Loose Hearts
Navigating Love's Turbulence: The Collier's 'Loose Hearts' Unveiled
Lyrics
Loose hearts sink ships
Loose hearts lead to failure or disappointment, similar to the adage "loose lips sink ships."
And you’ll move over it
You will overcome and move past the challenges associated with loose hearts.
I tried but I can’t quit
The speaker attempted to quit something but was unsuccessful, possibly a challenging situation or relationship.
I’m too dumb to take offence.
The speaker feels too unintelligent to be offended easily.
Where to? Who to show
Questions about direction and audience – where to go and who to share with.
One down four to go
One obstacle has been overcome, but there are still four more to face or conquer.
And you said you raised the dead
A reference to someone claiming to have revived the dead, metaphorical or literal, and the speaker expressing skepticism or distance.
I’m not there
The speaker is not present or involved in the mentioned resurrection or miraculous event.
I I’m too gone to make amends
The speaker is too far gone to repair or reconcile.
This ones your best defence
Suggesting that a tough exterior is the best defense mechanism.
Look tough without the edge
Appear strong or resilient even without a distinct advantage.
I drive heart around the bend
The speaker causes emotional turmoil, taking hearts on a challenging journey.
I I’m too soft to watch it end
The speaker is too emotionally vulnerable to witness the conclusion or downfall.
I guess
An acknowledgment of a situation or realization.
And you love what you know
Expressing a preference for familiarity and comfort in love.
I won’t be aching for
The speaker won't long for something.
Watching the road
Observing the journey, possibly indicating a readiness to move forward.
I’m ready to go
The speaker is prepared to leave or embark on a new phase.
And you said you raised the dead I’m not there
Reiteration of skepticism or distance from a claim of raising the dead.
Ahhhh
An exclamation, possibly expressing emotion or realization.
You move with confidence
Acting with assurance and self-assuredness.
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