You Broke My Heart In 17 Places

Kirsty MacColl · Other Songs - Kirsty MacColl

I cried, when you left me I nearly died

You had just been along for the ride

But now the show is over

I'm glad 'cause you always made me so sad

I thought I was going to go mad

When you just ran for cover

Now I'm going away to be on my own

And I will forget all the things that you've done

'cause you broke my heart in 17 places

Shepherds bush was only one



You say you won't walk out on me anymore

But I remember you said that before

And you won't get a chance now

We're through

So there's one thing I've gotta do

I'm gonna go out with somebody new

And find some true romance now

So don't expect me to be hanging around

When you get fed up with the other girls in town



'cause you broke my heart in 17 places

Shepherds bush was only one



There's no point in us making any more dates

Why don't you play football with some of your mates?

If I stay in london I'll just want to cry

So I'm leaving baby, this is my final goodbye

(this is my final goodbye)



Now I'm going away to be on my own

And I will forget all the things that you've done

'cause you broke my heart in 17 places

Shepherds bush was only one

You broke my heart in 17 places

Shepherds bush was only one (only one)

Only one (only one), only one (only one),

Only one.

You Broke My Heart In 17 Places

Released by the British folk-pop singer Kirsty MacColl, this track stands as a poignant exploration of heartbreak within her signature acoustic style. The song reflects MacColl's ability to blend traditional folk instrumentation with contemporary pop sensibilities, creating an intimate atmosphere that highlights her emotive vocal delivery. As part of her broader discography, the recording exemplifies her focus on personal narratives and social commentary, characteristic of her work during the late 1980s and early 1990s. The composition captures the raw vulnerability often found in her songs, offering listeners a glimpse into the emotional landscape of her artistry without relying on specific lyrical references.