Only Love Can Break a Heart
Gene Pitney Lyrics


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Only love can break a heart
Only love can mend it again

Last night I hurt you but darlin' remember this
Only love can break a heart
Only love can mend it again, hmm, hmm
You know I'm sorry, I'll prove it with just one kiss
Only love can break a heart
Only love can mend it again

Give me a chance to make up for the harm I've done
Try to forgive me and let's keep the two of us one

Please let me hold you and love you for always and always





Only love can break a heart, only love can mend it again
Only love can break a heart, only love can mend it again

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Gene Pitney's "Only Love Can Break a Heart" revolve around the idea that love is the only force strong enough to heal the pain caused by heartbreak. The song begins with the assertion that "only love can break a heart, only love can mend it again." This is a powerful idea that suggests that although love can be painful and difficult, it has the ability to fix the very hurt it causes.


Pitney then goes on to recount a moment where he hurt someone he loved, apologizing and asking for forgiveness. The lyrics reflect the desire to maintain the bond between two people, even when one has caused pain. The line "please let me hold you and love you for always and always" is particularly poignant, suggesting a longing for a true and lasting connection.


Overall, the song is an ode to the power and importance of love in our lives. It acknowledges that love can be difficult and hurtful, but ultimately it is the force that brings us together and allows us to heal from the wounds of the past.


Line by Line Meaning

Only love can break a heart
Heartbreak can only be caused by love; It takes love to form a deep enough connection to cause such pain.


Only love can mend it again
The same love that caused the heartbreak must be the one to help heal it.


Last night I hurt you but darlin' remember this
The singer acknowledges that they caused harm and wants to clarify that love was at the root of it.


You know I'm sorry, I'll prove it with just one kiss
Despite the harm caused, the artist wants to reconcile and is willing to show affection to make amends.


Give me a chance to make up for the harm I've done
The artist is asking for forgiveness and an opportunity to right their wrongs.


Try to forgive me and let's keep the two of us one
The singer wants to maintain the connection and bond they share despite the mistake made.


Please let me hold you and love you for always and always
The singer is asking for a chance to keep their love strong and committed forever.




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Written by: Burt Bacharach, Hal David

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Comments from YouTube:

@chuckchapman6654

I'm 79 and Gene Pitney represents the best music of my generation. I have NEVER tired of his great performances.

@RebeccaRouska

Hi I couldn;t agree on the beauty of the song and so true I love the 60s and being a baby boomer who could ask for more Portland, or

@joycepiantes8383

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@trishstephens9697

Same here C Gene has a fantastic voice and his music is great to listen to you never get tired of hearing his songs they have feeling and emotions in the words and how he presents them across even to listen to him as an older person he still sings with that passion and love ❀️

@billg125

can't agree more!!

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@zuzannawisniewska4464

Whoever is reading this, we don't know each other and probably never will, but I wish you all the best in life and all the happiness in the world. I love songs Gene Pitney.Gene Pitney was a great singer. RIP Gene. 😒

@jenniferkay4038

Heartfelt and well said, music brings the world together!

@joesphgallo5534

Gene was the best thank you for the well wishes ❀

@terenceread616

And wish you the same my unknown friend 😊

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