If You Gotta Break Another Heart
Heartbreak's Freedom: Albert Hammond's Anthem of Liberation
Lyrics
If you're gonna break another heart, then break it
If you intend to break another person's heart, go ahead and do it
Come on and break it
Encouraging the act of breaking the heart
If you're gonna take that kind of chance, then take it
If you're willing to take a risky chance, go ahead and take it
Go on and take it
Encouraging the action of taking the risky chance
Anything I say or do will make no difference
Assuring that anything said or done won't influence the decision
In the end you'll go ahead
Despite any influence, the person will eventually follow their true desires
And do what you really wanna do
Emphasizing the importance of acting on one's genuine desires
If you're gonna break another heart, then break it
Reiteration of the willingness to break another heart
If you're gonna take that kind of chance then take it
Reiteration of the willingness to take a risky chance
You are free to take it
Affirming the freedom to take the chance
But don't come runnin' back to me
Warning that the person breaking hearts shouldn't seek comfort or support afterward
If you're gonna make another change, then make it
If you plan to make another significant change, go ahead and make it
Go on and make it
Encouraging the action of making a significant change
If you're gonna do it, do it now, don't leave it
Urging to act promptly and not delay the decision
'Cause I can't take it
Expressing the inability to handle delayed actions
Everybody knows that you were born a drifter
Acknowledging a drifting nature or a tendency to roam without settling
You were born a drifter, baby
Reiterating the idea of being born with a wandering disposition
You'll never, never settle down
Stating that the person won't settle down
If you're gonna break another heart, then break it
Reiteration of the willingness to break another heart
If you're gonna take that kind of chance, then take it
Reiteration of the willingness to take a risky chance
You are free to take it
Affirming the freedom to take the chance
But don't come runnin' back to me
Warning against seeking support or reconciliation after the heartbreak
If you're gonna play another tune, then play it
If you're going to play another song or follow another path, go ahead
If you're gonna say what's on your mind, then say it
If you're going to express your thoughts honestly, go ahead and say them
Go ahead and say it
Encouraging the act of speaking one's mind
But don't come runnin' back to me
Reiterating the warning against seeking reconciliation or support
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