Piece of My Heart
Unveiling the Heart's Dilemma: Bryan Ferry's Passionate Plea
Lyrics
Didn't I make you feel like you are the only one?
Expressing doubt about making the partner feel special and unique.
Didn't I give you everything that I possibly can?
Asserting the effort to provide everything possible in the relationship.
But Lord, the love I give you it's never enough
Acknowledging that the love given is perceived as insufficient by the partner.
But I'm gonna show you, baby, that I really can be tough
Promising to demonstrate toughness to prove commitment and love.
So come on, come on, come on, come on take it
Encouraging the partner to take another piece of the singer's heart.
Take another little piece of my heart now, baby
Invoking the metaphor of taking a piece of the singer's heart, implying emotional vulnerability.
(break it) Break another little bit of my heart now, honey
Expressing willingness to endure emotional pain for the sake of the relationship.
(have a) Have another little piece of my heart now, baby
Offering another piece of the heart, emphasizing the depth of commitment.
You know you've got it if makes you feel good
Indicating that the partner possesses the singer's heart if it brings joy.
You're out on the street (looking good)
Describing the partner's appealing appearance while being out in public.
And you know deep down in your heart that it ain't right
Highlighting the partner's awareness of wrongdoing in the relationship.
You never, never hear me when I cry at night
Expressing the singer's loneliness and the partner's lack of responsiveness to it.
I tell myself that I can't stand the pain
Admitting difficulty in enduring emotional pain.
But when I hold you in my arms, I'll say it again
Reaffirming love and commitment when physically close to the partner.
So come on, come on, come on, come on
Repeating the invitation for the partner to take a piece of the heart.
Take it, take another little piece of my heart now, baby
Reiterating the idea of willingly giving part of the heart to the partner.
Break it, break another little bit of my heart now, honey
Acknowledging the inevitability of emotional pain in the relationship.
You can have a, have another little piece of my heart now, baby
Emphasizing the continuous offering of the singer's heart to the partner.
You know you've got it if makes you feel good
Confirming that the partner possesses the singer's heart if it brings satisfaction.
Take it, take another little piece of my heart now, baby
Repeating the theme of willingly giving part of the heart to the partner.
Break it, break another little piece of my heart now, honey
Expressing acceptance of further emotional pain in the relationship.
Have a, have another little piece of my heart now, baby
Continuing to offer pieces of the heart to the partner.
Take it, take another little piece of my heart now, baby
Reiterating the invitation for the partner to take another piece of the singer's heart.
Break it, break another little bit of my heart now, honey
Acknowledging the likelihood of additional emotional challenges.
Have a, have another little piece of my heart now, baby
Continuing the pattern of offering more pieces of the singer's heart.
Take it, take another little piece of my heart now, baby
Repeating the theme of willingly giving part of the heart to the partner.
Break it, break another little piece of my heart now, honey
Emphasizing the acceptance of enduring emotional pain for the relationship.
Have a, have another little piece of my heart now, baby
Highlighting the continuous willingness to offer parts of the heart to the partner.
Take it, take another little piece of my heart now, baby
Reiterating the invitation for the partner to take another piece of the singer's heart.
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