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Jackson Browne lyrics : "In The Shape Of A Heart"

It was a ruby that she wore
On a chain around her neck
In the shape of a heart

In the shape of a heart
It was a time I won't forget
For the sorrow and regret

And the shape of a heart
And the shape of a heart
I guess I never knew

What she was talking about
I guess I never knew
What she was living without


People speak of love don't know what they're thinking of
Wait around for the one who fits just like a glove

Speak in terms of belief and belonging
Try to fit some name to their longing
People speak of love


There was a hole left in the wall
From some ancient fight

About the size of a fist
Or something thrown that had missed
And there were other holes as well

In the house where our nights fell
Far too many to repair
In the time that we were there


People speak of love don't know what they're thinking of
Reach out to each other though the push and shove

Speak in terms of a life and the learning
Try to think of a word for the burning


You keep it up
You try so hard
To keep a life from coming apart

And never know
What breaches and faults are concealed
In the shape of a heart


It was the ruby that she wore
On a stand beside the bed

In the hour before dawn
When I knew she was gone
And I held it in my hand

For a little while
And dropped it into the wall
Let it go, heard it fall


I guess I never knew
What she was talking about

I guess I never knew
What she was living without
People speak of love don't know what they're thinking of

Wait around for the one who fits just like a glove
Speak in terms of a life and the living
Try to find the word for forgiving


You keep it up
You try so hard

To keep a life from coming apart
And never know
The shallows and the unseen reefs

That are there from the start
In the shape of a heart

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