When I see you in a street corner
My breath gets heavy, and I get ready
You say: how are you, and smile
And I'll say you look great; I haven't seen you for a while
I'll quickly scan what I've lost and gained
And wonder why your eyes still stare at me with so much pain
And this teen spirit myth will attack me again
We'll part, I'll think that went alright, a little proud, and then...
I can feel it kicking in my chest
How can something be so painful, and at the same time the best, oh
You'll always be my broken
You'll always be my broken heart
I'm all grown up now, I'm even married
I'm quite a lady, soon just might have a baby
And I never even think of you at all. And you stopped ruining my dreams after nightfall
But when I bump into you, and start going through main topics
And the small talk goes on to saying absolutely nothing
I can feel it kicking in my chest
How can something be so painful, and at the same time the best, oh
You'll always be my broken
You'll always be my broken heart.
Tamar Berk pairs trenchant autobiographical lyrics with brittle guitars for songs that will win over fans of early Liz Phair. Bandcamp New & Notable May 8, 2022