You Broke My Heart
Current Joys Lyrics

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Don't give up

'Cause your crying
It isn't enough

Love

No I'm not in love

'Cause you're not worth it
You're not worth thinking of
You're not worth thinking of

Oh run

Yeah I saw you run
From the televisions
From the televisions

Oh Run
God I saw you run
Now I'll never never never never
See you again

I'll never see you again

And cry
Oh I want you to cry

For what you did to me
On that night

'Cause I'm scared
God I'm terrified
What will happen to my life

To my life

So don't
Give up

'Cause you tried
'Cause you tried
'Cause you tried
But it wasn't good enough

'Cause you broke my heart

'Cause you broke my heart
'Cause you broke my heart
'Cause you broke my heart

'Cause you broke my heart

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Current Joys's song "You Broke My Heart" are a raw and emotional depiction of the aftermath of a relationship gone wrong. The beginning of the song highlights the discomfort of crying and how it isn't enough to make up for the emotional pain caused. The writer then goes on to state that they are not in love with their former partner because they are not worth thinking about. This harsh statement shows the extent of the hurt caused and how they have been devalued. The writer then talks about seeing their ex running away from the televisions, which could be interpreted as them running away from the truth.

The second verse is a reflection of the night when the heartbreak occurred, and they want their former lover to feel the same level of pain that they are experiencing. However, they are also afraid and terrified about what will happen to their life now that the relationship is over. The bridge serves as a reminder that the ex-partner had tried, but it wasn't enough to save the relationship. The repetition of "because you broke my heart" emphasizes the level of pain caused by the actions of the ex-partner. In summary, the lyrics showcase a complex web of emotions from hurt and devaluation to a desire for revenge and fear about the future.

Line by Line Meaning

Don't
The singer tells the subject not to give up.

Don't give up
The singer implores the subject to persevere.

'Cause your crying It isn't enough
The singer dismisses the subject's tears as inadequate.

No I'm not in love 'Cause you're not worth it You're not worth thinking of You're not worth thinking of
The singer explains that they are not in love with the subject because they are not worth the singer's thoughts and affections.

Oh run Yeah I saw you run From the televisions From the televisions
The singer reveals that they witnessed the subject flee from the news on TV.

God I saw you run Now I'll never never never never See you again I'll never see you again
The singer realizes they will never encounter the subject again in light of their running away.

And cry Oh I want you to cry For what you did to me On that night
The singer desires for the subject to experience the same pain and heartbreak they felt on a previous night.

'Cause I'm scared God I'm terrified What will happen to my life To my life
The singer confesses their fear and anxiety over what will become of their life.

So don't Give up 'Cause you tried 'Cause you tried 'Cause you tried But it wasn't good enough
The singer acknowledges the subject's efforts but explains that they fell short.

'Cause you broke my heart 'Cause you broke my heart 'Cause you broke my heart 'Cause you broke my heart 'Cause you broke my heart 'Cause you broke my heart 'Cause you broke my heart 'Cause you broke my heart 'Cause you broke my heart 'Cause you broke my heart 'Cause you broke my heart 'Cause you broke my heart 'Cause you broke my heart
The singer repeatedly states that the subject is responsible for breaking their heart.

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