This Heart Is Not So Smart
DeBarge Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
You know that fallin' for the girl is not so wise
But every time your mind wants you to stay away
Your heart just looks the other way
Oh, oh, she's all that you want now
Oh, oh, she's nothin' you need
Oh, oh, but there you go, blame it all on love
But the heart is not so smart
Can't always trust it, no
The heart is not so smart
Goes where it should not go
Always seems to find
Its way to trouble, no
The heart is not so smart
Oh, no, oh, no
The heart's been broken
It's been bruised and it's been burned
So after that you think a lesson might be learned
But it keeps fallin' for the same lines every time
Sometimes the heart can be so blind
Oh, oh, and when you discover
Oh, oh, she's tellin' you lies
Oh, oh, well, don't you know
That the heart is always last to realize
Because the heart is not so smart
Can't always trust it, no
The heart is not so smart
Goes where it should not go
Always seems to find
Its way to trouble, no
The heart is not so smart
Oh, no
Oh, they say trust your emotions
Oh, oh, your feelings inside
Oh, oh, but when it comes to love
Sometimes it's better that the heart is not your guide
Because the heart is not so smart
The heart is not so smart
The heart is not so smart
Can't always trust it, no
The heart is not so smart
Goes where it should not go
Always seems to find
Its way to trouble, no
The heart is not so smart
The heart is not so smart
Whoa, oh, whoa, oh, oh
The heart is not so smart
No, no, no, no
The heart is not so smart
Whoa, oh, whoa, oh, oh
The heart is not so smart, no, no
Oh, whoa, whoa, whoa
The heart is not so smart
You can't always trust it, no
The heart is not so smart
No, no, no, no
The heart is not so smart
Whoa, oh, whoa, oh, oh
The heart is not so smart, no, no
Oh, whoa, oh, whoa, whoa
The heart is not so smart
Can't always trust it, no
The heart is not so smart
No, no, no, no
The heart is not so smart
Whoa, oh, whoa, oh, oh
The heart is not so smart
DeBarge's song "Heart Is Not So Smart" is a cautionary tale about the dangers of letting your heart lead you into falling for someone who is not good for you. The song acknowledges that the heart can be blind to the truth and often leads us into trouble, even though our logical mind tells us to stay away. Despite the warning signs and red flags that surround this woman, the singer continues to ignore them and fall for her. The lyrics suggest that the heart is an unreliable guide when it comes to matters of love, as it is often clouded by emotion and desire.
The chorus of the song is particularly powerful, with the repeated line "the heart is not so smart." This refrain drives home the message of the song and reminds listeners that they should not always trust their heart when it comes to matters of love. Overall, the lyrics of "Heart Is Not So Smart" are insightful and relatable, offering a cautionary tale that many listeners can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
You know that she is just a heartbreak in disguise
You are aware that the love interest is not genuine and will cause heartbreak
You know that fallin' for the girl is not so wise
You understand that becoming romantically involved with her is a poor decision
But every time your mind wants you to stay away
Despite your logical thoughts, you are drawn to her
Your heart just looks the other way
Your emotions override your reasoning and you continue to pursue her
Oh, oh, she's all that you want now
You desire her above all else at present
Oh, oh, she's nothin' you need
She lacks the qualities necessary for a successful relationship
Oh, oh, but there you go, blame it all on love
You use love as a justification for your irrational behavior
You know you should know better
You acknowledge that your actions are unwise
But the heart is not so smart
Emotions often cloud rational thinking
Can't always trust it, no
You cannot rely on your heart to always make the best decisions
Goes where it should not go
Emotions often lead to actions that should be avoided
Always seems to find
It often happens that emotions consistently lead to trouble
Its way to trouble, no
Your emotions often lead to difficulties and heartache
The heart's been broken
Past experiences have caused emotional pain and hurt
It's been bruised and it's been burned
Previous romantic relationships have caused emotional damage
So after that you think a lesson might be learned
One would expect that those experiences would lead to increased wisdom and caution
But it keeps fallin' for the same lines every time
Despite the past, the heart continues to be drawn to similar types of people
Sometimes the heart can be so blind
Emotions can prevent seeing people or situations clearly
Oh, oh, and when you discover
When the truth is revealed
Oh, oh, she's tellin' you lies
She is not truthful with you
Oh, oh, well, don't you know
It should be evident that
That the heart is always last to realize
Emotions often delay or cloud the perception of the truth
Because the heart is not so smart
Emotions frequently interfere with realistic reasoning and decision making
Whoa, oh, whoa, oh, oh
Musical interlude
You can't always trust it, no
It is not always reliable
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DIANE WARREN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind