Hearts Against the Wind
Linda Ronstadt feat. J.D. Souther Lyrics
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Are gifts with no return
They know the coldest wind that blows
Where once a fire burned
So blow
Hearts against the wind
They just blow
Without breaking again
So blow
Hearts against the wind
They just blow
Hearts that never break they just won't mend
Without breaking again
"Hearts Against the Wind" is a song performed by legendary female artist Linda Ronstadt featuring J.D. Souther. The track appears on Linda's 1978 album "Living in the USA." The lyrics describe the pain of having a one-sided love. The person is giving all their love, but nothing seems to grow from it. It feels like a returnless gift, giving one's heart in vain. These people experience the coldest wind, which refers to the emotional emptiness they feel, replacing what was once a burning love.
The lyrics talk about "hearts that never break, they just won't mend without breaking again." It's a devastating experience because these individuals can't help but continually give their love to someone who may never return it. The heartbreak, when it comes, may not mend correctly and may lead to more heartbreak in the future. These lonely individuals "blow their hearts against the wind" essentially, and their love remains futile, reminding us how painful one-sided relationships can be. Overall, the song speaks of unrequited love and the pain of not receiving love in return.
Line by Line Meaning
Hearts that love where no love grows
The heart continues to love even when it is not reciprocated
Are gifts with no return
This type of love is a one-way street and will not be repaid
They know the coldest wind that blows
The pain and hurt that comes from unrequited love are worse than any physical coldness
Where once a fire burned
The heart was once passionate and warm, but now it has cooled due to lack of love
So blow
Keep moving forward even when faced with adversity
Hearts against the wind
The heart is strong enough to withstand the challenges faced in love
They just blow
This strength comes from continuing to love despite the pain and hurt
Hearts that never break they just won't mend
Even though the heart won't heal completely, it won't stop loving
Without breaking again
The heart won't stop loving even though it has been broken before
Contributed by Alaina W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kathleen McWhirter
My heart melts at the beauty of their harmonies!
Ruth Boykin
Absolutely two of the most beautiful voices! Love the song also!
katydid mccarthy
Beautiful duet and I love when they sing high almost like a yodel. Two great talents.
Paul Kubic
Having attended multiple LR concerts over a decade, I wish she had performed this gem! I believe her best duet, the chemistry can do that, God Bless!
Jasmine B
Two remarkable voices - beautiful duo 🦋🦋🦋
Bette Chic
Never heard this before!
What a duo 💕 beautiful
Rosalind Daniel
Love it ! From my favorite movie Urban Cowboy.... John Travolta changes the station on the boom box to this song.... just beautiful! This Black lady knows a great song!
Robert Rodriguez
Never gets old! Been hearing this song since I was 6 and now I'm 43 and now it just means more as I relate to it.
Adrian Canales
an underrated gem! thanks for posting!😁
Florencia de Vera
An incredible duo both talented simply tag as LEGEND of all time