Same Old Heart
Jools Holland Lyrics
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Your good, kind treatment will worry me someday.
I love you baby, but I'm gonna have to say goodbye.
Woman, I got to move, I really got to fly.
[Chorus]
Same thing every morning,
Tell me what's it all about.
I miss you already, baby, more than words can say.
Seems like I've been gone twenty-four hours, more like a million days.
I love you baby, you know I wouldn't tell you no lies.
If you don't believe I love you, look at the tears standing in my eyes.
[Chorus]
Here I am back home, baby, I'm back home to stay.
I love you babe, never more will I go away.
I won't hurt you no more, baby, ain't gonna tell you no more lies.
No more running 'round, no more phony alibis.
[Chorus:Repeat x3]
The song Same Old Heart by Jools Holland explores the complex and often painful emotions surrounding love and breaking up. The first verse speaks to the financial insecurity that can come with a relationship, as he apologizes to his partner for not being able to afford to stay. However, he knows that her kindness and love will eventually worry him, and so he must leave. In the chorus, he laments the monotony of everyday life and the constant feeling of sadness that comes with missing someone.
The second verse highlights the deep emotional connection between the singer and his partner, as he confesses to missing her even after just twenty-four hours of being apart. He assures her of his love, even if she doubts it at times. In the final verse, the singer returns home and promises to never hurt his partner again. He knows that he has made mistakes in the past and is committed to being truthful and faithful from here on out.
This song captures the universal feelings of love, longing, and heartbreak. Whether you are currently in a relationship or have experienced the pain of a breakup, the lyrics and melody of Same Old Heart will resonate with you.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm sorry baby, but I can't afford to stay.
I apologize, my dearest, but remaining here is currently beyond my financial means.
Your good, kind treatment will worry me someday.
Although I appreciate and cherish your thoughtfulness towards me, I fear that it may become a cause for concern in the future.
I love you baby, but I'm gonna have to say goodbye.
My affection for you is unwavering, however, I must bid you farewell.
Woman, I got to move, I really got to fly.
My dear lady, it is imperative that I move on and leave hastily.
[Chorus] Same thing every morning, Tell me what's it all about. I get those same old blues every night.
Repeated routine every sunrise, pray enlighten me as to its meaning. Each evening, I experience the same melancholic sentiments.
I miss you already, baby, more than words can say.
My heart already yearns for your presence, more deeply than any language could express.
Seems like I've been gone twenty-four hours, more like a million days.
It feels as though I have been away for a mere day, whilst in truth, it seems like an eternity.
I love you baby, you know I wouldn't tell you no lies.
My love for you is pure and genuine, and I wouldn't dream of deceiving you.
If you don't believe I love you, look at the tears standing in my eyes.
Should you doubt my love for you, set your gaze upon the tears that well up within my eyes as evidence.
[Chorus]
Here I am back home, baby, I'm back home to stay.
I have returned to our shared habitation, my dear, and I am committed to staying here henceforth.
I love you babe, never more will I go away.
My affections for you are steadfast, and I promise to never depart again.
I won't hurt you no more, baby, ain't gonna tell you no more lies.
I shall take extra care to never cause you any hurt, and furthermore, shall refrain from speaking any untruths.
No more running 'round, no more phony alibis.
I shall no longer engage in any deceptive or unfaithful activities, nor shall I provide any more false explanations for my actions.
[Chorus:Repeat x3]
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ERIC PATRICK CLAPTON
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