Heartaches by the Number
Counting Heartaches: Cyndi Lauper's Emotional Journey in 'Heartaches by the Number'
Lyrics
Heartache number one was when you left me
Expressing the first heartache experienced when the person left.
I never knew that I could hurt this way
Conveying the intense pain felt, previously unknown.
And heartache number two was when you came back again
Describing the second heartache upon the person's return, though it was temporary.
Oh, you came back, but never meant to stay
Noting that the return was brief and not intended to be permanent.
And now I got heartaches by the numbers
Acknowledging the current state of having numerous heartaches.
Troubles by the score
Indicating a multitude of troubles or problems.
Every day you love me less
Observing a decline in the level of love received each day.
Each day I love you more
Expressing an increase in the speaker's love despite receiving less love.
Yes, I got heartaches by the numbers
Reiterating the presence of numerous heartaches.
A love that I can't win
Referring to a love that seems unattainable or difficult to achieve.
But the day that I stop counting
Anticipating a point where counting these heartaches will cease.
Is the day my world will end
Highlighting the potential catastrophic impact when the counting stops.
Heartache number three was when you called me
Introducing a third heartache related to a call from the person.
And said that you was coming home to stay
Sharing the expectation of the person coming home to stay.
With hoping heart I waited for your knock at the door
Waiting with hope for the person's arrival.
I waited but you must've lost your way
Realizing that the person may have gotten lost and not arrived.
And now I got heartaches by the numbers
Reiterating the current state of having numerous heartaches.
Troubles by the score
Emphasizing the abundance of troubles or problems.
Every day you love me less
Noting a continuous decrease in the love received daily.
Each day I love you more
Highlighting the speaker's increasing love despite receiving less in return.
Yes, I got heartaches by the numbers
Restating the presence of numerous heartaches.
A love that I can't win
Reaffirming the challenging nature of the love experienced.
But the day that I stop counting
Stating that the end of counting will mark a significant moment.
Is the day my world will end
Reiterating the potential dire consequences when counting ceases.
Oh, the day that I stop counting
Emphasizing again the significance of the day when counting stops.
Is the day my world will end
Highlighting the potential catastrophic impact when the counting stops.
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