How Can You Mend a Broken Heart? Lyrics – Al Green
How Can You Mend a Broken Heart? Song Lyrics
[Verse 1: Al Green]
I can think of younger days when living for my life
Was everything a man could want to do
[Pre-Chorus: Al Green]
I could never see tomorrow
I was never told about the sorrow
[Chorus: Al Green]
And how can you mend a broken heart?
How can you stop the rain from falling down?
Tell me, how can you stop that old sun from shining?
What makes the world go 'round?
And how can you mend this broken man? Yeah
How can a loser ever win?
Somebody please help me mend my broken heart
And let me live again, la-la, la-la, la
[Verse 2: Al Green]
I can still feel the breeze that rustles through the trees
And misty memories of days gone by
[Pre-Chorus: Al Green]
But we could never see tomorrow
Would you believe that no one
No one ever told us about the sorrow?
[Chorus: Al Green]
So how can you mend a broken heart? And mine is
How can you stop the rain from falling down? Baby
How can you stop that old sun from shining?
What makes the world go 'round?
And sometime I have to say, yeah, say
La-la-la, la-la-la, uh-huh, yeah
La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la, tell me
[Bridge: Al Green]
Help me mend my, my broken heart
I just wanna, I just wanna, I just wanna
I just wanna, I just wanna live again, baby
How can you mend, oh yeah, this broken man?
Yeah, somebody tell me
How can a loser ever win? (Baby) 'Cause, baby
Help me mend my, this old broken heart
I think I, I know I, I believe I, I feel I
I feel like I got to, I feel like I wanna live again
How can you mend this broken heart?
Somebody please tell me
How can you stop the rain from falling down?
I know my clothes are all wet, tell me
How can you mend my, please help me mend my broken heart
I think I, I believe I, I've got a feeling that
I want to live and live and live
[Outro: Al Green]
La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la
La-la-la
La, yeah
How Can You Mend A Broken Heart? Lyrics Explained
"How Can You Mend a Broken Heart?" by Al Green express the poignant emotions of heartbreak and the quest for healing. The song delves into the singer's reminiscences of happier times, the pain of lost love, and the struggle to find solace. Throughout the verses, pre-chorus, chorus, and bridge, Al Green poses soul-searching questions about repairing a broken heart and seeks answers to the complexities of love and loss.
[Verse 1]
Al Green opens the song by reflecting on the nostalgia of younger days when life seemed full of promise and possibilities. Living for one's life was once fulfilling and all-encompassing, portraying a sense of contentment and purpose.
[Pre-Chorus]
The pre-chorus introduces a shift in perspective, expressing a sense of foreboding and an inability to see into the future. The singer was not prepared for the sorrow that would accompany the passage of time, hinting at the unexpected challenges that can arise in life.
[Chorus]
The chorus presents a series of poignant questions about overcoming heartbreak. Al Green wonders how one can mend a broken heart, stop the rain of tears, prevent the darkness from overshadowing life's brightness, and understand the essence of the world. These questions encapsulate the universal struggle to find meaning and healing after the pain of a shattered relationship.
[Verse 2]
In the second verse, the singer continues to evoke the past, recalling the sensory experiences of rustling breezes and misty memories. Despite the beauty of these recollections, there is an acknowledgment of the inability to foresee the challenges that lay ahead, reinforcing the theme of unforeseen sorrow.
[Pre-Chorus]
The second pre-chorus echoes the sentiment of the first, emphasizing the lack of preparation or guidance for the emotional hardships that life can bring.
[Chorus]
The chorus is repeated, reiterating the central questions about repairing a broken heart, stopping the metaphorical rain, and understanding the forces that govern the world.
[Bridge]
The bridge intensifies the plea for assistance and healing. Al Green implores for help in mending his broken heart and expresses the desire to live again. The lyrics convey a mix of vulnerability, desperation, and hope for a brighter future.
[Outro]
The outro revisits the theme of longing for renewal and emphasizes the singer's determination to live again. The repetition of "La-la-la" signifies a cathartic release, perhaps symbolizing the process of healing through expression and seeking answers to the questions posed throughout the song.
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Cast & Crew
- Album
- Al Green (Singles)
- Artist / Band
- Producer(s)
- Willie Mitchell
- Writter(s)
- Maurice Gibb, Robin Gibb & Barry Gibb
- Released On
- January 31, 1972
Al Green (Singles) Songs
- 1.How Can You Mend a Broken Heart?
- 2.Let’s Stay Together
- 3.Love and Happiness
- 4.Tired of Being Alone
Al Green Albums
FAQs & Knowledge
Who is the singer of "How Can You Mend a Broken Heart?" song?
"How Can You Mend a Broken Heart?" song is sung by Al Green.
Who is the lyrics writer of "How Can You Mend a Broken Heart?" song?
"How Can You Mend a Broken Heart?" song lyrics written by Maurice Gibb, Robin Gibb & Barry Gibb.
Who is the music producer of "How Can You Mend a Broken Heart?" song?
"How Can You Mend a Broken Heart?" song music composed & produced by Willie Mitchell.
When was "How Can You Mend a Broken Heart?" song released?
"How Can You Mend a Broken Heart?" song was released on January 31, 1972.