Every Beat of My Heart
Rod Stewart · Rod Stewart
I see lonely skies
Lonely roads to Babylon
There's my family and my country
Heaven knows where i belong
Pack my bags tonight
Here's one Jacobite
Who must leave or surely die
Put me on a train
In the pouring rain
Say fairwell, don't say goodbye
Seagull carry me
Over land and sea
To my old folk
Thats where I wanna be
Every beat of my heart
Tears me furthur apart
I'm lost and alone in the dark
I'm going home
One more glass of wine
Just for Auld Lang Sang
And the girl I left behind
How I miss you now, in my darkest hour
And the way, our arms entwined
Seagull carry me
Over land and sea
To my old folk
That's where I wanna be
Every beat of my heart
Tears me further apart
I'm lost and I'm alone in the dark
I'm going home
(scottish instrumental)
And we'll drink a toast
To the blood red rose
Tear awhile the Emerald Isle
Until the northern lights
And the swollen pipes
How they make a grown man cry
Seagull carry me
Over land and sea
To my Old Folk
That's where I wanna be
Every beat of my heart
Tears me further apart
I'm lost and alone in the dark
I'm going home
Every beat of my heart
Tears me further apart
I'm lost and alone in the dark
I'm going home
I'm going home
Every Beat of My Heart
Every Beat of My Heart stands as a defining track from Rod Stewart's self-titled 1971 debut album, marking his transition from the rock-infused sounds of Faces to a more polished solo style. The recording captures Stewart's early mastery of emotive pop-rock, blending soulful vocals with a driving rhythm section that became a hallmark of his initial solo work. As a cover of a classic standard, the song showcases his ability to reinterpret established material with a distinct, gritty charisma that would later define his extensive discography. This track remains a significant song in his catalogue, illustrating the artistic direction that propelled him toward international stardom and established his reputation as a versatile interpreter of popular music.