Break My Heart
Ann Savoy and Linda Ronstadt Lyrics
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Tell the man at the ticket stand that you've changed your mind
Well let me run on out and tell the cab to keep his meter flying
Cause if you say goodbye to me babe you're gonna break my mind
Break my mind
Break my mind
Well I just can't stand to hear the big jet engines whine
Break my mind oh lord
Well if you leave you're gonna leave a babbling fool behind
Baby oh baby
Well let me take your suitcase off of that scale in time
Just tell the man that you suddenly developed a thing about high flying
Cause if you say goodbye to me you know you're gonna break my mind
Break my mind
Break my mind
Well I just can't stand to hear the big jet engines whine
Break my mind
Break my mind oh lord
Well if you leave you're gonna leave a babbling fool behind
Break my mind
Break my mind
Well I just can't stand to hear the big jet engines whine
Break my mind
Break my mind oh lord
Well if you leave you're gonna leave a babbling fool behind
Well if you leave you're gonna leave a babbling fool behind
The song "Break My Mind" by Ann Savoy and Linda Ronstadt is a plea to a lover not to leave, as it would cause the singer immense pain. The lyrics are addressed directly to the lover, urging them not to go through with their plans to leave. The chorus repeats the phrase "break my mind" over and over, emphasizing the emotional devastation that the singer would feel if the lover were to leave.
The opening lines of the song "- Baby oh baby, Tell the man at the ticket stand that you've changed your mind" shows the singer begging their lover not to leave them, and to change their plans at the last minute. The lyrics "let me run on out and tell the cab to keep his meter flying" shows the urgency in the singer's plea, willing to do anything to convince their lover to stay. The repetition of the phrase "break my mind" in the chorus is especially impactful as it shows the depth of emotion the singer is feeling.
Overall, "Break My Mind" is a beautiful, emotional song that perfectly captures the pain of the fear of losing someone you love. It is a universal feeling and it is beautifully expressed through Ann Savoy and Linda Ronstadt's stunning performance.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby oh baby
Addressing the beloved and expressing affection
Tell the man at the ticket stand that you've changed your mind
Requesting the beloved to change their decision of leaving
Well let me run on out and tell the cab to keep his meter flying
Urging the cab to hurry up and get to the airport quickly
Cause if you say goodbye to me babe you're gonna break my mind
Stating that the beloved's departure would cause an emotional breakdown
Break my mind
Repeating the chorus for emphasis
Well I just can't stand to hear the big jet engines whine
Expressing the pain of hearing the planes take off without the beloved
Break my mind oh lord
Repeating the chorus and appealing to God for help
Well if you leave you're gonna leave a babbling fool behind
Suggesting that the beloved's departure would leave them in a state of confusion and grief
Well let me take your suitcase off of that scale in time
Helping the beloved with their luggage and ensuring they don't miss their flight
Just tell the man that you suddenly developed a thing about high flying
Making up an excuse for the sudden change of heart
Break my mind
Repeating the chorus for emphasis
Well if you leave you're gonna leave a babbling fool behind
Repeating the last verse for emphasis
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GARY LOURIS, MARK JOHN OLSON
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epson565
Little lady with the strong voice. Always was and always will be a big fan. She never was afraid to sing; just let it out.
una mckillen
Linda was so under-rated as a rocker. She shows her stuff here.
patricia S
She won Grammys. Sold millions of records Inducted into the RRHOF. Who underestimated her, She can sing any genre
Andrew Trechak
One of these people who brings light and love to the planet.
Булат Эн
Вообще изначально меня интересовало чьи фото девушек висели в камере Энди Дюфрейна из фильма " Побег из Шоушенка", но вот просторы интернета вывели меня тайной тропой на эту удивительную певицу и Замечательную песню !! Очень понравился стиль исполнения,
Ray Wiefling
I've said this before but it's just soooooooo true !
You either love her or don't know who she is !
God's gift to all lover's of music.
thinkerly1
Ms. Rostadt is under-rated as a COUNTRY singer. This is country.
patricia S
@James Murphy Are you f'ing serious????? She could sing any genre: rock, country, gospel, opera, mariachi.
Janet Moran
@James Murphy she's not a "horrible" anything singer.
thinkerly1
@Gary Kerns Dolly Parton says that Ms. Ronstadt is the best singer she ever sang with. Emmylou Harris says the same thing. Glen Campbell said his greatest thrill was singing a duet with Linda Ronstadt.