A singer/songwriter, producer, and occasional actor, Cole's music is generally laden with warm pop hooks, acoustic guitar, and smart, insightful lyrics.
From his earlier pop outings, Cole's work matured into what could best be termed "heartland pop" -- aimed squarely at observations on love, loss, success, failure, pain, and joy, all from a decidedly blue-collar, middle-American perspective.
You Were in my Heart
Jude Cole Lyrics
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But so hard to understand
Why you were looking for a love
When it was right there, right there in your hand
You were in my heart, when you walked out my door
I gave you my love baby, you wanted something more
And now it's cold and lonely down in paradise
And the rumors that came back to me
Were so easily denied
But tell me what made you my enemy
When I was right there, right there by your side
You were in my heart, when you walked out my door
I gave you my love baby, you wanted something more
And now the rain is falling on your paradise
But don't look back no, no more, I'm as cold as ice
To your heart I was the one that held the key
I guess your one big promise never let you free
But that's all over now, it's really over now
You were in my heart, when you walked out my door
I gave you mu love baby, I'll never know what for
And now the rain is falling on your paradise
But don't look back no, no more, I'm as cold as ice
The song “You Were in my Heart” by Jude Cole is about heartbreak and the struggle to understand why a love was lost. The singer looks back on the relationship and questions why his partner was searching for love when it was right in front of them. He expresses that he gave all his love, but it wasn’t enough, and now he is left feeling lonely in paradise. The singer also addresses the rumors that were spread about him and wonders why his partner became his enemy. He believes that he was always there for her, but she couldn’t see that.
The chorus “You were in my heart, when you walked out my door, I gave you my love baby, you wanted something more” is a powerful statement about unrequited love. The singer gave everything he had to offer, but it still wasn’t enough. He is left wondering what more he could have done, but now he is as “cold as ice” and can’t look back.
Overall, the song shows the struggle to understand why love isn’t always enough and how heartbreak can leave a person feeling lonely and empty. It is a relatable and moving song that captures the pain of lost love.
Line by Line Meaning
It's over now, that's plain to see
The relationship has ended clearly, without doubt or confusion.
But so hard to understand
Despite the clarity of the breakup, the singer is struggling to make sense of it.
Why you were looking for a love
The singer is questioning why their partner was seeking love elsewhere when it was seemingly present in their own relationship.
When it was right there, right there in your hand
The love and companionship the partner was seeking was actually present and available in their relationship all along.
And the rumors that came back to me
The artist has heard rumors about their partner's behavior or actions.
Were so easily denied
The partner denied the rumors, making them difficult for the singer to verify or confront.
But tell me what made you my enemy
The singer is questioning why their partner would act as an enemy or against them, rather than being honest and confronting any issues in the relationship.
When I was right there, right there by your side
Despite being present and available in the relationship, the partner still acted as if there were issues rather than addressing them with the artist.
To your heart I was the one that held the key
The artist was the one who held the key to the partner's heart and emotions, and played a significant role in the success of the relationship.
I guess your one big promise never let you free
The partner made a promise that ultimately hindered or limited their ability to fully engage with the relationship and emotions involved.
But that's all over now, it's really over now
The relationship has ended and there is no hope or chance of reconciliation.
And now the rain is falling on your paradise
The partner is experiencing hardship or difficulties now that they have lost the relationship.
But don't look back no, no more, I'm as cold as ice
The singer is urging their former partner to move on and not look back, as the relationship cannot be repaired and the singer is now emotionally detached from the situation.
You were in my heart when you walked out my door
Despite the end of the relationship, the partner will always hold a special place in the singer's heart.
I gave you my love baby, you wanted something more
The singer gave their all in the relationship, but the partner wanted something more that the singer was unable to provide.
And now it's cold and lonely down in paradise
The partner's current situation - while seemingly paradise to some - is now cold, dark, and lonely due to the end of the relationship.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JUDE ANTHONY COLE
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