This Old Heart of Mine
Love's Endless Struggle: This Old Heart of Mine
Lyrics
This old heart of mine been broke a thousand times
This expresses the repeated pain and heartbreak the speaker has endured throughout various experiences.
Each time you break away, I fear you've gone to stay
The speaker fears that every time the person they love leaves, it might be a permanent departure.
Lonely nights that come, memories that flow, bringing you back again
Reference to lonely nights filled with memories that evoke the return of the loved one, intensifying the emotional struggle.
Hurting me more and more
The pain inflicted by the loved one's actions continues to increase over time.
Maybe it's my mistake to show this love I feel inside
The speaker questions the wisdom of revealing their deep love, suggesting that vulnerability may contribute to their suffering.
'Cause each day that passes by you got me
Each passing day deepens the speaker's emotional entanglement with the loved one.
Never knowing if I'm coming or going, but I, I love you
The speaker feels uncertain about the relationship, not knowing if they are coming or going, yet professes enduring love.
This old heart darling, is weak for you
The heart is described as weak, emphasizing its vulnerability and susceptibility to the impact of the loved one's actions.
I love you, yes, I do
A straightforward declaration of love, reinforcing the emotional investment despite the hardships.
These old arms of mine miss having you around
The absence of the loved one is physically felt, emphasizing their importance in the speaker's life.
Makes these tears inside start a-falling down
The departure of the loved one leads to emotional pain, symbolized by tears falling.
Always with half a kiss
Describes the presence of the loved one as incomplete, signifying the emotional void when they are not around.
You remind me of what I miss
The loved one serves as a reminder of what the speaker misses and longs for.
Though I try to control myself
Despite efforts to control emotions, the speaker struggles to contain their feelings in the presence of the loved one.
Like a fool I start grinnin' 'cause my head starts spinnin' 'cause I
The speaker confesses love, and the overwhelming emotions lead to a physical reaction—grinning and head spinning.
I love you
A reiteration of the deep and enduring love the speaker feels despite the challenges.
This is old heart, darling is weak for you
Repeats the vulnerability of the heart, emphasizing its weakness in the face of the loved one's actions.
I love you, yes I do, yes I do
Reiterates the declaration of love, underscoring the persistence of affection despite hardships.
Ooh, I try hard to hide, my hurt inside
The speaker tries to conceal the internal pain caused by the loved one's actions.
This old heart of mine always keeps me cryin'
Expresses the enduring emotional distress that the speaker experiences due to the loved one's behavior.
The way you're treating me, leaves me incomplete
Describes the treatment received as leaving the speaker feeling incomplete.
You're here for the day, gone for the week now
The loved one's inconsistent presence, here today and gone tomorrow, adds to the speaker's emotional turmoil.
But if you leave me a hundred times
Despite repeated departures, the speaker is willing to welcome the loved one back each time.
A hundred times I'll take you back
Reaffirms the speaker's readiness to accept the loved one despite the recurring heartbreak.
I'm yours whenever you want me
The speaker expresses unconditional availability, emphasizing their willingness to be there whenever the loved one needs.
I'm not too proud to shout it, tell the world about it 'cause I
The speaker is not ashamed to declare their love openly and loudly to the world.
I love you
A repetition of the profound and enduring love the speaker feels, despite the challenges faced.
This is old heart, darling is weak for you
Restates the vulnerability of the heart and the depth of love despite the difficulties.
I love you
A reaffirmation of love, emphasizing its enduring nature.
This is old heart, darling is weak for you
Repeats the depiction of the heart's vulnerability and the enduring nature of the speaker's love.
I love you
Reiterates the declaration of love, emphasizing its persistence.
This is old heart, darling is weak for you
Restates the vulnerability of the heart and the enduring love despite challenges.
I love you, yes I do, yes I do
A final declaration of love, underscoring its unwavering nature.
I love you, yes I do, darling is weak for you
A conclusive affirmation of love and the heart's vulnerability in the face of the loved one's actions.
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