About the Song
In the realm of music, there are songs that entertain, songs that educate, and then there are songs that touch the very core of our being, leaving an indelible mark on our souls. Janis Joplin’s Piece of My Heart is one such song.
Piece of My Heart is a soul-stirring ballad that encapsulates the raw emotions of love, loss, and heartbreak. Released in 1968, the song became an instant classic, propelled by Joplin’s powerful vocals and the song’s achingly beautiful melody.
Joplin’s voice, a force of nature, is the heart and soul of Piece of My Heart. She imbues every word with emotion, her voice soaring and plunging with the ebb and flow of the song’s narrative. Her performance is raw, unfiltered, and utterly captivating, laying bare her vulnerability and pain for all to hear.
The lyrics of Piece of My Heart are as poignant as Joplin’s vocals. Written by Jerry Ragoon, the song tells the story of a woman who has poured her heart and soul into a love that has ultimately crumbled. She is left with nothing but pieces of her heart, scattered and broken.
Despite its melancholic theme, Piece of My Heart is not a song of despair. Instead, it is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. The song’s protagonist, though heartbroken, is not defeated. She finds strength in her pain and vows to move on, picking up the pieces of her heart and rebuilding her life.
Piece of My Heart has been covered by numerous artists over the years, but Joplin’s version remains the definitive one. Her unique vocal style and the emotional intensity of her performance have made the song her own, forever etching it into the annals of music history.
If you’re looking for a song that will speak to your soul, Piece of My Heart is it. It’s a song that will resonate with anyone who has ever experienced the pain of love lost, and it will offer you a glimmer of hope and inspiration as you navigate the challenges of life.
So put on some Janis Joplin, crank up the volume, and let Piece of My Heart wash over you. Let its soulful melody and Joplin’s powerful vocals transport you to a place of raw emotion, where you can confront your pain, find strength in your vulnerability, and ultimately, emerge with a renewed sense of hope.
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Lyrics: Piece Of My Heart
Oh, come on, come on, come on, come on!Didn’t I make you feel like you were the only man – yeah!
An’ didn’t I give you nearly everything that a woman possibly can ?
Honey, you know I did!
And each time I tell myself that I, well I think I’ve had enough,
But I’m gonna show you, baby, that a woman can be tough.I want you to come on, come on, come on, come on and take it,
Take it!
Take another little piece of my heart now, baby!
Oh, oh, break it!
Break another little bit of my heart now, darling, yeah, yeah, yeah.
Oh, oh, have a!
Have another little piece of my heart now, baby,
You know you got it if it makes you feel good,
Oh, yes indeed.You’re out on the streets looking good,
And baby deep down in your heart I guess you know that it ain’t right,
Never, never, never, never, never, never hear me when I cry at night,
Babe, and I cry all the time!
But each time I tell myself that I, well I can’t stand the pain,
But when you hold me in your arms, I’ll sing it once again.I’ll say come on, come on, come on, come on and take it!
Take it!
Take another little piece of my heart now, baby.
Oh, oh, break it!
Break another little bit of my heart now, darling, yeah,
Oh, oh, have a!
Have another little piece of my heart now, baby,
You know you got it, child, if it makes you feel good.I need you to come on, come on, come on, come on and take it,
Take it!
Take another little piece of my heart now, baby!
Oh, oh, break it!
Break another little bit of my heart, now darling, yeah, c’mon now.
Oh, oh, have a
Have another little piece of my heart now, baby.
You know you got it – whoahhhhh!!Take it!
Take it! Take another little piece of my heart now, baby,
Oh, oh, break it!
Break another little bit of my heart, now darling, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah,
Oh, oh, have a
Have another little piece of my heart now, baby, hey,
You know you got it, child, if it makes you feel good.