Don't Let It Go To Your Heart
Conway Twitty Lyrics


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So she smiled at you when you saw her today
And you're still thinking bout the things she had to say
She said leaving you was hard to do and it's sad we had to part
But don't let it go to your heart

So she told you she thinks of you now and then
Now you're thinking she might take you back again
But it's only cause she's lonely and she's about to fall apart
So don't let it go to your heart

Cause I'm your heart and I can tell you that it doesn't mean a thing
She's just like you she hangs on to a helpless hopeless dream
She's made the break and it's hard to take
As you watch her teardrops start
But don't let it go to your heart
[ guitar ]





Cause I'm your heart...
No don't let it go to your heart

Overall Meaning

The song "Don't Go too Far" by Conway Twitty is a cautionary tale about not falling for the words of an ex-lover. The lyrics warn about the danger of listening to someone who is feeling lonely and vulnerable, and interpreting their words as a sign of romance. The song opens with the image of the singer encountering his ex and being pulled in by her friendly demeanor and kindness. She hints that their separation was hard for her, causing the singer to believe that there is still hope for their relationship. However, Twitty's character provides a critical voice, reminding the singer that their ex may only be feeling lonely and seeking comfort, and not necessarily offering true reconciliation. The lyrics caution the singer not to let his heart be swayed by their ex's words, even if she seems to show interest in him again.


The chorus repeats the warning not to let their ex's words go to heart. The singer's heart serves as a metaphorical voice of reason, reminding him that their ex's feeling may not be genuine. The lyrics suggest that the ex may be holding onto a hopeless dream, unable to move on from their past relationship. The song ends with the reminder not to let their ex's words deceive them and to not to let their heart be swayed.


Overall, the song's message is one of emotional intelligence and caution. It advises listeners to approach potential romantic situations with care and to be aware of their emotions' potential to cloud their judgment. The narrative highlights the importance of listening to the voice of reason, even when it may be difficult to hear.


Line by Line Meaning

So she smiled at you when you saw her today
She acted friendly when she saw you but that doesn't necessarily mean anything significant


And you're still thinking bout the things she had to say
You're overanalyzing what she said and placing too much importance on her words


She said leaving you was hard to do and it's sad we had to part
She acknowledged that breaking up was difficult and expressed sadness about it, but that doesn't mean she regrets the decision


But don't let it go to your heart
Don't get your hopes up or read into it too much


So she told you she thinks of you now and then
She admitted to occasionally thinking about you, but that doesn't necessarily mean anything significant


Now you're thinking she might take you back again
You're getting your hopes up and assuming that she wants to get back together


But it's only cause she's lonely and she's about to fall apart
She's feeling lonely and might use you as a temporary distraction, but that doesn't mean she wants to be with you long-term


Cause I'm your heart and I can tell you that it doesn't mean a thing
Your heart knows that her behavior doesn't necessarily indicate a desire to reconcile


She's just like you she hangs on to a helpless hopeless dream
She's holding onto a fantasy of getting back together with you, similar to how you're holding onto the hope of reconciling


She's made the break and it's hard to take
She ended the relationship and it's difficult for both of you to accept


As you watch her teardrops start
You're witnessing her sadness and heartbreak


But don't let it go to your heart
Don't let her emotions influence your decision-making or cause you to make assumptions


[ guitar ]
Instrumental break


Cause I'm your heart...
Your heart is trying to protect you from getting hurt by reminding you to be cautious


No don't let it go to your heart
Don't let your emotions and desires override your logic and understanding of the situation




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@kevinglass4536

He’s one of the best , my sister has all his music

@karensilva4771

He was one of the best ever!

@davidwillison2378

This is such a great song. I wish they would play more music like this on the radio I guess those days are gone. I do appreciate you uploading and hope that you'll continue to do so thanks again. David

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