Heartaches

Bachman Turner Overdrive · B.T.O. Anthology [1993]

[Look at me, I was just a man who was lonely

Had some time on my hands

The world's greatest plans in my jeans

I saw you, you came to me like you knew me

I don't think you knew that it threw me

I didn't know what to say to you then

I knew it would end up in...



1st part of chorus:

Heartaches

Visions of loving you and

Heartaches

Wishing we hadn't met for my sake

Seeing you here, is all I can stand



Every night I stand on the street where you left me

Standing in with the crowd

Trying not to look like I'm hangin' around

There you are, I see you once more and you're lovely

I try to tell myself, I'm not hungry

But every time you sway I get carried away

I need you more every day and my...



1st part of chorus



2nd part of chorus:

I'm only a man who has heartaches

Deep burning pain as my heart breaks

Watchin' you walk sets my soul aflame

I could put the blame on the world's oldest game



I know the ways, I know that to pay won't relieve me

Cause it's not from the heart

It's only the act not the flame

I only wait and hope for the love that you're holding

Deep down inside you've been holdin' for that special time

But I don't see a sign, it's just not your mind

And my...



Heartaches

Visions of loving you and

Heartaches

Wishing we hadn't met for my sake

Seeing you here, is all I can stand

I'm only a man who has heartaches

Deep burning pain as my heart breaks

Watchin' you walk sets my soul aflame

I could put the blame on the world's oldest game



Heartaches yeah yeah

Heartaches, heartaches

Let me tell you about my...

Heartaches, heartaches, heartaches

Let me tell you about my...

Heartaches, heartaches, oh

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Heartaches - Bachman Turner Overdrive

Heartaches stands as a testament to Bachman Turner Overdrive's enduring legacy within the hard rock and blues-rock genres. Emerging from the Canadian rock scene in the 1970s, the band, led by songwriting partners Randy Bachman and Fred Turner, crafted a sound defined by gritty guitar riffs and powerful vocals. This particular track showcases the group's ability to blend emotional depth with their signature driving rhythms. While often associated with their high-energy anthems, songs like Heartaches reveal a more introspective side of their discography. The recording captures the raw energy that made the band a staple of classic rock radio, offering listeners a glimpse into their broader musical evolution beyond their most famous hits.