Larry Stewart left Restless Heart in late 1991 after the group released the compilation "The Best of Restless Heart." The group then became a quartet and released "Big Iron Horses" in 1992 shortly after which Dave Innis left the group. The group released "Matters of the Heart" in 1994 before splitting up. In 1998, a reunited Restless Heart (minus Innis) recorded three new songs for a Greatest Hits album and then toured with Vince Gill for about a year.
In 2003, all five members reunited and recorded the album "Still Restless" for Koch Nashville in 2004. The record label closed in early 2005 leaving the group without a label. They are still touring and released a live album through their website in August 2007.
Hard Time
Restless Heart Lyrics
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And as the night draws in I feel the walls get close
I'm tucked in here with your memory, a prisoner doin' time
The scene keeps repeating where you say goodbye
And it feels like my heart's doin' hard time
Don't know how much I can take
Letting you go was a fool's crime
With my heart doin' hard time
Staring into the night it's easy to see
Those nights you spent all alone just waiting for me
I took your love for granted, didn't even think twice
I can't escape what I've done, now I'm paying the price
And it feels like my heart's doin' hard time
Don't know how much I can take
Letting you go was a fool's crime
I'm paying for it every day
With my heart doin' hard time
I wish I could change the past
I wouldn't make the same mistake
What I need is a second chance
I learned my lesson
Still it feels like my heart's doin' hard time
Don't know how much I can take
Letting you go was a fool's crime
I'm paying for it every day
Yes, it feels like my heart's doin' hard time
Letting you go was a fool's crime
Yes it feels like my heart's doin' hard time
Letting you go was a fool's crime
(I was such a fool)
"Hard Time" by Restless Heart is a beautifully crafted song that portrays the misery and heartache that one goes through after a break-up. The first verse begins with a depiction of a lonely, gloomy evening. The singer is sitting alone, plagued by memories of the person they loved, feeling imprisoned by a love that is now lost. The feeling of captivity intensifies with every passing moment as the night grows darker, and the shadows loom larger. The refrain of the song emphasizes the pain, reflecting on the agony of letting go of love and how it torments the heart. The singer reflects on their mistake of not valuing the love they received and the consequences they are now paying for.
The second part of the song illustrates how the singer, while contemplating their mistake, realizes the importance of the love they lost. They recall the nights when their partner waited for them alone, silently hoping and yearning for their return. The singer realizes that they took their ex's love for granted and never valued their presence in their life. The song paints a picture of a heart that is now paying for the foolish mistakes made in the past. The song's bridge dwells on the singer's longing for a second chance, where they could make amends and rectify their mistakes. They wish they could turn back time and do things differently.
The song comes to a close, highlighting the fact that the singer is still suffering and enduring the consequences of their past behavior. The song communicates a message of regret, loss, and pain, and highlights how love can be taken for granted, leading to great heartache in the end.
Line by Line Meaning
I see the sun fall down, watch the shadows grow
As the day turns to night, I witness the darkness overtaking me.
And as the night draws in I feel the walls get close
As the night grows darker, I feel increasingly claustrophobic and trapped.
I'm tucked in here with your memory, a prisoner doin' time
I am trapped in this solitude with the memory of you, serving time like a prisoner.
The scene keeps repeating where you say goodbye
My mind keeps replaying the moment where you left me, and I am unable to escape it.
And it feels like my heart's doin' hard time
The pain of losing you is crushing my heart beyond measure.
Don't know how much I can take
I feel like I am at my breaking point and don't know how much more I can bear.
Letting you go was a fool's crime
I realize now that it was a mistake to let you go, and I am paying the price for my foolishness.
I'm paying for it every day
My agony over losing you is a constant struggle, and I am paying for it every day.
Staring into the night it's easy to see
As I look out into the dark, it is clear to me...
Those nights you spent all alone just waiting for me
...that you spent many lonely nights waiting for me, and I took you for granted.
I took your love for granted, didn't even think twice
I did not appreciate your love for me, and I did not even consider what I was doing.
I can't escape what I've done, now I'm paying the price
I am now experiencing the consequences of my actions, and I cannot escape the pain.
I wish I could change the past
If I could go back in time, I would do things differently.
I wouldn't make the same mistake
I know now that I was wrong, and I would not make the same mistake again.
What I need is a second chance
I am hoping for an opportunity to make things right and start over with you.
I learned my lesson
I have come to understand the true value of your love, and I have learned from my mistakes.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LARRY STEWART, MICHAEL I. NOBLE, TIM DUBOIS
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