Anyone Who Had a Heart
Unrequited Longing: Love's Pain in Burt Bacharach's Melody
Lyrics
Anyone who ever loved could look at me
Reflecting on the experience of love and the ability of others to perceive that emotion in the singer.
And know that I love you
Expressing the singer's love for someone and the belief that it is evident to others.
Anyone who ever dreamed could look at me
Highlighting the connection between dreams and the subject of the singer's affection.
And know I dream of you
Emphasizing that the singer's dreams revolve around the person they love.
Knowing I love you so
Reiterating the depth of the singer's love for the person in question.
Anyone who had a heart
Suggesting that a person with a genuine heart would reciprocate the singer's feelings.
Would take me in his arms and love me, too
Describing the expected response of someone with a heart, embracing and loving the singer in return.
You couldn't really have a heart and hurt me
Positing that a person with true compassion wouldn't cause emotional pain, unlike the current situation.
Like you hurt me and be so untrue
Conveying the hurt and betrayal experienced, questioning the sincerity of the relationship.
What am I to do
Expressing a sense of helplessness and seeking guidance in the face of emotional turmoil.
Every time you go away, I always say
Acknowledging the difficulty of separation and expressing a recurring farewell.
This time it's goodbye, dear
Stating that this farewell is more definitive, emphasizing the pain of parting.
Loving you the way I do
Affirming the love for the person despite the challenges, implying a willingness to endure for the sake of love.
I take you back, without you I'd die dear
Expressing the vital role of the person in the singer's life, suggesting a sense of dependence on their presence.
Knowing I love you so
Reiterating the depth of the singer's love for the person.
Anyone who had a heart
Repeating the expectation that someone with a heart would reciprocate the singer's love.
Would take me in his arms and love me, too
Reiterating the desire for love and affection from someone with a genuine heart.
You couldn't really have a heart and hurt me
Emphasizing the pain caused by the current lack of reciprocation and the perceived betrayal.
Like you hurt me and be so untrue
Reiterating the disbelief in the sincerity of the actions that have caused emotional harm.
What am I to do
Expressing a sense of confusion and seeking guidance on how to navigate the emotional challenges.
Knowing I love you so
Reiterating the depth of the singer's love for the person.
Anyone who had a heart
Repeating the expectation that someone with a heart would reciprocate the singer's love.
Would take me in his arms and love me, too
Describing the expected response of someone with a heart, embracing and loving the singer in return.
You couldn't really have a heart and hurt me
Positing that a person with true compassion wouldn't cause emotional pain, unlike the current situation.
Like you hurt me and be so untrue
Conveying the hurt and betrayal experienced, questioning the sincerity of the relationship.
Anyone who had a heart would love me too
Asserting that anyone with a heart would reciprocate the singer's love.
Anyone who had a heart would take me
Stating the expectation of being embraced by someone with a heart and receiving their love consistently.
In his arms and always love me too
Reiterating the desire for enduring and consistent love from someone with a genuine heart.
Why won't you
Pleading for the reciprocation of love, expressing a sense of desperation.
Anyone who had a heart
Reiterating the expectation of being loved by someone with a genuine heart.
Would love me too, yeah
Affirming the expectation that anyone with a heart would reciprocate love.
Anyone who had a heart
Reiterating the desire for love and affection from someone with a genuine heart.
Would take me in his arms and always love me
Stating the expectation of being embraced by someone with a heart and receiving their love consistently.
Why won't you, yes
Expressing a plea for the desired love and questioning why it is not forthcoming.
Anyone who had a heart
Affirming the expectation that anyone with a heart would reciprocate the singer's love.
Would love me too
Reiterating the belief that anyone with a heart would love the singer in return.
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