My Apple Heart
Lisa Stansfield Lyrics
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Let's talk
I can't take this pressure
I need to love you
But I need to breathe too
Honey don't mouth off at me now
But I've got to tell you a thing or two
Cos for some time it's been on my mind
Never had a love so strong
Never had a love so right
A love this tight
Never had a love so fine
Baby it's so divine
But you want too much time
You can't go on
Eating away at my apple heart
You can't go on
Worming your way through my apple heart
I just need a little more time
And you won't lose me
I'll love you more for it
There's nothing more exciting
Than being in your arms
But baby listen to me
Sometimes you've got to let go
Never had a love so strong
Never had a love so right
A love this tight
Never had a love so fine
Baby it's so divine
But you want too much time
You can't go on
Eating away at my apple heart
You can't go on
Worming your way through my apple heart
You can't go on
Eating away at my apple heart
You can't go on
Worming your way through my apple heart
A little more space
And a little more time
And we'll be alright
Never had a love so strong
Never had a love so right
A love this tight
Never had a love so fine
Baby it's so divine
But you want too much time
You can't go on
Eating away at my apple heart
You can't go on
Worming your way through my apple heart
You can't go on
Eating away at my apple heart
You can't go on
Worming your way through my apple heart
You can't go on
Eating away at my apple heart
You can't go on
Worming your way through my apple heart
You can't go on
Eating away at my apple heart
You can't go on
Worming your way through my apple heart
We need to talk
You need to give me more time
The song "My Apple Heart" by Lisa Stansfield is about the struggle to balance the desire for love and the need for personal space. The singer expresses her love for her partner, but also acknowledges that she needs some breathing room in the relationship. She tells her partner that she needs more time and space, and that it doesn't mean she loves them any less. She compares her heart to an apple, which has been eaten away and wormed through by her partner's constant need for attention.
The lyrics are a plea for understanding and compromise, as the singer argues that the relationship can survive if they both give each other enough space. She repeats the phrase "Never had a love so strong, never had a love so right, a love this tight" to emphasize the depth of her feelings for her partner, but also to underscore the need for balance. The chorus repeats "You can't go on eating away at my apple heart, you can't go on worming your way through my apple heart," as if to say that the relationship will not survive if one partner is constantly taking more than they give.
Overall, "My Apple Heart" is a bittersweet love song about the challenges of balancing love and independence. It reminds us that a successful relationship requires mutual respect, understanding, and compromise.
Line by Line Meaning
Listen baby
Hey, let's have a serious chat.
Let's talk
We need to have a discussion about our relationship.
I can't take this pressure
I am feeling overwhelmed and stressed by our situation.
I need to love you
I really care about you and want to keep our relationship going.
But I need to breathe too
However, I also need some space and time for myself.
Honey don't mouth off at me now
Please don't get defensive, but I have something important to say.
But I've got to tell you a thing or two
I need to express my thoughts and feelings about our relationship.
Honey hear me out and sit down
Please listen to me and take this conversation seriously.
Cos for some time it's been on my mind
I have been thinking about this for a while now and I need to talk about it.
Never had a love so strong
I have never felt such a deep connection with someone before.
Never had a love so right
Our love feels perfect and natural.
A love this tight
Our bond is very close and intimate.
Never had a love so fine
Our love is unique and amazing.
Baby it's so divine
Our relationship is wonderful and special.
But you want too much time
However, I feel like you are smothering me and I need some space.
You can't go on
You can't continue to do what you're doing.
Eating away at my apple heart
Your behavior is causing me emotional pain and stress.
Worming your way through my apple heart
Your actions are slowly destroying our relationship.
I just need a little more time
I need some space and time to figure things out.
And you won't lose me
If you give me what I need, our relationship will be stronger than ever.
I'll love you more for it
I will appreciate and value our relationship even more.
There's nothing more exciting
Being with you is the best feeling in the world.
Than being in your arms
I love being close to you and feeling your love.
But baby listen to me
Please hear me out and take my feelings seriously.
Sometimes you've got to let go
Sometimes you need to give your partner space and time for yourself.
A little more space
I need some distance from you.
And a little more time
I need some time to figure things out.
And we'll be alright
Our relationship will be stronger if we give each other the space we need.
We need to talk
We really need to have a serious conversation about our relationship.
You need to give me more time
I need some space and time for myself to figure out my feelings.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDY MORRIS, IAN OWEN DEVANEY, LISA JANE STANSFIELD
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