Heartbroke
Ricky Skaggs Lyrics


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Well, who wouldn't notice the fire in your eyes?
Or the bitter direction of impending goodbyes?
I'm fallin', I'm folded, I'm welded in place,
At the sight of you standin' with streaks down your face.

You got your heart broke,
Go runnin' from the reason.
Get your heart broke,
Don't give up on believin' in me.
Heart broke, who kept me from leavin',
With my heart broke?

Well, cryin' when you're rich is a poor if you're lonely,
Sheer madness prevails upon reason to yield.
But all is not lost, it is only mistaken.
A small consolation but I know just how you feel.

You got your heart broke,
Go runnin' from the reason.
Get your heart broke,
Don't give up on believin' in me.
Heart broke, who kept me from leavin',
With my heart broke?

Well, nobody said it was goin' to be easy.
We all have our weak sides and need soft good touchin'.
Nobody said that it would not be worth it,
But human conditions can give you as such.

You got your heart broke,
Go runnin' from the reason.
Get your heart broke,
Don't give up on believin' in me.
Heart broke, who kept me from leavin',
With my heart broke?

You kept me from leavin',
With my heart broke
With my heart broke.




With my heart broke.
You got your heart broke.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Heartbroke" by Ricky Skaggs explore the aftermath of a heartbreak and the difficulty of navigating through the emotions that come with it. The singer notices the bitterness and impending goodbyes in their partner's eyes and feels stuck in their presence. The chorus emphasizes the importance of not giving up on love even after experiencing heartbreak, reassuring the partner that they won't leave them despite the pain they feel. The verses acknowledge the complexities of dealing with heartbreak, such as the difficulty of showing vulnerability and the potential for madness to take over. Ultimately, the song is a reminder to keep believing in love and to work through the pain that comes with it.


Line by Line Meaning

Well, who wouldn't notice the fire in your eyes?
Your intense emotions are easily discernible through your passionate gaze.


Or the bitter direction of impending goodbyes?
It's clear that our relationship is headed for a painful end.


I'm fallin', I'm folded, I'm welded in place,
I'm completely immobilized by the overwhelming emotions I'm experiencing.


At the sight of you standin' with streaks down your face.
Your tears strike my heart and leave me in a state of shock.


You got your heart broke,
You've suffered significant emotional pain and trauma.


Go runnin' from the reason.
You're trying to escape or avoid the cause of your heartbreak.


Get your heart broke,
Despite the risks and potential pain, it's worth putting yourself out there and opening yourself up to others.


Don't give up on believin' in me.
Even though things are difficult now, have faith that our relationship can still work out.


Heart broke, who kept me from leavin',
Despite your heartbreak and distress, you've still stuck around and refused to abandon our relationship.


Well, cryin' when you're rich is a poor if you're lonely,
Even if you have material wealth, it doesn't mean anything if you're lacking emotional connections and support.


Sheer madness prevails upon reason to yield.
Intense emotions can often override logic and reason, causing us to act impulsively or irrationally.


But all is not lost, it is only mistaken.
While things may seem bleak now, there's still hope for our relationship to improve and recover from this pain.


A small consolation but I know just how you feel.
While it may not fix everything, I empathize with your pain and want to support you through this difficult time.


Well, nobody said it was goin' to be easy.
Love and relationships are never simple or straightforward, and we should expect challenges and struggles along the way.


We all have our weak sides and need soft good touchin'.
We're all vulnerable and in need of kindness and compassion from those we love.


Nobody said that it would not be worth it,
Despite the challenges, the rewards and joy of a loving relationship are worth the effort and pain.


But human conditions can give you as such.
Our flawed human nature can cause pain and suffering in relationships, but it's important to persevere through it all for the sake of love.


You kept me from leavin',
Despite the pain and difficulties, you've been a source of inspiration and motivation for me to stay and work on our relationship.


With my heart broke
Even though my heart is still broken, I'm willing to try and work through this pain with you by my side.


With my heart broke.
Despite everything, I'm still willing to put my heart out there and risk being hurt again for the sake of love.


You got your heart broke.
In the end, we both suffered heartbreak and pain, but it's worth it to try and heal and move forward together.




Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Guy Clark

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Mollie Tillman

Well, who wouldn't notice the fire in your eyes?
Or the bitter direction of impending goodbyes?
I'm fallin', I'm folded, I'm welded in place,
At the sight of you standin' with streaks down your face.

You got your heart broke,
Go runnin' from the reason.
Get your heart broke,
Don't give up on believin' in me.
Heart broke, who kept me from leavin',
With my heart broke?

Well, cryin' when you're rich is a poor if you're lonely,
Sheer madness prevails upon reason to yield.
But all is not lost, it is only mistaken.
A small consolation but I know just how you feel.

You got your heart broke,
Go runnin' from the reason.
Get your heart broke,
Don't give up on believin' in me.
Heart broke, who kept me from leavin',
With my heart broke?

Well, nobody said it was goin' to be easy.
We all have our weak sides and need soft good touchin'.
Nobody said that it would not be worth it,
But human conditions can give you as such.

You got your heart broke,
Go runnin' from the reason.
Get your heart broke,
Don't give up on believin' in me.
Heart broke, who kept me from leavin',
With my heart broke?

You kept me from leavin',
With my heart broke
With my heart broke.
With my heart broke.
You got your heart broke



All comments from YouTube:

Lobo Cuatro

George Strait also recorded Heartbroke however, Ricky Skaggs owns this song.

2 of my favorite country artists.

David Nelsen

@Bev Tuft Don't sleep on Guy Clark on this one as he wrote it.

Bev Tuft

I normally wouldn't go against George, but I agree. This is Ricky's.

big chungus

I had the intro randomly pop into my head after about six or eight years, haven't heard this song since I was 10 for sure. Im glad I remember it.

Stephen Wolfe

Same here. I was walking around at work waiting for something to break and the intro just popped into my head and it's lunch time so I looked it up cause after a thousand times around in my head I knew it was heartbroke.

Arnold Bowling

LMAO me too. I knew it was ricky skaggs. just didnt know name for years

Daniel Burns

this song went to #1 on the country charts in 1982!!!

J.W. Gauntt

appreciate it Daniel

Ken Perk

My favorite Ricky Skaggs song!

Mollie Tillman

Well, who wouldn't notice the fire in your eyes?
Or the bitter direction of impending goodbyes?
I'm fallin', I'm folded, I'm welded in place,
At the sight of you standin' with streaks down your face.

You got your heart broke,
Go runnin' from the reason.
Get your heart broke,
Don't give up on believin' in me.
Heart broke, who kept me from leavin',
With my heart broke?

Well, cryin' when you're rich is a poor if you're lonely,
Sheer madness prevails upon reason to yield.
But all is not lost, it is only mistaken.
A small consolation but I know just how you feel.

You got your heart broke,
Go runnin' from the reason.
Get your heart broke,
Don't give up on believin' in me.
Heart broke, who kept me from leavin',
With my heart broke?

Well, nobody said it was goin' to be easy.
We all have our weak sides and need soft good touchin'.
Nobody said that it would not be worth it,
But human conditions can give you as such.

You got your heart broke,
Go runnin' from the reason.
Get your heart broke,
Don't give up on believin' in me.
Heart broke, who kept me from leavin',
With my heart broke?

You kept me from leavin',
With my heart broke
With my heart broke.
With my heart broke.
You got your heart broke

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