If Your Heart Isn't In It
Atlantic Starr Lyrics


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It's a fragile situation
It could fall apart at any time
And none would be the wiser
Except you and I

It seems that we stopped talkin'
Like we're afraid to disagree
And after all we've been through
Can we still be that naive?

If your heart isn't in it
Why can't you tell me so?
If my heart wasn't in it
I'd have gone long ago
If your heart isn't in it
Why keep me hangin' on?
Just tell me and I'll be gone
From your life

You treat me like a stranger
As if I wasn't there
Oh baby, I waited for a miracle
To make you show that you care

If your heart isn't in it
Why can't you tell me so?
If my heart wasn't in it
I'd have gone long ago
If your heart isn't in it
Why keep me hangin' on?
Just tell me and I'll be gone
From your life

If your heart isn't in it
Why can't you tell me so?
I can't go through the motions
I have to know
If your heart isn't in it
Why can't you tell me so?
I can't go to the limit
I have to know

If your heart
Ooh, can't you tell me so?
I have to know
If your heart isn't it
Why keep me hangin' on?
Just tell me and I'll be gone




Don't keep me hangin' on
For dear life

Overall Meaning

The song "If Your Heart Isn't In It" by Atlantic Starr touches on the vulnerability and fragility of relationships. The lyrics suggest a communication breakdown between the two partners, where they have stopped talking and are afraid to disagree. They are holding onto the relationship even though it seems to be falling apart. The chorus of the song emphasizes the importance of being honest about one's feelings. The singer questions why their partner can't tell them if their heart isn't in the relationship, as they would have left long ago if their own heart wasn't in it.


The lyrics also bring up the feeling of being ignored and treated like a stranger by one's partner. The singer has been waiting for a long time for their partner to show that they care, but they seem to be very distant. The singer is tired of going through the motions and wants to know if their partner's heart is truly in the relationship. The repeated line of "If your heart isn't in it, why keep me hanging on?" shows the singer's frustration and longing for honesty, so that they can finally move on.


Overall, the song is about the difficulty of maintaining a relationship when there is a lack of communication and honesty. It emphasizes the importance of being truthful about one's feelings and not holding on to something that isn't working. The melancholy melody, coupled with the introspective lyrics, make "If Your Heart Isn't In It" a poignant song about love and relationship struggles.


Line by Line Meaning

It's a fragile situation
Our relationship is in a delicate state and can break down easily.


It could fall apart at any time
At any moment, our relationship could come to an end.


And none would be the wiser
Nobody else would know or realize what is going on except for us.


Except you and I
We are the only ones who understand the state of our relationship.


It seems that we stopped talkin'
It appears that we have stopped communicating.


Like we're afraid to disagree
It seems like we are avoiding disagreement and confrontation.


And after all we've been through
Considering everything we've faced together,


Can we still be that naive?
Are we still ignorant enough to believe that we can maintain this relationship without effort?


If your heart isn't in it
If you're not emotionally invested in this relationship,


Why can't you tell me so?
Why can't you simply express your feelings and be honest with me?


If my heart wasn't in it
If I didn't have feelings for you anymore,


I'd have gone long ago
I would have left this relationship a long time ago.


Why keep me hangin' on?
Why are you keeping me in this relationship despite not being fully invested?


Just tell me and I'll be gone
If you express to me that you're not emotionally invested, I will exit this relationship.


You treat me like a stranger
You behave towards me as if we are not in a relationship at all.


As if I wasn't there
You ignore my presence and fail to acknowledge my existence.


Oh baby, I waited for a miracle
I've been hoping and waiting for something profound to happen in our relationship.


To make you show that you care
Something extraordinary to help you recognize how much I mean to you.


If your heart isn't in it
If you're not emotionally invested in this relationship,


Why can't you tell me so?
Why can't you simply express your feelings and be honest with me?


If my heart wasn't in it
If I didn't have feelings for you anymore,


I'd have gone long ago
I would have left this relationship a long time ago.


Why keep me hangin' on?
Why are you keeping me in this relationship despite not being fully invested?


Just tell me and I'll be gone
If you express to me that you're not emotionally invested, I will exit this relationship.


If your heart isn't in it
If you're not emotionally invested in this relationship,


Why can't you tell me so?
Why can't you simply express your feelings and be honest with me?


I can't go through the motions
I can't pretend to be invested in this relationship when it's one-sided.


I have to know
I need to be sure about your feelings for us, one way or the other.


If your heart isn't in it
If you're not emotionally invested in this relationship,


Why can't you tell me so?
Why can't you simply express your feelings and be honest with me?


I can't go to the limit
I can't continue to tolerate this inaction and uncertainty in our relationship.


If your heart
If your feelings,


Ooh, can't you tell me so?
Cannot you express it to me honestly?


I have to know
I need to be sure about your feelings for us, one way or the other.


If your heart isn't it
If you're not emotionally invested in this relationship,


Why keep me hangin' on?
Why are you keeping me in this relationship despite not being fully invested?


Just tell me and I'll be gone
If you express to me that you're not emotionally invested, I will exit this relationship.


Don't keep me hangin' on
Please don't leave me in this one-sided relationship anymore.


For dear life
I need to move on and preserve my well-being.




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HAMISH STUART

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All comments from YouTube:

@maureenholder7510

The female singer has a very unique voice. Great song !

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How I love her, her name is Barbara Weathers ❀❀❀

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Alright where’s all my 70’s & 80’s babies at?

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70s baby right here

@malikastone

the fact that this song has at least TEN key changes/modulations all in the last 90 seconds!! SICKENING...I love this damn song so much. Heartbreakingly beautiful. Nobody and I mean NOBODY is making this kind of music anymore. It's just so...precise. My God!

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I love this song so much it is so timing n in tune it's a wow

@tonshaad1230

It's really only three modulations; specifically only two because it goes back from the original key of Bb major to G major, then back to Bb major.

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Absolutely SICK... Shit what an emotional piece... Live it😍😍

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My favorite part, "Just tell me and I'll be gone!" That's it baby! Just tell me and I'm OUT!!!

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