I Know A Heartache When I See One
Wynners Lyrics
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Shining like a northern star
Acting like the answers to all my prayers
But baby I know what you really are
So don't you knock on my door
I won't be home anymore
You can find me out walking in the sun
Oh you hide it so well
I know a heartache when I see one
There was a time
I was a true believer
Your love was the only way
Well you can save all your sweet talking
For some other fool
Only a fool would believe what you say
So don't you knock on my door
I won't be home anymore
You can find me out walking in the sun
Oh you hide it so well
It isn't easy to tell
But I know a heartache when I see one
Oh time is a teacher
It's taught me well
The loser is the one who cries
And when you've cried like a baby
And you've hurt like hell
You know the devil by the look in his eyes
So don't you knock on my door
I won't be home anymore
You can find me out walking in the sun
Oh you hide it so well
It isn't easy to tell
But I know a heartache
When I see one
don't you knock on my door
I won't be home anymore
You can find me out walking in the sun
Oh you hide it so well
It isn't easy to tell
But I know a heartache
When I see one
I know a heartache when I see one
The lyrics of "I Know A Heartache When I See One" by Wynners tell the story of a person who has been through heartbreak before and can recognize the signs of it. The song speaks of a situation where the singer is being pursued by a person who seems too good to be true, shining like a northern star and offering answers to all prayers. But despite the facade, the singer knows that the person is not genuine and only out to cause heartache. The chorus declares that the singer knows what heartache looks like and will not fall for the deception.
The second verse is a reflection of a time when the singer was a true believer in love, and the person pursuing them might have been successful in the past. But the singer has learned through time and experience that sweet talk will not work anymore, and only a fool would believe the lies. The bridge of the song states that time is a teacher, and the singer has learned from their experiences. The devil is recognized by the look in their eyes, indicating that the singer will not fall for the same trap again.
The lyrics of "I Know A Heartache When I See One" by Wynners speak to the heartbreak that can come from love that is not genuine. The song highlights the importance of being aware of the signs of a deceitful person and not falling for their tricks. It is a message of empowerment, where the singer has learned from their past experiences and will not be vulnerable to heartache again.
Line by Line Meaning
Look at through the winds blowing up the road
Start off by looking at how the winds are blowing in the road
Shining like a northern star
The person in question is shining like a bright star in the sky
Acting like the answers to all my prayers
This person is pretending to be the answer to all of the singer's prayers
But baby I know what you really are
Despite this person's actions, the singer knows their true intentions
So don't you knock on my door
The singer does not want this person to come to their door
I won't be home anymore
The singer will not be at home anymore
You can find me out walking in the sun
This person can find the singer outside, walking in the sunshine
Oh you hide it so well
The person in question is very good at hiding their true intentions and emotions
It isn't easy to tell
Despite the person's great acting skills, it is still difficult to tell what they really feel
I know a heartache when I see one
However, the singer has been through enough heartaches to recognize when someone is not being genuine
There was a time
The singer reflects on a past of believing in this person
I was a true believer
During this time, the singer truly believed in this person and their love
Your love was the only way
The person's love was the only thing that mattered to the singer
Well you can save all your sweet talking
The person in question can save all of their sweet words and compliments for someone else
For some other fool
Only a foolish person would believe their lies and fall for their fake love
Oh time is a teacher
The singer acknowledges that time teaches and reveals the true nature of things and people
It's taught me well
The singer has learned from their past experiences and is better equipped to recognize when someone is not being genuine
The loser is the one who cries
The singer believes that the one crying and hurt is the true loser in a situation
And when you've cried like a baby
The singer is speaking directly to the person in question, saying that when they have cried for someone who never truly loved them, they will understand how it feels to hurt like a baby
And you've hurt like hell
The singer acknowledges that this person may have been hurt in the past, but it does not excuse their actions
You know the devil by the look in his eyes
The singer equates this person to the devil, and knows that they are not genuine based on their appearance and actions
But I know a heartache
Despite this person trying to convince the singer otherwise, the singer knows when someone is not being genuine
When I see one
Through experience and observation, the singer is able to recognize when someone is not what they seem
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