1) The Chimes were a successful dance music trio from Scotland, featuring vocalist Pauline Henry (born 29 January 1961) with Mike Peden and James Locke. They are best known for their hits "Heaven" and a remake of U2's "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For," which became a UK Top Ten hit. In the U.S. they reached the Billboard Hot 100 with the song "1-2-3," at #86 in 1990. It spent two weeks at #1 on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart, and its follow-up, "Heaven," was a #1 dance chart hit.
Bono from U2 famously commented that the Chimes' cover of their hit "I Still Haven't Found What Im Looking For" was the "only cover version he had heard that he enjoyed and did the original justice", adding "at last someone's come along to sing it properly".
2) The Chimes were an 80s American rock band formed in Cleveland featured on the post-punk compilation 'From The Eerie Shore'.
3) An American Doo Wop group that recorded in the 1950's. They are best known for their song "Once In A While".
My Broken Heart
The Chimes Lyrics
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Will you always treat me tenderly and in every way be fair?
If I give my heart to you, will you give me all your love?
Will you swear that you'll be true to me by the light that shines above?
And will you sigh with me when I'm sad
Smile with me when I'm glad
And always be as you are with me tonight
Please don't answer 'til you do
When you promise all these things to me
Then I'll give my heart to you
If I give my heart to you, will you handle it with care?
Will you always treat me tenderly and in every way be fair?
If I give my heart to you, will you give me all your love?
Will you swear that you'll be true to me by the light that shines above?
And will you sigh with me when I'm sad
Smile with me when I'm glad
And always be as you are with me tonight
Think it over and be sure
Please don't answer 'til you do
When you promise all these things to me
Then I'll give my heart to you
The Chimes' song "If I Give My Heart To You" is a sweet, simple love ballad that beautifully captures the doubts and fears that come with falling in love. The lyrics tell the story of a person who's considering giving their heart to someone they love but wants to make sure that the person will treat it with care and be faithful to them. The lyricist seems to be well aware of the risks involved in giving one's heart away and wants to ensure that they're making the right decision.
The first two lines of the song set the tone for the rest of the lyrics. The question "will you handle it with care?" speaks to the fragility of the heart and the emotional risk involved in giving it away. The lyricist wants to make sure that the person they give their heart to will be gentle with it and treat it with love and care. The rest of the lyrics go on to query if the person they love will always be fair and true to them, and will support them through the ups and downs of life.
The chorus of the song repeats the same questions, asking whether the person is willing to give their all to the relationship and be faithful. The lyrics also highlight the importance of empathy and sharing each other's joys and sorrows. The final lines of the song hold back the final promise of giving one's heart until the other person can provide the reassurance needed.
Line by Line Meaning
If I give my heart to you, will you handle it with care?
I am considering giving you my heart, but I need to know if you will be careful with it and treat it well.
Will you always treat me tenderly and in every way be fair?
I want to be treated with love and fairness at all times.
If I give my heart to you, will you give me all your love?
If I give you my heart, I want to be sure you will give me your love in return.
Will you swear that you'll be true to me by the light that shines above?
Can you promise me that you will always be faithful and honest, with the light of a higher power as your witness?
And will you sigh with me when I'm sad
I need to know if you will empathize with me and be there to comfort me when I am sad.
Smile with me when I'm glad
Equally important, I want to know if you will share my joy and happiness by being happy with me when I am happy.
And always be as you are with me tonight
I want to be sure that you will always be yourself and not put up a false front with me.
Think it over and be sure
I am asking you to carefully consider these questions and make sure that you can honestly answer yes to all of them.
Please don't answer 'til you do
I don't want you to rush any answer, take your time and be sure.
When you promise all these things to me, then I'll give my heart to you
Only if you can promise me all of these things will I be willing to give you my heart and trust you with it.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: AL JACOBS, JIMMIE CRANE, JIMMY BREWSTER
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