walk this land with broken dreams
I move through life with shattered hopes and aspirations.
I have visions of many things.
I fantasize about numerous possibilities.
Love's happiness is just an illusion filled with sadness and confusion.
The joy love promises is a false perception, characterized by sorrow and perplexity.
What becomes of the brokenhearted who had love that's now departed?
What fate awaits those who have lost love they once possessed?
I know I've got to find some kind of peace of mind.
I recognize the need to achieve a calm internal state.
Maybe, the fruits of love grow all around
Perhaps love manifests everywhere.
but for me they come a tumblin' down.
However, for me, they crumble into nothingness.
Ev'ry day heartaches grow a little stronger;
Every day, the pangs of sorrow become more intense.
I can't stand this pain much longer.
I cannot endure this agony indefinitely.
I walk in shadows, searching for light,
I traverse in darkness, endeavoring to discover illumination.
cold and alone, no comfort in sight.
I feel chilly and deserted, with no solace in view.
Hoping and prayin' for Someone to care, always movin' and goin' nowhere.
Yearning and beseeching for someone to love, but still stuck and making no progress.
Maybe, I'm searching though I don't succeed,
Although I am attempting to find love, I am failing.
but someone look, there's a growing need.
But behold, there is an increasing necessity for it.
Oh, he is lost, there's no place for beginning;
Oh, he is lost, there is nowhere to commence anew.
all that's left is an unhappy ending.
All that remains is a sorrowful closing chapter.
I'll be searching ev'rywhere just find someone to care.
I will look everywhere to locate someone who cares.
I'll be looking ev'ry day;
I will search every single day.
I know I'm gonna find a way.
I am confident that I will find a solution.
Nothing's gonna stop me now;
Nothing will impede me.
I'll find a way some how.
I will discover a way, somehow.
I'll be searching ev'rywhere just find someone to care.
I will look everywhere to locate someone who cares.
I'll be looking ev'ry day;
I will search every single day.
I know I'm gonna find a way.
I am confident that I will find a solution.
Nothing's gonna stop me now;
Nothing will impede me.
I'll find a way some how.
I will discover a way, somehow.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: James Anthony Dean, Paul Riser, William Henry Witherspoonn
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