Listen to Her Heart
Tom & Heartbreakers Petty Lyrics
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With your money and your cocaine
You keep thinkin' that her mind is gonna change
But I know everything is okay
She's gonna listen to her heart
It's gonna tell her what to do
She might need a lot of loving
You want me to think that I'm being used
You want her to think it's over
You can't see it doesn't matter what you do
Buddy, you don't even know her
She's gonna listen to her heart
It's gonna tell her what to do
She might need a lot of loving
But she don't need you
And you just can't creep up behind her
And you can't understand that she's my girl
She's my girl, aah
Yeah, she's gonna listen to her heart
It's gonna tell her what to do
She might need a lot of loving
But she don't need you, ooh
The lyrics of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers' song "Listen to Her Heart" speak of a man who thinks he can win over a woman using his money and drugs. However, the singer, who is either the woman's partner or protector, knows that the woman will not be swayed by such things. To the singer in the song, it is perfectly okay because he knows that the woman will listen to her heart and do what she thinks is right.
The song is about the power of trusting oneself and not being influenced by society's expectations or other people's opinions. The woman is given agency and is depicted as choosing what is right for her despite the obstacles in her path. The singer is also protective of the woman, warning the other man to stay away as she is now "my girl".
Line by Line Meaning
You think you're gonna take her away
You believe that you have what it takes to win her over and make her yours.
With your money and your cocaine
You rely on your wealth and drugs to impress her and get her to like you.
You keep thinkin' that her mind is gonna change
You are under the impression that she will eventually change her mind and fall for you.
But I know everything is okay
I am confident that things will work out for her and she will make the right decision for herself.
She's gonna listen to her heart
She will follow her instincts and do what feels right for her.
It's gonna tell her what to do
Her heart will guide her in making the best decision for herself.
She might need a lot of loving
She may need someone to love her, but it doesn't necessarily have to be you.
But she don't need you
She does not need you in her life to be happy or fulfilled.
You want me to think that I'm being used
You want me to believe that she is manipulating me and using me for her own purposes.
You want her to think it's over
You want her to believe that her relationship with me is over and that she should move on to someone else.
You can't see it doesn't matter what you do
You are unable to understand that your actions won't change the fact that she is with me and not interested in you.
Buddy, you don't even know her
You don't truly know her or understand her well enough to make any accurate judgments about her.
And you just can't creep up behind her
You cannot sneak up on her and try to win her over without her noticing or objecting to your advances.
And you can't understand that she's my girl
You cannot comprehend or accept that she is already mine and not available to you.
Yeah, she's gonna listen to her heart
Once again, she will trust her gut feelings and do what is best for her.
But she don't need you, ooh
Regardless of your intentions, she doesn't need you to be happy or complete.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Tom Petty
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ratter531
Tom Petty was the most sincere man I ever met, you know I, and your millions of fans are heart broken, losing you, we LOVE YOU TOM. R.I.P. rock legend, Thank You for all of the great songs. My feelings and prayers go out to all of Tom's family.
Brett Cooper
How did you meet him?
ratter531
@Brett Cooper I knew the good people in security is how I met Tom and the entire band
Theresa Williams
In 1957 My Beloved Precious Sweet Big Sister Mary Ann DeNaples Wife of Louie DeNaples n Ivana Trump was 7/8yrs old. I'm about that age now cuz of what Yas are all doing to me. Gene I called n lvmsg. U told me I have a Good Heart Gene. When you gave Me My Rosary. I try n say them every day. But all I do is cry. Tell the Truth n suffer for what. FOR WHAT. I LOVE YAS ALL Beyond EARTH ITSELF N YAS ALL HAVE ME WHERE YAS ALL HAVE ME. TAKE ME HOME ALREADY. MY SISTER, MIKE, MY KIDS, U, JUST PLEASE 😭 PLEASE I PRAY MY PAPA'S OK. I NEED HOM TO WALK ME DOWN TGE AISEL WHEN I FINALLY GET TO MARRY MY BELOVED MIKE NICHOLAS BLOOMSBURG PA 30+YRS LATER AFTER ALL TGE DEVILS KEEP ME AWAY FROM HIM N I ALL. MAFIA Ers for 101. Froggy jumping.
Dirty Erin
My all time favorite Tom Petty tune!! The harmony on every word is awesome!!
Jan Hensley
Never a so-so song! Hit after hit! Must listen day after day. This is rock and roll!
Debbie Meek
No shit! Hit after hit!
Corey Wiles
Think you are going to take her away with your money and cocaine....wow. The guy was real deep and genuine.
Sarah McFarlane
So true! I can’t think of a so-so song by Tom Petty. One of the greats.
scootdaws25
Truth!!