I Aint Gonna Let You Break My Heart
Monheit Jane Lyrics
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Cause what I feel ain't what you're feeling
I don't know what we did wrong, I just know if you come home
I ain't gonna let you break my heart again
There ain't no use in me trying to find out where you've been
Cause where you've been ain't where I'm going
Cause if I ask you where you've been the hurting starts and it don't end
No, I ain't gonna let you break my heart again
Tears don't become me, pain ain't my friend
It seems like you enjoy my crying, baby
You always said that I was strong, I believe that you were wrong
Lately God knows I have been trying
There ain't no use in you trying to kiss away the hurt, baby
Cause it hurts where it's deep down inside of me and it's hiding
If you decide you're coming home when you walk in, it won't be like before
Cause I ain't gonna let you break my heart again
No, I ain't gonna let you break my heart again, oh no, oh no, no, no
Tears don't become me, pain ain't my friend
It seems like you enjoy my crying, baby
You always said that I was strong, I believe that you were wrong
Lately God knows I have been trying
There ain't no use in you trying to kiss away the hurt, baby
Cause it hurts where it's deep down inside of me and it's hiding
If you decide you're coming home when you walk in, it won't be like before
Cause I ain't gonna let you break my heart again
No, ain't gonna let you break my heart again, oh no, no
The lyrics of "I Ain't Gonna Let You Break My Heart Again" by Jane Monheit are a powerful and emotional message from the singer to her partner. The song talks about the pain and hurt caused by a problematic relationship, and how the singer is determined to move forward and protect her heart from future pain. She acknowledges the futile nature of trying to explain how she feels, as her partner won't be able to fully understand her emotions. She also sings about her partner's unfaithfulness and how she cannot bear the pain and hurt that comes with it.
The repeated chorus "I ain't gonna let you break my heart again" is a resounding rejection of the past pain and a statement of her resolve to move forward. She decides to be the strong one, and not let the past repeat itself. The song also talks about the conflicting feelings that come with a troubled relationship and how difficult it is to move on, even when the other person has caused so much heartache.
In summary, the song is a declaration of independence and empowerment, as the singer decides to take control of her own heart and future happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
There ain't no use in me trying to tell you how I feel
I know it's useless to express my emotions to you because they don't seem to resonate with yours.
Cause what I feel ain't what you're feeling
Our feelings about each other are mismatched and out of sync.
I don't know what we did wrong, I just know if you come home
I'm not exactly sure what led to our situation, but if you decide to return...
I ain't gonna let you break my heart again
...I won't allow you to hurt me like you did before.
There ain't no use in me trying to find out where you've been
I'm not interested in discovering your whereabouts because they won't coincide with my own intentions.
Cause where you've been ain't where I'm going
You're on a different path than I am, so the places you visit or the people you see won't be the same as mine.
Cause if I ask you where you've been the hurting starts and it don't end
The mere act of asking you such a question causes me pain, which doesn't go away soon.
So I ain't gonna let you break my heart again
Therefore, I refuse to let you cause me any more emotional pain that I can avoid.
Tears don't become me, pain ain't my friend
I'm not the kind of person who can easily tolerate tears, and dealing with pain only brings further discomfort.
It seems like you enjoy my crying, baby
Sometimes I get the sense that you get satisfaction from seeing me upset.
You always said that I was strong, I believe that you were wrong
Whenever you told me that I was capable of handling anything, I'm starting to think that you were mistaken.
Lately God knows I have been trying
Despite my challenges and setbacks, I've been giving my full effort to overcome them.
There ain't no use in you trying to kiss away the hurt, baby
No amount of physical affection will solve the deep emotional wounds I've been carrying inside.
Cause it hurts where it's deep down inside of me and it's hiding
My pain is buried deep inside and cannot be simply erased with a kiss or embrace.
If you decide you're coming home when you walk in, it won't be like before
If you decide to return, things will be different and I won't tolerate the same kind of pain as in the past.
Cause I ain't gonna let you break my heart again
I'm committed to safeguarding my heart and not allowing anyone, especially you, to break it again.
No, ain't gonna let you break my heart again, oh no, no
I want to make it clear that I won't be a victim of heartbreak again, no matter what.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: David Lasley, Julie Lasley
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