You picked me up, you shot
me down
You’re stepping out all over
town
Drove me back to drinking in
this bar
I found myself a brand new
friend
I’m headed that road again
Working on my next broken
heart
Happy or sad, it’s hard to tell
You taught me how to hurt
so well
But when it comes to love
I know my part
I’ll play this game that I can’t
win
I’ll be somebody’s fool again
Working on my next broken
heart
I thought all along you’d
Be the death of me
I met one tonight who wants
What’s left of me
I’ve seen that look before
She’ll tear my world apart
I’m working on my next
broken heart
I thought all along you’d
Be the death of me
I met one tonight who wants
What’s left of me
I’ve seen that look before
She’ll tear my world apart
I’m working on my next
broken heart
I’m working on my next
broken heart
I’m working on my next
broken heart
Exploring the Emotional Cycles in “My Next Broken Heart”
“My Next Broken Heart” by Brooks & Dunn delves into the recurring patterns of heartbreak that often accompany love’s ups and downs. The lyrics vividly portray a protagonist caught in a loop of disappointment, as each new romance seems destined to end in pain. With lines describing the struggle to move on and the search for solace in fleeting connections, the song captures the bittersweet reality of risking one’s heart again and again. The narrator’s resigned acceptance of his role as “somebody’s fool” brings a relatable depth, reminding listeners that vulnerability is both the source of heartache and hope.
Song Credits
- Songwriters: Ronnie Dunn, Kix Brooks, Don Cook
- Release Year: 1991
- Label: Arista Nashville