If My Heart Had a Heart
Cassadee Pope Lyrics
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It would show me some mercy
Wouldn't be so cold and cruel
No, it wouldn't keep hurting me
It wouldn't make it this hard
It wouldn't do me this way
It would cut me some slack, have my back
It would give me a break
If my heart had a heart it would go on and leave me alone
It'd stop having a mind of it's own
Let me forget you and let me let go
It would stop hanging on
It would finally put this to rest
Instead of putting this stake in my chest
Oh no, it wouldn't tear me apart
If my heart had a heart
It wouldn't still sing
Every time that I see you, someone says your name
I wouldn't still want you
No, I'd be okay
If my heart had a heart it would go on and leave me alone
It'd stop having a mind of it's own
Let me forget you and let me let go
It would stop hanging on
It would finally put this to rest
Instead of putting this stake in my chest
Oh no, it wouldn't tear me apart
If my heart had a heart, oh
Oh
If my heart had a heart
It'd stop breaking in two
It would stop loving you
If my heart had a heart it would go on and leave me alone
It'd stop having a mind of it's own
Let me forget you and let me let go
It would stop hanging on
It would finally put this to rest
Instead of putting this stake in my chest
Oh no, it wouldn't tear me apart
If my heart had a heart, oh
Oh
If my heart had a heart
Mm
Cassadee Pope's "If My Heart Had a Heart" is a powerful ballad that explores the pain and heartbreak that can come with loving someone who doesn't feel the same way. Throughout the song, Pope imagines what it would be like if her heart had a heart of its own that would be kinder and more forgiving to her. She laments the fact that her heart continues to hold onto feelings for someone who doesn't reciprocate them, causing her a great deal of emotional pain.
The lyrics are filled with vivid and poignant imagery, painting a picture of a heart that is full of contradictions and conflicting emotions. The line "If my heart had a heart it would go on and leave me alone" is especially striking, as it reflects the sense of isolation and loneliness that can come from loving someone who doesn't love you back. The repeated refrain of "If my heart had a heart" adds to the sense of wistfulness and longing that runs throughout the song.
Ultimately, "If My Heart Had a Heart" is a moving and deeply relatable song that speaks to anyone who has ever struggled with unrequited love or the pain of a broken heart. It is a testament to Cassadee Pope's talent as a songwriter and a performer, and one of the standout tracks on her album "Stages."
Line by Line Meaning
If my heart had a heart
The singer wishes that her heart would be more compassionate and less harsh towards her.
It would show me some mercy
If her heart had a heart, it would show her some mercy and not be so ruthless.
Wouldn't be so cold and cruel
Not being so brutal and unkind would let her get over her heartbreak.
No, it wouldn't keep hurting me
The singer wouldn't have to go through such severe pain if her heart was softer.
It wouldn't make it this hard
Her heart wouldn't continue making the healing process harder for her.
It wouldn't do me this way
The singer believes her feelings are betrayed by her own heart, and if it had a heart, it wouldn't cause her so much pain.
It would cut me some slack, have my back
The singer's heart would then be on her side and help her recover from the breakup by being less cruel to her.
It would give me a break
If her heart had a heart, it would let the singer recover and give her a break from the constant painful memories of the past.
If my heart had a heart it would go on and leave me alone
If the singer's heart had empathy, it would stop clinging to the heartbreak and instead let her move on.
It'd stop having a mind of it's own
The singer doesn't want her heart to continue ruling over her thoughts and emotions.
Let me forget you and let me let go
If her heart had a heart, she would be free to forget about their past romantic relationship.
It would stop hanging on
The singer's heart would stop holding onto the former lover.
It would finally put this to rest
The singer's heart would let their past relationship dissipate, allowing herself to move forward without hindrance.
Instead of putting this stake in my chest
The singer doesn't want her heart to continue making her feel terrible about the situation.
Oh no, it wouldn't tear me apart
If her heart understood her own feelings, it wouldn't cause her pain and heartbreak anymore.
It wouldn't still sing
Her heart wouldn't still yearn for the former lover.
Every time that I see you, someone says your name
Her heart wouldn't ache upon seeing or hearing about her ex.
I wouldn't still want you
If her heart had empathy, she wouldn't still yearn for her former lover.
No, I'd be okay
The singer wouldn't be in pain anymore if her heart commiserated with her.
It'd stop breaking in two
The singer wouldn't be torn between moving forward and holding on if her heart felt for her.
It would stop loving you
If her heart had empathy, it would also stop loving someone who didn't deserve her affection.
Mm
A vocalized interlude.
Lyrics Β© Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Matthew John McGinn, Hannah G Ellis, Joshua Peter Kerr
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Ashley Kutcher
Every song of Cassadee's is flawless. Just like Taylor Swift. Honestly. Cassadee is an underrated diamond.
Noah Fleischman
@Bubbles
1. People are allowed to bring up an additional argument. Ashley was talking about songwriting, but added that Taylor CAN sing, countering the argument that she couldn't.
2. You are lying through your teeth. She co-produces her songs, is the head of her management team, comes up with music video ideas, and has self-written dozens of her own songs. Her producers and co-writers have ALL said that she does the majority of the work.
3. And where is Rebecca Black now?? She is incomparable to Taylor, who has remained at the top of the game for 14+ years and has had numerous hits. She has broken streaming records and sales records and views records CONSTANTLY throughout her entire career. All of her albums are acclaimed, and she is #8 on Billboard's Greatest of All Time list. THESE NUMBERS COUNT.
4. No one said that.
5. You had a sweeping opinion that brushed all of Taylor's talent under the rug, calling her voice "crappy" and that her producers do all the work. You had no desire to be respectful or be open-minded. That is rude and HATE.
6. Taylor Swift's voice IS amazing. She is far from the best and isn't Ariana or Whitney, but she has drastically improved her skill over the years. Saying her voice is crappy is stupid. Saying "average" would have been more accurate.
Matthew Locke
Bubbles have you even heard Cornelia Street??? I Think He Knows? London Boy? No? Ok then hush up. Theyβre both talented.
Allison Knowles
I agree π€