About the song
Background
- Released in 1977 on the album “Visions”
- Written by Wayland D. Holyfield
- Became one of Don Williams’ signature songs
Lyrics
The song tells the story of a man reflecting on a past love. The lyrics paint a picture of a relationship that has ended, leaving the man with a deep sense of loss and regret. Here’s an excerpt:
Some broken hearts never mend Just keep on bleedin’ now and then A sad reminder of what used to be A memory that won’t set you free
Themes
- Heartbreak and loss
- The enduring pain of a failed relationship
- The difficulty of moving on
Video
Lyrics
Coffee black, cigarettesStart this day like all the restFirst thing every morning that I doIs start missing you
Some broken hearts never mendSome memories never endSome tears will never dryMy love for you will never die
Rendezvous in the nightA willing woman to hold me tightBut in the middle of love’s embraceI see your face
Some broken hearts never mendSome memories never endSome tears will never dryMy love for you will never die
Some broken hearts never mendSome memories never endSome tears will never dryMy love for you will never die