It Would Take A Strong Strong Man
Astley Rick Lyrics
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When I think of making
A plan to let you go
I keep thinking maybe tomorrow
I'm gonna let you know
But I when I think about leaving
I think about losing
Every time I think of you
My heart starts aching
My hands keep shaking
And you know, you know, you know
* It would take a strong, strong man
To ever let you go (to ever let you go)
To ever let you go
My heart's been hurting
When I see you flirting
Every night out on the floor
I keep thinking maybe tomorrow
You'll grow to love me more
But whenever we're together
I could leave you never
Even though you treat me cruel
Every time I look at you
My heart starts aching
My hands keep shaking
And you know, you know, you know
It would take a strong, strong man
To ever let you go (to ever let you go)
To ever let you go
My heart's been hurting
I tried to resist you
When you're gone, all I ever do is miss you
Anyone in love would know
Anyone with half a heart
Could never let you go
But I when I think about leaving
I think about losing
The only girl I ever loved
Can't you tell me why do you hurt me
I guess some people never see
Especially a fool like me
My heart starts aching
My hands keep shaking
And you know, you know, you know
It would take a strong, strong man
To ever let you go (to ever let you go)
To ever let you go
My heart's been hurting
To ever let you go
I'll never let you go
(To ever let you go)
In Rick Astley's song “It Would Take a Strong Strong Man”, the lyrics depict a love that is simultaneously intense and heartbreaking. It sings about a man who finds himself trapped in love with a woman who treats him poorly, and he struggles with the decision of whether to leave her or not. The song presents a tormented, lovesick man who is unsure if he can muster the strength to let go of the woman he loves, even though it's better for him to move on.
The lyrics "My heart starts breaking, When I think of making a plan to let you go, I keep thinking maybe tomorrow, I'm gonna let you know" suggest that the singer is thinking about breaking up with someone but can't bring himself to do it. However, he is uncertain about whether he can stay or leave the relationship, as he considers what it would be like to lose the only love he ever knew. The lyrics portray the singer's internal struggle to choose between love and logic, as he is caught between the passionate feelings he has for the woman and the reality of the limitations in their relationship.
Overall, the song conveys the idea that love hurts and can be challenging to navigate. The lyrics reflect a common human experience in relationships; the desire to move on from a love that's not good for you, but being unable to let go. The song has a relatable message that makes it timeless and enduring.
Line by Line Meaning
My heart starts breaking
I feel emotional pain and sadness
When I think of making
When I consider forming a plan
A plan to let you go
A plan to end our relationship
I keep thinking maybe tomorrow
I keep hoping that things will improve in the future
I'm gonna let you know
I'm going to communicate my feelings to you
But when I think about leaving
But when I consider ending our relationship
I think about losing
I think about the pain of losing
The only love I ever knew
The only love I have ever experienced
Every time I think of you
Whenever you come to mind
My heart starts aching
I experience intense emotional pain
My hands keep shaking
I feel physical symptoms of anxiety
And you know, you know, you know
You are aware of my feelings
It would take a strong, strong man
It would require great emotional strength
To ever let you go (to ever let you go)
To end our relationship
When I see you flirting
When I observe you being romantic with others
Every night out on the floor
During social events or gatherings
You'll grow to love me more
Your feelings for me will deepen over time
Whenever we're together
Whenever we spend time with each other
I could leave you never
I could never bring myself to end our relationship
Even though you treat me cruel
Even though you are unkind or hurtful to me
But I when I think about leaving
But I consider the possibility of ending our relationship
The only girl I ever loved
The only woman I have ever loved
Can't you tell me why do you hurt me
Can you explain why you cause me emotional pain?
I guess some people never see
I suppose some people are unaware of the impact of their actions
Especially a fool like me
Especially someone who is foolish or naive, like me
To ever let you go
To end our relationship
I'll never let you go
I will never end our relationship
(To ever let you go)
(To end our relationship)
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MATTHEW JAMES AITKEN, PETER ALAN WATERMAN, MICHAEL STOCK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Ernie1978
I truly believe in my heart that "It Would Take a Strong, Strong Man" was the classiest single record released in the 80s. That vocal performance coupled with that amazing guitar bit after the bridge and those backing vocals. An all-around flawless recording.
@RocStarr913
It’s a wonder it was Astley’s American distributor that saw its potential as a single.
@m8852
@@RocStarr913 And strangely (at least to me), it was released as a single only in the US and Canada.
Also interesting to me that no other artists have recorded their own version since then.
@dlee2033
@Ernie I totally agree! I've always loved that guitar solo and the wink to "Feels So Good" by Chuck Mangione (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDSBV0vTfTo guitar solo starts around 5:20). I can't ever listen to this song just once...it's always gotta be a triple lol
@sccc6188
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@Ernie1978
@Ron Rossmore It reached No.10 on the Hot 100 and No.1 on the Adult Contemporary so no flop. Sorry!
@elbichito24
It was the year 1988-1989 ... I really love this song. It reminds me of my childhood, my mom, my dad, my brothers, my aunts, my house, my dog, family parties on Saturday nights, and Sunday meals. They were such happy days when my only concern was to paint my drawings without getting out of line. Thank you very much Mr. Astley for making my childhood such happy days.
@merrybluegirl8930
I so love this comment. Me too. I remember my life when this song came out. Everything about it. Where I worked, going out, listening to the radio in my car at night. Such happy, sweet memories of a younger me.💙
@spendingtimetogether8428
I'm sure your nice family had a lot to do with that, and Rick was the cherry on top. Amazing how some songs can evoke such memories.👍❤
@janinekloppers4937
True story. We all have some great memories, thanks to Rick Astley.