This Heart

Nanci Griffith · Flyer [1994]

This heart almost taken,

This heart had a love of its own.

This heart was reawakened

When you came along.



(This heart)



This heart was born feet running.

This heart saw your porch-light on.

This heart hit the sidewalk wondering

Why you left it on.



(This heart)



This heart was stranded in the winter,

Was stuck out in a blizzard in its summer clothes.

This heart knows when love comes

And when it goes.



This heart hears the telephone ringing,

This heart's gonna let it go,

'Cause this heart knows the bells she's hearing

Aren't the telephone.



(This heart)



This heart has heard your laughter.

This heart has learned how to smile.

This heart'll be your true believer

If you stay a while.



(This heart)



This heart was stranded in the winter,

Was stuck out in a blizzard in its summer clothes.

This heart knows when love comes

And when it goes.



(This heart x6)



This heart was stranded in the winter,

Was stuck out in a blizzard in its summer clothes.

This heart knows when love comes

And when it goes.



This heart was almost taken,

this heart was born feet running.

This heart hears the telephone ringing,

Gonna let it go.



(This heart x9)

This Heart

Nanci Griffith's 'This Heart' stands as a poignant song within her 1994 album, Flyer. A defining work of the English-language folk and country traditions, the track showcases Griffith's signature storytelling ability and emotive vocal delivery. Released during a period of significant artistic maturity, the song reflects her deep engagement with themes of personal resilience and emotional vulnerability. As part of a celebrated discography that spans decades, this recording highlights her capacity to blend traditional songwriting structures with contemporary sensibilities. The album itself remains a cornerstone of her catalog, featuring other notable tracks that explore similar introspective territories. 'This Heart' continues to resonate with listeners who appreciate nuanced, heartfelt songwriting that transcends genre boundaries, cementing Griffith's reputation as a vital voice in American roots music.