I Can Hear Your Heartbeat
Chris Rea Lyrics


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In the silence of the side street
In the whisper of the night
From the darkness of the empty hours
To the early morning light
From the hustle down on Main Street
With all its lights so bright
To the trucker on the highway
Pressing through the night

I can hear your heartbeat
I can hear your heartbeat
Girl, the sound of you is so sweet

I'm in a European disco
And it's thumping out the beat
There's a jukebox in a cafe
Where the younger ones can meet
We got freezing Coca-Cola
We got anything you want
I can feel the back beat, yeah
Girl, but it's you that sings the song

'Cause, I can hear your heartbeat
Yes, I can hear your heartbeat
Girl, the sound of you is so sweet
To me

And I'm sailing on your wind storm
Oh, I can feel the summer breeze
You've got me walking on my tiptoes
You've got me standing on my knees
From the mills way down in Pittsburgh
To the clubs of gay Paris
Ah, no matter where I roam, girl
You can always get to me

'Cause, I can hear your heartbeat
Yeah, I can hear your heartbeat
Girl, the sound of you is so sweet
To me

Oh, I can hear your heartbeat
Yeah, I can hear your heartbeat
Girl, the sound of you is so sweet
To me

Yeah, I can hear your heartbeat
Oh, I can hear your heartbeat




Girl, the sound of you is so sweet
To me

Overall Meaning

The song "I Can Hear Your Heartbeat" by Chris Rea is a romantic and sentimental song about someone who is deeply in love with their partner. The lyrics describe how the singer can feel and hear their lover's heartbeat, no matter where they are in the world. The song begins by painting a picture of a quiet, side street late at night, and how the singer can still hear their lover's heartbeat through the silence. The lyrics go on to describe different places and situations, from a European disco to a cafe with a jukebox, but the singer always hears the sound of their lover's heartbeat.


Throughout the song, Rea's voice is emotive and full of feeling, conveying the depth of love and connection that the singer feels with their partner. The upbeat melody and rhythm of the song match the joy and passion of the lyrics, making it a catchy and feel-good love song. The lyrics "You've got me walking on my tiptoes, you've got me standing on my knees" demonstrate the intensity of the singer's love and the effect that it has on them.


Overall, "I Can Hear Your Heartbeat" is a romantic and uplifting song about the power of love, and how it can transcend distance and time. The lyrics and melody capture the feeling of being in love, and convey the joy and passion that comes with it.


Line by Line Meaning

In the silence of the side street
In the quiet of a lonely street


In the whisper of the night
In the soft sounds of the night


From the darkness of the empty hours
In the loneliness of the night


To the early morning light
Until dawn breaks


From the hustle down on Main Street
From the noise and commotion of the city


With all its lights so bright
Where the city lights are shining


To the trucker on the highway
To the drivers on the road


Pressing through the night
Driving through the darkness


I can hear your heartbeat
I feel your presence and love


Girl, the sound of you is so sweet
Your love is wonderful


I'm in a European disco
I'm at a club in Europe


And it's thumping out the beat
There's loud music playing


There's a jukebox in a cafe
There's a music player in a coffee shop


Where the younger ones can meet
Where young people can hang out


We got freezing Coca-Cola
There's cold Coca-Cola available


We got anything you want
You can get anything you desire


I can feel the back beat, yeah
I can feel the rhythm of the music


Girl, but it's you that sings the song
It's your love that controls my heart


'Cause, I can hear your heartbeat
Because I feel your presence and devotion


Yes, I can hear your heartbeat
Yes, I know you're always with me


And I'm sailing on your wind storm
I'm carried away by your love and passion


Oh, I can feel the summer breeze
I'm aware of the freshness and vitality of your love


You've got me walking on my tiptoes
I'm always excited and expectant because of your love


You've got me standing on my knees
I'm always praying, and seeking for your love


From the mills way down in Pittsburgh
From the factories far away in Pittsburgh


To the clubs of gay Paris
To the night clubs in Paris


Ah, no matter where I roam, girl
No matter where I go, my sweetheart,


You can always get to me
You can always find me because of our love




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Christopher Anton Rea

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@claudiasilvanacanova6982

In the silence of the side street
In the whisper of the night
From the darkness of the empty hours
To the early morning light
From the hustle down on main street
With all it's lights so bright
To the trucker on the highway
Pressing through the night
I can hear you heartbeat
I can hear you heartbeat
Girl, the sound of you is so sweet
To me
And I'm sailing on your wind song
Oh, I can feel the summer breeze
You've got me walking on my tiptoes
You've got me standing on my knees
From the mills way down in Pittsburgh
To the clubs of gay Paris
Ah, no matter where I roam, girl,
You can always get to me (Yeah)
I can hear you heartbeat
Yeah, I can hear you heartbeat
Girl, the sound of you is so sweet
To me
We got freezing Coca-Cola
We got anything you want
I moving on that back beat
Girl, but it's you that sings the song
'Cause I can hear you heartbeat
I can hear you heartbeat
The sound of you is so sweet
To me
Oh I still hear your heartbeat
Yea I still hear your heartbeat
Girl, the sound of you is so sweet,
to me



@maycrotch8576

In the silence of the side street
In the whisper of the night
From the darkness of the empty hours
To the early morning light
From the hustle down on Main Street
With all its lights so bright
To the trucker on the highway
Pressing through the night

I can hear your heartbeat
I can hear your heartbeat
Girl, the sound of you is so sweet

I'm in a European disco
And it's thumping out the beat
There's a jukebox in a cafe
Where the younger ones can meet
We got freezing Coca-Cola
We got anything you want
I can feel the back beat, yeah
Girl, but it's you that sings the song

'Cause, I can hear your heartbeat
Yes, I can hear your heartbeat
Girl, the sound of you is so sweet
To me

And I'm sailing on your wind storm
Oh, I can feel the summer breeze
You've got me walking on my tiptoes
You've got me standing on my knees
From the mills way down in Pittsburgh
To the clubs of gay Paris
Ah, no matter where I roam, girl
You can always get to me

'Cause, I can hear your heartbeat
Yeah, I can hear your heartbeat
Girl, the sound of you is so sweet
To me

Oh, I can hear your heartbeat
Yeah, I can hear your heartbeat
Girl, the sound of you is so sweet
To me

Yeah, I can hear your heartbeat
Oh, I can hear your heartbeat
Girl, the sound of you is so sweet
To me

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Songwriters: Christopher Anton Rea

I Can Hear Your Heartbeat lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc



All comments from YouTube:

@stevejones6503

44 years old and huge music fan, heard this for the first time today. Better late than never! Super catchy song, brilliant 👍

@deancolquhoun7761

I just heard it on 105.8 greatest hits radio for the 1st time😜

@user-gt5qu1lh6w

Представляете, я не такой меломан, как Вы, но я потрясена! Я была поражена музыку в фильме Красотка с Д Робертс, оказалось, что музыка Криса Ри. Да он гений👏👏👏💐💐🦋🦋

@novorumboingenieria4041

am 42 years old... i knew his music on 2019..great voice and melodies

@NFFC1865

Mate where have you been. 44 and first time of listening to this? Do you have channel 4 where you live? 🙈🙈🙈🙈🤣🤣🤣🤣

@novorumboingenieria4041

@@NFFC1865 SCott believe or not..he was very under rater in America..even more in South America.... He is a Genius...but not the owner of the radios....

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@PhilORourke

One of the most underrated Singer-songwriters of all time. No one can inject the total submersive atmosphere that Chris puts in his songs. A true great of Rock.

@Hesho1962

Who said underrated , Chris is a star

@2011Noud

With such a voice it is easy! Even "Let it snow" sung by Chris
would give meditterinean temperatures in your heart!

@NFFC1865

Wouldn't say underrated when he's very much rated

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