What's A Broken Heart
Patty Loveless Lyrics


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What's a broken heart, it ain't no big deal
It's not what I have, it's only what I feel
I should laugh it off, I should never cry
It's not meant to live or die by
Once I learn to let him go, the healing has to start
It's temporary pain, I'll live to love again
So what's a broken heart
I just have to stop, and look at who I am
I was just a fool, he was just a man
I can walk away, never looking back
All his tender lies are hard facts

Compared to those who have no hope,
Their lives so cold and hard
All my misery is a raindrop in the sea
Yeah, what's a broken heart
What's a broken heart

With faith and time,
I know I'll find my world is not that dark
It's temporary pain,
I'll live to love again




So what's a broken heart
What's a broken heart

Overall Meaning

The song "What's A Broken Heart" by Patty Loveless talks about the pain and realization of a failed relationship. The lyrics emphasize that a broken heart may seem like an insurmountable obstacle at the moment, but it is a temporary pain that fades away with time. The singer acknowledges the pain she feels and the emotional turmoil she’s going through but then asserts that a broken heart is not something that can affect her life if she decides to move on. She talks about meekly accepting the situation, learn to let go, and begin healing so that she can love again.


The song tries to paint a picture of hope, even in times of heartbreak where broken hearts can be healed with time. It's a great reminder to anyone feeling saddened by love to look beyond the misery and try to see the bigger picture. In doing so, they can find solace in the knowledge that all it takes is faith and time to start the healing process.


In conclusion, "What's A Broken Heart" by Patty Loveless is a comforting song about overcoming the pain of a failed relationship. It is a reminder that heartbreak is temporary and that strength and healing come from embracing the pain, accepting the situation, and moving forward with faith and time.


Line by Line Meaning

What's a broken heart, it ain't no big deal
A broken heart is not a significant problem.


It's not what I have, it's only what I feel
My feelings cannot be compared to material possessions.


I should laugh it off, I should never cry
I should not let my emotions overpower me.


It's not meant to live or die by
A broken heart should not be the end of my life.


Once I learn to let him go, the healing has to start
In order for me to heal, I need to accept the reality that the person is gone from my life.


It's temporary pain, I'll live to love again
The hurt I'm feeling is temporary and I will eventually find love again.


So what's a broken heart
Having a broken heart is not as terrible as it seems.


I just have to stop, and look at who I am
I need to look at myself and accept that I made a mistake.


I was just a fool, he was just a man
I made a mistake by falling for someone who was not right for me.


I can walk away, never looking back
I can move on and leave the person in the past.


All his tender lies are hard facts
I need to accept that he was not truthful with me.


Compared to those who have no hope, Their lives so cold and hard
My problems are minimal compared to those who are struggling in life.


All my misery is a raindrop in the sea
My sadness is insignificant compared to the sorrows of the world.


With faith and time, I know I'll find my world is not that dark
I need faith and time to understand that there is a future and hope for me.


What's a broken heart
A broken heart is just a part of life and can be overcome.


What's a broken heart
Having a broken heart is not as terrible as it seems.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DONALD R. PFRIMMER, GEORGE TEREN, GEORGE G. III TEREN

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