The Heart That You Own
The Heart That You Own

Dwight Yoakam - The Heart That You Own Lyrics

Dwight Yoakam really knows how to turn heartache into a full-time job, rent included! This tune is all about a love that's left him paying emotional dues on what was once a comfy dream home. Our cowboy crooner can't seem to evict the memory of his ex, even… Read more

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May 7, 1999
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The Heart That You Own Lyrics

I pay rent on a run-down place
There ain't no view but there's lots of space
In my heart
The heart that you own
I pay the rent
Pay it right on time
Baby I pay you every single dime
For my heart
The heart that you own

Used to be I could love here for free
Way back before you bought the property
Now I pay daily on what once was mine
Lord I probably owe you
For the tears that I cry

'Cause I pay rent on a run-down place
There ain't no view but there's lots of space
In my heart
The heart that you own

I struggle each night to find a new way
To pay what I owe
Just so I can stay
I ain't overdue
So you can't throw me out
I've loved here for years
Don't know where I'd go now

'Cause I pay rent on a run-down place
There ain't no view but there's lots of space
In my heart
The heart that you own
In my heart, the heart that you own

Writer(s): DWIGHT YOAKAM
Copyright(s): Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
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What is the Meaning of The Heart That You Own?

Dwight Yoakam really knows how to turn heartache into a full-time job, rent included! This tune is all about a love that's left him paying emotional dues on what was once a comfy dream home. Our cowboy crooner can't seem to evict the memory of his ex, even though she's jacked up the emotional rent sky-high. He's stuck in a rundown apartment of his heart with no view but plenty of regrets. Yoakam’s clever metaphor of paying for love’s lost property hits home—pun fully intended. #LoveForeclosure #EmotionalRent

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What album is 'The Heart That You Own' featured on?

    'The Heart That You Own' is featured on Dwight Yoakam's 1990 album 'If There Was a Way'. The album showcases a diverse set of materials with influences from rock, soul, and the Bakersfield honky-tonk sound.

  2. Who wrote the song 'The Heart That You Own'?

    Dwight Yoakam wrote 'The Heart That You Own'.

  3. How did 'The Heart That You Own' perform on the charts?

    'The Heart That You Own' reached #18 on the country singles chart. Despite not being a top 10 hit, it remains a highly regarded song, even covered by Bob Dylan in concert.

  4. What is the lyrical theme of 'The Heart That You Own'?

    While the lyrics of 'The Heart That You Own' are not explicitly explained in the FAQs, the song deals with themes of heartache and longing, with metaphors of paying rent on a heart that is no longer entirely his own, indicating a sense of emotional ownership.

  5. How does 'The Heart That You Own' fit into the thematic elements of 'If There Was a Way'?

    'The Heart That You Own' fits into the album's theme of aloofness or absence of a lover. Many songs on 'If There Was a Way' explore similar themes of heartache and separation, which are prevalent throughout Yoakam's work.

  6. What makes 'The Heart That You Own' stand out in Yoakam's discography?

    According to biographer Don McLeese, 'The Heart That You Own' proves Yoakam's ability to write heartache-filled songs on par with his previous classics. Its metaphorical lyrics and the prevalent theme of unremitting bitterness make it a standout track.

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