Story Behind The Song
His lady leaves him while he is away and living his life. He just couldn't figure out how to pay more attention to her and her life and he learns a good lesson by losing her when he comes home to find her gone.
Song Description
A song about the neglect of a changing relationship. The realization of the mistakes made and the loneliness and loss one feels.
| Song Length |
3:15 |
Genre |
Country - Rock, Rock - Easy Listening |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Welcoming, Engaging |
Subject |
Breaking Up, Heartbreak |
| Similar Artists |
The Eagles, The Mavericks |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
RECIPE FOR A BROKEN HEART
VERSE:
He pulled out her letter read it over again
The one she wrote the night she left him
One part never there, two parts unprepared
A pinch of despair and there you have it
The recipe for a broken heart
CHORUS:
Could of fanned the flame, It's a cryin shame
He's comin apart, his broken heart
Now he cannot stop, take another shot
Thinkin' of those birthdays he forgot
Broken heart
Bridge:
As he pours another drink, he takes some time to think
Of the recipe for a broken Heart
CHORUS: (1/2 chorus)
Could of fanned the flame, It's a cryin shame
He's comin apart, got a broken heart
(Instrumental)
CHORUS:
Now he cannot stop, down another shot
Thinkin' of those birthdays he forgot
Could of fanned the flame, It's a cryin shame
He's comin apart, broken heart
Bridge: Tag to End
With each drink he takes, he remembers his mistakes
and the recipe for a broken heart