Stephen Wrabel (known by his stage name Wrabel) was born January 7, 1989 an… Read Full Bio ↴Stephen Wrabel (known by his stage name Wrabel) was born January 7, 1989 and is an American singer, songwriter and musician based in Los Angeles, signed to Island Records. Wrabel was invited by Afrojack to perform a song live during his show. The track, featured Wrabel's vocals and piano playing titled "Ten Feet Tall" resulted in an international hit. The song was also premiered in the United States with the Bud Light commercial that aired during the 2014 Super Bowl XLVIII and was viewed by around 100 million viewers. This is Wrabel's first big charting hit. He will release his debut album on Island Records in 2014.

Bloodstain
Wrabel Lyrics

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Been in and out of love since I was nineteen
Opening my heart has left a bloodstain
And I don't know how to make a man stay
Maybe I've been putting my heart out in the wrong way

And I'm bleeding
I'm alright with it
Darling, I'm alright with it

I'm bleeding out
But I'm alright with it
Darling, I'm alright with it
It's just a bloodstain

Thought I found the one when I was twenty-three
And when it was done it nearly killed me
I've got a little heart, not built for one night
I give it all away even when I know it isn't right

And I'm bleeding
I'm alright with it
Darling, I'm alright with it
I'm bleeding out
But I'm alright with it
Darling, I'm alright with it
It's just a bloodstain

I'm gonna pull myself together
Gonna wait 'till it's forever
Gonna find someone who'll stay
Who's not afraid of what I'm asking for
I know love is never easy
With this scar that's gonna leave me
I would rather love and bleed than never feel love at all

And I'm bleeding
I'm alright with it
Darling, I'm alright with it
And I'm bleeding out
But I'm alright with it

Darling, I'm alright with it
It's just a bloodstain

Overall Meaning

The first verse is about the singer's experiences with love since they were nineteen years old. They have opened up their heart to love and it has left a "bloodstain," which could symbolize emotional wounds or scars that they have sustained from past relationships. Despite this, they are still willing to bleed and put their heart out there. They question whether they have been putting their heart out in the wrong way, suggesting that they may have been too trusting or vulnerable in their past relationships.

The second verse tells the story of the singer thinking they had found "the one" when they were twenty-three, but the relationship ended and it almost killed them. They admit that their heart is not built for casual flings and that they tend to give their all even when it may not be the right thing to do. They still bleed and leave bloodstains, but they are okay with it. The chorus is a repeated affirmation that they are okay with the pain and the scars that come with love.

The final verse is about the singer's determination to find a lasting love, someone who isn't afraid of what they're asking for, and willing to stay forever. They acknowledge that love is never easy and that it will leave scars, but they would rather love and bleed than never feel love at all. The repeated chorus reinforces the idea that the bloodstains are just a part of the singer's journey towards finding real love.

Overall, the song is about the singer's experiences with love and their willingness to keep trying despite the pain and scars it may bring. They are okay with the bloodstains and are determined to find a lasting love that will not leave them wounded.

Line by Line Meaning

Been in and out of love since I was nineteen
I have experienced love multiple times, starting from a young age of nineteen

Opening my heart has left a bloodstain
Being vulnerable and exposing my heart to someone has resulted in emotional pain and heartbreak, akin to a bloody wound that leaves a mark

And I don't know how to make a man stay
I am unsure of how to make someone stay and commit to a long-term relationship

Maybe I've been putting my heart out in the wrong way
Perhaps I have been expressing my emotions in a way that is not conducive to building a lasting relationship

And I'm bleeding
Emotional pain is causing me to bleed emotionally

I'm alright with it
I have come to terms with the pain I'm experiencing

Darling, I'm alright with it
I am addressing my lover and reassuring them that I'm okay despite the pain I'm feeling

I'm bleeding out
The emotional pain is overwhelming and continuing to increase

Thought I found the one when I was twenty-three
At twenty-three years old, I believed I had found my soulmate

And when it was done it nearly killed me
When the relationship ended, I was devastated and struggling to cope

I've got a little heart, not built for one night
I am not interested in casual, short-term relationships; my heart is meant for something deeper and more meaningful

I give it all away even when I know it isn't right
Even when I know that the relationship is not healthy or sustainable, I give my all and invest my heart completely

I'm gonna pull myself together
I am determined to regain control of my emotions and move on from past heartbreak

Gonna wait 'till it's forever
I am willing to wait for the right person, for a relationship that will last forever

Gonna find someone who'll stay
I am actively seeking a partner who is committed to a long-term relationship

Who's not afraid of what I'm asking for
I need a partner who is not afraid of emotional intimacy and the level of commitment I desire

I know love is never easy
I understand that love requires work, compromise, and that it is never easy

With this scar that's gonna leave me
Even though past heartbreak has left an emotional scar, I am willing to open my heart to love again

I would rather love and bleed than never feel love at all
I am willing to risk emotional pain and heartbreak because the possibility of experiencing love is worth it

Writer(s): Benjamin Manusama, Helen Croome, Stephen Wrabel

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