My Heart
Neil Young and Crazy Horse Lyrics
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His flock is close at hand
And in the night sky a star is falling down
From someone's hand
Somewhere, somehwere,
I gotta get somewhere
It's not too late, it's not too late
This time I will take the lead somehow
This time you won't have to show me how
When dreams come crashing down like trees
I don't know what love can do
When life is hanging in the breeze
I don't know what love can do
My heart, my heart
I've got to keep my heart
It's not too late, it's not too late
I've got to keep my heart
My love, I will give to you, it's true
Although I'm not sure what love can do
Somehwere, somewhere
I've got to get somewhere
It's not too late, it's not too late
I've got to get somewhere
Somewhere someone has a dream come true
Somehow someone has a dream come true
Neil Young & Crazy Horse's song My Heart explores the theme of love and the uncertainty that comes with it. The shepherd is the metaphorical representation of someone who is responsible for leading and taking care of a group of individuals who are close to him. The star falling from someone's hand in the night sky symbolizes the idea that something beautiful and magical can come to you unexpectedly. Similarly, love can strike at any time and from anywhere, and there is no predicting when it will come. The repetition of "somewhere, somewhere" signifies the longing to search for love and that it is out there somewhere.
The singer expresses his desire to take control of his life and not rely on others for guidance, stating "This time I will take the lead somehow, This time you won't have to show me how." He recognizes that life is unpredictable and that dreams can come crashing down, leaving him unsure of what love can do. The singer acknowledges that he has to protect his heart and keep it from breaking, indicating that he has been hurt in the past. The finale of the song hints that somewhere, someone has been fortunate enough to experience love, offering hope to the singer that his time for love will come as well.
Line by Line Meaning
Down in the valley the sheperd sees
The shepherd in the valley can see that his flock is nearby.
His flock is close at hand
The sheep are near the shepherd.
And in the night sky a star is falling down
A star in the night sky is falling from above.
From someone's hand
The star is falling from the hand of someone.
Somewhere, somewhere, I gotta get somewhere
I need to find a destination, anywhere.
It's not too late, it's not too late, I've got to get somewhere
I still have time to find my destination, so I need to keep moving.
This time I will take the lead somehow
I will be the one to take charge this time, in some way.
This time you won't have to show me how
I won't need your help this time, I can do it on my own.
When dreams come crashing down like trees
Sometimes your dreams fall apart suddenly, like trees toppling over.
I don't know what love can do
In these moments, it's hard to imagine what love can really change.
When life is hanging in the breeze
When life is uncertain and precarious.
My heart, my heart, I've got to keep my heart
I need to keep my heart open and accessible, even in difficult times.
It's not too late, it's not too late, I've got to keep my heart
Even though things have been tough, it's not too late to keep my heart open and vulnerable.
My love, I will give to you, it's true
I will give you my love sincerely, it's the least I can do.
Although I'm not sure what love can do
Even though I'm uncertain about what love can change, I still want to try.
Somewhere, somewhere, I've got to get somewhere
I still need a destination, wherever that may be.
It's not too late, it's not too late, I've got to get somewhere
There's still time for me to find my destination and keep moving.
Somewhere someone has a dream come true
Someone, somewhere, has achieved their dream.
Somehow someone has a dream come true
In unique and unexpected ways, someone has made their dream a reality.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NEIL YOUNG
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