My Heart Tells Me
Ken Dodd Lyrics


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My heart tells me this is just a fling
And yet you say our love means everything
Do you mean what you are saying
Or is this a little game you're playing?

My heart tells me I will cry again
Lips that kiss like yours could lie again
If I'm fool enough to see this through, will I
Be sorry if I do? Should I believe my heart or you?

My heart tells me I will cry again
Cause lips that kiss like yours could lie again




If I'm fool enough to see this through, will I
Be sorry if I do? Should I believe my heart or you?

Overall Meaning

Ken Dodd's song "My Heart Tells Me" is a song that is dealing with the age-old question of whether we should follow our head or our heart. The lyrics are expressing the conflict that the singer is feeling as he is being torn between the logic that his heart is telling him and the words that his lover is saying to him. The song's melody is light and bouncy, which creates a contrast with the serious nature of the lyrics, adding to the complexity of the situation. The singer is expressing his confusion about the situation and is questioning whether he should follow his heart or his lover's words.


The lyrics of the song are quite simple, but they address a dilemma that many people face in their romantic relationships. The first verse of the song talks about the singer's doubts about the relationship, while the second verse talks about the possibility of being hurt again if he decides to continue the relationship. The chorus ties the two verses together, questioning whether the singer should trust his heart or his lover. Overall, the song effectively captures the uncertainty that comes with love and relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

My heart tells me this is just a fling
My instincts warn me that this isn't a serious, long-term relationship


And yet you say our love means everything
Despite what you say about the depth of our relationship, I have my doubts


Do you mean what you are saying
I'm questioning the sincerity of your words


Or is this a little game you're playing?
I'm wondering if you're just toying with me for your own amusement


My heart tells me I will cry again
My intuition is telling me that I'll end up hurt again


Lips that kiss like yours could lie again
Your past behavior makes me wonder if you'll deceive me again


If I'm fool enough to see this through, will I
If I continue with this relationship despite my doubts, will it end badly?


Be sorry if I do? Should I believe my heart or you?
Am I making a mistake by trusting my instincts? Or are you the one who's being misleading?




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HARRY WARREN, MACK GORDON

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Comments from YouTube:

@lesterwyoung

Lovely heartfelt interpretation.

@enidmarl6703

Simply the best xxx

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