Heartbreaker
Celtic Thunder Lyrics


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They say that I'm a bad boy
That I just can't help myself
That even though I know I should
I'm just too bad to be good

They call me a romancer,
A chancer, a gigolo
Who'll always have an alibi
Who'll kiss the girls and make them cry

[Chorus]
I never meant to hurt you
I never meant to break your heart in two
I'm sorry if I hurt you
I'm sorry, but it's what I seem to do

They call me a heartbreaker
Nothing, but a heartbreaker

They say I'm the dark destroyer
That I just can't get enough
Of girls hanging on a string
That I'm only after one thing

That I'm filled with desire
A liar, a Romeo
Like a bee in a honey comb
Welcome to the pleasure dome!

[Chorus]

They call me a heartbreaker
Nothing, but a heartbreaker




I just can't live without it
The thrill of a woman's touch
It's written in the stars above
I'm just addicted to love

But they all want to train me
To chain me and tie me down
Don't they know I was born to be
Footloose and fancy-free

[Chorus]

They call me a heartbreaker
Nothing, but a heartbreaker

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Celtic Thunder's Heartbreaker describe the musings of a morally ambiguous character who is constantly misunderstood by those around him. Despite attempts to change his ways and live a virtuous life, he is convinced that he is simply too bad to be good. Labels such as 'romancer,' 'chancer,' and 'gigolo' suggest a life of reckless abandon, and the chorus reveals that he never intended to harm anyone in the process. However, he acknowledges that he has a tendency to hurt those closest to him, leaving him with no choice but to accept his fate as a 'heartbreaker.'


The final verse of the song reveals that the singer is addicted to the thrill of a woman's touch and that he is constantly pursued by those who seek to 'chain' and 'tie him down.' However, he resists the idea of being boxed in by anyone or anything, declaring that he was 'born to be footloose and fancy-free.' In total, Heartbreaker presents a portrait of a complex figure who struggles to balance his desires with his responsibility towards others and ultimately accepts his fate as someone who is labeled a heartbreaker.


Line by Line Meaning

They say that I'm a bad boy
Others perceive me as a person who behaves badly


That I just can't help myself
I have no control over my actions


That even though I know I should
Despite my knowledge that I should behave differently


I'm just too bad to be good
I am unable to become a good person


They call me a romancer,
People call me an individual who pursues romantic relationships


A chancer, a gigolo
I am sometimes perceived as an opportunist and a professional lover


Who'll always have an alibi
I always seem to have an excuse or explanation for my actions


Who'll kiss the girls and make them cry
I am known for kissing and causing emotional distress to women


I never meant to hurt you
I did not intend to cause you pain


I never meant to break your heart in two
My actions were not intended to result in you feeling deeply hurt


I'm sorry if I hurt you
I express regret if I caused any pain to you


I'm sorry, but it's what I seem to do
I apologize, yet confess that hurting others seems to be my nature


They call me a heartbreaker
Others refer to me as someone who leaves a trail of broken hearts in their wake


Nothing, but a heartbreaker
In their eyes, I am solely a person who causes romantic heartbreak


They say I'm the dark destroyer
Others allege that I cause darkness and destruction in people's lives


That I just can't get enough
I can't resist the temptation to engage in certain behaviors


Of girls hanging on a string
I seem to enjoy having multiple women interested in me and waiting for my attention


That I'm only after one thing
People believe that my motives are solely focused on obtaining one specific thing


That I'm filled with desire
I am consumed by wanting or needing certain things


A liar, a Romeo
I am interpreted as someone who speaks falsehoods and who is excessively charming


Like a bee in a honey comb
I am attracted to and preoccupied with things that are sweet and tempting


Welcome to the pleasure dome!
I am indiscriminately drawn to places and activities that bring me pleasure


I just can't live without it
I am unable to go on with my life if I don't have this specific thing or experience


The thrill of a woman's touch
Contact with women in a specific way brings me a certain excitement


It's written in the stars above
It is fated or predetermined that I am to have a particular passion or habit


I'm just addicted to love
I am unable to control my desire for romantic or physical relationships


But they all want to train me
Others think that I need to be reformed or disciplined


To chain me and tie me down
They want me to be bound and controlled in some way to prevent me from behaving badly


Don't they know I was born to be
I believe that my nature and character is ordained in a certain way


Footloose and fancy-free
I am meant to be free and aimless in my activities and lifestyle instead of tied down


They call me a heartbreaker
Once again, others label me as someone who causes emotional pain to women


Nothing, but a heartbreaker
They reinforce their negative view of me as entirely and exclusively a cause of heartbreak




Lyrics ยฉ Peermusic Publishing
Written by: PHILIP MICHAEL COULTER

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Paula Dorbuck

I love this group I find their music very uplifting and inspiring

Marjorie Guthrie

I saw this group early in their career in South Carolina . Glad to see they are still singing and entertaining. God bless you all

Carol Bishop

Love this song, well done! Bravo!!โคโค

Sandra Blacksher

Excellent performance Ryan. ๐Ÿ‘

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Nyla Nelson

He sings this song well & has good facial expressions with it too

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Jose Marques

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