never knew a heart could break itself
Zach Hood Lyrics


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You′re getting used to sleepin' in an empty bed
I′m getting used to the pain
Your blue tiger tattoo, I can't get it out my head
I don't really want it to fade

Something went wrong and we tried so hard to fix it
Couldn′t hold on, so we blamed it on the distance
And now I′m in hell
I never knew a heart could break itself

I hope you're happy, but I miss you madly
Don′t hold it against me but I'm not even close to
Letting you go yet, reality′s frozen
'Cause I can′t take the photos of us off the shelve
I never knew a heart could break itself

I still miss your mama, I really hope she's doing well
I feel like I lost a family (yeah-yeah, eh)
So farewell to Oklahoma, thanks for holding onto me
The way I'm holding onto all these memories (eh)

Something went wrong and we tried so hard to fix it
Couldn′t hold on, so we blamed it on the distance
And now I′m in hell
I never knew a heart could break itself

I hope you're happy, but I miss you madly
Don′t hold it against me but I'm not even close to (not even close)
Letting you go yet, reality′s frozen
'Cause I can′t take the photos of us off the shelve
I never knew a heart could break itself





No, I never knew a heart could break itself

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Zach Hood's song "Never Knew a Heart Could Break Itself" are a poignant reflection on a past relationship that didn't work out. The singer is dealing with the aftermath of the breakup, trying to get used to sleeping alone and coming to terms with the fact that they couldn't make it work. The reference to the blue tiger tattoo is a metaphor for the memories that the singer can't seem to shake, despite their pain. They are struggling to let go of the relationship, and the line "I never knew a heart could break itself" speaks to the physical and emotional toll that the breakup has taken on them.


The verse "Something went wrong and we tried so hard to fix it, Couldn't hold on, so we blamed it on the distance" conveys the sense that the relationship ended due to external circumstances or factors beyond their control, rather than any inherent flaws in their connection. Despite this, the singer is still struggling to move on and seems to be trying to come to terms with their feelings. The sentiment "I hope you're happy, but I miss you madly" is a perfect illustration of this- they are still struggling with their emotions, but want their former partner to be happy nonetheless.


Overall, the song conveys a sense of heartbreak and longing that is both palpable and relatable. It speaks to the universal experience of trying to let go of someone who was once an integral part of our lives, while simultaneously holding on to the memories that continue to haunt us.



Line by Line Meaning

You're getting used to sleepin' in an empty bed
You are becoming accustomed to sleeping without me next to you.


I'm getting used to the pain
I am becoming accustomed to the emotional pain of our separation.


Your blue tiger tattoo, I can't get it out my head
I can't stop thinking about your tattoo, it has left a lasting impression on me.


I don't really want it to fade
I don't want the memory of your tattoo to fade from my mind.


Something went wrong and we tried so hard to fix it
We encountered a problem in our relationship and despite our best efforts, we were unable to resolve it.


Couldn't hold on, so we blamed it on the distance
We couldn't keep our relationship together, so we attributed it to the physical distance between us.


And now I'm in hell
I am experiencing intense emotional pain as a result of our separation.


I never knew a heart could break itself
I didn't realize that the emotional pain of a broken heart could be so severe and self-destructive.


I hope you're happy, but I miss you madly
I sincerely hope that you are doing well, but I still miss you immensely.


Don't hold it against me but I'm not even close to
Please don't judge me, but I am far from being able to let go of our relationship.


Letting you go yet, reality's frozen
I am struggling to accept the reality of our separation and to move on from our relationship.


'Cause I can't take the photos of us off the shelf
I am finding it difficult to remove the physical reminders of our relationship, such as photographs.


No, I never knew a heart could break itself
I had no idea that a broken heart could cause such intense and self-destructive emotional pain until now.




Writer(s): Steven Solomon, Jayden James Seeley, Patrick Anthony Manning, Zach Hood, Jonathan Michael Joffe

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Never knew a heart could break it self

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@SisLOT7april21

Lyrics
You're getting used to sleepin' in an empty bed
I'm getting used to the pain
Your blue tiger tattoo, I can't get it out my head
I don't really want it to fade
Something went wrong and we tried so hard to fix it
Couldn't hold on, so we blamed it on the distance
And now I'm in hell
I never knew a heart could break itself
I hope you're happy, but I miss you madly
Don't hold it against me but I'm not even close to
Letting you go yet, reality's frozen
'Cause I can't take the photos of us off the shelve
I never knew a heart could break itself
I still miss your mama, I really hope she's doing well
I feel like I lost a family
So farewell to Oklahoma, thanks for holding onto me
The way I'm holding onto all these memories (eh)
Something went wrong and we tried so hard to fix it
Couldn't hold on, so we blamed it on the distance
And now I'm in hell
I never knew a heart could break itself
I hope you're happy, but I miss you madly
Don't hold it against me but I'm not even close to
Letting you go yet, reality's frozen
'Cause I can't take the photos of us off the shelve
I never knew a heart could break itself
No, I never knew a heart could break itself



All comments from YouTube:

@SisLOT7april21

Lyrics
You're getting used to sleepin' in an empty bed
I'm getting used to the pain
Your blue tiger tattoo, I can't get it out my head
I don't really want it to fade
Something went wrong and we tried so hard to fix it
Couldn't hold on, so we blamed it on the distance
And now I'm in hell
I never knew a heart could break itself
I hope you're happy, but I miss you madly
Don't hold it against me but I'm not even close to
Letting you go yet, reality's frozen
'Cause I can't take the photos of us off the shelve
I never knew a heart could break itself
I still miss your mama, I really hope she's doing well
I feel like I lost a family
So farewell to Oklahoma, thanks for holding onto me
The way I'm holding onto all these memories (eh)
Something went wrong and we tried so hard to fix it
Couldn't hold on, so we blamed it on the distance
And now I'm in hell
I never knew a heart could break itself
I hope you're happy, but I miss you madly
Don't hold it against me but I'm not even close to
Letting you go yet, reality's frozen
'Cause I can't take the photos of us off the shelve
I never knew a heart could break itself
No, I never knew a heart could break itself

@jacquelinecastillo965

🔥🔥🔥

@mariaabdullahi8972

Thanks

@kaykaymishka5548

Everyone looks at this as a breakup song.. but what if your partner passed away??? That’s where I’m at and this song is perfect for that😭

@LoveMusic9973

It is the memories in my head that I can’t get rid of. “Who Needs Pictures “. Keep singing I love music and it does help. ❤️🎵🤠😘🎸🇺🇸🇬🇪

@nikkithulung9682

@@kaykaymishka5548 That's my story! 🙂

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@faynime354

Is it just me or is this version better 😫

@lxe9418

So gooooood omg I’m know wanting to sing this

@youngreckless5986

For sure

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