Story Behind The Song
A guy puts up a wall when it comes to relationships because of past hurts he's experienced. He does admit that a true and real love has the key to break down his defenses
and get inside his real feelings, if he finds one.
Song Description
A medium tempo pop song with a 38 SPECIAL
vibe.
| Song Length |
4:15 |
Genre |
Pop - Easy Listening, Pop - Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant, Quiet |
Subject |
Life, Fear |
| Similar Artists |
Toad The Wet Sprocket, Bryan Adams |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1990 - 1999 |
| |
Lyrics
HEART BEHIND A WALL
Over the years I've built a fortress
Guarding the heart that only I possess
And the walls are made of shattered dreams
Scarred from pain and sorrow
Now I can tell you what it means
To wear a face that's borrowed.
So no one even knows
I keep my HEART BEHIND A WALL
Don't let my feelings show at all
I keep my HEART BEHIND A WALL
And only love can make it fall
Time after time I've set my heart free
Hoping to give the love inside me
But it always seems to be in vain
The flame of love keeps dying
So I'll stay behind this wall of pain
What's the sense in trying?
Cause no one even knows
I keep my heart behind a wall
Don't let my feelings show at all
I keep my heart behind a wall
And only love can make it fall
In my heart I know
Like the walls of Jericho
My fortress can come down, down, down
Love can tear it down ... tear it down
Over the years I've built a fortress
Guarding the heart that only I possess