This song is about being vulnerable for everyone to see, in accordance with the saying “wearing your heart on your sleeve”.
The song also talks about people taking advantage of that fact and hurting you. And finally meeting that someone who can make it better for you, that someone who can mend your...
[Verse 1]
The eyes around me are so cold
With every chance they steal my soul
So walk with me, talk with me
Hold my hand I'm stumbling
In consequence here is me alive
[Pre-Chorus]
Can you fix what's made to be broken
I can't fix what's made to be
[Chorus]
My heart is tattooed on my sleeve
I'm not hiding, no
It only hurts to breathe
My heart is tattooed on my sleeve
I know it's blinding, no
It only hurts to breathe
[Verse 2]
Standing now I'm alone
I need answers, tell me everything you know
So heavy is the night
Exhausted
Whispers tend to crucify my mind
I'm fighting but I'm blind
[Pre-Chorus]
Can you fix what's made to be broken
I can't fix what's made to be
[Chorus]
My heart is tattooed on my sleeve
I'm not hiding, no
It only hurts to breathe
My heart is tattooed on my sleeve
I know it's blinding, no
It only hurts, it only hurts
It only hurts to breathe
[Bridge]
I shout out
Can you hear me?
Mistakes have cost me years
Do they cost you?
Are you like me?
Tell me, please
[Chorus]
My heart is tattooed on my sleeve
I'm not hiding, no
It only hurts to breathe
My heart is tattooed on my sleeve
I know it's blinding, no
It only hurts, it only hurts
It only hurts to breathe
On My Sleeve was written by Scott Stapp & Mark Tremonti.
On My Sleeve was produced by Howard Benson.
Creed released On My Sleeve on Tue Oct 27 2009.