Heart of Stone

Great Big Sea · Fortune's Favour [2008]

If the last thing I see is your face

If the last thing I feel is your embrace

Then I would not be afraid

I would go to a happy grave

If the last thing I see is you



Should I suddenly disappear

Or linger on for 100 years

I would know no fear

I would taste no bitter tears

If the last thing I see is you



Old heart of stone, help me forget it

Old heart of stone,

do you think she meant it

Old heart of stone,

somehow I've always known

That I'd regret it



If I could have one wish

It would be that you remember this

Know that I did not stray

For you were there to guide my way

you and your beautiful face



If I should fall would you give chase

Would you follow me

Or find someone to fill my space

And keep you company



If the sun refused to shine

If it called for rain till the end of time

I would not lose faith

I'd sail my soul to a warmer place

for you and your beautiful face

Heart of Stone

Great Big Sea's "Heart of Stone" stands as a defining track from their 2008 album, Fortune's Favour. The song exemplifies the band's signature blend of traditional folk instrumentation with modern rock energy, characteristic of their work throughout the 1990s and 2000s. With its driving rhythm and emotive delivery, the recording captures the raw, coastal spirit that has become central to their discography. It reflects the group's ability to fuse regional sounds with broader musical influences, creating a sound that resonates deeply within the folk-rock genre. The track remains a staple of their live performances and has cemented their reputation as a dynamic force in contemporary folk music.