I Heard It Through the Grapevine
Tina Turner Lyrics

I bet you're wonderin' how I knew
I am aware that you may wonder how I learned about your plans.

'Bout your plans to make me blue
Specifically, I learned about your intention of making me feel sad.

With some other guy you knew before
I found out about this from someone else, and that other person you have a history with.

Between the two of us guys
It seems like you have to choose between me and this other guy.

You know I loved you more
Out of us two guys, you should know that my love for you was greater.

It took me by surprise I must say
Finding out about your plans did shock me.

When I found out yesterday
It was not long ago when I heard about this.

Don't you know that I heard it through the grapevine
As previously mentioned, I was made aware through someone else talking about it behind my back.

Not much longer would you be mine
Seems like you don't want to be with me for much longer.

Oh I heard it through the grapevine
And it's affecting me quite negatively.

Oh I'm just about to lose my mind
It's driving me crazy.

Honey, honey yeah.
This is a term of endearment, but it also shows how hurt I am.

I know a man ain't supposed to cry
Men are typically not expected to show emotion like crying, but I am doing so anyways.

But these tears I can't hold inside
I can't help but cry, as it's a natural response to the sadness I'm feeling.

Losin' you would end my life you see
If I lose you, it would feel like the end of me.

'Cause you mean that much to me
You hold a lot of importance in my life.

You could have told me yourself
It would have been better if you told me this in person.

That you loved some one else
Specifically, it would have been better if you told me that you loved someone else instead of finding out from someone else.

Instead I heard it through the grapevine
Sadly, I had to hear about it from another source.

People say believe half of what you see
It's common to only believe half of what you see because things aren't always what they seem.

Son and none of what you hear
Believe none of what you hear, as words can be misinterpreted or simply untrue.

But I can't help but be confused
Despite hearing this saying, I am still finding myself confused about the situation.

If it's true please tell me dear
I want to confirm with you personally whether or not this information is true.

Do you plan to let me go
Are you wanting to end our relationship?

For the other guy you loved before?
Is it because you have feelings for this other guy that you knew before me?

Not much longer would you be mine, baby yeah
Once again, this confirms that our relationship is not going to last much longer.

I'm just about to love my mind
Reiterated frustration and confusion about the situation.

Honey, honey, yeah
Clearly emphasizing how hurt they are.