Heartless
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Thomas-Colbeck

The lady has bedroom eyes, one look says it all
So it really was no surprise when he made that first call
They dined in style at the Dome, then made their way back home, alone
Where he made no big demands, oh what a gentleman he was
He brought her to meet the boys, she clung to his arm
At first so demure and coy, but then she switched on that charme
Well, I thought the party would end when she left on the arm of his friend, some friend
She said "C'est la vie, my dear, maybe sometime next year." Then off she went.
Heartless - your blood runs colder than ice, you're not nice
Heartless - your blood runs colder than ice, you're not nice
The poor boy had lost his head, so he called her next day
I don't know just what she said, but he left rightaway
He drove straight round to her place, but she slammed the door in his face, bad taste
He still wouldn't face the facts, she had a real good act, some showcase
Heartless - your blood runs colder than ice, you're not nice
Heartless - your blood runs colder than ice, you're not nice
One of these days you will feel that you need some real friends
You'll find no-one left who will trust in you
You'll know what it is to be on your own then
So think very hard 'bout these things you do
Heartless - your blood runs colder than ice, you're not nice
Heartless - your blood runs colder than ice, you're not nice
He bought her all kinds of things, he sent flowers to her home
He called her six times a day, but she put down the phone
At night he sat and just moped, no he wouldn't give up on his hopes, some hopes
She couldn't give a damn, she'd got another man, it's one big joke




Heartless - your blood runs colder than ice, you're not nice
Heartless - your blood runs colder than ice, you're not nice

Overall Meaning

"Heartless" is a song that tells a story about a man who falls for a woman who turns out to be heartless. The opening line suggests that the woman has "bedroom eyes" which already hints at her intentions. The man is taken by her charm and invites her out on a date. They go to the Dome and then back to his place where he's a perfect gentleman. He even introduces her to his friends who she clings onto. However, it's not long before she reveals her true nature, switching on her charm to someone else and leaving the man behind. The chorus repeats the line "Heartless - your blood runs colder than ice, you're not nice" which beautifully sums up her character.


The man is left infatuated and calls her repeatedly, buy her gifts, and sends flowers but all to no avail. She doesn't answer the phone or the door when he comes to visit. The song ends on a note of warning, the woman will realize one day that she needs true friends but won't find any because of the way she treats people. The singer is still hopeful, but the chorus reminds us that the woman is most definitely heartless.


Line by Line Meaning

The lady has bedroom eyes, one look says it all
The woman he met looked seductive and gave off a vibe of wanting a sexual relationship.


So it really was no surprise when he made that first call
Given the woman's demeanor, it was expected that he would pursue her by calling her.


They dined in style at the Dome, then made their way back home, alone
They went out to a fancy restaurant and returned to his place for the night.


Where he made no big demands, oh what a gentleman he was
He didn't push for anything intimate, he was being a gentleman.


He brought her to meet the boys, she clung to his arm
He introduced her to his friends and she was physically affectionate towards him.


At first so demure and coy, but then she switched on that charme
Initially she was shy, but then she became flirty and more receptive to his advances.


Well, I thought the party would end when she left on the arm of his friend, some friend
As soon as she left with his friend, he knew the party was over and his chances with her were gone.


She said "C'est la vie, my dear, maybe sometime next year." Then off she went.
"That's life, dear. Maybe we can try again next year." She was not interested in pursuing the relationship further.


The poor boy had lost his head, so he called her next day
He was so infatuated with her that he called her the very next day.


I don't know just what she said, but he left rightaway
The conversation didn't go well because he left immediately afterwards.


He drove straight round to her place, but she slammed the door in his face, bad taste
He went to see her in person, but she rejected him in a rude manner.


He still wouldn't face the facts, she had a real good act, some showcase
Despite her behavior, he was still in denial about her true intentions and thought she was putting on a front.


One of these days you will feel that you need some real friends
The woman may lose her friends due to her heartless behavior and may one day regret it.


You'll find no-one left who will trust in you
As a result of her actions, she will have no one to rely on because she has betrayed trust.


You'll know what it is to be on your own then
When she has no friends left, she will have to face the loneliness that comes with being alone.


So think very hard 'bout these things you do
The song is a warning to people who are heartless and should reconsider how they treat others.


He bought her all kinds of things, he sent flowers to her home
He tried to win her affection through gifts and romantic gestures.


He called her six times a day, but she put down the phone
He was desperate to talk to her and called her multiple times, but she ignored his calls.


At night he sat and just moped, no he wouldn't give up on his hopes, some hopes
He was depressed and still not willing to accept that it was over between them.


She couldn't give a damn, she'd got another man, it's one big joke
She didn't care about his feelings and had already moved on to another relationship. It was all just a game to her.


Heartless - your blood runs colder than ice, you're not nice
The chorus is a direct message to the heartless woman, calling out her cold behavior.




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