Poor Heart

Guarding Hearts: Unveiling the Mystery Behind Phish's 'Poor Heart'
Be the first to rate this song

Lyrics

You won't steal my poor heart again

You won't emotionally hurt me again.

You won't steal my poor heart again

Reiteration of the resolve not to let someone cause emotional pain.

You won't steal my tape recorder

Transition to a different subject, possibly a metaphorical reference to a personal possession (tape recorder).

I'll call the Lord and he'll put you in the pen

Expressing a determination to seek divine intervention (calling the Lord) to address the situation.

You won't steal that thing again

Reaffirmation that the mentioned possession will not be taken again.


I didn't even know your name or what was your game

Admitting lack of knowledge about the person and their motives.

But stealin' things has sure brought you to fame

Recognition that engaging in theft has brought attention or notoriety to the person.

I want to know if you stole mine

Expressing a desire to know if a personal possession was stolen.

It was one of a kind and I'm sayin' if you're to blame

Emphasizing the uniqueness of the stolen item and suggesting blame if it's missing.

Your life will never be the same

Conveying a warning that the person's life will be affected if they are responsible.


I can't track you anymore

Expressing frustration at the inability to track the person any longer.

Detective work has sure become a bore

Commenting on the tedious nature of detective work in this context.

So tell me what you did with it

Asking the person to reveal the whereabouts of the stolen item.

And stop this shit, give up yourself

Urging the person to stop their actions and surrender before facing consequences.

Before they come knockin' at your door

Warning of impending legal consequences if the person doesn't confess.


You won't steal my poor heart again

Repetition of the commitment to protect one's emotions.

You won't steal my poor heart again

Reference to a symbolic event involving a Cupid sword and a divine intervention to punish the person.

When I feel the blade of that Cupid sword

Reiteration of divine intervention to prevent emotional harm.

I'll call the Lord and he'll put you in the pen

Reaffirmation of seeking divine assistance in dealing with the situation.

You won't steal that thing again

Repetition of the commitment not to let the mentioned possession be stolen again.

You won't steal my poor heart again

Final assurance that emotional vulnerability won't be exploited again.

Similar Songs

Comment