The Beat of My Heart
Foreigner Lyrics


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Ooh the beat of my heart
Ooh the beat of my heart

Always here
I'll be close to you
But you won't see me
On the street or underground
I'll be there somewhere
You can look around
You can listen out
But you won't find me
Beyond the shadow
Of a doubt
Oh I'll be there for you

You've been living in another world
Ever since I met you
Don't wanna treat you like a little girl
I know you better

The beat of my heart
If you listen closely now
To the beat of my heart
You'll find your way
H-o-m-e
The beat of my heart
You won't be lonely

Girl I'm here
And I'll always be
There when you need me
Close at hand
Never far away
I'll be there for you

You're such a crazy little pretty girl
How could I ever forget you
You tried to take me to another world
But I wouldn't let you

And the beat of my heart
If you listen closely now
To the beat of my heart
You won't be lonely
The beat of my heart
Better listen to me now
The beat of my heart
Calling you
H-o-m-e
Ooh the beat of my heart
You won't be lonely

You've been living in another world
Ever since I met you
Don't wanna treat you like a little girl
I know you better

And the beat of my heart
If you listen closely now
To the beat of my heart
You won't be lonely
The beat of my heart
Better listen closely now
The beat of my heart
And it's calling you
H-o-m-e

Ooh the beat of my heart
If you listen closely now
For the beat of my heart
You'll find your way home
H-o-m-e

Ooh the beat of my heart
Ooh the beat of my heart




It's calling you
H-o-m-e

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "The Beat of My Heart" by Foreigner convey a sense of constant presence and support for someone who may not seem to notice the singer's devotion. The chorus, with its repetition of "the beat of my heart," suggests that the singer's feelings are both persistent and strong. The verses describe a situation where the object of the singer's feelings is seemingly oblivious to their presence, as they are "living in another world" and won't "see me / On the street or underground." Despite this, the singer assures the listener that they will always be there for them, although they may not be readily visible or easily found.


The image of the "beat of my heart" is a powerful one, indicating not only a physical presence but also an emotional one. The singer is saying that they will be there for the listener no matter what, through thick and thin, and that their heart will lead them home. It's a romantic sentiment, but one that is also reassuring and comforting, suggesting that the singer is a reliable and dependable presence in the listener's life.


Line by Line Meaning

Ooh the beat of my heart
The singer is emphasizing the importance of the rhythm of their own heart.


Always here
The singer is always present, even if they aren't physically visible.


I'll be close to you
The singer wants to assure the listener that they are always nearby.


But you won't see me
The singer may not be visible, but they still provide support.


On the street or underground
The singer is emphasizing that they can be found in various locations.


I'll be there somewhere
The singer is emphasizing that they are present, even if their exact location may be unknown.


You can look around
The singer wants the listener to actively search for them.


You can listen out
The singer wants the listener to listen for their presence.


But you won't find me
The singer wants to remain elusive, yet still present for the listener.


Beyond the shadow
The singer is emphasizing that they are truly present and supportive.


Of a doubt
The singer wants to remove any uncertainty for the listener.


Oh I'll be there for you
The singer is reassuring the listener that they will always be there for them.


You've been living in another world
The singer perceives that the listener has been disconnected from reality.


Ever since I met you
The singer implies that the disconnection occurred after they had met.


Don't wanna treat you like a little girl
The singer wants the listener to be perceived as an adult, not a child.


I know you better
The singer has a deeper understanding of the listener.


If you listen closely now
The singer wants the listener to pay close attention.


To the beat of my heart
The singer wants the listener to hear their own heart, and metaphorically, the singer's heart as well.


You'll find your way
The singer wants the listener to gain a sense of direction and guidance.


H-o-m-e
The singer is spelling out the word 'home' to emphasize that the listener will find their way back to where they belong.


You won't be lonely
The singer is reassuring the listener that they will not be alone on their journey.


Girl I'm here
The singer is addressing a specific listener, a girl they care about.


And I'll always be
The singer is making a commitment to always be present for that girl.


There when you need me
The singer emphasizes that they will be available for support, no matter what.


Close at hand
The singer is emphasizing their proximity to the listener.


Never far away
The singer is reassuring the listener that they are always nearby.


You're such a crazy little pretty girl
The singer has a fondness for the listener, even though they may act irrational at times.


How could I ever forget you
The singer has a deep connection to the listener, and couldn't forget them even if they tried.


You tried to take me to another world
The singer implies that the listener attempted to change their reality or perceptions.


But I wouldn't let you
The singer is indicating that they held onto their own way of perceiving reality.


Better listen to me now
The singer is emphasizing that the listener should take their advice seriously.


And it's calling you
The rhythm of the singer's heart is like a beacon, drawing the listener towards it.


Ooh the beat of my heart
The singer is once again emphasizing the importance of the rhythm of their own heart.


It's calling you
The singer's heart is like a siren song, drawing the listener closer.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LOU GRAMM, MICHAEL LESLIE JONES

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