Heartbreaker
Electric Light Orchestra Part II Lyrics


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One look and you know she's trouble
Ruby red lips and flashing eyes
Can't resist, you just gotta have her
Ooh it's a feeling that you can't disguise
You're booked on a one way ticket
I can tell you that you're going nowhere
She's a drug and you're not gonna kick it
Heartbreak city, she'll take you there

I know i've been here before
I read the script, i know the score
There's no rules, she plays her own game
She's a real heartbreaker and she brings on the rain

Rain (falling from the skies, falling from your eyes)
Rain (falling from the skies, falling from your eyes)

Thunder, can't you hear it crashing?
Storm clouds are waiting for you up ahead
Lightning, can't you see it flashing?
You haven't listened to a word i've said

Rain (falling from the skies, falling from your eyes)
Rain (falling from the skies, falling from your eyes)
Rain (falling from the skies, falling from your eyes)
Rain (falling from the skies, falling from your eyes)

Rain (falling from the skies, falling from your eyes)
Rain (falling from the skies, falling from your eyes)




Rain (she's a real heartbreaker, a heartbreaker)
Rain (falling from the skies, falling from your eyes)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Heartbreaker" by Electric Light Orchestra Part II tell the story of a seductive and dangerous woman who is impossible to resist. With her "ruby red lips and flashing eyes," she gives off an air of trouble and a sense of excitement that pulls the singer in, despite the obvious red flags. The lyrics indicate that this woman is like a drug, and once you've experienced her, you're hooked for good. Despite the warning signs and the fact that the singer has "been here before," he can't resist the allure of this woman who is a "real heartbreaker." The looming storm clouds and the crashing thunder allude to the idea that the singer's decision to pursue this woman will lead to tumultuous outcomes.


It is evident from the lyrics that the singer knows that this woman is bad news, but he is unable to stay away from her. She is like a force of nature in his life, appearing as thunder and lightning and causing rain to fall from the skies and his eyes. The lyrics paint a picture of a woman who is both alluring and dangerous, with the singer's internal struggle made clear through the repeated refrain "Rain (falling from the skies, falling from your eyes)."


Overall, the lyrics of "Heartbreaker" use vivid and evocative images to tell a story of a woman who is impossible to resist but ultimately leads to heartbreak and destruction.


Line by Line Meaning

One look and you know she's trouble
As soon as you see her, you know that she's not someone who is easy to deal with


Ruby red lips and flashing eyes
Her appearance is seductive and distracting


Can't resist, you just gotta have her
Despite knowing that she's trouble, you can't help but be attracted to her


Ooh it's a feeling that you can't disguise
That strong attraction is impossible to hide or ignore


You're booked on a one way ticket
Once you get involved with her, it's going to be hard to break free


I can tell you that you're going nowhere
You're heading for trouble and there's no escaping it


She's a drug and you're not gonna kick it
That attraction to her is like an addiction and you won't be able to overcome it


Heartbreak city, she'll take you there
Getting involved with her will lead to heartbreak and disappointment


I know I've been here before
The singer has experienced this type of situation before


I read the script, I know the score
He's well aware of how things will turn out


There's no rules, she plays her own game
She doesn't follow the usual rules of dating or relationships; she does what she wants


She's a real heartbreaker and she brings on the rain
Her actions will result in emotional pain and tears


Thunder, can't you hear it crashing?
The storm of heartbreak is coming and you can't ignore it


Storm clouds are waiting for you up ahead
There are negative consequences waiting for you if you get involved with her


Lightning, can't you see it flashing?
The warning signs are there but you're choosing to ignore them


You haven't listened to a word I've said
The singer has warned you about the consequences but you're not listening


Rain (falling from the skies, falling from your eyes)
The heartbreak will be as heavy as a rain shower


Rain (she's a real heartbreaker, a heartbreaker)
The source of the heartbreak is her




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BEV BEVAN, PETE HAYCOCK

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