Heartbreaker
BEE GEES Lyrics
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Is it a lesson that I never knew?
Gotta get out of the spell that I'm under.
My love for you.
Why do you have to be a heartbreaker
When I was being what you want me to be?
Suddenly everything I ever wanted has passed me by.
Not you and I.
In "Heartbreaker," the Bee Gees explore the heartbreak of unrequited love. The song's speaker wonders why their love interest must be a "heartbreaker," someone who breaks hearts without regard for others' feelings. The singer admits that they "never knew" this lesson, indicating that they were inexperienced in love and perhaps naive to the pitfalls of pursuing a complicated relationship.
The chorus of the song reflects the singer's desire to move on from this painful situation. They declare that they need to "get out of the spell" that their love interest has cast over them, acknowledging that their feelings for this person have put them under a kind of enchantment. Despite this, however, they can't help but cling to their love, acknowledging that it's "my love for you" that keeps them invested in the relationship.
Overall, "Heartbreaker" is a poignant exploration of love, heartbreak, and the sometimes painful lessons we must learn in order to grow and move on.
Line by Line Meaning
Why do you have to be a heartbreaker
Why do you have to cause pain and hurt in our relationship?
Is it a lesson that I never knew?
Am I meant to learn something from this heartbreak that I am not aware of?
Gotta get out of the spell that I'm under.
I need to break free from the emotional hold you have over me.
My love for you.
Despite the pain, I still deeply care about you.
When I was being what you want me to be?
I did everything to make you happy, so why did you still break my heart?
Suddenly everything I ever wanted has passed me by.
You caused me to lose everything I worked hard for, and now it is all gone.
This world may end,
Even if everything else in the world comes to an end,
Not you and I.
Our love will still remain, but it will never be the same again.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BARRY ALAN GIBB, MAURICE ERNEST GIBB, ROBIN HUGH GIBB
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@coolroy4300
Too many people feel that a broken heart is too much to bare .In reality it's great just knowing you were able to care ,able to love ,able to feel something real and worthy.
A broken heart isn't the end of life its the beginning of learning how to live and to deal with the harshness of this world.
You can't grow if you're never allowed to feel pain or discomfort.
Everything we are is rooted in our emotions don't be afraid of them or try to shut them off .Live your life knowing that each disappointment is not a curse but a blessing a chance to learn ,heal and grow .
Keep "Staying Alive " as long as you can .♥️
@claudiasergejev4638
Awesome post!
@josephventrice7221
This is the best dissertation of this song i Have ever heard !!!!
@johnbrett8788
Barry Gibbs was asked what would the bee gees like to be remembered for and his reply was our song writing. Sums it up really.
@olaakinlade4362
Yep. Not for how many likes they got. Proper talent. Reality TV is like weeds killing off Roses.
@SoftRockMusic83
I believe that somewhere in the world, there are people who feel the same emotions that I feel when I listen to masterpieces like this song.
@redblood6164
who’s still listening this in 2023
@iamasims
ME
@user-ib3qb5zn8u
I am russianman 53 old . I start learning Бi Gees from early times of my cheldhood ....Thank you Great English World for ,Бi Gees !!!! БЕЕ Gees FOREVER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@finsterclause7184
My God, they were the True Voices of harmony. Unbelievable…