The combination of a great attitude and undeniable talent helped launch Aussie Rock Chick Marie Wilson’s first single ‘Next Time’ to great success. ‘Next Time’ was one of Australia’s most played songs on Australian radio in 1998, blitzing the Top 40 charts. It earned Marie two ARIA nominations (Best Australia Debut Talent and Best New Artist) and the accolade of being chosen as Best New Australian Artist on commercial radio at the 1998 Radio Industry Awards.
Marie has released 5 albums (Real Life - 1998, Studio Sessions - 2001, Heartbreak - 2005, Studio Sessions 2 - 2012, Live in Melbourne, 2012) and is currently in the final stages of recording her 6th album (Release date, 2013). Reunited with her A-Team, producer Joe Hardy (ZZ Top, Tom Cochrane) and drummer Greg Morrow (Dixie Chicks, Sheryl Crow), this album is sure to be an epic quest from the Aussie rock chick who served her apprenticeship in the pubs and clubs of Australia.
She is scheduled to tour extensively through 2013 and 2014. Her goal is to re-connect with loyal fans and gain new fans through her live touring and Gigs4Good project.
Wilson’s voice is her strongest instrument; this coupled with her world class songwriting and hard hitting acoustic guitar playing, has fast earned her the reputation as an enduring talent.
Wilson throws together a compelling mix of covers and originals resulting in an awesome live performance, every time she takes the stage. These live performances even give punters the opportunity to vote for the songlist via Facebook, in real time.
Marie has written with Bryan Adams, Mark Hudson (Aerosmith) and has had one of her songs recorded by Leann Rimes. It was at a prestigious songwriting workshop, organised by music patron Miles Copeland at his 13th Century French Castle where Marie connected with Jim Vallance (Bryan Adams) and Mark Hudson (Aerosmith) to pen her hit single ‘Next Time’, the first of three songs the trio would write for her debut album ‘Real Life’.
Heartbreak
Marie Wilson Lyrics
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I don't know where you've been
You don't know who you're fooling
You don't know and I won't let you in
You know that I know that this must be wrong
I know that you know we can't carry on
THERE'S NOTHING YOU CAN DO
IT'S A HEARTBREAK LOVE SHAKE
THERE'S NOTHING LEFT FOR ME AND YOU
A HEARTBREAK LOVE TAKE
SOMETHING MUST BE WRONG
CAUSE ALL THE FEELING'S GONE
IT'S A HEARTBREAK
You don't know why I'm trying
You don't know what I mean
I don't know why I'm crying
I don't know how to make you see
You know that I know that this must be wrong
I know that you know we can't carry on
CHORUS
IT'S A HEARTBREAK, A LOVE QUAKE
A HEARTBREAK, LOVE SHAKE
IT'S HEARTBREAK, YEAH YEAH YEAH YEAH
You know that I know that this must be wrong
I know that you know we can't carry on
CHORUS
The lyrics to Marie Wilson's "Heartbreak" tell the story of a relationship that has hit a breaking point. The singer is frustrated with her partner's actions and lack of understanding, as they seem to be oblivious to the pain they are causing. She acknowledges that they both know that something is wrong and that they can't continue on this path, but the damage has already been done. The chorus emphasizes the idea that this is a heartbreak that cannot be fixed, with a love quake and love shake that shatter any hope of reconciling.
The repetition of "you don't know" and "I don't know" throughout the verses conveys the sense of confusion and lost communication between the couple. Despite the singer's attempt to explain her feelings and the gravity of the situation, her partner remains ignorant and unresponsive. The chorus brings the emotional centerpiece of the song, emphasizing the finality of the heartbreak and the impossibility of repairing the damage done.
Overall, "Heartbreak" is a poignant and emotive song that captures the pain and frustration of a relationship falling apart. The lyrics sound like a conversation between two people with one not understanding the depth of what transpired between them. It's a song that recognizes the pain and hurt but also acknowledges the strength to move on as well.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know what you're doing
I am uncertain about your actions
I don't know where you've been
I don't know your whereabouts
You don't know who you're fooling
You deceive yourself
You don't know and I won't let you in
I'm not letting you in because you don't know what's happening
You know that I know that this must be wrong
We realize that something is not right
I know that you know we can't carry on
We are aware that continuing is not possible
IT'S A HEARTBREAK LOVE QUAKE
Our relationship is shaking my heart
THERE'S NOTHING YOU CAN DO
There's no solution to our problem
IT'S A HEARTBREAK LOVE SHAKE
Our love is shaking and breaking
THERE'S NOTHING LEFT FOR ME AND YOU
We have come to a dead end
A HEARTBREAK LOVE TAKE
Our love is being taken away by the heartbreak
SOMETHING MUST BE WRONG
There's definitely a problem
CAUSE ALL THE FEELING'S GONE
Our heart and emotions are no longer there
IT'S A HEARTBREAK
Our hearts have broken apart
You don't know why I'm trying
You don't understand my effort
You don't know what I mean
You're not comprehending my words
I don't know why I'm crying
I'm not sure why I'm weeping
I don't know how to make you see
I can't make you understand
Contributed by Aubrey C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.