May 2010 saw the release of her new album, Lifted of the Ground.
10 lb. Heart
Chely Wright Lyrics
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I'm so emotional
A tender soul who's out of control
I've been told a hear like mine
Is truly valuable
Worth even more than diamonds and gold
I'm overloaded with love
I've been saving up
I must have a ten lb. heart
[Chorus]
A ton of devotion
And gallons of tears
An old flame still burning
From my nineteenth year
Exploding with passion
And raging romance
(Begging)urging me constantly to take one more chance
And let this love inside of me start
Flowing from my ten lb. heart
I need someone adventurous
This is serious
The timid hearted need not apply
Faithful and available
With some experience
In handling a heavy desire
So now if I've described you
And you need someone who
Can share your dreams and make them come true
Look inside my 10 lb. heart
[Chorus:Repeat x2]
Please won't you help this love inside of me start
Flowing from my ten lb. heart
In the song "10 lb. Heart", Chely Wright sings about her intense feelings and how it's hard for people to handle her emotions. She has been told that her heart is worth more than diamonds and gold since it is truly valuable. She is overloaded with love, but has been saving it up for someone who can't get enough. She is looking for someone who is adventurous, faithful, available, and experienced in handling a heavy desire. Wright is urging for this person to look inside her "10 lb. heart" and help her love start flowing again.
The lyrics of the song clearly portray Wright's emotional state and her desire to find someone with whom she can share her love. She wants someone who can understand and appreciate her strong emotional nature. The song has drawn many interpretations from listeners, with some relating to the lyrics due to their own emotional struggles, while others appreciate the perspective the song offers when it comes to understanding people with heavy hearts.
Line by Line Meaning
People say I care too much
Some people think I'm too emotional and caring
I'm so emotional
I feel things deeply and intensely
A tender soul who's out of control
I have a gentle nature that is sometimes hard to manage
I've been told a heart like mine is truly valuable
People have said that my loving nature is rare and precious
Worth even more than diamonds and gold
My love is worth more than material wealth
I'm overloaded with love
I have a lot of love to give
I've been saving up
I've been waiting for the right person to share my love with
For someone else who can't get enough
I want to give my love to someone who wants and needs it just as much as I do
I must have a ten lb. heart
My heart must be incredibly full of love
A ton of devotion
I am deeply devoted to the person I love
And gallons of tears
I have shed many tears for the person I love
An old flame still burning from my nineteenth year
I still have feelings for someone I loved when I was nineteen
Exploding with passion and raging romance
My love is passionate and intense
(Begging) urging me constantly to take one more chance
My heart is always pushing me to give love another try
And let this love inside of me start flowing from my ten lb. heart
I want to share my love with someone and let it come pouring out
I need someone adventurous
I am looking for someone who is willing to take risks with me
This is serious
I am looking for a real and committed relationship
The timid hearted need not apply
I need someone who is not afraid of commitment or taking risks in love
Faithful and available with some experience
I am looking for someone who has had some experience in relationships and is ready to commit to me
In handling a heavy desire
I have a strong desire for love and I need someone who can handle it
So now if I've described you
If you match what I'm looking for
And you need someone who can share your dreams and make them come true
If you are looking for someone to share your hopes and dreams with
Look inside my 10 lb. heart
Consider me and the love I have to offer
[Chorus: Repeat x2]
Repeating the description of my love and what I'm looking for in a partner
Please won't you help this love inside of me start flowing from my ten lb. heart
I am begging for someone to help me release the love within me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KENYA WALKER, NICK PELLEGRINO
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