Heart Of Mine
Norah Jones/The Peter Malick Group Lyrics

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Heart of mine, be still
You can play with fire but you'll get the bill
Don't let him know, don't let him know that you love him
Oh, don't be a fool, don't be blind, heart of mine

Heart of mine, go back home
You've got no reason to wander, no reason to roam
Don't let him see, don't let him see that you need him

Oh, don't put yourself over the line, heart of mine

Heart of mine, go back where you've been
The only trouble for you is if you let him in
Don't let him hear, don't let him hear where you're going
Oh, untie the ties that bind, heart of mine

Heart of mine, so malicious and so full of guile
I give you an inch and you take a mile
Don't let yourself fall, don't let yourself stumble
Oh, do the time, don't do the crime, heart of mine

Heart of mine

No, no
Heart of mine

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Peter Malick's song "Heart of Mine" present a beautiful story of a person's struggle to control their feelings of love and desire towards someone. The song's narrator addresses their own heart and cautions it to stay calm and not give in to the temptation of love. The "heart of mine" is warned not to let the person they desire know about their feelings because it may lead to their downfall. The singer instructs their heart to go back home, where it belongs and not to wander. They urge their heart not to let the person they love know they need them or hear where they are going, indicating that the situation may be tricky and hard to navigate. Finally, the singer warns their heart that it is tricky and full of malice and caution it not to fall or take an inch when given a mile.

The song's lyrics are strikingly emotional and offer deep insights into the nature of desire and the internal conflict that arises when trying to control one's emotions. The words have a musicality to them that is unique to Norah Jones's style and is complimented well by the soulful instrumentals in the song.

Line by Line Meaning

Heart of mine, be still
Dear heart, calm down and don't get too carried away with emotions.

You can play with fire but you'll get the bill
Although you may indulge in risky behavior, you will ultimately pay the consequences.

Don't let him know, don't let him know that you love him
Don't express your affection for someone who may not reciprocate your feelings.

Oh, don't be a fool, don't be blind, heart of mine
Don't act recklessly or foolishly in your quest for love.

Heart of mine, go back home
Return to the place where you belong and find comfort there.

You've got no reason to wander, no reason to roam
There is no justification for you to leave your safe haven and wander aimlessly.

Don't let him see, don't let him see that you need him
Don't reveal your vulnerability and dependence on someone who may not value you.

Oh, don't put yourself over the line, heart of mine
Don't cross over boundaries that may lead to heartache and disappointment.

Heart of mine, go back where you've been
Return to your past and be content with what you have had before.

The only trouble for you is if you let him in
The only difficulty you face is if you allow yourself to fall for someone who may not reciprocate your feelings.

Don't let him hear, don't let him hear where you're going
Don't divulge your plans to someone who may not be supportive or may derail them.

Oh, untie the ties that bind, heart of mine
Break free from any emotional attachments that may be holding you back and move on.

Heart of mine, so malicious and so full of guile
Sometimes your heart may be mischievous and deceitful, leading you in the wrong direction.

I give you an inch and you take a mile
If you allow yourself to be too open and vulnerable, your heart may take advantage of your weaknesses.

Don't let yourself fall, don't let yourself stumble
Stay strong and resilient so that you don't get hurt in matters of the heart.

Oh, do the time, don't do the crime, heart of mine
Take the time to make wise choices in matters of love, so that you don't end up making mistakes that you will regret later.

Heart of mine
Dear heart

No, no
Negative response or denial

Heart of mine
Dear heart

Lyrics © SPECIAL RIDER MUSIC
Written by: Bob Dylan

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