American Idol is shown on the Fox Network in the United States which is part of News Corporation. It is created by Simon Fuller (manager of the Spice Girls and S Club 7) and developed by Simon Jones of Thames Television. The directors are Bruce Gowers (director of Queen's original "Bohemian Rhapsody" video), Nigel and Simon Lythgoe (directors of Survivor) and Ken Warwick (Gladiators and Grudge Match).
American Idol is produced by Fremantle North America which is owned by German Bertelsmann. Each contestant may sign a contract with one of Bertelsmann's many music labels because Bertelsmann owns half of Sony BMG. American Idol is managed by 19 Entertainment which is owned by the international joint venture CKX, Inc.
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Piece Of My Heart
American Idol Lyrics
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Didn't I make you feel like you were the only man, yeah
Didn't I give you nearly every single thing that a woman possibly can
Each time I tell myself that I, I've had enough
But I gonna show you baby that a woman can be tough
So come on, come on, come on, come on,
Break it, break another little bit of my heart now darling, yeah
Have it, have another little piece of my heart now baby
You know you got it, If it makes you feel good, yes indeed
You out on a street lookin good
Baby deep down in your heart I guess you know that it ain't right
Never, never, never, never, never hear me when I cry
And baby I cry all the time
But each time I tell myself that I can't stand the pain
That's when you hold me in your arms
And I'm singing once again
So come on, come on, come on, come on
And take it, take another little piece of my heart on baby
Break it, break another little bit of my heart now darling yeah
Have it, have another little piece of my heart now baby
'Cause you know you got it
Sept it makes you feel good
Each time I tell myself that I can't stand the pain
You hold me in your arms and I'm singing once again
Said come on, come on, come on, come on
And take it, take another little piece of my heart now baby
Break it, break another little bit of my heart now baby yeah
Have it, have another little piece of my heart now baby
'Cause you know you got it, whow
Take it, take another little piece of my heart now baby
Break it, break another little bit of my heart now darling yeah
In "Piece of my Heart," the singer pleads with a lover to take another piece of her heart, even though he has already taken so much from her. She poses questions to him, asking if she didn't already make him feel like the only man in the world and give him everything she possibly could. Despite her best efforts, the relationship is not quite right, and she cries all the time. Nonetheless, whenever she can't stand the pain any longer, her lover holds her in his arms, and she finds comfort in their embrace.
The lyrics of this song, originally performed by Erma Franklin and later popularized by Janis Joplin, are a poignant reminder of the pain and sacrifices that can come with loving someone. The singer's repeated pleas for her lover to take another piece of her heart, even when he has already taken so much, are a powerful image of the struggles that can accompany romantic relationships. Yet, the song is not entirely pessimistic, as the lover's embrace shows that even amidst hardship, there are moments of comfort and support that can make it all worthwhile.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on, come on, come on, come on
Encouragement to the lover to take another piece of the heart.
Didn't I make you feel like you were the only man, yeah
Questioning if the lover realizes how much they were loved.
Didn't I give you nearly every single thing that a woman possibly can
Listing the sacrifices the singer made for the lover.
But I gonna show you baby that a woman can be tough
Determination to prove that the heartbreak won't break the singer.
And take it, take another little piece of my heart now baby
Offering what is left of the broken heart to the lover.
Break it, break another little bit of my heart now darling, yeah
Pleading with the lover to not break the remaining pieces of the heart.
Baby deep down in your heart I guess you know that it ain't right
Acknowledging that the lover knows their actions are wrong.
But each time I tell myself that I can't stand the pain, That's when you hold me in your arms
The only relief from the heartbreak is being held by the lover.
Have it, have another little piece of my heart now baby
Repeating the offer to give the remaining heart to the lover.
'Cause you know you got it, Sept it makes you feel good
Reminding the lover that taking the heart will hurt the singer.
Said come on, come on, come on, come on
Repeating the encouragement to the lover to take the heart.
'Cause you know you got it, whow
Acknowledging that the lover has the power to take the heart.
Break it, break another little bit of my heart now darling yeah
A plea to the lover to handle the heartbreak gently.
Contributed by Asher M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
WhyJordie
Nine years later and I’m still coming back to this performance
Dennis Weifenbach
Only Haley. She isn't a contender, SHE is the Star. Perfect song selection. I can't even remember who won that year. The only one I want to hear now is Haley.
Jennifer Cruz
It was the white country boy
Tim Butler
I'm still pissed she didn't win that year. she's incredible, and beautiful too.
Ruby Bastion
what year was this plz
Michelle Brodeur
She came in 3rd but she has a pretty good thing going on right now
Jade Fo
Michelle Brodeur and what is it?😊
Exception 2 Every Rule
Me too! They wanted that country showdown, and she was by far the BEST.
Mandy NO
@Exception 2 Every Rule I hate that below standard laurent alaina. Since her audition I never found something special with her voice
John Dailey
So let me get this straight, Haley Reinhart took on (1) Adele (2) Stevie Nicks (3) Janis Joplin? She should not have only won that year but if there was an all-time Idol competition, she should win that as well!!