Story Behind The Song

As one of the most powerful songs of the 60's and Janis' tour de force, I always related to the lyric and melody but my emotion behind the song was very different. My producer captured the groove and understood the emotion necessary for me.

Song Description

It's a love anthem for me, exalting the power of love and perseverance and womanhood in the challenges of a relationship.

Lyrics

Didn't I make you feel like you were the only man - yeah!
An' didn't I give you nearly everything that a woman possibly can ?
Honey, you know I did!
And each time I tell myself that I, well I think I've had enough,
But I'm gonna show you, baby, that a woman can be tough.

So come on, come on, come on, come on
Take another little piece of my heart now, baby!
Break another little bit of my heart now, oh darling,
Have another little piece of my heart now, baby,
You know you got it if it makes you feel good,

Out on the streets looking good,
But baby deep down in your heart I guess you know it ain't right,
Now man, hear me when I'm cryin',
'Cause I ain't cryin' all of the time!
Each time I tell myself that I can't stand the pain,
You hold me in your arms, I'm singing once again.

So come on, come on, come on, come on
Take another little piece of my heart now, baby.
Break another little bit of my heart now, oh darling,
Have another little piece of my heart now, baby,
You know you got it, child, if it makes you feel good.

I need you to come on, come on, come on, come on and take it,
Take it!
Take another little piece of my heart now, baby!
Oh, oh, break it!
Break another little bit of my heart, now darling, yeah, c'mon now.
Oh, oh, have a
Have another little piece of my heart now, baby.
You know you got it - whoahhhhh!!

Take it!
Take it! Take another little piece of my heart now, baby,
Oh, oh, break it!
Break another little bit of my heart, now darling, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah,
Oh, oh, have a
Have another little piece of my heart now, baby, hey,
You know you got it, child, if it makes you f