My Heart Has a Mind of It's Own
Connie Francis Lyrics


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I told this heart of mine our love would never be
But then I hear your voice and something stirs inside of me
Somehow I can't dismiss the memory of your kiss
Guess my heart has a mind of its own

No matter what I do
No matter what I say, no matter how I try
I just can't turn the other way
When I'm with someone new, I always think of you
Guess my heart has a mind of its own

You're not in love with me, so why can't I forget
I'm just your used to be?
It's wrong and yet
I know forgetting you would be a hopeless thing
For I'm a puppet, and I just can't seem to break the string
I say I'll let you go, but then my heart says no




Guess my heart has a mind of its own
Guess my heart has a mind of its own

Overall Meaning

Connie Francis's song, My Heart Has a Mind of Its Own, speaks of the struggle with trying to let go of someone who holds a significant emotional connection. From the beginning of the song, we can sense the heartache and internal conflict present in the lyrics. The singer explains how telling her heart that their love would never work, yet when she hears the voice of her lover, she is immediately transported back to the memories of their past. This stanza alone speaks volumes about the power of love and how we cannot always control it, no matter how hard we try.


The chorus reveals how the singer is not able to move on from the relationship and how her thoughts are always focused on her past lover. She says, "no matter what I do, no matter what I say, no matter how I try, I just can't turn the other way." It is evident from the lyrics that she is trying to convince herself to move on, but her heart is not allowing her to do so. The internal conflict the singer is facing is perfectly captured through the song's lyrics. The bridge illustrates how the singer acknowledges the relationship is over, but her heart is not able to forget the love she shared. The phrase, "I'm just your used to be," emphasizes how the relationship is in the past, but it is difficult to move on from it.


Line by Line Meaning

I told this heart of mine our love would never be
I convinced myself that we could never be in love.


But then I hear your voice and something stirs inside of me
However, hearing your voice triggers something within me that I cannot ignore.


Somehow I can't dismiss the memory of your kiss
Despite my best efforts, I cannot forget the memory of our kiss.


Guess my heart has a mind of its own
Perhaps my heart does not follow my rational thinking.


No matter what I do
It does not matter what I try.


No matter what I say, no matter how I try
Even if I try to reason with myself, it is fruitless.


I just can't turn the other way
I cannot ignore my heart's desire.


When I'm with someone new, I always think of you
Even when I am with a new person, my thoughts always drift back to you.


Guess my heart has a mind of its own
Once again, it seems my heart has a will of its own.


You're not in love with me, so why can't I forget
Despite knowing that you do not love me, I cannot let go.


I'm just your used to be?
Am I merely a thing of the past for you?


It's wrong and yet
Even though logically it is incorrect.


I know forgetting you would be a hopeless thing
I realize that it is impossible for me to forget about you.


For I'm a puppet, and I just can't seem to break the string
I feel as though I am being controlled by some outside force that keeps me from moving on.


I say I'll let you go, but then my heart says no
I try to convince myself that I can move on, but it seems my heart will not let you go.


Guess my heart has a mind of its own
It appears that my heart has full control over my emotions and actions.




Lyrics © Royalty Network, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: HOWARD GREENFIELD, JACK KELLER

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Comments from YouTube:

@steelmank4771

I grew up listening to Connie Francis - my ear pressed to my dad's stereo speaker. THIS song is the pinnacle of Connie's repertoire. This is her BEST and I've never tired of listening to this recording for nearly 60 yrs. Thank you Connie for this treasure.

@eddiejohn7744

Wonderful , how I miss those days

@lionking82i3i3

This song came out the day my mom was born I played for her birthday

@JAZZ4643indy

I was in the navy when this song came out , it was a smash hit..and the fellas on the ship couldn’t get enough of her songs..for me..she’s a national treasure “ ❤

@michaelkrick3818

Elvis was the king of rock and roll and Connie was the queen, still are.

@pattibrooks1907

Dad played her records while I was growing up in the late 50s and 60s and I first heard this song at age 4 in 1960 and I sang it with the records as a wee child ! Am 65 now going on 66 and still love her music ! I have a record album of hers now got at St Charles THrift Store near where I live next door from me ! I had a record too of her hits as a 20 year old ! Dont know what came of that record but Thank God I got a record of hers I found and it has this song on it along with her other hits !

@felicitygeorgegeorge6685

Extremely beautiful.. touchy song, lyrics and music.. all the best.. all my💘💗💛💙💚forever 💜💕💓❣❤🔥

@billsanders5067

I've had a crush on Connie for the past 60 years, (since I was 11). Her songs make want to hold her in my arms and say everything is going to be okay.

@Deborah318W

Bill Sanders That's so beautiful. We all loved Connie. 💖💌💝

@garyvandecar2580

Connie Francis 2nd #1 song after Everybod's Somebody's Fool in May of 1960 Guess My heart has A Mind Of It's Own went to #1 in October of 1960 just 2 months before your's truly was born. I could swear that while in my Moms womb that i could here her playing these two beautiful songs on our little record player in our hometown of Westland, Michigan. God bless you Miss Connie Francis.

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