Blame It on Your Heart
Patty Loveless Lyrics
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'Cause I ain't taking it no more and I don't mean maybe
You don't know right from wrong
Well the love we had is gone
So blame it on your lying, cheating, cold dead beating,
Two-timing and double dealing
Mean mistreating, loving heart
Well all I wanted was to be your one and only
And all I ever got from you was being lonely
Now that dream is laid to rest
'Cause you have failed the test
So blame it on your lying, cheating, cold dead beating,
Two-timing and double dealing
Mean mistreating, loving heart
Are you headed for a heartache, oh yeah
Gonna get a bad break, oh yeah
You made a bad mistake, oh yeah
Well, you're never gonna find another love like mine
Someone's gonna do you like you done me honey
And when she does you like she'll do you, it ain't funny
You need some sympathy
But don't be calling me
Hey blame it on your lying, cheating, cold dead beating
Two-timing and double dealing
Mean mistreating, loving heart
Are you heading for a heartache, oh yeah
Gonna get a bad break, oh yeah
You made a bad mistake, oh yeah
Well, you're never gonna find another love like mine
Someone's gonna do you like you done me honey
And when she does you like she'll do you, it ain't funny
You'll need some sympathy
But don't be calling me
Hey blame it on your lying, cheating, cold dead beating
Two-timing and double dealing
Mean mistreating, loving heart
Yeah blame it on your lying, cheating, cold dead beating,
Two-timing and double dealing
Mean mistreating, loving heart
In the song "Blame It on Your Heart," Patty Loveless sings about a failed relationship where her partner has lied, cheated, and mistreated her heart. She makes it clear that she won't tolerate it any longer and that the love they had is now gone. Loveless suggests that her partner has much to learn about her, and she's not willing to be taken for granted any longer.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "blame it on your lying, cheating, cold dead beating, two-timing, and double dealing, mean mistreating, loving heart," emphasizing the wrongdoing that caused the relationship to fall apart. Loveless makes it clear that she will not take responsibility for the end of the relationship and that her partner's actions caused its demise.
The lyrics suggest that her partner will face heartache and bad luck in future relationships, and while Loveless acknowledges that he may need sympathy, she makes it clear that he won't find it from her. The song is an empowering anthem for anyone who has experienced heartbreak and won't allow mistreatment in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
You've got a thing or two to learn about me baby
You still have yet to fully understand me and my boundaries
'Cause I ain't taking it no more and I don't mean maybe
I refuse to tolerate your mistreatment any longer
You don't know right from wrong
You lack the ability to discern what is appropriate behavior in a relationship
Well the love we had is gone
Our relationship is over due to your actions
So blame it on your lying, cheating, cold dead beating
Your deceitful, cheating, cruel actions led to our breakup
Two-timing and double dealing
You were unfaithful and disloyal to me with others
Mean mistreating, loving heart
Your cruel behavior and mistreatment of me comes from a loving heart that is flawed
Well all I wanted was to be your one and only
All I desired was to be the sole person you loved and were committed to
And all I ever got from you was being lonely
Your neglect and betrayal left me feeling isolated and heartbroken
Now that dream is laid to rest
My hope of having a monogamous, committed relationship with you is over
'Cause you have failed the test
You were unable to meet the standards of our relationship and ultimately failed to maintain it
Are you headed for a heartache, oh yeah
You may be destined for heartbreak in the future
Gonna get a bad break, oh yeah
You will likely experience negative consequences due to your actions
You made a bad mistake, oh yeah
Your poor choices led to negative outcomes for yourself and others
Well, you're never gonna find another love like mine
You may regret losing me because you won't find someone as loving and devoted
Someone's gonna do you like you done me honey
You may face the same treatment you put me through from someone else in the future
And when she does you like she'll do you, it ain't funny
You will not enjoy being treated poorly by someone else, it is not a laughing matter
You need some sympathy
You may require some support and understanding
But don't be calling me
However, I am not the person to provide that empathy to you anymore
Hey blame it on your lying, cheating, cold dead beating
Your own negative behaviors are the cause of your situation
Two-timing and double dealing
You have been disloyal and unfaithful to others, which may catch up to you
Mean mistreating, loving heart
Your cruelty and mistreatment of others may be rooted in deeper emotional issues
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, HARLAN HOWARD SONGS, INC., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Harlan Howard, Kostas Lazarides
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@johnurban6014
In case anyone today is confused, This is Country. Absolute Gold.
@OneRedKansan55
And I love it!!
@JenniferMacCrindle-zx8db
I agree 👍💯
@JenniferMacCrindle-zx8db
@@rhettjanes1056 sorry, not interested
@JenniferMacCrindle-zx8db
I'm going to be 40 years old on November 14th and my older sister and younger brother will protect me. My family has military experience.
@JenniferMacCrindle-zx8db
My dad was in the Navy.
@AldenRDavis
Patty Loveless should earn a Lifetime Achievement Award for her music.
@KellieLeigh48
Nobody talks about the killer guitar work Kenny Vaughan does on this song and that's a shame. He's the best
@stevegibson8711
Kenny is playing the intro. I played the Tele electric rhythm and the b-bender solo. Kenny is still a great player!
@susanhackney488
Everyone in this video is outstanding!!!