Written and produced by Stock, Aitken and Waterman it was Donovan's first solo number one single for two weeks in March 1989, though he had made number one with his duet with Kylie Minogue "Especially for You" in January 1989. The music video features Donovan in a rural mountainous setting.
The song was one of the tracks on his Greatest Hits album in 1991 and again on a later collection in 2006.
Too Many Broken Hearts
Jason Donovan Lyrics
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I said, "I can't let you go
It's not just emotional feeling
I need you body and soul"
You give me one good reason to leave me
I'll give you ten good reasons to stay
You're the only one I believe in
Too many broken hearts in the world
There's too many, dreams can be broken in two
Too many broken hearts in the world
So I won't give up the fight for you
The world is full of lonely people
Who never held onto love
Last night I tried to reach you
But somehow it wasn't enough
So I said, "Can't you wait a bit longer?
I'll give you all that a lover should give
It ain't my pride but my love that is stronger
I'll be hurt, I'll be hurt, if you walked away"
Too many broken hearts in the world
There's too many, dreams can be broken in two
Too many broken hearts in the world
So I won't give up the fight for you
Too many broken hearts in the world
There's too many, dreams can be broken in two
Too many broken hearts in the world
So I won't give up the fight for you
You give me one good reason to leave me
I'll give you ten good reasons to stay
You're the only one I believe in
I'll be hurt, I'll be hurt, if you walked away
Too many broken hearts in the world
There's too many, dreams can be broken in two
Too many broken hearts in the world
So I won't give up the fight for you
Too many broken hearts in the world
There's too many, dreams can be broken in two
Too many broken hearts in the world
So I won't give up the fight for you
Too many broken hearts in the world
Jason Donovan's song "Too Many Broken Hearts" is a love song that speaks about the fear of losing a loved one after a rough patch in their relationship. The lyrics start with the fear of being left alone when his partner talks about leaving him, but Donovan begs her to stay. He says it's not just an emotional feeling but he needs her body and soul. He then tries to convince her to stay by giving her ten good reasons to do so. Donovan also lets her know that he will always believe in her, and if she walks away, he will be hurt.
The chorus starts with Donovan acknowledging the number of broken hearts in the world, how it's easy for dreams to be broken into two, and how he cannot give up the fight for love. He then goes ahead to tell his partner that the world is filled with lonely people who never held on to love, but he is not one of them. He tries to convince her to wait a bit longer, promising to give her everything a lover should, and confesses that his love for her is stronger than his pride.
To summarise, the song is about the fear of losing a loved one and the desire to hold on to love, despite the number of broken hearts in the world. It speaks to the emotions of people who have gone through rough patches in their relationship and are at the brink of breaking up.
Line by Line Meaning
Last night you talked about leaving
You brought up the idea of leaving last night
I said I can't let you go
I can't bear the thought of you leaving me
It's not just emotional feeling
My attachment to you goes beyond just emotions
I need you body and soul
I need you completely, both physically and emotionally
You give me one good reason to leave me
If you can give me a convincing reason to leave, I'll listen
I'll give you ten good reasons to stay
However, I am more than ready to give you many reasons to stay
You're the only one I believe in
Out of everyone else in the world, I only believe in you
I'll be hurt
It will cause me immense pain
If you walk away!
If you ultimately decide to leave
Too many broken hearts in the world
Many people have suffered from heartbreak before
There's too many dreams can be broken in two
There's an abundance of aspirations that can be shattered in an instant
So I won't give up the fight for you
Therefore, I will keep fighting for our relationship
The world is full of lonely people
There are countless individuals who are feeling alone
Who never held on to love
People who have not experienced the joy of love
Last night I tried to reach you
I attempted to make a connection with you last night
But somehow it wasn't enough
Unfortunately, it didn't seem to be sufficient
So I said: Can't you wait a bit longer?
I pleaded with you to hold on a little longer
I'll give you all that a lover should give
I am willing to provide you with everything a significant other should
It ain't my pride
My reluctance to let go is not a result of pride
But my love is stronger
Rather, it's because my love for you is incredibly powerful
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Mike Stock, Matt Aitken, Peter Waterman
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My youth is coming back to me i am in tears = lost friends, lost love, lost opportunities, but wow being a teen in the 80s was a blessing --
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Damn, I miss the 80’s. If only there was a time machine!
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Can i use it?
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there is a time machine. it's just in the future still
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When the TARDIS is ready I will give you a shout, I just cannot find Rose Tyler anywhere!
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@David-sk9vv
There is... didn't no-one tell you? :-P If only... take care and great health!
@geoffjoffy
I was 26 years old when this was a hit. Makes me feel 26 again listening to it.
@jane1975
@geoffjoffy: I was 13 in a half.
@GoldKingsMan
I was 10