Dustin Kensrue - Wrecking Ball Lyrics
Lyrics
We clawed, we chained our hearts in vain
We jumped never asking why
We kissed, I fell under your spell.
A love no one could deny
Don't you ever say I just walked away
I will always want you
I can't live a lie, running for my life
I will always want you
I came in like a wrecking ball
I never hit so hard in love
All I wanted was to break your walls
All you ever did was wreck me
Yeah, you, you wreck me
I put you high up in the sky
And now, you're not coming down
It slowly turned, you let me burn
And now, we're ashes on the ground
Don't you ever say I just walked away
I will always want you
I can't live a lie, running for my life
I will always want you
I came in like a wrecking ball
I never hit so hard in love
All I wanted was to break your walls
All you ever did was wreck me
I came in like a wrecking ball
Yeah, I just closed my eyes and swung
Left me crashing in a blazing fall
All you ever did was wreck me
Yeah, you, you wreck me
I never meant to start a war
I just wanted you to let me in
And instead of using force
I guess I should've let you win
I never meant to start a war
I just wanted you to let me in
I guess I should've let you win
Don't you ever say I just walked away
I will always want you
I came in like a wrecking ball
I never hit so hard in love
All I wanted was to break your walls
All you ever did was wreck me
I came in like a wrecking ball
Yeah, I just closed my eyes and swung
Left me crashing in a blazing fall
All you ever did was wreck me
Yeah, you, you wreck me
Yeah, you, you wreck me
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Meaning & Inspiration
Dustin Kensrue's "Wrecking Ball," released on March 18, 2016, as part of his album *Thoughts That Float on a Different Blood*, offers a potent exploration of love, vulnerability, and the destructive power of unchecked passion, resonating with a profound spiritual undertone that invites deep contemplation. The song's narrative centers on a fervent, almost reckless, pursuit of intimacy and connection, framed by the poignant acknowledgment of unintended consequences. Kensrue doesn't shy away from the visceral impact of this pursuit, describing himself as entering the relationship like a "wrecking ball," driven by an intense desire to dismantle barriers and forge a profound bond. This imagery, while powerful, highlights the inherent danger of approaching love with an overwhelming force, a sentiment echoed in Proverbs 4:23, which advises, "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it." The lyrics reveal a personal investment so complete that the act of loving becomes a forceful demolition, where the intention was to "break your walls," but the outcome was instead self-destruction: "All you ever did was wreck me." This points to a fundamental imbalance, a giving that becomes an undoing when not tempered with wisdom and discernment.
The recurring refrain, "Don't you ever say I just walked away / I will always want you / I can't live a lie, running for my life / I will always want you," speaks to an enduring commitment, even in the face of ruin. It’s a declaration that transcends the immediate pain, suggesting a love that persists beyond the wreckage. This unyielding desire for connection, even when it leads to personal devastation, can be seen as a reflection of the human yearning for divine love, a love that is promised to be steadfast and eternal. However, the song also cautions against a love that is born out of desperation or a misplaced zeal. The lines, "I never meant to start a war / I just wanted you to let me in," unveil a deeper regret, a realization that force and overwhelming intensity were not the path to genuine connection. This resonates with the scriptural understanding of love as patient and kind, as described in 1 Corinthians 13:4: "Love is patient, love is kind." Kensrue's confession that he "never meant to start a war" and perhaps "should've let you win" illustrates a profound learning curve, a humble admission that the path to another's heart is not always through forceful assertion but through gentle invitation and mutual willingness. The final collapse, leaving them "ashes on the ground," serves as a stark metaphor for the ultimate consequence of such an unbridled approach, a reminder that while passion can be a powerful motivator, it must be guided by wisdom and respect for the other’s boundaries, aligning with the wisdom found in Ecclesiastes 3:1, which states, "There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens." Ultimately, "Wrecking Ball" is a deeply honest account of the complexities of human connection, urging listeners to consider the nature of their own pursuits of love and intimacy, and to discern whether their actions build up or tear down.