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Nearly Forgot My Broken Heart Lyrics
Every time I stare into sun
Trying to find a reason to go on
All I ever get is burned and blind
Until the sky meets the pouring rain
When you came along the time was right
Pulled me like an apple red and ripe
Wasn't very long, you took a bite
and did me wrong and it serves me wrong
And I nearly forgot my broken heart
It's taken me miles away
From the memory of how it broke apart
Here we go around again
Every little key unlocks the door
Every little secret has a lie
Try to take a picture of the sun
It won't help you to see the light
Every little word upon your lips
Makes a little cut where blood pours out
Every little drop of blood a kiss,
that I won't miss, Not for anything
And I nearly forgot my broken heart
It's taking me miles away
From the memory of how it broke apart
Here we go round again
Every single feeling
tells me this is leading, to a heart
In broken little pieces
And you know I need this
Like a hole in the head
And I nearly forgot my broken heart
It's taking me miles away
From the memory of how it broke apart
Here we go round again.
Trying to find a reason to go on
All I ever get is burned and blind
Until the sky meets the pouring rain
When you came along the time was right
Pulled me like an apple red and ripe
Wasn't very long, you took a bite
and did me wrong and it serves me wrong
It's taken me miles away
From the memory of how it broke apart
Here we go around again
Every little secret has a lie
Try to take a picture of the sun
It won't help you to see the light
Every little word upon your lips
Makes a little cut where blood pours out
Every little drop of blood a kiss,
that I won't miss, Not for anything
It's taking me miles away
From the memory of how it broke apart
Here we go round again
tells me this is leading, to a heart
In broken little pieces
And you know I need this
Like a hole in the head
It's taking me miles away
From the memory of how it broke apart
Here we go round again.
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Submitted by
redmosquito On Sep 22, 2015
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I only "joined" song meanings to comment on this particular song otherwise I just want all the sadness, weirdness of this whole thing to go away. And by whole thing I mean Chris Cornell's suicide. First, before anyone dare say he was using heroin again- you need to shush your mouth until toxicology report comes back. Shut your trap! Spreading gossip is ugly and immature.
The song lyrics were written solely by Chris in 2015 so it must have been a current relationship he was involved in or witnessing. The relationship sounds tumultuous. And that it had him on an emotional rollercoaster. "Pulled me like an apple red & ripe" , I don't know? Sounds as if he believes someone was getting this better of him and he felt trapped... "it won't help you to see the light" "every little word upon your lips makes a little cut..." He was struggling to see the value in staying in the relationship...
This was a 52 yr old man. A grown man with many experiences under his belt. He travelled the world. Made a great living doing what he loved. But he wasn't happy, deep down. I hate it when people feel forced to wear a mask or "fake it" so I'm just gonna say it- fame & fortune can't buy you love. And even though, it might have looked like he had it all- maybe he didnt' really feel valued or loved and it crushed him?
That's what I get from this song, personally. Only gets worse when you watch the video he agreed to make about this song, too. It's like he was saying in the video, "I escaped a hanging and married a hag." Then he turned around in real life and flipped the script. Toxicology report not in yet but Chris was deeply sad about something...and those magic pills only pushed him to do the unthinkable.
Those poor children.
This song is HAUNTING. The video only makes it worse.
@sooverthisbs and handfuls of photographs of someone carrying a rainbow collection of $12,000 hermes purses all over the planet doesn't make me feel any better about my theory. not when i recall "the old chris" of the 1990s in seattle.
@sooverthisbs and handfuls of photographs of someone carrying a rainbow collection of $12,000 hermes purses all over the planet doesn't make me feel any better about my theory. not when i recall "the old chris" of the 1990s in seattle.
@sooverthisbs this is exactly what I was going to write...he escaped the hanging and got married and was like wow this isn't any better, then looks at Eric Roberts limp body longingly. It's so clear now. When he posted the video on Sept 11 2015 he captioned it "watch me hang." And the idea for the video was his. I'm chilled. When I met him in Oct 2015 he seemed awfully thin and I felt concerned. I felt myself staring at his legs b/c they were so thin. I couldn't help it. I feel so bad. He was a great...
@sooverthisbs this is exactly what I was going to write...he escaped the hanging and got married and was like wow this isn't any better, then looks at Eric Roberts limp body longingly. It's so clear now. When he posted the video on Sept 11 2015 he captioned it "watch me hang." And the idea for the video was his. I'm chilled. When I met him in Oct 2015 he seemed awfully thin and I felt concerned. I felt myself staring at his legs b/c they were so thin. I couldn't help it. I feel so bad. He was a great man, and he loved too hard. And most likely felt used and abused. My heart aches for him because he was truly the most giving and compassionate and down to earth rock star that ever existed.
@sooverthisbs... Whoops..
@sooverthisbs... Whoops..
@sooverthisbs Sara- Since the official video was removed from youtube & the internet over all, I decided to come back to comment, again. The video concept was FULLY his idea (CC), without a doubt. It speaks VOLUMES about his relationship- I'm believing with his NOW widow. This is WHY I assume it was removed. Probably by her b/c it is way too suggestive or possibly by law enforcement as evidence? (please, please, please) The more the circumstances and facts have reveled themselves the more she looks suspicious. She certainly has motivation! She is all about...
@sooverthisbs Sara- Since the official video was removed from youtube & the internet over all, I decided to come back to comment, again. The video concept was FULLY his idea (CC), without a doubt. It speaks VOLUMES about his relationship- I'm believing with his NOW widow. This is WHY I assume it was removed. Probably by her b/c it is way too suggestive or possibly by law enforcement as evidence? (please, please, please) The more the circumstances and facts have reveled themselves the more she looks suspicious. She certainly has motivation! She is all about being "RICH & FAMOUS". If Chris were to have walked from here- there goes her lifestyle. No more private jets, hobnobbing with George Clooney and high end Paris shopping sprees. But- as CC's widow- she gets the fan's sympathy and the lucrative payout. So much motive- to the tune of +40 million dollars. Who hired this spectacular bodyguard with such an outstanding reputation (sarcasm here)? I'm betting donuts to dollars- the seductress hag! Let's see- he didn't die from a drug overdose BUT still the bodyguard was doling out the pills. Basically, could of handed CC anything. (hmm.) Then the fact the bodyguard was in his room "fixing the computer" or erasing info, who would really know? Autopsy back-CC had enough sedatives in him to knock a horse out. BUT he managed to hang himself? Ok. (sure, if she and the bodyguard say so) Then who finds CC's body- the bodyguard who manages to perform CPR without removing the band from around his neck?? (oh really?) Then multiple broken ribs (+7) like CC was being punched not typical fractures from performing CPR. It's like a gorilla was handling his body or something? Then the immediate cremation of the body without doing further test or having a real forensic expert perform another autopsy? Who agreed to that bs? Oh- yep- the Grieving Widow/Seductress/ I saved your life multiple times HAG. (got it) This is WHY the video has been removed. She hired the bodyguard to murder him and make it look like suicide. It's obvious with the song lyrics, the video and the 'Murderer of Blue Skies' song. Read those lyrics! That song, again, is about this actress of a loving, grieving widow. CC once believed she was the real thing, that she truly loved him, but it was the money she loved. He was abused, mentally/emotionally/likely physically, probably for years. Sorry that you had an intuitive moment with him, as I am certain many people did, but no one managed to convince him to "GET OUT" before she managed to pull off her stunt. The "It was suicide" cry for me act. She knew he had a history of depression and played on that fact. She believes she is sooo smart/cunning but she's just a twisted, sick money hungry golddigger. It was ALL in the video. I just pray the polics can put all the evidence together and charge her with solicitation of murder, conspiracy to commit murder and whatever else the can pull together. Hope her ass is sitting "pretty" in prison somewhere, some day. She is one ugly soul of a heart. Chris deserved so much better...if only...he had walked away from her evil smile sooner. It's all in the song lyrics.,,the video just solidified his perception of who she is.
These lyrics are pretty self explanatory, they seem to be about someone's feelings when they see (or are reminded of) an ex that things went sour with again.
Great song though. Chris Cornell never ceases to impress!
This song is more complex than seems. If listen to whole CD, it is a concept album. All songs are about him getting back with this woman, thinking about killing himself (trying to find a reason to go on).
@chefgroovy it's not a woman.. It's his greatest love.. Heroin. This song breaks my heart. When he mentions the sun (in any song) he's talking about the high he gets from heroin. When I first checked out these lyrics, I realised he was using again.. So sad.
@chefgroovy it's not a woman.. It's his greatest love.. Heroin. This song breaks my heart. When he mentions the sun (in any song) he's talking about the high he gets from heroin. When I first checked out these lyrics, I realised he was using again.. So sad.
I agree with the above post. The lyrics are self explanatory and to add he is reminded it's just another wound being repeatedly open and never healing.
This song is more complex than seems. If listen to whole CD, it is a concept album. All songs are about him getting back with this woman, thinking about killing himself (trying to find a reason to go on).
Chris Cornell was a very complicated man It would take years to read his lyrics
And understand the man But his gone
What happened to my comment about the song being about thinking you're completely over someone, but you encounter something that reminds you of them (such as a song they liked), but that moment makes you wonder if you'll get back with them? I submitted these lyrics before Red Mosquito did, so why was my name deleted from the submission list?
So time has unfolded and I needed to revise my perspective/POV. I was rather quick to suggest murder in regards to CC. For that, I sincerely apologize. My posts were made practically 2-3 days after his passing and before toxicology ever returned. Now that it has been 1.5 years, it seemed best I give my comprehension as best I gathered from speaking with a number of people within an intimate circle. I do believe it is VERY plausible Chris took his life. Unfortunately, that's my understanding. That he did take his life in a moment of absolute anger, frustration, confusion and sheer self-flagellation. he was caught up in the moment. I believe, my opinion, he was so mad at himself and some one else. And this was his out. His revenge in some respects b/c it would seem that he was in a exhaustive emotional battle with his wife. Meaning all she seemed to do was participate in an emotionally & mentally abusive relationship with him. It WAS depicted in the video for this song as well as the lyrics. That was Chris' way of explaining his feelings on the matter. (put it in to art. put it in to song) It's all very, truthfully, very sad. Mental abuse. I think the phone call they had that night, moments before he took his life, is the real key. Of course only two people are aware of exactly what was said in that conversation. One is gone and the other can't tell the truth because of shame/guilt. That phone conversation for him was the straw that broke the camel's back, without a doubt. Who knows what was said? Only one person. But she had plenty of ammunition in her bag of tricks to push him over the edge. Obviously, if Chris was tired of being with her and had planned on leaving her...all she had to do was tell him he would never see the kids, again, because she would claim he was a drug addict or suffered from acute depression. Seriously, she had him by the balls. I wouldn't even begin to think these of her manner but over time- her ugliness has made plenty of appearances. Let's call a spade a spade. Amicable divorce doesn't really seem like her way. She doesn't come off as a civil person especially with her mother egging her on. In a year plus of time, she has had plenty of opportunity to make amends with Chris' mother and siblings but...that hasn't happened either. (?) Why? Does she think his own mother isn't mourning the loss? or that Chris' mother would not be overwhelmed with joy to meet the two grandchildren she has yet to meet? See? There is a lack of empathy & civility. You have to wonder- why? This is the true heartache VK has deep within. She has to live with how the entire story unfolded. She has to live with the karma of her actions. This is what pains her more than anything. The Guilt. Chris took his own life. Period. He was in a bad marriage. Did they have love between them or joyous moments together? Sure. But at some point, the love changed between them. Things went South. The children. The children. The children all have to grow up without a father that they loved & cherished. Those children are innocent. They didn't deserve this lot. Chris didn't deserve this. Vicky didn't deserve this, either. Nothing can change in regards. All anyone can do is ask for forgiveness. Be kind. There is no reason to behave ugly, cruel or mean. Geezus. Really quite sad. Healthy, respectful love relationships...when things go bad in a love if only we could be kind in parting ways. But nope, people tend to lash out. People feel hurt and lash out. Passionate love can become a crime of passion. In this incident- that's my conclusion. Simply say a prayer for all involved. They need all the love they can get. -NOMOREBS
@sooverthisbs - Thanks for your thoughts. There are so many things about this man's life that don't make any sense to me but are heart breaking nonetheless.
@sooverthisbs - Thanks for your thoughts. There are so many things about this man's life that don't make any sense to me but are heart breaking nonetheless.
I really don't believe that his wife had enough power to actually keep him from seeing his kids if they were to divorce. Suicide on the other hand makes it a definite that he no longer gets to see any of them.
I really don't believe that his wife had enough power to actually keep him from seeing his kids if they were to divorce. Suicide on the other hand makes it a definite that he no longer gets to see any of them.
Also, no one ever mentions that he met his wife when she was 15 years old and he was 37 (unless I have my info wrong). He married her very...
Also, no one ever mentions that he met his wife when she was 15 years old and he was 37 (unless I have my info wrong). He married her very shortly afterwards which seems like a very impulsive decision. He was a very good looking man FOR SOMEONE HIS AGE. She was not his age so for her I imagine his fame and wealth were very appealing. Also her mom seems incredibly impressed by him so I assume her daughter felt somewhat empowered by having a person like that take such an interest in her. She seems to have grown to be narcissistic, empty and entitled.
I believe he was a very intelligent man that made many foolish life decisions and then felt trapped. My heart bleeds for his original family, his children and his friends. How devastating to imagine he felt he had no where to turn. What a loss!
I do wish his widow would stop trying to milk every last drop of fame from the situation. Considering he latched onto a 15yo, she is somewhat of a victim, but it is time to develop her own identity now and not just keep trying to rewrite history.
Ok... I just saw that the website I found his widow's birthday had transposed the year. They had 1987 listed when it is actually 1978.... So the creep factor has just gone way down.
Ok... I just saw that the website I found his widow's birthday had transposed the year. They had 1987 listed when it is actually 1978.... So the creep factor has just gone way down.
So she didn't grow to be narcissistic, empty and entitled - She was already that way.
So she didn't grow to be narcissistic, empty and entitled - She was already that way.
I wish the best for all involved and am really grateful for all the incredible music he created. Thank you Chris Cornell.
I wish the best for all involved and am really grateful for all the incredible music he created. Thank you Chris Cornell.
WOW. I am in awe of the way you express your thoughts and I couldn't agree more. Those are many, many of the same thoughts I've had since his death. When you look at them, they are SO completely opposite. That, I believe is the key to the drama. Myself, I know what it's like to pick the wrong partner. They are not bad people, innately, but the combination of two people who are sealed together through sacrament and have very little in common is a recipe for disaster. Chris was so quiet...
WOW. I am in awe of the way you express your thoughts and I couldn't agree more. Those are many, many of the same thoughts I've had since his death. When you look at them, they are SO completely opposite. That, I believe is the key to the drama. Myself, I know what it's like to pick the wrong partner. They are not bad people, innately, but the combination of two people who are sealed together through sacrament and have very little in common is a recipe for disaster. Chris was so quiet and emotional. VK made her living being a mouthpiece for PR, very no- nonsense and tenacious. He was very yin, she was very yang.
Maybe he saw in the beginning that she could be helpful to him, professionally, but was not emotionally intelligent enough to know that she was a wrong match for himself. He grew up on the road, he lacked real life experience to learn and grow in the way of relationships. She, on the other hand, would likely pick the same situation considering the money and fame, regardless of him being a good match or not. Like I said, recipe for disaster.
No one's to blame but I can understand how he felt like he was stuck between a rock and a hard place. Just the fact that his voice was failing him at the end shows how much emotional turmoil he was experiencing, let alone medications he felt he needed to make it through the day! He knew he made his own mistakes, too. His life was curated by himself, regardless of how much VK wanted in. He still opened the door and that was a heavy burden to bear, in all the ways of which you stated so succinctly, above. Not much love but loads of drama and I don't think that in this situation, he could have avoided the games. It's alot to live with, ontop of the deep sadness he felt at losing Andy, et al. Life Lesson: choose a life partner who has a ton in common with you or else you will just drive each other crazy!
it's the pain of losing a lover that drives you to the edge, where sultry sexy death seduces you, beckons you on and life is the fat ugly woman, you make a Faustian bargain with. " Every single feeling tells me this is leading to a heart In broken little pieces and you know I need this Like a hole in the head" Except your choice of nearly forgetting your broken heart comes around to haunt you again and again keeping you on the brink of it all. to be or not to be it's that simple. you cant strum your pain forever. forgive accept adapt you might end up mending your heart with time for time is a healer...
Genesis - No Son Of Mine
Well the key to my survival Was never in much doubt The question was how I could keep sane? Trying to find a way out
Things were never easy for me Peace of mind was hard to find And I needed a place where I could hide Somewhere I could call mine
I didn't think much about it Till it started happening all the time Soon I was living with the fear everyday Of what might happen that night?
I couldn't stand to hear the crying of my mother And I remember when I swore that That would be the last they'd see of me And I never went home again
They say that time is a healer And now my wounds are not the same I rang a bell with my heart in my mouth I had to hear what he'd say
He sat me down to talk to me He looked me straight in the eyes He said, "You're no son, you're no son of mine You're no son, you're no son of mine You walked out, you left us behind And you're no son, you're no son of mine"
Oh, his words how they hurt me, I'll never forget it And as the time it went by, I lived to regret it You're no son, you're no son of mine But where should I go? And what should I do? You're no son, you're no son of mine But I came here for help, oh I came here for you
Well the years they passed so slowly I thought about him everyday What would I do if we passed on the street Would I keep running away?
In and out of hiding places Soon I'd have to face the facts We'd have to sit down and talk it over And that would mean going back
They say that time is a healer And now my wounds are not the same But I rang that bell with my heart in my mouth I had to hear what he'd say
He sat me down to talk to me He looked me straight in the eyes He said, "You're no son, you're no son of mine You're no son, you're no son of mine You walked out, you left us behind And you're no son, you're no son of mine"
Oh, his words how they hurt me, I'll never forget it And as the time it went by, I lived to regret it You're no son, you're no son of mine But where should I go? And what should I do? You're no son, you're no son of mine But I came here for help, oh I was looking for you
You're no son, you're no son of mine, oh You're no son, ha yeah, ha yeah, ha yeah You're no son, you're no son of mine, oh, oh