That's How Heartaches Are Made
Washington Baby Lyrics
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They told me I was such a fool to love you
They say that you're the kind who'd never be true
Pretty soon the day would come when I'd be the sorry one
But I said that I'm not afraid; well
That's how heartaches are made, that's how heartaches are made
I gave you so much love, no one could want more
You pretended to be mine, how could you be so unkind?
With all the other girls you've played; well
That's how heartaches are made, that's how heartaches are mad
(That's how heartaches are made, that's how heartaches are made)
I know you're not sincere, and you'll never be
But, still, I want your kisses so desperately
I can never let you go
Baby, even though I know every rule of love you've disobeyed; well
That's how heartaches are made, that's how heartaches are made
That's how heartaches are made
The lyrics of Washington Baby's song "That's How Heartaches Are Made" depict the classic story of a naive lover who is warned about their partner's unfaithful ways, but chooses to ignore the warnings and falls in love anyway. The singer describes being advised by others that she is a "fool" for loving this person and that they will ultimately break her heart, but she proceeds with the relationship anyway. The chorus of the song repeats the idea that heartaches are made in this way, that is, when someone ignores the signs of a potentially harmful relationship and continues to invest their emotions in the wrong person.
The lyrics also touch on the idea that the person the singer is in love with is not sincere and will never be, yet she still desires their affection regardless of the hurt it inevitably brings. This aspect of the song speaks to the complicated and often illogical nature of love and the difficulty in letting go of something that we know is not good for us.
In conclusion, "That's How Heartaches Are Made" is a cautionary tale about the dangers of ignoring warning signs in a relationship and the inevitable pain that comes with it. It also touches on the irrational nature of love and the struggle to let go of someone who we know is not good for us.
Line by Line Meaning
They told me I was such a fool to love you
People warned me that loving you was a foolish move
They say that you're the kind who'd never be true
Rumors suggested that you were never faithful
Pretty soon the day would come when I'd be the sorry one
I was cautioned that one day I would regret loving you
But I said that I'm not afraid; well
Despite the warnings, I refused to back down
I went ahead and my heart opened the door
I still chose to give you my heart and trust you
I gave you so much love, no one could want more
I loved you deeply and completely
You pretended to be mine, how could you be so unkind?
You deceived me and betrayed our relationship
With all the other girls you've played; well
You've been unfaithful with multiple other women
I know you're not sincere, and you'll never be
I have come to the realization that you will never truly love me
But, still, I want your kisses so desperately
Despite everything, I still crave physical affection from you
I can never let you go
I am unable to move on from you
Baby, even though I know every rule of love you've disobeyed; well
Even though you have broken all the rules of love, I cannot help but love you
That's how heartaches are made
This is the pain and suffering that comes with falling in love with someone who is incapable of returning those feelings
That's how heartaches are made
This is the unfortunate reality of love and the disappointment that often follows
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., MUSIC SALES CORPORATION
Written by: BEN RALEIGH, BOB HALLEY
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