Sayer launched his career in the United Kingdom in the early 1970s, and became a top singles and album act on both sides of the Atlantic in the 1970s. His first seven hit singles in the United Kingdom all reached the Top 10 – a feat first registered by his first manager, Adam Faith. His songs have been sung by other notable artists, including Cliff Richard ("Dreamin'").
Wounded Heart
Leo Sayer Lyrics
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Not afraid you can throw your sticks and stones
But this love is tearing me apart
I've got a wounded heart
And it won't stop beating
Tried to keep it a casual affair
Nonetheless we get careless ''cause we care
It only hurts my heart
And it won't stop beating
Got a wounded heart
And it won't stop beating
No matter what I do
A wounded heart
That keeps repeating
I'm missing you
Missing you
Got a wounded heart
And it won't stop leading
Me right back to you
A wounded heart
Do you need me like I need you
You know I'm tryin'
To get some piece of mind
But I can't seem to put
The past behind
I don't want you
Living in my dreams
No matter how it seems
I don't want you
I gotta wounded heart
And it won't stop beating
No matter what I do
A wounded heart
That keeps repeating
I'm missing you
Missing you
Got a wounded heart
And it won't stop leading
Me right back to you
A wounded heart
You need me like I need you
Oh you know I'm missing you, ooh
I gotta wounded heart
And it won't stop beating
No matter what I do
A wounded heart
That keeps repeating
I'm missing you
I'm missing you, missing you
Got a wounded heart
And it won't stop leading
Me right back to you
A wounded heart
Keeps repeating
I'm missing you
Leo Sayer's song "Wounded Heart" is about the pain caused by love. The lyrics detail how the singer's heart has been wounded by love and continues to ache even though the relationship is over. The opening lines indicate that the singer does not want the person who caused the wound to fix it, as if getting involved again would only cause more pain. The following lyrics reveal that the singer is struggling with his emotions and despite trying to have a casual relationship, he is still falling apart. Love, only hurting his heart and yet, he misses his past love which leads him back to the same wounded heart.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "I'm missing you" and underscores the theme of heartbreak and longing. The lines "do you need me like I need you, you know I'm tryin' to get some piece of mind" and "I don't want you living in my dreams" suggest that the singer is struggling to come to terms with the end of the relationship, but is trying to move on despite having a wounded heart. The repetition of the phrase "wounded heart" is the most significant line that is repeated throughout the song. It is as if the singer has come to terms with their broken heart by repeating it over and over, which amplifies the magnitude of their love and how much it is hurting them.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't need you to mend my broken heart
I don't require your help in fixing the damage to my heart caused by our relationship.
Not afraid you can throw your sticks and stones
I am not scared of any harsh words or actions you may use against me.
But this love is tearing me apart
Despite my courage, our relationship is causing me immense emotional pain and difficulty.
I've got a wounded heart
My heart has been deeply hurt by our relationship.
And it won't stop beating
Despite the damage done, my heart is still functioning and causing me pain.
Tried to keep it a casual affair
I attempted to maintain a low-key relationship with you.
Nonetheless we get careless 'cause we care
Even though we intended to keep things casual, our strong feelings for each other caused us to unintentionally let our guard down.
Why does love make me fall apart
I am struggling to understand why my emotions have caused so much damage to my heart and well-being.
It only hurts my heart
Despite the good intentions behind our relationship, it has only resulted in causing me pain and suffering.
Got a wounded heart
My heart is damaged and in pain due to our relationship.
No matter what I do
Regardless of my efforts to move on or forget about this relationship,
That keeps repeating
The pain caused by my wounded heart continues to occur over and over again.
I'm missing you
I am experiencing strong emotions of longing for you.
And it won't stop leading
My wounded heart is causing me to be drawn back to you and our relationship.
Me right back to you
The pain and longing caused by my wounded heart is causing me to return to our relationship and my feelings for you.
Do you need me like I need you
I am questioning whether your feelings and need for me are as strong as mine for you.
You know I'm tryin'
I am making an effort to overcome the hurt and pain caused by our relationship and move forward.
To get some piece of mind
I am searching for a sense of calm and mental clarity regarding our relationship and my emotions.
But I can't seem to put
Despite my efforts,
The past behind
I am unable to let go of the memories and emotions associated with our relationship.
I don't want you
I am struggling to reconcile my strong feelings for you and the pain you have caused me.
Living in my dreams
I do not want to be consumed by thoughts and dreams of you.
No matter how it seems
Despite appearances to the contrary,
I gotta wounded heart
My heart has been hurt and is causing me pain due to our relationship.
Missing you
I am experiencing strong emotions of longing and desire for you despite the damage to my heart caused by our relationship.
Keeps repeating
The pain and hurt caused by our relationship continues to occur over and over again.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., BMG Rights Management
Written by: CARLENE CARTER, SIMON CLIMIE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Tyrone peterson
on Leo Sayer - I Pull My Blue Jeans On
Nice song