I Love the Way You're Breaking My Heart
Peggy Lee Lyrics
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It's terribly, terribly, terribly, terribly thrilling
I love the way you're breaking my heart
Although you're gonna ruin it
It's heaven while you're doin' it
I love the way I feel when we kiss
You're terribly, terribly, terribly irresistible
Sigh to me and lie to me
You really know how it's gonna hurt tomorrow
But it feels so good now
So darling, just keep playing your part
Take your time and really finish the things that you start
'Cause I love the way you're breaking my heart
Peggy Lee's song "I Love the Way You're Breaking My Heart" is a love song with a twist. The lyrics describe a situation where the singer is aware that her lover is breaking her heart, yet can't seem to resist the thrill of it all. The song is a testament to the dichotomy of love: the pain and pleasure that come with it.
The song begins with the line "I love the way you're breaking my heart," a poetic irony that sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer admits that even though her lover is going to ruin her heart, it's thrilling to be with them. She even goes so far as to say that it's "terribly irresistible" to be with them. The love and attraction she feels for her lover is so strong that she's willing to accept the pain that comes with it.
As the song progresses, the singer acknowledges that her lover is lying to her and that it will hurt tomorrow, but she can't help feeling good in the present. The chorus repeats the sentiment that she loves the way her heart is being broken, almost as if she's trying to convince herself that the pain is worth it.
This song is an example of the complexity of love and how it can make people act against their better judgment. It's a commentary on the addictive and all-consuming nature of love, where people are willing to accept even the worst things from their loved ones.
Line by Line Meaning
I love the way you're breaking my heart
I enjoy the emotional pain you are causing me.
It's terribly, terribly, terribly, terribly thrilling
The excitement and anticipation of the impending heartbreak is intense.
Although you're gonna ruin it
Despite the fact that you will ultimately destroy my heart.
It's heaven while you're doin' it
The pleasure I feel during the process of the heartbreak is like heaven.
I love the way I feel when we kiss
I am infatuated with you and the feeling that kissing you brings me.
You're terribly, terribly, terribly irresistible
You have an incredibly strong hold on me and I cannot resist you.
Sigh to me and lie to me
Pretend to love me even though you don't and deceive me with your actions and words.
You really know how it's gonna hurt tomorrow
You are aware that your actions will hurt me eventually.
But it feels so good now
Despite the inevitable pain, the present pleasure is worth it.
So darling, just keep playing your part
Continue with your role in breaking my heart.
Take your time and really finish the things that you start
Ensure that the heartbreak is complete and final.
'Cause I love the way you're breaking my heart
I am enamored with the process of my heart being broken by you.
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on Why Don't You Do Right (Get Me Some Money Too)
Why Don't You Do Right - Casey Abrams - Lyrics
You had plenty money 1922
You let other women make a fool of you
Why don't you do right, like some other men do?
Get out of here and get me some money too?
You're sitting there wondering what it's all about
You ain't got no money, they will throw you out
Why don't you do right, like some other men do?
Get out of here and get me some money too?
Musical Interlude
You had plenty money 1922
You let other women make a fool of you
Why don't you do right, like some other men do?
Get out of here and get me some money too?
Why don't you do right, like some other men do?
Why don't you do right, like some other men do?