Hammer To The Heart Lyrics – Teddy Swims

[Intro]
(Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh)
(Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh)
(Ooh)

[Verse 1]
Got you crying on my shoulder, and I know better than to listen (Oh-oh-oh)
Just ’cause you’re staying over, doesn’t mean that you’re forgiven (Oh-oh-oh)
We both know what you done, what you done
Don’t love anyone, anyone
Anyone but yourself, oh

[Pre-Chorus]
(Ooh-ooh-ooh) Just when I think I’ve found the strength to go and push you away, away
Oh-oh, I pull you in again, oh, I’m such a sucker for the pain, pain, pain

[Chorus]
Baby (Oh-oh-oh-oh)
I’m helpless, baby (Oh-oh-oh-oh)
Porcelain in your hands
Bound to fall apart
You know how to break me
Hammer to the heart

[Verse 2]
Caption it passion, and then
Capture me, trap me instead
Happy to die in that web, wrapped in the sheets of your bed
Ooh, know the only way I’m leaving
Ooh, is in pieces

[Pre-Chorus]
(Ooh-ooh-ooh) Just when I think I’ve found the strength to go and push you away, away
Oh-oh, I pull you in again
Oh, I’m such a sucker for the pain, pain, pain

[Chorus]

Baby (Oh-oh-oh-oh)
I’m helpless, baby (Oh-oh-oh-oh)
Porcelain in your hands
Bound to fall apart
You know how to break me
Hammer to the heart

[Bridge]
Why do you do this to me?
Leave and come back and repeat
Sound of the crash when you swing (Oh-oh-oh)
Why do you do this to me?
Leave and come back and repeat
Sounds like it’s just what I need (Oh-oh-oh)

[Chorus]
Baby
I’m helpless, baby
Porcelain in your hands
Bound to fall apart
You know how to break me
Hammer to the heart
Baby (Oh-oh-oh-oh)
I’m helpless, baby (Oh-oh-oh-oh)
Porcelain in your hands
Bound to fall apart
You know how to break me
Hammer to the heart

[Outro]
(Oh-oh-oh-oh) Oh-oh, oh, oh-oh
(Oh-oh-oh-oh)
Porcelain in your hands
Bound to fall apart
You know how to break me
Hammer to the heart

[Intro]
The repeated “oohs” in the intro serve to create an emotive atmosphere, setting the tone for the song’s theme of vulnerability and emotional turmoil.

[Verse 1]
The verse describes a situation where one person is comforting another, despite knowing better than to continue investing emotionally. It highlights the lack of forgiveness despite physical closeness, emphasizing the self-centered nature of the other person involved.

[Pre-Chorus]
This section expresses the struggle of trying to distance oneself from a harmful relationship. Despite attempts to break away, the allure of the other person’s presence proves too strong, showcasing a pattern of returning to pain.

[Chorus]
The chorus captures the protagonist’s sense of helplessness and fragility within the relationship. They feel like delicate porcelain in the hands of their partner, destined to be broken. The metaphor of a hammer to the heart illustrates the destructive power the partner holds over them.

[Verse 2]
Here, the protagonist reflects on being ensnared by their partner’s passion, willingly entrapped despite knowing the consequences. The imagery of being wrapped in sheets symbolizes the suffocating embrace of the relationship, with the protagonist feeling unable to leave except in broken pieces.

[Pre-Chorus]
Similar to the first pre-chorus, this section reiterates the struggle to break free from the cycle of pain and longing. Despite recognizing the need to push the partner away, the protagonist finds themselves drawn back in, acknowledging their weakness for the emotional rollercoaster.

[Chorus]
Repeated once more, the chorus emphasizes the protagonist’s vulnerability and the partner’s ability to manipulate their emotions. Despite recognizing the destructive nature of the relationship, the protagonist feels powerless to escape its grip.

[Bridge]
The bridge questions the motives behind the partner’s behavior, highlighting the repetitive cycle of leaving and returning. The crashing sound metaphorically represents the impact of their actions on the protagonist, while the repetition suggests a sense of familiarity and perhaps even acceptance of the toxic pattern.

[Chorus]
This final iteration of the chorus reinforces the themes of vulnerability and powerlessness, emphasizing the inevitability of being broken by the partner’s actions. The repetition underscores the cyclical nature of the protagonist’s struggle within the relationship.

[Outro]
The outro echoes the imagery of fragility introduced earlier, emphasizing the inevitability of being broken by the partner’s actions. The phrase “porcelain in your hands” reiterates the protagonist’s vulnerability and susceptibility to being hurt, concluding the song on a somber note.