In the rock (and roll) community, Bill Monroe may be best known via one of Elvis Presley's earliest recordings at Sun Records, that of Monroe's 'Blue Moon of Kentucky'. Patsy Cline also made a highly regarded version of this song.
Walk Softly on This Heart of Mine
Bill Monroe Lyrics
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You want me to take you back once more.
You say you need a helpin' hand, dear.
But that's what you told me once before.
Walk softly on this heart of mine, love.
Don't treat it mean and so unkind.
Let it rest in peace and quite, love.
I know someday you'll find a new love.
I feel your heart has turned to stone.
But pleeeeease, let me down real easy.
'Cause loneliness moves in after you've moved on.
Walk softly on this heart of mine, love.
Don't treat it mean and so unkind.
Let it rest in peace and quite, love.
Walk softly on this heart of mine.
Walk softly on this heart of mine.
Walk softly on this heart of mine, OH!
The song Walk Softly on This Heart of Mine by Bill Monroe speaks of a person who is close to breaking up with their significant other but is struggling to let go of the relationship. The singer is hurt by the constant cycle of going back and forth, being hurt, and taking the person back only to be hurt again. They urge their significant other to be gentle with their heart as they already feel battered, bruised, and fragile. The singer also pleads with their lover to let them down slowly as they know that it will be challenging to deal with rock bottom loneliness after the person moves on. Bill Monroe sings the chorus with the utmost sincerity, warning his lover to walk softly on his heart so he can rest.
The song's lyrics show the fragility of a heart in love and how hurtful it can be when that love is discarded carelessly. The lyrics' plea is not only for the person to be gentle with their heart but to also consider the aftermath, which could be devastating. The song is a testament to how love is fragile and how we should all handle our loved one's hearts with care.
Line by Line Meaning
You say you're sorry once again, dear.
Once again, you apologize for your actions.
You want me to take you back once more.
You desire my love and forgiveness again.
You say you need a helpin' hand, dear.
You claim to need my aid, my love.
But that's what you told me once before.
However, you have said the same thing in the past.
Walk softly on this heart of mine, love.
Please be cautious and gentle with my heart.
Don't treat it mean and so unkind.
Do not hurt or mistreat my heart.
Let it rest in peace and quite, love.
Allow it to remain calm and serene.
Walk softly on this heart of mine, WALK ON!
Continue to take care of my heart.
I know someday you'll find a new love.
I understand that eventually you'll move on.
I feel your heart has turned to stone.
I sense that you have become emotionally distant.
But pleeeeease, let me down real easy.
I beg of you, please break my heart gently.
'Cause loneliness moves in after you've moved on.
Because I will feel lonely once you have gone.
Walk softly on this heart of mine, love.
Please be delicate with my heart.
Don't treat it mean and so unkind.
Do not hurt or mistreat my heart.
Let it rest in peace and quite, love.
Allow it to remain calm and serene.
Walk softly on this heart of mine.
Continuously take care of my heart.
Walk softly on this heart of mine.
Treasure and take care of my heart.
Walk softly on this heart of mine, OH!
Oh, please treasure and take care of my heart.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Bill Monroe, Jake Landers
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