Behind These Hazel Eyes

Album: Breakaway (2004)
Charted: 9 6
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  • Oh-oh, oh, oh, oh
    Oh-oh, oh, oh

    Seems like just yesterday
    You were a part of me
    I used to stand so tall
    I used to be so strong
    Your arms around me tight
    Everything, it felt so right
    Unbreakable, like nothing could go wrong

    Now I can't breathe
    No, I can't sleep
    I'm barely hanging on

    Here I am
    Once again
    I'm torn into pieces
    Can't deny it
    Can't pretend
    Just thought you were the one
    Broken up, deep inside
    But you won't get to see the tears I cry
    Behind these hazel eyes

    I told you everything
    Opened up and let you in
    You made me feel alright for once in my life
    Now all that's left of me
    Is what I pretend to be
    So together, but so broken up inside

    'Cause I can't breathe
    No, I can't sleep
    I'm barely hanging on

    Here I am
    Once again
    I'm torn into pieces
    Can't deny it
    Can't pretend
    Just thought you were the one
    Broken up, deep inside
    But you won't get to see the tears I cry
    Behind these hazel eyes

    Swallow me then spit me out
    For hating you, I blame myself
    Seeing you, it kills me now
    No, I don't cry
    On the outside, anymore
    Anymore

    Here I am
    Once again
    I'm torn into pieces
    Can't deny it
    Can't pretend
    Just thought you were the one
    Broken up, deep inside
    But you won't get to see the tears I cry
    Behind these hazel eyes

    Here I am
    Once again
    I'm torn into pieces
    Can't deny it
    Can't pretend
    Just thought you were the one
    Broken up, deep inside
    But you won't get to see the tears I cry
    Behind these hazel eyes Writer/s: Kelly Brianne Clarkson, Lukasz Gottwald, Martin Max Sandberg
    Publisher: Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
    Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

Comments: 18

  • Mariah from Fort Worth, Txyes she did write it.
    she writes her own music and
    that's why i listen.
    she's a genuine artist.

    **avril lavigne wrote
    Breakaway.
  • Steph from Commack, Nyomg luv this song! guys can be such as**holes.... its shows how her heart is crushed by the guy she loves, he wont see her cry about it. i prety much do that wit everything... luv it
  • Jessie from Dallas, TxThis song is the best!!!!
  • Michelle from Sydney, AustraliaI also love this song... one of the best and has a lot of meaning... thanks for being a great artist:):)
  • Jailene from K-town, Wa*sigh* This song is amazing. I love it because it so perfectly describes my last...breakup? Well, I'm not even sure it was a breakup so much as just a break. Breakdown? I know that's what I did. There are very few guys I have met who don't anger me in some way shape or form and the part that really pisses me off? I can't even be mad at my "ex" cuz he's been amazingly sweet about the whole friggin thing. Stupid boys. Ugh.
  • Katy from Portland, OrI love this song. It describes me and how I feel about this one guy. He doesn't know how much my heart breaks when he's not around. I like the lyrics.
  • Zac from Sydney, Australiamy sisters both LOVE this song............................ and so do i lol... it's catchy haha
  • Nikki from Wooster, OhI think this song has a nice meaning behind it. Its fascinating that even though her heart is broken by the guy she loves, he wont see her cry about it.
  • Dani from Staffordshirei thought she co-wrote it with avril lavigne???
  • Michelle from Darlington, EnglandThis song is magnificent! Not the meaning behind it, I mean. But it sounds good. And her boyfriend does sound like a p***k!!! Totally agree!
  • Paige from Avondale, PaThis song is about how kelly's boyfriend breaks up with her but she will stay strong and not let him see how much it hurts her. "You wont get to see the tears I cry..." meaning she is hiding all her feelings inside.
  • Becca from Hamilton, CanadaNow I hate pop music and anything to do with it. But this song is ok.
  • Jamie from Sydney, Australiai think she wrote it...
  • Kelli from Cedar Rapids, IaDid Kelly actually write the song?
  • Aimee-lee from Newcastle, WyI luv this song. It says wat Kelly really went through. 4 me it wolud take alot of guts to say something about my luv life and let the world hear about it. U roc Kelly.
  • Kimberly from Greeley, CoI certainlt wouldn't nominate this song as one of my favorties, but it is okay. Her boyfriend sounds like a pr*ck.
  • Aubrie from Leavenworth, WaThis song is wonderful!!Whenever my boyfriend and I broke up I listened to this song a lot!!It eased my pain and help the breakup!!Thank u!!
    totally
  • Hailey from New York, NyThis song is wonderful!!Whenever my boyfriend and I broke up I listened to this song a lot!!It eased my pain and help the breakup!!Thank u!!
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