Original vocalist Clem Curtis left in 1968 and moved to the U.S. for a solo career on the club circuit, encouraged by the likes of Wilson Pickett and Sam & Dave, playing Las Vegas with The Righteous Brothers. He was replaced by Colin Young.
The group's final hit was the less pop-oriented, more sophisticated Born To Live and Born To Die. They split in 1970, when the rhythm section broke away to form the progressive group Pluto. When Curtis returned to the UK he formed a new version of the group with little success on record, but a lucrative spell on the 1960s nostalgia circuit.
Let the Heartaches Begin
The Foundations Lyrics
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And very soon they say
I was a fool to turn my love away
But every glass of wine I feel a glow
And very soon I know
I was a fool to let my baby go
So let the heartaches begin
I've lost the girl for sure
And tears can't help anymore, yeah
Just let the heartaches begin
I can't help it, I can't win
I've lost the girl for sure
And now she's gone
I can't hold back the tears, anymore
I see the couples dancin' through the night
They hold each other tight
As they dance, until the morning light
The soft embraces that they seem to share
Makes me more aware
Of the loneliness I try so hard to bear
So let the heartaches begin
I can't help it, I can't win
I've lost that girl for sure
And tears won't help anymore, yeah
Just let the heartaches begin
I can't help it, I can't win
I've lost that girl for sure
And now she's gone
I can't hold back the tears, anymore
Oh baby
Let them begin now yeah now yeah
I just don't care, just don't care, anymore, baby baby
Let them begin now yeah now
Oh I just don't care anymore now
Yeah let the tears begin now
The lyrics of “Let the Heartaches Begin” by The Foundations are about heartbreak and the aftermath of a failed relationship. The song begins with the singer hearing the guitars playing and realizing that he made a mistake by ending his relationship. He tries to console himself by drinking wine, but the realization of losing his loved one sets in. The lyrics express how he feels alone as he watches couples dancing together and embracing each other. The singer is consumed by a sense of loneliness and helplessness, acknowledging that he has lost the girl for sure and that tears won't help anymore. He succumbs to his sorrow and feels overwhelmed by the heartaches he is experiencing.
The song portrays a common theme that people can relate to, which is that of heartbreak and loss. The lyrics evoke feelings of sadness and helplessness, and the music beautifully complements the emotions expressed in the words. The song's message is that when someone loves another person and loses them, the pain can be overwhelming, and one may feel alone and consumed by heartaches.
Line by Line Meaning
I can hear the guitars start to play
The music is starting and it's bringing back memories of my lost love.
And very soon they say
The lyrics of the song remind me that I made a mistake by letting my love go.
I was a fool to turn my love away
I regret that I let my insecurities and fears ruin the relationship.
But every glass of wine I feel a glow
Drinking wine temporarily numbs my pain and makes me feel good.
And very soon I know
But deep down I know that it doesn't really solve anything.
I was a fool to let my baby go
I blame myself for letting go of someone I truly loved.
So let the heartaches begin
I've accepted my fate, the pain has started, and there's no escaping it.
I can't help it, I can't win
I can't control my emotions and the outcome of the situation.
I've lost the girl for sure
I've lost the love of my life, and I know it's final.
And tears can't help anymore, yeah
Even crying doesn't ease the pain or bring her back.
I see the couples dancin' through the night
Watching other happy couples reminds me of what I've lost.
They hold each other tight
Their love and affection make me feel even more lonely and miserable.
As they dance, until the morning light
Their happiness seems endless, which makes it even harder to bear.
The soft embraces that they seem to share
Their intimacy and affection are a painful reminder of what I no longer have.
Makes me more aware
It amplifies my realization of how lonely and empty my life has become.
Of the loneliness I try so hard to bear
I've been unsuccessfully trying to cope with my loneliness but their happiness makes it unbearable.
Oh baby
Expressing my sadness and longing for my lost love.
Let them begin now yeah now yeah
I've accepted that the heartaches and tears are here and I can't avoid them anymore.
I just don't care, just don't care, anymore, baby baby
I've given up trying to pretend that everything is okay or trying to hide my pain from the world.
And now she's gone
She's no longer mine and I'm feeling the full impact of this loss.
I can't hold back the tears, anymore
I've accepted that crying is unavoidable and I'll do it as much as I need to.
Yeah let the tears begin now
I'm willing to let myself cry and feel my pain without any restrictions.
Contributed by Matthew C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
flatop47
Written By Tony Macaulay & John MacLeod
Big Hit For Long John Baldry...This Is There Version
Kátia Camila
Great version! Thank you always for all your hard and wonderful work! All the best from Brazil!
EbiFFB
Good evening, Brian! I really like this band although all the songs I know sound a bit similar but it doesn't matter - I simply love this special sound. Wonderful video as always with super pics👍! Many thanks Brian - wish you a great evening and all the best for the new week Cheers Ebi
flatop47
Thanks Ebi.....Yes Good Band This....And Cheers For Another Great Comment
carlossolano226
Great song...thanks for sharing it !
alchada
They have a very distinctive sound which adds to their uniqueness.........
I remember the LJB version ..........this is different but still very enjoyable.
Thanks Brian !!!
alchada
open one for me !!!!!!!!
flatop47
It Was Two Members Of This Group That Wrote This Song....Why Did They Not Bring It Out As A Single?...Mine You Baldry Made A Great Job Of It...Cheers Al ..I Think Its Time For Another Can
sunryse111
Nice version here, Brian. I'll give it a thumbs up!
flatop47
Cheers Victor....Hot Here Today