First #1 Hit: The Midnight Oil (1973)<… Read Full Bio ↴Birthday: December 25th, 1948
First #1 Hit: The Midnight Oil (1973)
From 1980 to 1981, she and her two sisters hosted the last successful variety show, "Barbara Mandrell & the Mandrell Sisters", on NBC.
In 1984, she and her two children were involved in a severe automobile accident, leaving her with serious injuries. All three were taken to Baptist Hospital in Nashville.
After giving her final concert performance at the Grand Old Opry House on October 23rd, 1997, she later moved into acting on the short lived soap opera, "Sunset Beach" on NBC.
In October 2006, she was honored with the release of a new tribute album "She Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool: A Tribute To Barbara Mandrell" on BNA Records.
No One Mends A Broken Heart Like You
Barbara Mandrell Lyrics
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But your blue eyes have never lost a fool
One kiss and I'm right back believing
Oh, no one mends a broken heart like you
You always find all the scattered pieces
Your words turn lies back into truth
Your love opens every door it closes
Your touch knows the fine art of healing
Your heart knows when to make it's move
Practice makes perfect, don't it, darling
Oh, no one mends a broken heart like you
You always find all the scattered pieces
Your words turn lies back into truth
Your love opens every door it closes
Oh, no one mends a broken heart like you
Oh, no one mends a broken heart like you
In Barbara Mandrell's song "No One Mends A Broken Heart Like You," she laments the pain of heartbreak but also acknowledges the power of love to heal. The first verse sets the scene by describing how easily the singer is drawn back in by her lover's charming blue eyes, even when she thinks the relationship is over. The second verse goes on to praise her lover's ability to turn lies into truth with his words and to open doors that seem closed with his love. In the final verse, the singer marvels at her lover's skill in healing, both physically and emotionally, and suggests that practice has made him perfect in his craft.
Overall, the message of the song is that even though heartbreak can be painful and difficult, the power of love to heal and mend a broken heart is unparalleled. The singer acknowledges that her lover has a special gift for this, and she is grateful to have him in her life.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I really think it's over
At times, I believe that our relationship is finished
But your blue eyes have never lost a fool
However, I am constantly drawn back by your captivating blue eyes
One kiss and I'm right back believing
All it takes is a single kiss for me to once again have faith in us
Oh, no one mends a broken heart like you
You are the only one who can heal my broken heart
You always find all the scattered pieces
You have a remarkable talent for putting all the broken pieces of my heart back together
Your words turn lies back into truth
Your words have the power to transform deceit into honesty
Your love opens every door it closes
Your love has the ability to open doors that were once closed
Your touch knows the fine art of healing
Your touch is a skilled art when it comes to the process of healing
Your heart knows when to make it's move
You display an incredible level of intuition when it comes to the timing of your actions
Practice makes perfect, don't it, darling
Your exceptional abilities are a result of your ongoing efforts and refinement
Oh, no one mends a broken heart like you
You truly are the best at repairing a shattered heart
Oh, no one mends a broken heart like you
It is irrefutable that no one can mend a broken heart like you can
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SCHWEERS
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Edward Joyce
In her day she was on top of it all, hit songs, hit tv shows and sold out concerts, not to mention awards, an awesome performer.
Wildewulf-9
This Is Absolutely Beautiful!
Mike Latoski
Love love this song so great ♥️Barbara you are such a great artist you sure did country music 🎼 proud
Dave Wollenberg
ACC's #94 song of the '86 survey year. Barbara hit #6 in Billboard, 11-8-86. God bless you, sister Barbara! Thanx, Marianne, for postin' it. Have a blessed week!
Mike Latoski
Great song from the incredible Barbara Mandrell ❤
rimakuja
Beautiful song ... enjoying fully here :-) Thank you my dearest friend for this your wonderful video :-) A big hug to you Marianne :-) Stephan
Neil Ladd
The right person at the right time.
bobby cotner
Used to play this song for signers. I never heard Mandrell's record. I like the way my band played a LOT better than Mandrell's record. Bob
Debi parkin
very beautiful. Connie .thank you
Connie Martin
Thanks for sharing.