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Broken Heart
dr dog Lyrics
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I always played it kinda close to my chest
Love for me's just been a walk in the park
It doesn't really matter
It never really mattered
I never really had a broken heart
It's always such a shock to me
But when it's over their hearts are broken.
I'm fine on the shelf
She really loved him, I couldn't see it though
He really loved her, but I don't believe it oh no
I'm fine on the shelf
She really loved him, I couldn't see it though
He really loved her, but I don't believe it oh no
Freedom from love
Freedom from the heartache
Freedom from love
Freedom from the heartache
Freedom from love
Freedom from the heartache
Freedom from love
Freedom from the heartache
I never really had a broken heart
You don't believe me, just look at my chest
The way some people like to run and hide
I never really, really
I never really
I never really had a broken heart
I've never really ever been undone
It's just playing house
If two can do it, you can do it too
I'm fine on the shelf
She really loved him, I couldn't see it though
He really loved her, but I don't believe it oh no
I'm fine on the shelf
She really loved him, I couldn't see it though
He really loved her, but I don't believe it oh no
I'm fine on the shelf
She really loved him, I couldn't see it though
He really loved her, but I don't believe it oh no
I'm fine on the shelf
She really loved him, I couldn't see it though
He really loved her, but I don't believe it oh no
I'm fine on the shelf
She really loved him, I couldn't see it though
He really loved her, but I don't believe it oh no
I'm fine on the shelf
She really loved him, I couldn't see it though
He really loved her, but I don't believe it oh no
In Dr. Dog's song "Broken Heart," the singer sings about their lack of experience in heartbreak. They have always kept their heart "close to [their] chest," and love has always been easy and uncomplicated for them. The irony lies in the fact that the singer is observing others' broken hearts, but they are unable to empathize or truly understand the pain that comes with heartbreak.
The repeated refrain of "I'm fine on the shelf" suggests that the singer is content with their emotional detachment, preferring to be an observer instead of fully immersing themselves in romantic relationships. The lines "She really loved him, I couldn't see it though" and "He really loved her, but I don't believe it oh no" implies a sense of cynicism towards the idea of true, genuine love.
The chorus of "freedom from love" and "freedom from the heartache" reinforces the idea that the singer is comfortable with their emotional distance and doesn't see the value in experiencing the pain of heartbreak. Overall, "Broken Heart" serves as a commentary on the human tendency to either embrace or avoid emotional vulnerability in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I never really had a broken heart
I've never been heartbroken and always keep my emotions guarded.
I always played it kinda close to my chest
I tend to keep my emotions to myself and not show vulnerability.
Love for me's just been a walk in the park
Love has been effortless and easy for me.
It doesn't really matter
The concept of love doesn't hold much significance for me.
It never really mattered
Love has never been important to me personally.
It's always such a shock to me
I find it surprising when others show heartbreak and hurt from love.
What looks to me like people going through the motions
I often see other people's relationships as lacking genuine emotions.
But when it's over their hearts are broken.
Despite what I perceive, other people are still vulnerable to heartbreak and pain in relationships.
Freedom from love
The desire to not be held back by the emotion of love.
Freedom from the heartache
The wish to avoid or be free from the pain that love can sometimes bring.
You don't believe me, just look at my chest
I'm telling the truth about never having a broken heart - even if I don't outwardly show emotions.
The way some people like to run and hide
Some people tend to avoid facing the pain of love and hide their emotions.
I never really, really
Emphasizing that I have never truly experienced heartbreak.
I've never really ever been undone
I've never had a relationship that has completely undone or broken me.
It's just playing house
Love has just been a game or a casual experience for me so far.
If two can do it, you can do it too
Love is not a unique or special thing and is easily attainable.
She really loved him, I couldn't see it though
Even if someone else is deeply in love, I might not be able to recognize or understand their feelings.
He really loved her, but I don't believe it oh no
Even if someone else is deeply in love, I might not be able to recognize or understand their feelings.
I'm fine on the shelf
I'm content with not pursuing love and being alone.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Scott A McMicken, Toby Mark Leaman
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@raymondlee3983
Dr. Dog is so under-rated
@ORDER4STU
+Raymond Lee Really? I've never met a single person that dislikes them.
@daddysmemeskank8023
@@ORDER4STU I think they meant that they aren't as popular as they think they should be?
@989Dave
Just the tempo and rhythm makes me smile and feel great vibes
@fokinmatt
Same ! Al their music is perfect to skate to
@SupriseBagProduction
them being my favorite band is an understatement.
@SwitcherooU
I love Dr. Dog's fascination with the self-marginalized - the Shadow People, the lonesome, the willfully alone, etc. Makes me rethink some of my life choices. Maybe you should too, before Dr. Dog's songs are about YOU.
@jenksm616
excellent comment!
@HuckleberrySlim
Ooh I like that too - reminds me of what Russell Brand praises of Morrissey, he is "the poet laureate of the dispossessed"
@inyffriend
4 years later I dont like your comment I LOVE IT!!!!!! Its so true!!!!!