She was the first American singer to record at Abbey Road Studios in England. Her fan base even included Asia and the Philippines. She had 7 top hits, including "Why Don't You Believe in Me?", "Your Cheating Heart," "Almost Always," and "Have You Heard?"
She married composer Tony Acquaviva in 1956. In 1964, she dropped out of the public eye to take care of him and did so until 1986, when Mr. Acquaviva passed away. She began to tour again in the 1990's. She was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Your Breaking My Heart
Joni James Lyrics
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You've fallen for somebody new
It isn't too easy believing
You'd leave after all we've been through
It's breaking my heart to remember
The dreams we depended upon
Your leaving is slow dying ember
I wish you joy though tear drops burn
But if some day you should care to return
Please hurry back and we'll make a new start
Til then you're breaking my heart
I wish you joy though tear drops burn
But if some day you should care to return
Please hurry back and we'll make a new start dear
Til then you're breaking my heart
Joni James's song You're Breaking My Heart is a heart-wrenching ballad that speaks to the pain of losing someone you love. The lyrics capture the sense of betrayal and disbelief that comes when your partner tells you that they have found someone new. The singer knows that their relationship is ending, but they cannot fathom the idea that their partner would so readily hold onto someone else. The lines, "You're breaking my heart 'cause you're leaving / You've fallen for somebody new" emphasize the deep hurt and confusion of this situation.
The chorus pivots to the singer's desperate wish for their lover's happiness, even if it comes at the cost of their own heartbreak. The lyrics express a conflicting set of emotions where the singer is trying to make sense of the loss of the relationship. She wants to be stoic and brave but realizes that the emotional wound that this experience has caused is hard to bear. She wishes her lover well for their future but longs for them to come back, indicating how deep her love goes.
Overall, the lyrics of "You're Breaking My Heart" evoke a mood of sadness and resignation characteristic of heartbreak. Joni James's vocal performance strengthens this further, bringing the agony expressed in the lyrics to life with a heartbreaking delivery that is sure to resonate with anyone who has experienced the pain of a breakup.
Line by Line Meaning
You're breaking my heart 'cause you're leaving
The fact that you are leaving is causing me emotional pain
You've fallen for somebody new
You have developed feelings for someone else
It isn't too easy believing
It's difficult to accept that you would leave after all we have been through
You'd leave after all we've been through
I find it hard to believe that you would end things between us despite everything we've experienced
It's breaking my heart to remember
Thinking about the past and what we had is causing me emotional pain
The dreams we depended upon
The hopes and aspirations we shared as a couple
Your leaving is slow dying ember
The process of you leaving is like a slow, painful burning out of a flame
I'll miss you my love when you're gone
I will feel a deep sense of loss and sadness when you are no longer with me
I wish you joy though tear drops burn
Even though I am sad and crying, I still hope you find happiness
But if some day you should care to return
If you ever change your mind and want to come back to me
Please hurry back and we'll make a new start
We can begin anew and try to make things work between us
Til then you're breaking my heart
But until that happens, the pain of you leaving will continue to affect me deeply
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PAT GENARO, SUNNY SKYLAR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Aaliyah and Jcel's Beauty Corner
I love this version of Joni James. I cant help listening repeatedly.
patrick ryan
The Italian Era: Sinatra, Tony Bennet, Perry Como, Dean Martin, Jerry Vale, Mario Lanza, Al Martino; Connie Francis -- What voices; what wonderful music
Raul Raul
patrick ryan I made a mistake. The title of the book is AMORE. Mark Rotella is the author. Pls check it on Google.
Raul Raul
Patrick ryan thank you for your reply. I had a book about Italian American Song. That's the title Author is Mark Rotella. It starts from Enrico Carruso all the way to Frankie Valli and the four reasons. Very informative book about Italian American singers up to about mid 60
patrick ryan
@Raul Raul Yep, and even more...
Raul Raul
Vic Damone, Dean Martin, Bobby Darin, Dion de Muccci
Noe Suarez
I recently discovered the great voice of Jomi James and been listening to her songs. This song is on top my list. I really fell in love with her wonderful voice...
V Hanna
Beautiful music with beautiful voice. What a great singer of love songs! I first heard her in mid 50's. Besides, I played the String Bass in several music organizations.
Vanda de Freitas Bezerra
Linda canção!
Benjamin Morales
With or without past association, Joni just did it beautifully and emotionally.