While Gayle is the younger sister of Loretta Lynn, her musical sound is very different from Lynn's. Gayle's career began as country music moved towards a more pop-oriented sound in the 1970s, as exemplified by such performers as Lynn Anderson and Barbara Mandrell. Gayle's music reflects the modern Nashville sound.
Straight To The Heart
Crystal Gayle Lyrics
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So don't you hang up on me till I've said it all
It's a crazy situation but I can't handle it alone
So many complications, it's hard to tell you on the phone
While I'm unwinding
Let me give the bottom line
Come back home
Got a little heartache, you can make it better
Got a little heartache, it's tearing me apart
If you don't want to listen to what I say
I'm gonna give it to you anyway
Straight to the heart, straight to the heart
You could blame it on my actions
But I did not mean to hurt
I could blame your cold reactions
Tell me, did you mean those words?
Well, I guess it's true
Everything you say and do
Goes to my heart
Got a little heartache, you can make it better
Got a little heartache, it's tearing me apart
If you don't want to listen to what I say
I'm gonna give it to you anyway
Straight to the heart, straight to the heart
Well, I guess it's true
Everything you say and do
Goes to my heart
Got a little heartache, you can make it better
Got a little heartache, it's tearing me apart
If you don't want to listen to what I say
I'm gonna give it to you anyway
Straight to the heart, straight to the heart
Got a little heartache, you can make it better
Got a little heartache, it's tearing me apart
If you don't want to listen to what I say
I'm gonna give it to you anyway
Straight to the heart, straight to the heart
Got a little heartache, you can make it better
Got a little heartache, it's tearing me apart
If you don't want to listen to what I say
I'm gonna give it to you anyway
Straight to the heart, straight to the heart
In Crystal Gayle’s song “Straight To The Heart,” the singer is calling someone they care about late at night to confess their heartache. They are struggling with a complicated situation and cannot handle it alone. While asking the listener to come back home, they admit that their actions may be to blame for the current state of affairs. However, they are also hurt by the cold reactions of the listener and wonder if they meant the hurtful words they said. Despite this hurt and potential blame, the singer knows that everything the other person says and does affects them deeply and goes straight to their heart.
The lyrics are a powerful representation of the vulnerability and pain that goes hand in hand with deep connections and relationships. Even when hurt or potentially at fault, the singer still longs for the other person to come back and fix their heartache. However, they also recognize the power and potential impact of the other person's words and actions, emphasizing the importance of communication in any relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I know that it's late now but I had to call
Even though it's late, I couldn't handle it anymore and had to reach out
So don't you hang up on me till I've said it all
Please let me express everything first before you hang up
It's a crazy situation but I can't handle it alone
The situation is difficult and I need your help to get through it
So many complications, it's hard to tell you on the phone
There are many problems and it's hard to fully explain on the phone
While I'm unwinding
Let me give the bottom line
Come back home
As I try to relieve my stress, let me give you the main message - I want you to come back home
Got a little heartache, you can make it better
I'm feeling hurt and need you to make me feel better
Got a little heartache, it's tearing me apart
My heartache is causing me emotional pain
If you don't want to listen to what I say
I'm gonna give it to you anyway
Straight to the heart, straight to the heart
Even if you don't want to listen, I'll still tell you the truth straight from my heart
You could blame it on my actions
But I did not mean to hurt
You might think it's my fault, but I didn't intend to cause any harm
I could blame your cold reactions
Tell me, did you mean those words?
I could blame your lack of emotion, but I need to know if you truly meant what you said
Well, I guess it's true
Everything you say and do
Goes to my heart
It's true that everything you say and do affects me emotionally
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GRAHAM HAMILTON LYLE, TERRY BRITTEN
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