It was in 1978 that the group enjoyed their first commercial success with "Rama Lama Ding Dong", covered from The Edsels original hit, which reached number 17 in the UK Singles Chart. More chart success quickly followed with another single, "Imagination", which reached number 39 in 1979. But after this, success was more difficult to find, and Sharpe was to find greater success on the touring circuit than in the best-sellers charts.
It was not until 1982 that Sharpe would find himself with another major hit. "Shout! Shout! (Knock Yourself Out)" proved to be a success with music fans and reached the Top 20 in the UK Singles Chart. Although he never had another hit as big again, Sharpe retained a fan following and his music remained widely available. The group's last chart single was "If You Wanna Be Happy", which reached UK chart position 46 in 1983.
Heartaches
Rocky Sharpe & The Replays Lyrics
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Heartaches
My loving you meant only heartaches
Your kiss was such a sacred thing to me
I can't believe it's just a burning memory
Heartaches
Heartaches
I should be happy with someone new
But my heart aches for you
The lyrics of Rocky Sharpe's song Heartaches express the profound pain of a broken heart that reminisces a past love which now only serves as a hurtful memory. The repetition of the word "heartaches" emphasizes the emotional pain that the singer is struggling with. The verse, "My loving you meant only heartaches. Your kiss was such a sacred thing to me. I can't believe it's just a burning memory," portrays the singer's regret of investing so much love in someone who didn't reciprocate their feelings.
The chorus, "What does it matter how my heart breaks? I should be happy with someone new. But my heart aches for you," is a clear depiction of the singer finding themselves at a crossroads. They know they should move on and find happiness with someone else but they can't help but long for their past lover. It highlights the struggle of accepting that sometimes, love just isn't meant to be.
Overall, Heartaches is a sad and reflective song that speaks to anyone who has ever experienced the pain of a broken heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Heartaches
The pain and sorrow of heartbreak
Heartaches
The ongoing feeling of heartbreak and sadness
My loving you meant only heartaches
Being in a relationship with you only caused me pain and sadness
Your kiss was such a sacred thing to me
I valued your love and affection deeply
I can't believe it's just a burning memory
I am having trouble coming to terms with the fact that our love is now just a memory that brings me pain
What does it matter how my heart breaks?
I am questioning the significance of my heartbreak and whether it even matters
I should be happy with someone new
I know I should move on and find happiness with someone else
But my heart aches for you
Despite this, I still long for you and wish things were different
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AL HOFFMAN, JOHN KLENNER
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