About the song
Introducing Al Green’s soul-stirring rendition of “How Can You Mend A Broken Heart” is like embarking on a journey through the depths of human emotion. Originally penned by Barry and Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees, this poignant ballad has resonated with audiences since its release in 1971.
Featured on Green’s album “Let’s Stay Together,” this heartfelt track soared to the top of the charts, reaching the number 13 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 and earning widespread acclaim for its raw honesty and emotional depth.
Al Green’s soulful vocals breathe new life into the song, infusing it with a sense of vulnerability and longing that is both palpable and haunting. His emotive delivery captures the pain of heartbreak with a rawness that speaks to listeners on a deeply personal level.
Over the years, “How Can You Mend A Broken Heart” has become synonymous with Green’s signature style, solidifying its place as one of his most iconic tracks. Its timeless appeal lies in its ability to evoke profound emotions and resonate with anyone who has experienced the pain of lost love.
As the song continues to captivate audiences around the world, it serves as a testament to Al Green’s unparalleled talent and enduring legacy in the world of soul music. With its haunting melody and heartfelt lyrics, “How Can You Mend A Broken Heart” remains a timeless classic that speaks to the universal experience of love and loss.
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Lyrics
I can think of younger days when living for my life
Was everything a man could want to do
I could never see tomorrow
I was never told about the sorrow
And how can you mend a broken heart?
How can you stop the rain from falling down?
Tell me, how can you stop the sun from shining?
What makes the world go ’round?
How can you mend a this broken man? Yeah
How can a loser ever win?
Somebody please help me mend my broken heart
And let me live again, la-la, la-la, la
I can still feel the breeze that rustles through the trees
And misty memories of days gone by
But we could never see tomorrow
Would you believe that no one, no one ever told us about the sorrow?
So how can you mend a broken heart? And mine is
How can you stop the rain from falling down? Baby
How can you stop that old sun from shining?
What makes the world go ’round? And sometime I have to say, yeah, say
La-la-la, la-la-la, uh-huh, yeah
La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la, tell me
Help me mend my, my broken heart
I just wanna, I just wanna, I just wanna, I just wanna
I just wanna live again, baby
How can you mend this broken man? Yeah, somebody tell me
How can a loser ever win? ‘Cause, baby
Help me mend my, this old broken heart
I think I, I believe I
I feel like I got to, I feel like I wanna live again
How can you mend, ah, this broken heart? Somebody please tell me
How can you stop the rain from falling down? I know my clothes are all wet, tell me
How can you mend my, please help me mend my broken heart
I think I, I believe I, I’ve got a feeling that I want to live and live and live
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