Stranded
Heart Lyrics


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Standing here helpless
Where do I go
If you leave me alone
Where do I turn now
If it don't work out
As for as I can see
This isn't the way
That you said it would be

Don't leave me like this
Don't leave me stranded
If you walk away now
You leave me empty handed
Don't leave me like this
Don't leave me stranded
Don't leave me now
Don't leave me

Wasn't it you
Who brought me here
To the place lovers go
Just look at these arms
Reaching out to you
You said that you'd always care
I just turned around
And there's nobody there

Don't leave me like this
Don't leave me stranded
If you walk away now
You leave me empty handed
Don't leave me like this
Don't leave me stranded
Don't leave me now
Don't leave me

You said that you'd always care
I just turned around and there's
Nobody there

Don't leave me like
Don't leave me like this
Don't leave me stranded
If you walk away now
You leave me empty handed
Don't leave me like this
Don't leave me stranded
Stranded
Don't leave me like this




Don't leave me stranded
Don't leave me like this

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Hearts' song Stranded express the feeling of helplessness and despair that comes with the realization that a romantic relationship is coming to an end, and the fear of being left alone and abandoned. The singer is reaching out to her lover, begging them not to leave her stranded, and pleading for them to stay and work things out. The chorus is a repeated refrain that emphasizes the urgency of the situation, and the gravity of the singer's emotions.


The first verse sets the scene and establishes the mood, with the singer standing helplessly, wondering what to do if her lover abandons her. She questions the promises of the relationship and the future that was envisaged, indicating that it is not turning out the way she was told it would be. The second verse is more personal, with the singer expressing her disappointment, confusion, and feeling of betrayal, as she reaches out to her lover, to whom she had always believed she could trust.


Overall, the lyrics of Stranded paint a poignant picture of the demise of a romantic relationship, conveying the feeling of desperation, the confusion and helplessness of the singer, and the consequences of being abandoned. Though the song is a slow ballad, it appeals to emotions as the singer shows her vulnerability, making it relatable to anyone who has gone through a heartbreak.


Line by Line Meaning

Standing here helpless
I am standing here feeling helpless


Where do I go
I don't know where to go from here


If you leave me alone
If you abandon me and go away


Where do I turn now
I don't know who or what to turn to now that you're gone


If it don't work out
If things don't go as planned


As for as I can see
From my point of view


This isn't the way
This isn't how you said it would be


Don't leave me like this
Please don't abandon me in this situation


If you walk away now
If you leave me now


You leave me empty handed
You leave me with nothing


Don't leave me now
Please don't leave me at all


Wasn't it you
Didn't you


Who brought me here
Who took me to this place


To the place lovers go
To this romantic place


Just look at these arms
See how my arms are extended


Reaching out to you
Trying to touch you


You said that you'd always care
You promised that you would always care about me


I just turned around
I looked back


And there's nobody there
And you were nowhere to be found


Don't leave me stranded
Don't leave me alone and helpless


Stranded
Feeling alone and helpless




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: SHAWNA HARRINGTON

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GOLDNESS GAMER

This song is so underrated. This is one of my favorite Heart songs. I love the power and emotion of film and music combined. I love the harmonies Nancy and Ann create together.

paikka koti

It was a quite big hit in the 90s

Darreal Emerick

I agree magic man gets more plays where I live. I think this song and All I wanna do should be played rather than magic man.

L Gempet

This is actually one of my favorites from Heart & as much as I think Ann has an absolutely amazing voice, I really love Nancy’s voice too which is a bit softer & less powerful, but very compatible w/certain types of songs.

Shirley Giordano

It's one of my favorites, too. My mother had never heard it until I played her this video. She loves it now, too.

Darrell Knight

It's underrated

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TravelinBand747

When the chorus kicks in, “Don’t leave me like this!” Such power and energy in their voices. I love Heart ❤️

Julie Mcneil

Totally agree.x

xxx xxx

@Julie Mcneil Me too

boneshaker crane

I will always love heart bursting at the seams with talent

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