How Could She
Heather Myles Lyrics


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She didn't know what she had.
She let a good thing go bad.
Love ain't a gift you take for granted.
You gave her a band of gold,
And more than a heart can hold,
And, honey, I don't understand it.

How could she be so blind?
How could she have it all and set it free.
Your heart's the keepin' kind.
If you were mine to love,
I wouldn't give you up.
Oh, darlin', how could she?

I'd always be there for you.
She really didn't know you.
She never took the time to listen.
I could be more than just a friend.
You can learn to love again.
Find out what you been missin'.

How could she be so blind?
How could she have it all and set it free.
Your heart's the keepin' kind.
If you were mine to love,
I wouldn't give you up.
Oh, darlin', how could she?

Instrumental break.

How could she be so blind?
How could she have it all and set it free.
Your heart's the keepin' kind.
If you were mine to love,
I wouldn't give you up.
Oh, darlin', how could she?





Oh, darlin', how could she?

Overall Meaning

In Heather Myles's song "How Could She," the lyrics tell a story of a woman who let go of a good man and a loving relationship. The singer of the song highlights the mistakes made by this woman, emphasizing how she did not understand the value of the love she was given. The lyrics suggest that love is not something that should be taken for granted, and that the woman in question failed to appreciate what she had until it was gone.


The chorus of the song acts as a lament for the missed opportunities presented to this woman. The singer wonders how someone could have everything, including the love of a good man, and still choose to give it all up. She points out that this man has a good heart, and that, had the woman chosen to appreciate him, she could have had a fulfilling and lasting relationship.


Overall, "How Could She" is a song about lost love, and the pain that comes with letting go of someone who truly cares. The song speaks to the regret felt by those who were not valued by the ones they loved, and the sadness that comes with knowing that love, once lost, may never return.


Line by Line Meaning

She didn't know what she had.
She didn't realize how good her relationship was.


She let a good thing go bad.
She didn't work to maintain her relationship and let it fall apart.


Love ain't a gift you take for granted.
Love is not something that you should assume will always be there without effort.


You gave her a band of gold,
You gave her a wedding ring and promised your commitment to her.


And more than a heart can hold,
You loved her deeply and gave her everything you could.


And, honey, I don't understand it.
I don't understand how she gave up such a valuable relationship.


How could she be so blind?
How could she not see the value in what she had with you?


How could she have it all and set it free.
How could she have a great relationship and let it end?


Your heart's the keepin' kind.
You are a faithful and loving partner.


If you were mine to love, I wouldn't give you up.
If I had the chance to love you, I would never let you go.


I'd always be there for you.
I vow to always be there for you through good and bad times.


She really didn't know you.
She didn't take the time to get to know who you are.


She never took the time to listen.
She didn't care enough to listen to your feelings or concerns.


I could be more than just a friend.
I have feelings for you that go beyond just friendship.


You can learn to love again.
You can find someone who will love you for who you are.


Find out what you been missin'.
Discover what it feels like to be truly loved and valued.


Oh, darlin', how could she?
I can't understand how she could give up such a valuable relationship with you.


Instrumental break.
No lyrics - musical interlude.


Oh, darlin', how could she?
I still can't understand how she could let go of a wonderful relationship with you.




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