Placebo - Battle for the Sun album cover

Placebo – Bright Lights Lyrics

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Cast your mind back to the days,
When I pretend' I was OK.
I had so very much to say,
About my crazy livin'.

Now that I've stared into the void,
So many people, I've annoyed.
I have to find a middle way,
A better way of givin'.

So I haven't given up,
But all my choices, my good luck...
Appear to go and get me stuck,
In an open prison.

Now I am tryin' to break free,
Be in a state of empathy.
Find the true and inner me,
Eradicate this schism.

No-one can take it away from me,
And no-one can tear it apart.
'Cause a heart that hurts

Is a heart that works.
A heart that hurts,
Is a heart that works.

A heart that hurts,
Is a heart that works.
No-one can take it away from me

No-one can tear it apart.
It may be elaborate fantasy,
But it's the perfect place to start.

'Cause a heart that hurts,
Is a heart that works.
A heart that hurts,
Is a heart that works.

Comments (3)

  • Anonymous
    IMO the best song on this album
  • Anonymous
    This song is very special. It sums up his career. Bright Lights relates to the limelight of fame, being on stage, subjecting himself to the scrutiny of fans and lovers, the tale of his journey through the Placebo timeline of evolution. The people he's annoyed, how he's stuck in an open prison and how he's trying to find his true self. The moral of the story: 'A heart that hurts, is a heart that works' meaning as long as he feels true heartfelt emotion, he will progress and thrive!
  • Anonymous
    "A heart that hurts is a heart that works". Glorious!! It's everyone living. Terrific album again!! Thanks Placebo!!