Standing on one foot
Well I could fall into the grave
Holding onto you
I stand on two

Walking through this town
Well I could drift into the night
Walking here with you
I shine a light

Drinking here alone
Is not so pretty for a girl
Drinking here with you
Makes me a pearl

Everyday is lost if not with you
Send me home, I'm tired and blue
Broken bones may hurt
But a broken heart will never mend

Swimming out to sea
Well I could wash up on the shore
Swimming out to you, I say no more
Praying for a time when I can sing my lullaby
Now I pray that you're my holy night

Everyday is lost if not with you
Send me home I'm tired and blue
Broken bones may hurt
But a broken heart will
Broken bones may hurt
But a broken heart will
Never mend


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Broken Bones Lyrics as written by Juanita Stein

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    yes the meaning is really easy to extract, and the lyrics are simple, but I just love her voice, makes this song so good!

    Kadwayon July 01, 2009   Link
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    I think this is just about how she needs the person she's singing about, and if she's not with him it all just goes to hell. Pretty simple, really, but a good song anyway.

    Aya Mayon June 26, 2008   Link

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