Paul Brandt is a multi-platinum Canadian country artist whose big break in … Read Full Bio ↴Paul Brandt is a multi-platinum Canadian country artist whose big break in music came in 1996 when he already had a successful career as a pediatric registered nurse working at the Alberta Children's Hospital in his hometown of Calgary, Alberta. He now holds the title of the most awarded male country singer in Canadian history, having many of his singles as well as albums in general gain extensive popularity. The single in particular that drove him to international success was "My Heart Has A History" from his debut album Calm Before The Storm, which earned him chart topping album status. He went on to make six additional albums, the most recent being "A Gift", which was released in November of 2006, and is comprised of Christmas tracks as well as a remake of his chart topping hit "Convoy". Paul Brandt currently resides back home in Calgary with his wife, Elizabeth, as well as with his two dogs, Sampson and Bai-Leigh, and cat, Hank. Aside from his musical career, Paul Brandt has a remarkable involvement in many charity and other good samaritan programs, such as World Vision, a highly successful Christian relief and development organization that focuses on alleviating poverty.

My Heart Has a History
Paul Brandt Lyrics

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My heart has a history
Of hurtin' those who mean the most to me
Before you get too close to me
I think you oughta know
While other hearts are holdin' on
While other loves are growin' strong
My heart has a history of lettin' go

The first time I looked into your eyes
I knew this moment would arrive
I got a feelin' you're the one
But my heart keeps tryin' to turn and run
The problem is this happens every time

And my heart has a history
Of hurtin' those who mean the most to me
Before you get too close to me
I think you oughta know
While other hearts are holdin' on
While other loves are growin' strong
My heart has a history of lettin' go

If we can take this one kiss at a time
Then maybe we can tame this heart of mine
I'm telling you the cold, hard truth
I ain't ever been loved by the likes of you
And I ain't ever had this much on the line

My heart has a history
Of hurtin' those who mean the most to me
Before you get too close to me
I think you oughta know
While other hearts are holdin' on
While other loves are growin' strong

My heart has a history of lettin' go
Yeah, my heart has a history of lettin' go

Overall Meaning

The song "My Heart Has a History" by Paul Brandt is a ballad with lyrics that are both confessional and cautionary. The singer begins with an admission that his heart has a pattern of hurting the people who are closest to him. He then warns the person he is interested in that they should be aware of this pattern before they get too close to him. The second verse reveals that the singer's heart is torn between its desire for the person he is with and its inclination to push them away. The bridge suggests that maybe, with time and patience, the singer's heart might be tamed, but ultimately the final chorus repeats the warning from the beginning of the song.

The song has a melancholy tone and a slow, steady beat that emphasizes the singer's introspective mood. It also has a distinctive country music sound, with a prominent guitar accompaniment and twangy vocal delivery.

Line by Line Meaning

My heart has a history
My heart has a past that's worth noting

Of hurtin' those who mean the most to me
I have a knack of harming those who are closest to me

Before you get too close to me
If you're planning to get close to me, then there are some things you ought to know

I think you oughta know
I believe that it's important for you to be aware of certain facts

While other hearts are holdin' on
Although other people's hearts are persevering

While other loves are growin' strong
Although other people's relationships are flourishing

My heart has a history of lettin' go
But my heart has a proclivity to let love slip away

The first time I looked into your eyes
When I first saw you

I knew this moment would arrive
I anticipated a time like this

I got a feelin' you're the one
I sensed that you could be the perfect partner for me

But my heart keeps tryin' to turn and run
But my heart keeps wanting to escape from the situation

The problem is this happens every time
The issue is that this is a regular occurrence

If we can take this one kiss at a time
If we can proceed with caution

Then maybe we can tame this heart of mine
Then perhaps we can manage my unpredictable heart

I'm telling you the cold, hard truth
I am telling you the honest truth

I ain't ever been loved by the likes of you
I have never received affection from someone like you

And I ain't ever had this much on the line
And I have never had this much at stake

Yeah, my heart has a history of lettin' go
In conclusion, my heart tends to let go of love too easily

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Mark Daniel Sanders, Paul R. Brandt

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