This song really resonated with me the very first time I heard it. It verbalized what I'd never been able to express before. All the men in my life had always "loved" me in a way that didn't jive with what I truly needed emotionally. In times of complete exhaustion, depression, or overwhelming stress, I didnt need someone to yell at or belittle me for my shortcomings. I only internalized this "love" and hated myself more. Yet, they all did that. What I really needed was someone to, firstly, ask me how I was and actually give a f**k. Secondly, I needed them to hold me and tell me that things will get better, even if they may never improve. I'm human. I hurt and I struggle. I haven't always known what I need/want out of love. As my 4-year-old daughter says: "I'm still learning."
I'm dying to catch my breath
Oh why don't I ever learn?
I've lost all my trust,
Though I've surely tried to turn it around
Can you still see the heart of me?
All my agony fades away
When you hold me in your embrace
Don't tear me down for all I need
Make my heart a better place
Give me something I can believe
Don't tear me down
You've opened the door now, don't let it close
I'm here on the edge again
I wish I could let it go
I know that I'm only one step away
From turning it around
Can you still see the heart of me?
All my agony fades away
When you hold me in your embrace
Don't tear me down for all I need
Make my heart a better place
Give me something I can believe
Don't tear it down, what's left of me
Make my heart a better place
I tried many times but nothing was real
Make it fade away, don't break me down
I want to believe that this is for real
Save me from my fear
Don't tear me down
Don't tear me down for all I need
Make my heart a better place
Don't tear me down for all I need
Make my heart a better place
Give me something I can believe
Don't tear it down, what's left of me
Make my heart a better place
Make my heart a better place