Heart Of Mine
Ella Fitzgerald Lyrics


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I can't believe you really love me
That I can call the sun to shine
I'm so afraid there'll be
Another after me
Heart of mine
And yet when I receive your letter
I'm reassured by every line
I hope they still hold true
For me there's only you
Heart of mine
Are you on the level?
Do you tell me lies?
I'm between the devil
And your deep blue haunting eyes
I love you so I'd hate to lose you
To me you're something really fine
Don't ever change of heart




Say we'll never part
Heart of mine

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Heart of Mine" by Ella Fitzgerald are a soulful expression of a lover’s doubts and insecurities regarding their relationship. The opening line “I can't believe you really love me” conveys a sense of disbelief and uncertainty about the authenticity of the emotions of the other person. This sense of uncertainty is further heightened in the lines “that I can call the sun to shine, I'm so afraid there'll be another after me heart of mine.” These lines suggest that the singer is worried that despite the presence of genuine feelings between them, they may not be enough to sustain a lasting relationship.


However, the singer's anxieties are somewhat allayed when she receives a reassuring letter from her lover. The line, “yet when I receive your letter, I'm reassured by every line” indicates that the correspondence expresses the honesty and depth of their mutual emotions. Even so, the singer is caught between the possibility of being deceived and the passion she feels for her lover who she describes as “something really fine.” Ultimately, the singer pleads with her lover not to change their heart and to affirm that they will never part.


Overall, "Heart of Mine" is a beautifully written song that captures the complexities of romantic love - where the fear of losing a loved one is constantly at odds with the desire for emotional connection.



Line by Line Meaning

I can't believe you really love me
I find it difficult to believe that you truly love me


That I can call the sun to shine
It feels like I have the power to make the sun shine because of your love for me


I'm so afraid there'll be
I am scared that there might be


Another after me
Someone else after my place in your heart


Heart of mine
My dear heart


And yet when I receive your letter
Despite my fears, when I get your letter


I'm reassured by every line
Every line in your letter is reassuring to me


I hope they still hold true
I wish that the contents of the letter still apply


For me there's only you
To me there is no one else but you


Heart of mine
My dear heart


Are you on the level?
Can I trust you?


Do you tell me lies?
Are you being truthful with me?


I'm between the devil
I am stuck in a difficult situation


And your deep blue haunting eyes
And your alluring, captivating eyes


I love you so I'd hate to lose you
I love you so much that I would be devastated if I lose you


To me you're something really fine
To me, you are someone truly great


Don't ever change of heart
Please do not ever fall out of love with me


Say we'll never part
Promise me that we will never separate


Heart of mine
My dear heart




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: FRANCOIS, HEYMAN, WEBB

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