About the song
“How Can You Mend a Broken Heart” is a timeless ballad that has captured the hearts of music lovers for decades. Released in 1971, this song was the first single from the Bee Gees’ album Trafalgar and marked a significant milestone in the group’s career. Written by Barry and Robin Gibb, the song was a departure from the group’s usual upbeat disco sound, showcasing their ability to craft a beautiful, emotive ballad.
The song’s origins date back to August 1970, when the Gibb brothers reunited after a period of break-up and alienation. Barry Gibb has recalled the song’s creation, stating that it was written in just a few hours with his brother Robin. The song’s melancholic melody and poignant lyrics captured the pain and longing that often accompanies heartbreak.
“How Can You Mend a Broken Heart” was a massive commercial success, reaching number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and staying there for two weeks. The song also reached number one on Cashbox magazine and was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo Or Group. The song has since been covered by numerous artists, including Andy Williams, and has been featured in various films and television shows, including the 2013 film American Hustle and the 2020 documentary film The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart.
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Lyrics
I can think of younger days
When living for my life
Was everything a man could want to do
I could never see tomorrow
But I was never told about the sorrowAnd how can you mend a broken heart?
How can you stop the rain from falling down?
How can you stop the sun from shining?
What makes the world go ’round?How can you mend this broken man?
How can a loser ever win?
Please help me mend my broken heart
And let me live again
La-la la-la-laI can still feel the breeze
That rustles through the trees
And misty memories of days gone by
We could never see tomorrow
No one said a word about the sorrowAnd how can you mend a broken heart?
How can you stop the rain from falling down?
How can you stop the sun from shining?
What makes the world go ’round?And how can you mend this broken man?
How can a loser ever win?
Please help me mend my broken heart
And let me live againDa da da-da la-la, la-la-da-da
La-la la-la la-da-laPlease help me mend my broken heart
And let me live againLa-da-da-da
Da-da-da-da, da-da-da da-da-da