The Light Sailer
London Philharmonic Orchestra Lyrics


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Breaking up is hard to do

When you turned and you walked through that door
It hurts me sore, now
I said it hurts me sore, my darling
When you looked at me and you said, goodbye
You made me cry
I said you made me cry, my darling

So listen to me, what I say to you
Breaking up is hard to do, everybody knows
Breaking up is hard to do

And saying, if you've ever been in love
Then you'll realize just what I'm talking about
Breaking up is so very hard to do
It's hard to do

I cannot let you go now
'Cause my love is so strong
My love is so, strong
I said my love is so, so strong

And if you leave I will surely cry
Breaking up is hard to do
Breaking up is hard to do, everybody knows
Breaking up is hard to do




Breaking up is hard to do
Breaking up is hard to do

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of London Philharmonic Orchestra's "Water Music and Tronaction" express the heartache and difficulty that comes with a breakup. The singer is in pain and clearly struggling to come to terms with the fact that their relationship has come to an end, as evidenced by lines like "When you looked at me and you said goodbye, you made me cry." Despite the pain, the singer acknowledges that breaking up is a common experience that many people go through, singing "Breaking up is hard to do, everybody knows." The strength of the singer's love for their partner is evident throughout the song, with lines like "I cannot let you go now 'cause my love is so strong." The fear of losing the person they love is so great that the singer admits they will "surely cry" if their partner were to leave.


The overall mood of the song is one of melancholy, with the slow and sorrowful orchestration underscoring the lyrics. Yet, despite the sadness, there is a sense of resilience in the singer's voice. They acknowledge the difficulty of the situation, but ultimately come to the realization that they will survive and move on, as the final repetition of "Breaking up is hard to do" feels like a sort of acceptance.


Line by Line Meaning

When you turned and you walked through that door
Leaving me was the hardest moment of all, as you walked out without hesitation.


It hurts me sore, now
Your departure causes me immense physical and emotional pain.


I said it hurts me sore, my darling
I can't stress enough how much it hurts to see you go, my beloved.


When you looked at me and you said, goodbye
The goodbye you gave me with that look in your eyes still haunts me deeply.


You made me cry
Your words and actions inflicted so much pain that tears flowed uncontrollably.


I said you made me cry, my darling
The fact that I'm still referring to you as 'my darling' shows that I still hold onto the love I have for you.


So listen to me, what I say to you
Please hear me out, as I share my thoughts and experiences with you.


Breaking up is hard to do, everybody knows
The pain of ending a relationship is commonly known as one of the most difficult things a person can go through.


And saying, if you've ever been in love
To those who truly understand the feelings of love, this message will resonate even more deeply.


Then you'll realize just what I'm talking about
Only those who have loved (and lost) will truly be able to connect with and feel the emotions that I'm trying to convey.


Breaking up is so very hard to do
The pain of saying goodbye to the person you love is almost unbearable.


I cannot let you go now
My emotions and love for you are too strong for me to let you walk away without a fight.


Cause my love is so strong
The depth of feeling I have for you is incredibly intense and powerful.


I said my love is so, so strong
It's hard for me to put into words just how immense and all-consuming my love for you is.


And if you leave I will surely cry
If you walk away from me for good, the pain and sadness will be too much to bear – tears will be inevitable.


Breaking up is hard to do, everybody knows
Once again, the universal truth is reinforced that ending a relationship is one of the hardest things in life.


Breaking up is hard to do
The repetition of this phrase drives home the message that the pain of separation is significant and long-lasting.


Breaking up is hard to do
The song ends on this same message of how tough it is to say goodbye, leaving the listener with a powerful sense of the emotions it conveys.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HOWARD GREENFIELD, NEIL SEDAKA

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