After Be-Bop-A-Lula had become a huge hit in 1956 (peaking at #7 and spending 20 weeks in the Billboard Pop Chart), Gene Vincent & His Blue Caps (often mis-named as 'the' Blue Caps) were unable to follow it up with the same level of commercial success, but released critically acclaimed songs like Race With The Devil (#96 in Billboard) and Bluejean Bop (#49).
Following a visit to Europe in 1959, Vincent managed to attract a new huge and discerning audience there, especially in England and France. By that time his career had mostly ended in the US. In 1960, while on tour in Britain, Vincent and songwriter Sharon Sheeley were seriously injured in a high-speed traffic accident. Vincent broke his ribs, collarbone, and added further damage to his already weak leg which he had injured in a motorcycle accident in 1955 and refused to have amputated, and Sheeley suffered a broken pelvis. Both Vincent and Sheeley survived, but the accident killed Vincent's tourmate and Sheeley's fiancé, Eddie Cochran.
Vincent subsequently moved to England in 1963. His stage shows became "must see" events and his bands through those years were to spawn some of the most respected players in the world today. It was during his early tours of Britain that he adopted the trademark leather outfit, at the suggestion of British Rock 'n' Roll impressario, Jack Good.
My Heart
Gene Vincent Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
My arms just can't squeeze enough of
My heart just can't love enough of you (wo-ho woa-a-ho)
We just don't seem to date enough of
Can't wait until we're close together
I know our little dream is true (woo-who who)
I know it's time to say goodbye-hi-hi
Hand in hand, I walk her to the door-oor-oor oh
She won't go in til she kisses me some more
Oh, don't care for a diamond ring
Just you, you're my everything
My heart just can't love enough of you (wo-ho woa-a ho)
My lips just can't kiss enough of
My arms just can't squeeze enough of
My heart just can't love enough of you (wo-ho woa-a ho)
We just don't seem to date enough of
Can't wait until we're close together
I know our little dream is true (woo-who wo-whoo)
I see a gleam in her eye-hi-hi
I know it's time to say goodbye-hi-hi
Hand in hand, I walk her to the door-oor-oor oh
She won't go in til she kisses me some more
Oh, don't care for a diamond ring
Just you, you're my everything
My heart just can't love enough of you (wo a-ho woa-a ho)
The lyrics of "My Heart" by Gene Vincent express the singer's intense love for a girl he is with. He is completely enamored of her and can't get enough of her kisses, embraces, and love. In fact, his heart just can't love enough of her. He is frustrated that they don't spend enough time together and can't wait to be close to her again. He sees that the dream of being together is true, and he is sure that they belong together. When they say goodbye, he walks her to the door, but she won't go in until she kisses him some more. He doesn't care for material things like a diamond ring; he only needs the girl he loves because she is his everything.
Line by Line Meaning
My lips just can't kiss enough of
I can't stop kissing you even if I want to.
My arms just can't squeeze enough of
I can't get enough of holding you tightly in my arms.
My heart just can't love enough of you (wo-ho woa-a-ho)
I simply cannot love you any less than I already do.
We just don't seem to date enough of
We can't spend enough time together to satisfy ourselves.
Can't wait until we're close together
I'm eager to be with you and feel your warmth.
I know our little dream is true (woo-who who)
I am confident that our love is pure and genuine.
I see a gleam in her eye-hi-hi
Her eyes reflect the love and excitement we share.
I know it's time to say goodbye-hi-hi
I reluctantly have to leave her company to attend other things.
Hand in hand, I walk her to the door-oor-oor oh
As a gentleman, I escort her to the door with respect and tenderness.
She won't go in til she kisses me some more
She shows her love by insisting on one more kiss before I head out.
Oh, don't care for a diamond ring
Material possessions do not hold as much value as the love we share.
Just you, you're my everything
You are the most precious and treasured thing in my life.
My heart just can't love enough of you (wo a-ho woa-a ho)
My heart is full of love for you and there is no end to it.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHNNY BURNETTE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jacob Lara
Gene Vincent, very underrated in rock and roll history
Carlos Manuel Reus
Here I am listening to Gene Vincent´s music on one more anniversary of Gene Vincent´s birthday (February 11, 1935). Your memory and music live on dear Gene Vincent. You are one of my musical idols.
David Bruton
Awesome stuff.
Joe Duke
He didn't get the recognition he deserved
Bon Summers
This version sounds so weak compared to the Saturday Club version which is epic.