Anyone Who Had a Heart
Unveiling Love's Bittersweet Symphony
Lyrics
Anyone who ever loved could look at me
Expresses that anyone who has experienced love can see the speaker and understand her emotions.
And know that I love you
Reaffirms the speaker's love for the person she is addressing.
Anyone whoever dreamed could look at me
Suggests that those who have ever dreamt can observe the speaker and recognize her dreams, particularly about the person she loves.
And know I dream of you, knowing I love you so
Reiterates the depth of the speaker's love, emphasizing that she loves the person intensely.
Anyone who had a heart
Introduces the theme of having a heart and explores the idea of emotional connection.
Would take me in his arms, and love me too
Describes the expected actions of someone with a heart—taking the speaker in their arms and reciprocating love.
You couldn't really have a heart and hurt me
Asserts that a person with a genuine heart wouldn't intentionally cause emotional pain or be unfaithful.
Like you hurt me and be so untrue
Highlights the contrast between true love and the hurtful actions experienced, questioning the sincerity of the person's feelings.
What am I to do
Expresses the speaker's emotional confusion and helplessness in the face of the painful situation.
Every time you go away, I always say
Addresses the recurring pain caused by the person leaving and hints at the difficulty of saying goodbye.
This time it's goodbye, dear
Acknowledges the inevitability of parting, portraying a sense of resignation and sadness.
Loving you the way I do
Declares the depth of the speaker's love despite the challenges, expressing a willingness to endure for the sake of love.
I take you back, without you I'd die dear
Underlines the significance of the person to the speaker's life, suggesting that life without them would be unbearable.
Knowing I love you so
Reiterates the intensity of the speaker's love for the person.
Anyone who had a heart
Repeats the theme of anyone with a heart taking the speaker in their arms and reciprocating love.
Would take me in his arm and love me too
Reemphasizes the idea that genuine love involves embracing the speaker and returning her love.
You couldn't really have a heart and hurt me
Reiterates the belief that someone with a true heart would not intentionally cause emotional pain or be unfaithful.
Like you hurt me and be so untrue
Reaffirms the contrast between true love and the hurtful actions experienced.
What am I to do, knowing I love you so
Reiterates the speaker's emotional confusion and helplessness in the face of the painful situation.
Anyone who had a heart
Recalls the theme of emotional connection and the expectation of being embraced and loved by someone with a heart.
Would take me in his arms and love me too
Restates the idea of genuine love involving physical and emotional closeness.
You couldn't really have a heart and hurt me
Reiterates the belief that someone with a true heart would not intentionally cause emotional pain or be unfaithful.
Like you hurt me and be so untrue
Reaffirms the contrast between true love and the hurtful actions experienced.
Anyone who had a heart would love me too
Broadens the perspective, stating that anyone with a heart would love the speaker as well.
Anyone who had a heart would take me in his arms and love me too
Repeats the expectation of being embraced and loved by someone with a heart, emphasizing its importance.
Why won't you
Presents a lingering question, expressing the speaker's frustration and confusion about the person's lack of reciprocation.
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