I Heard It Through The Grapevine
CCr - John Fogerty Lyrics
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With some other guy that you knew before?
Between the two of us guys, you know I love you more.
It took me by surprise, I must say, when I found out yesterday. oo,
I heard it through the grapevine, not much longer would you be mine.
Oo, I heard it through the grapevine, and Im just about to lose my mind.
Honey, honey yeah.
You know that a man aint supposed to cry, but these tears I cant hold inside.
Losin you would end my life you see, cause you mean that much to me.
You could have told me yourself that you found someone else.
Instead,
People say you hear from what you see, na na not from what you hear.
I cant help bein confused; if its true, wont you tell me dear?
Do you plan to let me go for the other guy that you knew before? oo,
The song "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" by John Fogerty is a story of a man who found out from a third party that his lover was planning to leave him for someone else. The lyrics express his shock and confusion at learning this news and his deep love for the woman he is about to lose. Throughout the song, he grapples with his emotions and tries to come to terms with the reality that he may soon be without the person who means the most to him.
The song is powerful in its simplicity and directness, with Fogerty's plaintive vocals emphasizing the emotional content of the lyrics. The repeated refrain of "I heard it through the grapevine" reinforces the feeling of a secret being revealed and the sense that the singer is grappling with something over which he has no control.
The song has been interpreted in a number of different ways, with some people seeing it as a reflection of the social and political turmoil of the era in which it was written. However, regardless of the broader context in which it was created, the song remains a timeless expression of heartbreak and emotional struggle.
Line by Line Meaning
Oo, bet youre wondring how I knew bout your plans to make me blue
You may be wondering how I found out that you were planning to hurt me
With some other guy that you knew before?
Did you plan to leave me for someone you knew before?
Between the two of us guys, you know I love you more.
Out of the two of us, you know that I am the one who loves you more.
It took me by surprise, I must say, when I found out yesterday. oo,
I have to admit that I was really shocked when I found out yesterday.
I heard it through the grapevine, not much longer would you be mine.
I heard a rumor that you were going to leave me soon.
Oo, I heard it through the grapevine, and Im just about to lose my mind.
This rumor is driving me crazy.
Honey, honey yeah.
My love for you is true and genuine.
You know that a man aint supposed to cry, but these tears I cant hold inside.
Society says men shouldn't cry, but I can't help but feel emotional right now.
Losin you would end my life you see, cause you mean that much to me.
Losing you would be the end of my world because you mean everything to me.
You could have told me yourself that you found someone else.
It would have been better if you had just told me directly that you had found someone else.
Instead,
But instead of telling me, I heard it through the grapevine.
People say you hear from what you see, na na not from what you hear.
There's a saying that you should believe what you see, not what you hear.
I cant help bein confused; if its true, wont you tell me dear?
I'm confused and need you to tell me if this rumor is true or not.
Do you plan to let me go for the other guy that you knew before? oo,
Are you really going to leave me for the guy you knew before?
Contributed by Lucas B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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