The current incarnation of the band includes Jones, lead vocalist Kelly Hansen, bass guitarist Jeff Pilson and multi-instrumentalist Tom Gimbel.
With ten multi-platinum albums and sixteen Top 30 hits, Foreigner is universally hailed as one of the most popular rock acts in the world with a formidable musical arsenal that continues to propel sold-out tours and album sales, now exceeding 75 million. Responsible for some of rock and roll’s most enduring anthems including Juke Box Hero, Feels Like The First Time, Urgent, Head Games, Say You Will, Cold as Ice, Hot Blooded, and the worldwide #1 hit, I Want To Know What Love Is, Foreigner continues to rock the charts more than thirty years into the game.
Heart Turns to Stone
Foreigner Lyrics
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You hope that she might appear, out of nowhere
But you fail to see
All the hurt inside, the wounded pride
Ooh what she went through for you
You cheated and lied, as her love slowly died
And her heart just broke in two
When she was with you, all along
She tried to hold on, hold on
But you went too far, and she's gone
And now it's over and her heart turns to stone
No time for pity, when her heart turns to stone
She cries a little as her heart turns to stone
She's that kind of woman
She'll do fine on her own
What you thought was a game
A game you were winning
Wouldn't go your way
Now you've lost what you had
And your back to the beginning
It's the price you have to pay
When she was with you, all along
Behind you right or wrong
She tried to hold on, hold on
But you went too far, and she's gone
And now it's over and her heart turns to stone
No time for pity, when her heart turns to stone
She cries a little as her heart turns to stone
She's that kind of woman
She'll get by on her own
She hides the pain
But her heart turns to stone
No time for pity
When her heart turns to stone
She cries sometimes
As her heart turns to stone
Listen to her cry
Listen to her cry
She's a woman now
Ooh it's a sad thing to see
To see a heart turn to stone
The heart of a woman
A heart turned to stone
The lyrics of the song "Heart Turns to Stone" by Foreigner describes the aftermath of a failed relationship where the singer is regretting his actions and trying to find ways to get his ex-girlfriend back, while the woman has moved on and turned her heart to stone. The singer's regret is depicted through lines such as "You hope that she might appear, out of nowhere, But you fail to see all the hurt inside, the wounded pride, Ooh what she went through for you". The chorus of the song emphasizes the woman's transformation, "And now it's over, and her heart turns to stone, No time for pity when her heart turns to stone, She cries a little as her heart turns to stone, She's that kind of woman, She'll do fine on her own".
The song revolves around the concept of emotional resilience and depicts the singer's inability to cope with the consequences of his actions while the woman is portrayed as being able to move on and cope with her heartbreak, transforming into a stronger, more resolute version of herself. This transformation is highlighted in the line "She’s a woman now, Ooh, it’s a sad thing to see, To see a heart turn to stone, The heart of a woman, A heart turned to stone". The song uses powerful imagery to show how emotional pain can transform individuals while also demonstrating the price that one has to pay for losing a loved one.
Line by Line Meaning
The days and nights you sit around wondering where can she be
You spend your time wondering where she could possibly have gone
You hope that she might appear, out of nowhere
You wish that she would come back suddenly
But you fail to see
You don't realize
All the hurt inside, the wounded pride
She's deeply hurt and offended
Ooh what she went through for you
She suffered a lot for you
You cheated and lied, as her love slowly died
You betrayed her by cheating and lying, which caused her love to fade away
And her heart just broke in two
She was devastated by what happened
When she was with you, all along
She was there for you all the time
Behind you right or wrong
She supported you even when you were wrong
She tried to hold on, hold on
She tried to make it work
But you went too far, and she's gone
You took it too far, and now she's gone
And now it's over and her heart turns to stone
Now it's over, and she's no longer able to love
No time for pity, when her heart turns to stone
She doesn't want any pity when she's turned off her emotions
She cries a little as her heart turns to stone
She's upset as she feels her heart turning to stone
She's that kind of woman
She's independent
She'll do fine on her own
She doesn't need anyone to be happy
What you thought was a game
You treated your relationship as a game
A game you were winning
You felt like you were in control
Wouldn't go your way
Things didn't go the way you wanted
Now you've lost what you had
You've lost your relationship
And your back to the beginning
You're starting again from scratch
It's the price you have to pay
That's the cost of what you did
She hides the pain
She doesn't let anyone see how much she's hurting
Listen to her cry
Be there for her
She's a woman now
She's grown up from her experience
Ooh it's a sad thing to see
It's heart-wrenching to witness
To see a heart turn to stone
To see someone lose the ability to love
The heart of a woman
A woman's capacity to love has been destroyed
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LOU GRAMM, MICHAEL LESLIE JONES
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@x0539p
Lou Gramm had a voice of pure perfection. I loved this band and always reminds me of the good times in the 80’s.
@garycarr3857
1987
@garycarr3857
Jan 30, 2020
@carolk5770
Yep!! I remember the 80’s well!!
@garycarr3857
Foreigner Heart ❤️ Turns To Stone 1987
@steveforlasto1067
I'm 58 loved Foreigner with Lou!! What a voice he had! I would give anything to go back in time to the 80's
@REVLIMITER3
Lou Gramm has one of the most recognizable voices in modern rock music he's such a icon
@helmutburmester4716
a best Band all the time till now. Lou is super good. Regards from Germany, Helmut 🙂
@johnbandera8135
This was Foreigner’s swan song in 1987, BUT, I really love this record. This tune is an example. Lou Gramm is unbelievable. Power, range, and that beautiful tone.
@garycarr3857
Foreigner