Natalie Merchantco-founded and fronted the successful band 10,000 Maniacsin 1981, but left the band in 1993 and started a successful solo career. Merchant plays the piano, produces and writes many of her songs. Her debut solo album (1995) had three top-40 singles: ' Carnival', ' Jealousy' and ' Wonder'. This was followed in 1998 with her second solo album , and her third in 2001 with . Merchant has sung alongside Tracy Chapman, Michael Stipe, David Byrneand Peter Gabriel.
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Break Your Heart Lyrics

Natalie Merchant

Oh, people downcast in despair
See the disillusion everywhere
Hoping that their luck will change
Its a little harder every day
People struggle, people fight
For the simple pleasures in their lives
The trouble comes from everywhere
Its a little more than you can bear
I know it will be hurt
I know it will break your heart the way things are
And the way theyve been
And the way theyve always been
People shallow self absorbed
See the push and shove for their rewards
With nothing nice on their minds
You can read about it in their eyes
People ruthless, people cruel
The damage that some people do
Full of hatred, full of pride
Its enough to make you lose your mind
I know that it will hurt
I know that it will break your heart the way things are
And the way theyve been
Yeah I know that it will hurt
I know it will hurt
I know that it will break your heart
The way things are and the way theyve been
Dont spread discontent, dont spread the lies
Dont make the same mistakes with your own life
You know it will always came back
Yeah, I know that it will hurt
I know that it will hurt
I know that it will break your heart
The way things are and the way theyve been
Dont spread discontent, dont spread the lies
Dont make the same mistakes with your own life
And dont disrespect yourself, dont lose your pride
And dont think everybody is gonna chose your side
Oh no... oh no... no..