Don't Go Breaking My Heart
Backstreet Boys Lyrics
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Did I finally find me a river that could lead me out to the ocean?
'Cause I've only ever known the kind of love
That leaves you battered and broken
So forgive me for my mixed emotions, yeah yeah
I'm not that kind of person who can fall in and out of love with you
That's not what love's supposed to do
I'm not that kind of person who can fall in and out of love with you
That's not what love's supposed to do
Baby, don't go breaking my heart, breaking my heart
Baby, don't go breaking my heart, breaking my heart
'Cause it's the only one I got
'Cause it's the only one I got
Am I being too open?
'Cause I told you everything I have to say
And now we're having a moment
Does it make you wanna pick up all your things
And drive away like it's stolen?
Just forgive me if I'm being too open, no no no no, yeah yeah yeah
I'm not that kind of person who can fall in and out of love with you
That's not what love's supposed to do (what love's supposed to do)
I'm not that kind of person who can fall in and out of love with you
That's not what love's supposed to do
Baby, don't go breaking my heart, breaking my heart
Baby, don't go breaking my heart, breaking my heart
'Cause it's the only one I got
'Cause it's the only one I got (ooh)
Baby, don't go breaking my heart (yeah yeah)
Breaking my heart (yeah yeah)
Baby, don't go breaking my heart, breaking my heart (ooh)
'Cause it's the only one I got (I got)
'Cause it's the only one I got (got)
Oh yeah
I've been broken, I've been bruised
But now I'm all in 'cause of you
So if you're gonna love me, love me right, yeah
But if you're gonna be someone that hurts somebody just for fun
Then do it to a heart that isn't mine
Baby, don't go breaking my heart, breaking my heart (woo)
Baby, don't go breaking my heart, breaking my heart
'Cause it's the only one I got (yeah)
'Cause it's the only one I got (yeah, ay)
Baby, don't go breaking my heart, breaking my heart (oh)
Baby, don't go breaking my heart, breaking my heart (oh)
'Cause it's the only one I got
It's the only one, it's the only one I got
'Cause it's the only one I got (got, oh)
Baby don't go
The chorus of Backstreet Boys' "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" conveys the anxiety of someone who is apprehensive about falling in love again. The singer has "mixed emotions" because they're unsure if they're ready to dive into a new relationship that might end up hurting them. They've been in relationships before, but only the kind that left them "battered and broken." They don't want to go through that pain again, hence the plea in the chorus, "baby, don't go breaking my heart, 'cause it's the only one I got."
In the second verse, the singer reflects on how much they've opened up to their current partner. They feel vulnerable and worry if they've shared too much too soon. The fear of being hurt in love again is palpable in lines like "Does it make you wanna pick up all your things and drive away like it's stolen? Just forgive me if I'm being too open, no no no no, yeah yeah yeah." The singer implores their partner to treat them right and not to hurt them, adding that "if you're gonna be someone that hurts somebody just for fun, then do it to a heart that isn't mine."
Overall, "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" is a soulful plea for a lover to understand and respect the singer's vulnerability. The song encourages listeners to be open and truthful in relationships while still being mindful of the emotional risks.
Line by Line Meaning
I got mixed emotions
I have conflicting feelings about our relationship
Did I finally find me a river that could lead me out to the ocean?
Is this a way out of my current love struggles?
'Cause I've only ever known the kind of love That leaves you battered and broken
I have only experienced hurtful love before
So forgive me for my mixed emotions, yeah yeah
I apologize for being confused about my feelings
I'm not that kind of person who can fall in and out of love with you
I prefer a stable, long-lasting relationship
That's not what love's supposed to do
That is not how love should be
Baby, don't go breaking my heart, breaking my heart
Please don't hurt me and break my heart
'Cause it's the only one I got
My heart is my only one, and it's precious
Am I being too open?
Am I revealing too much about myself and our relationship?
'Cause I told you everything I have to say
I have shared all my thoughts and feelings with you
And now we're having a moment
We are currently sharing a special connection
Does it make you wanna pick up all your things And drive away like it's stolen?
Does this scare you? Do you want to run away from me?
Just forgive me if I'm being too open, no no no no, yeah yeah yeah
I am sorry if I am being too vulnerable and honest
I've been broken, I've been bruised
I have experienced pain and hurt in the past
But now I'm all in 'cause of you
But I am committed and invested in this relationship with you
So if you're gonna love me, love me right, yeah
If you choose to love me, please do it correctly
But if you're gonna be someone that hurts somebody just for fun
But if you plan to hurt someone for amusement
Then do it to a heart that isn't mine
Please do not hurt me, find someone else to play your games with
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: Stuart Crichton, Jamie Hartman, Stephen Wrabel
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@annamariapiotrowicz511
im a fan from australia
this brings back memberies of 90's music
i became a fan when backstreet boys crush on interent in 1993 with their own music
its first and only boy band that i knew off that have music and real fan pages on interent in 1993 and all started a battle of the boy bands
backstreet boys were never part of
redio stations catch on in time to play backstreet boys music
songs
we got it going on
quite playing games with my heart
stode the test of music time
in 2013 backstreet boys did it all and more become the first boy band to have their indepented recored lable with un-known manger
in 2019 26 years together doing music i don't know why i feel that the un-known manger of backstreet is howie
@AirwaveMusicTV
The Boys are back! 90's nostalgia is real. 😍
@pearl218
AirwaveMusicTV they NEVER left. They’ve been giving us amazing music for 25 years. 🤗❤️
@Boutiqueeny
ABSOLUTELY <3
@InesHolanda
They never broke up for 25 years tho
@davidsnauwaert2448
They never left!
@laurafernandez8281
They never left. Kevin was having personal problems and left for awhile then came back when they went on tour with NKOTB. They did take a break, that's it . They almost broke up, but it never happened
@racheltheradiant4675
5 years later and I still love this. You'll forever be in my heart Backstreet Boys, thank you for helping through life.💗
@rlrlaus
Right, even though it's been 5 years, I still like this song. It's also healing
@amylee8969
Same! Can’t get enough of this.
@kedmonds9726
I'm a 51 year old retired Marine and I LOVE these boys!! They bring it like they always have and they have kept in shape and vocally very significant! One might even be forgiven for saying I have been practicing their moves a long time and have dropped some weight as a result! BACKSTREET I love you guys and always will! Keep bringin and singin and I'll keep dancin and jammin and losing weight! My wife thinks I do your steps quite well. Been with her since you guys formed! Love y'all!