About The Song
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"Broken Hearted" is a poignant blues-rock ballad by Eric Clapton, featured on his 1998 album "Pilgrim." Co-written by Clapton and Greg Phillinganes, the song delves into themes of heartbreak, loss, and the emotional toll of failed relationships.
Clapton's rendition of "Broken Hearted" is characterized by its soulful vocals and haunting melody. The song's melancholic atmosphere and introspective lyrics create a somber musical backdrop that captures the pain and anguish of a broken heart.
Lyrically, "Broken Hearted" explores the devastation of a failed romance and the struggle to move on from a past love. Clapton's emotive delivery conveys the depth of emotion and vulnerability, as he reflects on the scars left behind by heartache.
Musically, the song features a stripped-down arrangement with sparse instrumentation, allowing Clapton's vocals to take center stage. The haunting guitar melodies and subtle piano accompaniment enhance the song's emotional impact, creating a somber yet beautiful listening experience.
Overall, "Broken Hearted" is a soul-stirring ballad that showcases Eric Clapton's talent as both a vocalist and a songwriter. Its raw emotion and heartfelt lyrics resonate with listeners who have experienced the pain of a broken heart, making it a timeless classic in Clapton's repertoire.
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Lyrics
Let’s sing along with the lyrics!
When the wind blows down this hard,
Many a bond is broken.
See the water lie on the ground
From where the heavens opened.
Lord, how will you get through this night
With your dreams departed?
And who alone will comfort you?
Only the broken hearted.
So you've gone beyond your means,
Every wound is open,
Your best laid plans are out of reach,
And all your fears unspoken.
Lord, how will you get through this night
With your dreams departed?
And who alone will comfort you?
Only the broken hearted.
Sweet revenge is spoken then;
In the twilight it is gone.
To living lies with no escape,
Lord, I would rather be alone.
I press my fingers to the wood
To tell you of my dreaming,
To sing you songs from olden times,
To keep the love light gleaming.
'Cause there's a place where we can go,
Where we will not be parted.
And who alone will enter there?
Only the broken hearted.
Only the broken, broken hearted [Repeat: x4]