Don't go breaking my heart
elton john kiki dee Lyrics
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I couldn't if I tried
Honey if I get restless
Baby you're not that kind
Don't go breaking my heart
You take the weight off me
Honey when you knock on my door
Nobody knows it
When I was down
I was your clown
Nobody knows it
Right from the start
I gave you my heart
I gave you my heart
So don't go breaking my heart
I won't go breaking your heart
Don't go breaking my heart
And nobody told us
'Cause nobody showed us
And now it's up to us babe
I think we can make it
So don't misunderstand me
You put the light in my life
You put the sparks to the flame
I've got your heart in my sights
Elton John and Kiki Dee's song, "Don't Go Breakin' My Heart," is a classic pop duet that expresses an appeal to their partner not to hurt them emotionally, and the implied measures they will take to safeguard their own hearts. From the opening lines, Elton John asserts that he couldn't endure having his heart broken, while Dee indicates that her partner is not the kind to make her feel restless. They both sing in unison the chorus, where they both implore their partner not to break their hearts. For them, it is not just selfishness, but the fact that they have given their hearts to their respective partners from the start.
The second verse continues to express that they were each other's rock during difficult times. Elton John admits to being a clown for his partner when he was down, but they were the only ones who knew that. He gave them his heart right from the beginning, indicating a commitment from the start to protect his heart. After that, they both sing the chorus again as if they feel stronger when singing it together. The notion of co-dependency is evident when they mention that no one has shown or told them how it is to make love work, but the task is now up to them. The song credits their relationship's foundation to each other and the fact that they can make it work.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't go breaking my heart
Please don't hurt me emotionally
I couldn't if I tried
It's impossible for me to break your heart
Honey if I get restless
If I get bored or agitated
Baby you're not that kind
You're not the type of person to cause my restlessness
Don't go breaking my heart
Please don't hurt me emotionally
You take the weight off me
You relieve my burden and stress
Honey when you knock on my door
Whenever you visit me
I gave you my key
I gave you access to my heart and home
Nobody knows it
No one is aware
When I was down
During my difficult times
I was your clown
I acted foolishly for your entertainment
Nobody knows it
No one is aware
Right from the start
From the very beginning
I gave you my heart
I entrusted you with my emotions
I gave you my heart
I entrusted you with my emotions
So don't go breaking my heart
Please don't hurt me emotionally
I won't go breaking your heart
I promise not to hurt you emotionally
Don't go breaking my heart
Please don't hurt me emotionally
And nobody told us
No one ever informed us
'Cause nobody showed us
Since nobody demonstrated
And now it's up to us babe
It's now our responsibility
I think we can make it
I believe we can succeed
So don't misunderstand me
Please don't misinterpret my words or actions
You put the light in my life
You bring joy and happiness to my life
You put the sparks to the flame
You ignite the passions in me
I've got your heart in my sights
I'm aiming to love and protect you
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Written by: BURT BACHARACH, HAL DAVID
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@Hi-vf9wx
Why are they so adorable, she looks shy at the beggining and he's trying so hard to make her comfortable ;_;
@thebrazilianatlantis165
She's pretending to be shy. It's the premise of the bit.
@sl4983
He was so enthused and full of enjoyment, I really noticed that
@drakke.newsdkekstrareaktio7436
Hes a simp.
Just kidding this song is amazing and greatings from austria๐ฆ๐น
@kaymay4205
@@thebrazilianatlantis165 no she's not
@hwoods01
Maybe she feels intimidated by a man who's in a hurry to finish the song so he can knobgobble his boyfriend.
@sofia-wn2xv
I like how Elton comes in all excited and Kiki is like โ-โ but then she gets excited too
@kevinheatcoat2190
This Is Way better Than Backstreet Boys.
@seasiren7700
That was stage fright at it best!
@eurekayess
Exactly. She has a slow start, but then catches on!