Never Meant to Break Your Heart
Underoath · Play Your Old Stuff [2011]
No different from yesterday
Sick from the mirror
Do these prayers, feel sincere?
The dirt never washes clear
You were good, so good
I grew to love your lies
Until I put you in the past
Love was lust until he revealed
The man behind the mask
Will the scars go away?
In this world I have no place
Will the scars go away?
In this world I have no place
Forgive me Jesus, this time I cry
I rip my heart out, to give to You
Alone it never did me any good
Hold me close, wash my mind
Destroy the me that lives inside
Never Meant to Break Your Heart
Underoath delivers a raw, melodic rock anthem on the 2011 compilation Play Your Old Stuff, channeling the band's signature blend of post-grunge aggression and melodic sensibility. The track exemplifies the emotional depth characteristic of their discography, featuring soaring vocals and driving guitar work that define the mid-to-late 2000s nu-metal and alternative metal landscape. As a staple of their catalog, the song reflects the group's ability to balance heavy distortion with poignant lyrical themes of heartbreak and resilience. Its inclusion on this retrospective collection highlights its enduring appeal within the genre, serving as a powerful reminder of the band's impact on the alternative rock scene of that era.