THIS OLD HEART OF MINE
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Each time you break away I feel you're gone to stay
Lonely nights that come, memories that flow
Bringin' ya back again, hurting me more and more
Maybe it's my mistake to show this love that I feel inside
'cause each day that passes by
Ya got me never knowin' if I'm comin' or goin' 'cause
I love you, yes, I do
This old heart (ooh)
I love you, yes, I do
Yes, I do, wait for me
I try hard to hide my hurt inside
This old heart of mine always keep me cryin'
The way you're treatin' me leaves me incomplete
Yeah, you're here for the day, gone for the week
But if you leave me a hundred times
A hundred times I'll take you back
I'm yours whenever you want
I'm not too proud to shout it, tell the world about it 'cause
I love you
This old heart (this old heart) waits for you
And I love ya!
I love you (hoo hoo)
This old heart waits for you
This old heart of mine been broke a thousand times
Each time you break away I feel you're gone to stay
Lonely nights that come, memories that flow
Bringin' ya back again, hurtin' me more and more
Maybe it's my mistake to show this love I feel inside, girl
'Cause each day that passes by
Ya got me never knowin' if I'm comin' or goin' 'cause
I love you, yes, I do (old heart of mine waits for you)
I love you, yes, I do
Yes, I do
I love you
This old heart, darlin' (this old heart)
Will wait for you
I love you
This old heart, darlin' (this old heart)
Will wait for you
I love you, yes, I do, yes, I-I-I-I do
I love you, yes, I do, yes, I-I-I-I do
I love you
Oh, yeah, been broke a thousand times
The Isley Brothers song "This Old Heart of Mine" is a classic soulful ballad that tells the story of a heart that's been repeatedly broken by a love that keeps coming back even though it hurts. Each time the person leaves, the singer feels that they are gone for good, only to come back and bring memories and pain with them. The singer is torn between their love for the person and the hurt that they feel when they leave, but they can't help themselves from taking them back every time.
The lyrics convey a sense of longing and desperation, as well as a feeling of being trapped in a cycle of pain and love. The singer is helpless in the face of their feelings, and they express both their love and their frustration in equal measure. They're not sure if the person will come back, but they're also not sure if they can bear the pain of being left again.
Overall, "This Old Heart of Mine" is a powerful song about the complexity of love and the pain that can come with it. It captures the emotions that so many people feel when they are caught in a love that keeps pulling them back in even though it hurts.
Line by Line Meaning
This old heart of mine been broke a thousand times
My heart has been broken numerous times before
Each time you break away I feel you're gone to stay
When you leave me, it feels like you'll never come back
Lonely nights that come, memories that flow
When I'm alone, memories of you come to me
Bringin' ya back again, hurting me more and more
Thoughts of you coming back just hurt me more
Maybe it's my mistake to show this love that I feel inside
Perhaps it's my own fault for revealing my love for you
'cause each day that passes byYa got me never knowin' if I'm comin' or goin' 'cause
As every day passes, I can't tell if you're coming or leaving me
I love you, yes, I doThis old heart (ooh)I love you, yes, I doYes, I do, wait for me
I do love you and my heart is full of love.I want you to wait for me
I try hard to hide my hurt insideThis old heart of mine always keep me cryin'
I make a conscious effort to conceal my pain, but my heart is always sad
The way you're treatin' me leaves me incompleteYeah, you're here for the day, gone for the week
Your inconsistent behavior leaves me feeling empty.You're around sometimes, but gone for long periods too
But if you leave me a hundred timesA hundred times I'll take you backI'm yours whenever you wantI'm not too proud to shout it, tell the world about it 'cause
Even if you leave me repeatedly, I'll still take you backI'm ready to be yours whenever you want me, and I'm not ashamed to let everyone know about it
I love youThis old heart (this old heart) waits for youAnd I love ya!
I love you, and my heart is waiting for you to come back
Oh, yeah, been broke a thousand times
As I mentioned before, my heart has been broken many times
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: EDWARD JR. HOLLAND, LAMONT DOZIER, SYLVIA MOY, BRIAN HOLLAND
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jonlydon
This came on in the supermarket today. My wife died three months ago, but I stood and danced by myself... crying and smiling
@eileenredpath2365
Oh bless you
@jamesw5453
Beautiful, thank you for sharing,,!!!
@AnthonyFleming-hj6er
Brilliant ❤
@soppybollocks4769
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@sumarie6358
So sorry for the loss of your wife. Isn't it something to hear a song that brings you way back to great times and good memories. So bittersweet for you at this time. God bless and comfort you.
@melaniepower9196
Who’s still listening to Motown it’s timeless x❤️❤️❤️
@brendamurray8443
2022(5:52am)JULY 13TH I'M LISTENING, AND HIT THE REPEAT BUTTON 3 TIMES😍💋❣✌
@brendadrumm9451
I am from 16 im now 72 xx
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