Valli scored over twenty-five Top-40 hits with The Four Seasons, a handful of Top-40 hits dubbed as a solo act in the late 1960s, one dubbed as The Wonder Who? in 1965, and again as a solo act in the mid to late 1970s. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame along with The Four Seasons in 1990.
Valli started his singing career in 1952. He cut his first single in 1953 as "Frankie Valley" –-a name he adopted from Jean Valley, his favorite female singer. In the mid-1950s he split up with The Travellers and joined The Variety Trio, which consisted of Tommy DeVito, twin brother Nick, and Hank Majewski. They redubbed themselves The Variatones, and later as The Four Lovers. Under this moniker, they scored a Top 40 hit with "You're the Apple of My Eye" in 1956. After a few more name changes, the group finally settled on The Four Seasons in 1960. About the same time, Valli Italianized his name to its current form. Nick DeVito and Majewski left the group in 1960 or 1961. Bob Gaudio and Nick Massi replaced them.
With Valli as its lead singer, The Four Seasons had a series of hits, including five number one singles on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. Their first chart-topper was "Sherry" in 1962. They scored their final number one single in the U.S. in 1975 with "December 1963 (Oh, What a Night)." The song enjoyed a second run on the U.S. charts in 1994 (credited as Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons) when a remixed version hit #14 on the Hot 100.
What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted
Frankie Valli Lyrics
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I have visions of many things
But happiness is just an illusion
Filled with sadness and confusion
What becomes of the broken hearted
Who had love that's now departed?
I know I've got to find
If roots of love grow all around
But for me they come tumblin' down
Every day heartaches grow a little stronger
I can't stand this pain much longer
I walk in shadows searching for light
Cold and alone, no comfort in sight
Hopin' and prayin' for someone to care
Always movin' and goin' nowhere
What becomes of the broken hearted
Who had love that's now departed?
I know I've got to find
Some kind of piece of mind
[Incomprehensible] help me please
I'm searchin' though I don't succeed
But someones love there's a growin' need
All is lost there's no place for beginning
All that's left is an unhappy ending
What becomes of the broken hearted
Who had love that's now departed?
I know I've got to find
Some kind of piece of mind
I'll be searchin' everywhere
Just to find someone to care
What becomes of the broken hearted
Who had love that's now departed?
I'll be searchin' everywhere
Just to find someone to care
Help, oh, help me please
What becomes of the broken hearted
Who had love that's now departed?
I'll be searchin' everywhere
Just to find someone to care
The lyrics to "What Becomes of the Broken Hearted" by Frankie Valli speaks to the pain and confusion of a person who has lost love. The opening line "As I walk this land of broken dreams, I have visions of many things" sets the tone for the whole song. It is about a person who is wandering in despair, looking for answers and trying to make sense of what has happened to them. They understand that happiness is an illusion and are filled with sadness and confusion. The lyrics are a cry for help as the person searches for someone to care and a peace of mind.
The chorus, "What becomes of the broken hearted who had love that's now departed?" poses a question that almost everyone can relate to at some point in their lives. The second verse continues with the imagery of a person whose roots of love have crumbled and whose heartaches grow stronger every day. It is a desperate plea for help as the person walks in shadows, searching for light and comfort but finding none. The line "All is lost there's no place for beginning, All that's left is an unhappy ending" conveys the hopelessness and despair that the person feels.
Line by Line Meaning
As I walk this land of broken dreams
I am wandering in a place where I can only see broken dreams and lack the motivation to live on
I have visions of many things
My mind is lost in thoughts of things that could have been or could be, making it difficult to accept reality
But happiness is just an illusion
I realize that my pursuit of happiness may be never-ending and futile
Filled with sadness and confusion
I am overwhelmed with a deep sense of sadness and hopelessness
What becomes of the broken hearted
What happens to those who have suffered from a broken heart and lost love?
Who had love that's now departed?
What happens to those who have lost the love that was once in their life?
I know I've got to find
I am aware that I need to find something or someone to help me move on from the pain
Some kind of piece of mind, maybe
I am hoping to find peace of mind or some sort of solace from my heartache
I can't stand this pain much longer
The constant reminder of my broken heart is unbearable and I don't know how much longer I can take it
I walk in shadows searching for light
I am searching for hope, but all I see around me is darkness
Cold and alone, no comfort in sight
I am feeling isolated and alone with no one to turn to for comfort
Hopin' and prayin' for someone to care
I am wishing for someone to care about me and my struggles
Always movin' and goin' nowhere
Despite my search, I feel like I'm not making any progress in moving past my pain
If roots of love grow all around
Even though love is present all around me, I cannot seem to find it or feel it
But for me they come tumblin' down
My experiences with love have been negative, leading me to feel even more alone and hopeless
Every day heartaches grow a little stronger
Each day, my pain feels more intense than the day before
Incomprehensible help me please
I need help and support, but I am struggling to articulate my needs
I'm searchin' though I don't succeed
I am trying desperately to find something, but I am not having any luck
But someones love there's a growin' need
I am realizing that I have a growing need for someone to love and support me
All is lost there's no place for beginning
I feel like everything is hopeless and there's no chance for a new beginning
All that's left is an unhappy ending
I feel like my story has already ended and it is not a happy one
I'll be searchin' everywhere
I will continue my search for happiness and love wherever I can
Just to find someone to care
Just to find someone who understands me and cares for me
Help, oh, help me please
I am still struggling and would appreciate any help or support I can get
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: James Anthony Dean, Paul Riser, William Henry Witherspoonn
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