Story Behind The Song
A storytelling song told from a broken-hearted perspective, "Save Your Breath And Your Time" (don't bother telling me you don't want to love me because I have a stubborn heart (I won't listen to what I don't want to hear).... an attempt to control uncontrollable circumstances.
Song Description
Don't Tell My Heart is a love ballad about one person wanting love more than the other. One person not wanting to let go of something that's not really there. The song is told from the perspective of the person wanting to find a love to hold onto and not wanting to hear the truth that the other person isn't interested in putting energy into their relationship.
| Song Length |
4:38 |
Genre |
Folk - Rock, Country - Alternative |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Heartbreaking, Endearing |
Subject |
Loneliness, Heartbreak |
| Similar Artists |
Leann Rimes, Sheryl Crow |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Don't Tell My Heart
Words and Music by Amber Estrada ©2003
Verse 1:
I found me a new love, I hope it's a true love
But I don't really know where I stand
Sometimes you like to fight, you don't call, I stay up all night
But my poor heart won?t understand
Pre-Chorus:
Save your breath and your dime, don't make that call
Cuz' my heart won't listen, won't listen at all
Chorus:
Don't tell my heart it's over
Cuz' my heart won't understand
I've got a stubborn heart
It's been proven again and again
Verse 2:
I saw you just the other day
You said you were going my way
We haven't talked since then
I thought I'd hear from you, by now I usually do
I guess all good things must end
Pre-Chorus/Chorus/Instrumental on verse (8 measures)
Verse 3:
Maybe I?m asking for too much.. A tender love, a warm touch
I guess it's just not part of the plan
But I'll make it through, I'll be alright Just stay home alone tonight
But my poor heart won?t understand
Pre-Chorus/Chorus/End