Heart's All Gone
blink-182 Lyrics
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We fell in love by the side of the road
This desert will break you down
The veins you cut
Your smoking tongue is the end of us all
But you only care about
Fame and fortune
Watching others tortured
Grocery store perfection
This is the last time
Sent to the front line
With dirty boots on the ground
You said I'll make this all mine
You seemed so sweet at the start
But the start's all wrong
You say you speak from your heart
But your heart's all gone
Yeah your heart's all gone
Blackjack and architect
Let's drink ourselves to death
The crimes of everyone
Passed down from father to son
Hopeless and destitute
Destroyed by gratitude
Your strongest lines of defense
Are all just self-inflicted wounds
You seemed so sweet at the start
But the start's all wrong
You say you speak from your heart
But your heart's all gone
You seemed so sweet at the start
But the start's all wrong
You say you speak from your heart
But your heart's all gone
Yeah your heart's all gone
You seemed so sweet at the start
But the start's all wrong
You say you speak from your heart
But your heart's all gone
You seemed so sweet at the start
But the start's all wrong
You say you speak from your heart
But your heart's all gone
Yeah your heart's all gone
The song "Heart's All Gone" by blink-182 is a fast-paced, energetic punk-rock anthem that explores themes of love, loss, and disillusionment. The lyrics describe a relationship that begins with promises of romance and devotion but quickly devolves into a toxic cycle of self-destruction and neglect. The opening line, "Take off the gloves," suggests a willingness to engage in a raw, unfiltered confrontation, while the reference to falling in love "by the side of the road" hints at a connection forged in a liminal space between possibility and risk. However, the subsequent lines paint a darker picture, with the "desert" representing a harsh, unforgiving environment that can erode even the strongest bonds. The "veins you cut" and "smoking tongue" of the other person suggest an addiction or self-destructive behavior that ultimately destroys the relationship.
The chorus repeats the phrase "You seemed so sweet at the start / But the start's all wrong / You say you speak from your heart / But your heart's all gone," emphasizing the disappointment and disillusionment the singer feels as the relationship deteriorates. The following verses further develop this theme, with references to drinking ("Let's drink ourselves to death") and generational cycles of trauma ("Passed down from father to son"). The final lines emphasize the self-destructive tendencies of the other person, with "self-inflicted wounds" serving as the only defense mechanism.
Overall, "Heart's All Gone" is a raw, powerful statement about the pitfalls of love and the dangers of becoming too invested in someone else's downward spiral. The fast tempo and aggressive tone of the music add to the sense of urgency and desperation that permeates the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Take off the gloves
Let's be real and honest with each other
We fell in love by the side of the road
Our love started unexpectedly and in a random place
This desert will break you down
Life can be tough and challenging
The veins you cut
You harm yourself as a coping mechanism
Your smoking tongue is the end of us all
Your harsh words are causing our relationship to fall apart
But you only care about
Your priorities lie solely in
Fame and fortune
Achieving success and wealth
Watching others tortured
Finding pleasure in the pain of others
Casting your reflection
Focusing on portraying a certain image
Grocery store perfection
Putting on a fake persona in everyday situations
This is the last time
I am done with this cycle of pain and hurt
Sent to the front line
Thrown into a difficult situation
With dirty boots on the ground
Entering this situation with previous scars and baggage
You said I'll make this all mine
You promised to make everything better, but you didn't follow through
Blackjack and architect
Gambling and building something big and extravagant
Let's drink ourselves to death
Using alcohol as a means of escape
The crimes of everyone
The mistakes and shortcomings of everyone
Passed down from father to son
Inherited and learned behaviors and traits
Hopeless and destitute
Lacking hope and resources
Destroyed by gratitude
Feeling burdened by the expectations and responsibilities that come with being grateful
Your strongest lines of defense
The things you use to protect yourself
Are all just self-inflicted wounds
Your defenses are actually harming you more than helping you
You seemed so sweet at the start
You appeared kind and genuine in the beginning
But the start's all wrong
Our relationship was flawed from the beginning
You say you speak from your heart
You claim to be honest and transparent
But your heart's all gone
But in reality, you lack the emotional depth and connection
Yeah your heart's all gone
This fact has become increasingly clear
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TRAVIS BARKER, THOMAS DELONGE, TOM DELONGE, MARK HOPPUS
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YATNO
Take off the gloves
We fell in love by the side of the road
This desert will break you down
The veins you cut
Your smoking tongue is the end of us all
But you only care about
Fame and fortune
Watching others tortured
Casting your reflection
Grocery store perfection
This is the last time
Sent to the front line
With dirty boots on the ground
You said I'll make this all mine
You seemed so sweet at the start
But the start's all wrong
You say you speak from your heart
But your heart's all gone
Yeah your heart's all gone
Blackjack and architect
Let's drink ourselves to death
The crimes of everyone
Passed down from father to son
Hopeless and destitute
Destroyed by gratitude
Your strongest lines of defense
Are all just self-inflicted wounds
You seemed so sweet at the start
But the start's all wrong
You say you speak from your heart
But your heart's all gone
You seemed so sweet at the start
But the start's all wrong
You say you speak from your heart
But your heart's all gone
Yeah your heart's all gone
You seemed so sweet at the start
But the start's all wrong
You say you speak from your heart
But your heart's all gone
You seemed so sweet at the start
But the start's all wrong
You say you speak from your heart
But your heart's all gone
Yeah your heart's all gone
Ryan Rathwell
It's disgusting how under rated this album was.
Genaro Gonzalez Zarco
Sorry but i wouln't call it underrated. I'm a big Blink 182 fan since my adolescent years. I love all of their albums, but as i think Neighborhoods was a good one, it wasn't a great, different or outstanding effort. It just isn't up there with Blink 182 or with TOYPAJ. Let's not even talk about how this one compares with Enema of The State or Dude Ranch.
Ryan Rathwell
I get that point of view. This album just reminds me of where I was at in my life when it came out, so it gets bonus points from me hahaha
Patrick F
Nah, Ryan, I kinda agree with you. I don't think you can judge any Blink against any Blink album. Enema of the State is now one of my least favorite hind sight as they've grown....but it took that album to grow and I loved it when I was a kid. I'm 30 now. Their newer works relate to me more. Neighborhoods was good, but that it wasn't celebrated like Enema of the State may have been due to Jerry Finn's death. He helped Blink achieve what they did. Blink's music is era-istic. Early on, their immaturity was awesome....loved the dick jokes and stupidity (as in funny videos). The self-titled and Neighborhoods albums both just felt like a change in that demeanor. I feel like I've grown up with the band. Immaturity, some maturity, and a bit more mature...will always be a fan of this band. This all being said, I listened to Enema the other day....and thoroughly enjoyed the hell out of it. If you like it and think it's awesome, fuck it.
MGRaiden64
How exactly was it even recorded? I thought dogs eating dogs was just for that blink 182 christmas thing they had for it.
Ryan Rathwell
It was recorded in separate studios for the most part (With the exception of 3 or 4 songs) due to Mark Hoppus living in London, while Tom and Travis lived in California.
Dogs Eating Dogs was a follow up EP they released a year later in December. Boxing Day was a Christmas song, but the other tracks aren't. It's actually a very solid EP. If you haven't already, check it out!
T-Falcon
"Neighbourhoods" is like wine, it gets better with time. People weren't ready for this album, including myself. Sometime later, I loved it and still do! ❤
D V
This song is definitely designed to show off Travis' drumming. Love it!
D V
***** Yep he is in The Transplants and blink still with Mark and Matt Skiba.
Organicpalmtree X
Their new album dropped this summer, California