The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
A screaming man falls to his knees
His broken heart, inflicts the pain
He's withdrawn, no one knows his name
One mistake, now he's lost in shame
Amidst the pain, you're not alone
Though you can't see through the haze
His eyes of love are staring down
And He feels your troubled heart
Yes it's true, that someone cares
Your perfect friend, never leaving you
Strength is gone and you're feeling cold
You will know the truth that He told
Amidst the pain, you're not alone
Though you can't see through the haze
His eyes of love are staring down
And He feels your troubled heart
By Your grace You repair the broken pieces within
Somehow You take a man and make something more out of him
Amidst the pain, you're not alone
Though you can't see through the haze
His eyes of love are staring down
And He feels your troubled heart
His broken heart, inflicts the pain
He's withdrawn, no one knows his name
One mistake, now he's lost in shame
Amidst the pain, you're not alone
Though you can't see through the haze
His eyes of love are staring down
And He feels your troubled heart
Yes it's true, that someone cares
Your perfect friend, never leaving you
Strength is gone and you're feeling cold
You will know the truth that He told
Amidst the pain, you're not alone
Though you can't see through the haze
His eyes of love are staring down
And He feels your troubled heart
By Your grace You repair the broken pieces within
Somehow You take a man and make something more out of him
Amidst the pain, you're not alone
Though you can't see through the haze
His eyes of love are staring down
And He feels your troubled heart
Lyrics submitted by Enjoyinginsanity
Troubled Heart Lyrics as written by Scott Mathews Ron Nagle
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Capitol CMG Publishing
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This song made me think a lot. It's about when you're having a hard time with things in your life , god's always there to help.
"Amidst the pain, you're not alone Though you can't see through the haze His eyes of love are staring down And He feels your troubled heart"
I love this song ! :)
this song like all of kutless's songs has a really striaight forward christian message, god is always there! im actually not a christian myself but these kind of songs always make me feel safe and loved is that weird? lol