Just sittin’ here minding my own broken heart
Still hurtin’ like the night she went away
Here you come a double shot of trouble in your eyes
Now Heaven knows there’ll be hell to pay
I can’t take but just one heartache at a time
I’ve gotta wait ’til I’ve had a chance
To drink her off my mind
Well I’ll save some tears and meet you here
Somewhere down the line
I can’t take but just one heartache at a time
I’d be lying lying in your loving arms
And tempted as I am I can’t pretend
Just my luck
You picked tonight to set your sights on me
Darling can’t you see the shape I’m in
I can’t take but just one heartache at a time
I’ve gotta wait ’til I’ve had a chance
To drink her off my mind
Well I’ll save some tears and meet you here
Somewhere down the line
I can’t take but just one heartache
I can’t take but just one heartache at a time
I’ve gotta wait ’til I’ve had a chance
To drink her off my mind
Well I’ll save some tears and meet you here
Somewhere down the line
I can’t take but just one heartache at a time
Oh I can’t take but just one heartache at a time
Weathering the Storm of Heartbreak
“One Heartache At A Time” by Brooks & Dunn captures the raw, lingering pain of heartbreak and the struggle to move on. The narrator is still reeling from a recent breakup when a new romantic prospect appears, tempting him to leap into another relationship. However, he candidly admits that his heart can only handle one heartbreak at a time. The song’s honest storytelling and emotive delivery highlight the vulnerability that comes with loss, while also reflecting the wisdom of taking time to heal before risking another emotional wound. With its soulful melody and relatable lyrics, the track resonates with anyone who has needed space to mend before starting anew.
Song Credits
- Artist: Brooks & Dunn
- Songwriters: Terry McBride, Bill Carter, Ruth Ellsworth
- Release Year: 1998
- Label: Arista Nashville