They first appeared together in 1959 in The Bluefrets. Early songwriting work was for Dean Ford and the Gaylords (later to become Marmalade). Signed by The Beatles in 1968 to write for Apple Records' Mary Hopkin.
In 1970 they joined Tom McGuinness and Hughie Flint to form McGuinness Flint and penned the hits ''When I'm Dead And Gone'' (which reached No 2 in the UK in 1970) and ''Malt And Barley Blues'' (No 5 in 1971).
In 1972 they formed their own duo and enjoyed UK chart successes in 1976 and 1977 with four hits, including ''I Wanna Stay With You'' and ''Heart On My Sleeve'' both of which reached No 6. They split in 1979.
Gallagher & Lyle compositions have provided hits for Art Garfunkel (Breakaway) and Don Williams (Stay Young) . Graham Lyle later wrote with Terry Britten and their hits included ''What's Love Got To Do With It'' and ''We Don't Need Another Hero'' for Tina Turner and ''Just Good Friends'' for Michael Jackson. Benny Gallagher spent nine years as founding director of Performing Artists Media Rights Association (PAMRA) and also performed in The Manfreds with Paul Jones, Mike D'Arbo, Tom McGuinness and Mike Hugg.
Heartbreaker
Gallagher & Lyle Lyrics
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You got me crying like I thought I would never be
Love is believing but you let me down
How can I love you when you ain't around
And I
Get to the morning and you never call
Love should be everything or not at all
I made a life out of loving you
Only to find any dream that I follow is dying
I'm crying in the rain
I could be searching my world for a love everlasting
Feeling no pain
when will we meet again
Why do you have to be a heartbreaker
is it a lesson that I never knew?
Gotta get out of the spell that I'm under
My love for you
Why do you have to be a heartbreaker
when I was being what you want me to be?
Suddenly everything I ever wanted has passed me by
This world may end
not you and I
My love is stronger than the universe
My soul is crying for you
and that cannot be reversed
You made the rules and you could not see
you made a life out of hurting me
Out of my mind
I am held by the power of you love
Tell me when do we try
Or should we say goodbye?
Why do you have to be a heartbreaker
when I was being what you want me to be?
Suddenly everything I ever wanted has passed me by
Oh
Why do you have to be a heartbreaker
is it a lesson that I never knew?
Suddenly everything I ever wanted
My love for you, ooh
Why do you have to be a heartbreaker
The lyrics of Gallagher & Lyle's song "Heartbreaker" describe the pain of a broken heart caused by a lover who is not committed to the relationship. The singer expresses their disbelief and sorrow over this situation, wondering how they can continue to love someone who is absent and untrustworthy. The song reveals the singer's vulnerability and emotional turmoil, as they search for answers and try to make sense of the situation.
Throughout the song, the singer questions the motives of their partner, asking why they have to be a heartbreaker and reflecting on whether this is a lesson they never learned. They also question the nature of love itself, wondering if it should be everything or not at all. Despite the pain and confusion, the singer's love for their partner remains strong, as they declare that their love is stronger than the universe and their soul continues to cry out for them.
Overall, "Heartbreaker" is a powerful ballad that speaks to the universal experience of heartbreak and the struggle to move on from a relationship that has ended.
Line by Line Meaning
I got to say it and it's hard for me
I need to say this but it's difficult for me to speak up
You got me crying like I thought I would never be
You've hurt me so much that I'm crying more than I ever have before
Love is believing but you let me down
I had faith in our love but you disappointed me
How can I love you when you ain't around
It's impossible for me to love you when you're not here with me
Get to the morning and you never call
Every morning I wake up to find that you haven't called me
Love should be everything or not at all
Love is either all-encompassing or it's not worth having
And it don't matter whatever you do
No matter what you do, it doesn't change anything
I made a life out of loving you
I built my entire existence around loving you
Only to find any dream that I follow is dying
All of my dreams are falling apart
I'm crying in the rain
I'm alone and crying in the rain
I could be searching my world for a love everlasting
I could be looking for a love that lasts forever
Feeling no pain
Without you, I feel numb and emotionless
when will we meet again
I long to see you again someday
Why do you have to be a heartbreaker
Why do you have to be someone who breaks hearts?
is it a lesson that I never knew?
Is this a lesson that I was never taught?
Gotta get out of the spell that I'm under
I need to break free from the spell you have me under
My love for you
Despite everything, my love for you continues
when I was being what you want me to be?
When I was everything you wanted me to be?
Suddenly everything I ever wanted has passed me by
Everything I wanted in life is now out of reach
My love is stronger than the universe
My love for you is immeasurable
My soul is crying for you
My very being aches for you
and that cannot be reversed
My love for you will never fade away
You made the rules and you could not see
You set the rules but didn't realize the damage you caused
Out of my mind
I'm losing my grip on reality
I am held by the power of your love
I'm trapped by the strength of my feelings for you
Tell me when do we try or should we say goodbye?
Is there any hope for us to make this work or should we give up?
Oh
Exclamation of pain or sorrow
is it a lesson that I never knew?
Am I supposed to learn a lesson from this heartbreak?
Everything I ever wanted
All my desires and hopes
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BARRY GIBB, MAURICE ERNEST GIBB, ROBIN HUGH GIBB
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