My Interpretation on this is that the narrator in the song used to be with a girl that he loved so much and but during that time he was one of the cool guys at school that lived freely(partying and alcohol, etc.) and he wasn't really able to get over his former glory. on the other hand, his girlfriend/ex matured, and started thinking about their future and got a job/career. and since he became much like an alcoholic bum of a sort, he got jealous with the girl having to work all the time having no time for him so didn't felt like "he mattered to her". somewhere in there, they broke up. so one night he went to her place all drunk so he's got this "too drunk to drive" excuse to stay. Trying to somehow patch things between them by telling her that she was "the best he ever had" and that he's really sorry for having "blew up" their relationship years ago, or else they'd still be together.
On the second verse he was trying to tell her that all he really want is to be with her and that he has somehow improved that if she'd take him back, he'd no longer drink and sleep around and if she'll accept that he's still in the process of picking himself up and not to expect a great make over, then she might not be let down.
The chorus is his way of telling her that they can still do what they used to find exiting or an adrenaline rush and that by doing so, even if the past is gone, they might still be able to pick-up some of the pieces of their past and replace their past failures with a renewed love to take it's place.
The last part he says, "she took my heart", means he never got over her and probably never will.
The line "there's only one thing I couldn't start", means that he couldn't actually start the conversation with her because he was too drunk to think straight and all of these words were just running inside his head and these were all the things he wanted to tell her.
Every night in my dreams
I see you, I feel you
That is how I know you go on
Far across the distance
And spaces between us
You have come to show you go on
Near, far, wherever you are
I believe that the heart does go on
Once more, you open the door
And you're here in my heart
And my heart will go on and on
Love can touch us one time
And last for a lifetime
And never let go 'til we're gone
Love was when I loved you
One true time I hold to
In my life, we'll always go on
Near, far, wherever you are
I believe that the heart does go on (why does the heart go on?)
Once more, you open the door
And you're here in my heart
And my heart will go on and on, mm
You're here, there's nothing I fear
And I know that my heart will go on
We'll stay forever this way
You are safe in my heart and
My heart will go on and on
Mm-mm
I see you, I feel you
That is how I know you go on
Far across the distance
And spaces between us
You have come to show you go on
Near, far, wherever you are
I believe that the heart does go on
Once more, you open the door
And you're here in my heart
And my heart will go on and on
Love can touch us one time
And last for a lifetime
And never let go 'til we're gone
Love was when I loved you
One true time I hold to
In my life, we'll always go on
Near, far, wherever you are
I believe that the heart does go on (why does the heart go on?)
Once more, you open the door
And you're here in my heart
And my heart will go on and on, mm
You're here, there's nothing I fear
And I know that my heart will go on
We'll stay forever this way
You are safe in my heart and
My heart will go on and on
Mm-mm
Lyrics submitted by Novartza, edited by penguinlov
My Heart Will Go On Lyrics as written by James Horner, Will Jennings
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Lyrics powered by LyricFind
Add your thoughts
Log in now to tell us what you think this song means.
Don’t have an account? Create an account with SongMeanings to post comments, submit lyrics, and more. It’s super easy, we promise!
More Featured Meanings
Hey Jealousy
Gin Blossoms
Gin Blossoms
when rules change
Life in Your Way
Life in Your Way
High life
Step
Ministry
Ministry
Both as a standalone and as part of the DSOTS album, you can take this lyric as read. As a matter of public record, Jourgensen's drug intake was legendary even in the 1980s. By the late 90s, in his own words, he was grappling with massive addiction issues and had lost almost everything: friends, spouse, money and had nearly died more than once. "Dark Side of the Spoon" is a both funny & sad title for an album made by a musical genius who was losing the plot; and this song is a message to his fans & friends saying he knows it. It's painful to listen to so I'm glad the "Keith Richards of industrial metals" wised up and cleaned up. Well done sir.
Holiday
Bee Gees
Bee Gees
@[Diderik:33655] "Your a holiday!" Was a popular term used in the 50s/60s to compliment someone on their all around. For example, not only are they beautiful, but they are fun and kind too ... just an all around "holiday".
I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
Dreamwalker
Silent Planet
Silent Planet
I think much like another song “Anti-Matter” (that's also on the same album as this song), this one is also is inspired by a horrifying van crash the band experienced on Nov 3, 2022. This, much like the other track, sounds like it's an extension what they shared while huddled in the wreckage, as they helped frontman Garrett Russell stem the bleeding from his head wound while he was under the temporary effects of a concussion. The track speaks of where the mind goes at the most desperate & desolate of times, when it just about slips away to all but disconnect itself, and the aftermath.
What a lovely conveyance of art, love and soul with the look Jack conveyed in that moment. Imagery and scenery and frothication which means beatification. Mr. DiCaprio is an artist at best and typically enigmatic; however, in that moment he wasn’t hiding anything. He showed his love for the world and everyone appreciated and loves him for it. The whole world fell in love with him and it makes perfect sense why. I think his grandma or grandpa was very dear to him and that’s what that moment was really about. I wonder what the necklace he wears represents and why but I gather it’s near and dear to his heart. He’s amazing. This is about two people experiencing love for the first time. I’m guessing only their hearts remember. Whomever is with him is one lucky lady:) Id make him pancakes with honey and blueberries. Make him a perfect spaghetti with rosemary, ketchup, cilantro and salsa. Not to mention carrots. Key ingredients. I imagine he also loves whopper jrs. with extra pickle and onion. The never ending story, sound of music and forest gump. Of course Casablanca:) it’s a wonderful life and rear view window. He was a nerd and dork as a kid and so was I. I’d like to battle him at mode evil times type fun to challenge his brain and spirit. Go four wheeling with him. Snowmobiling, hockey games. Bowling, basketball, Nintendo, golf. Play capture the flag with him. Need more than two people though fondest memory of my life in grade school. Get on a bowling league with him. Massage him and he could return the favor. Cook 5 days a week really 3:) . Four. Go bike riding with him around Mackinaw Island. Let him karaoke and root him on. Snuggle and cuddle him. Write him little love notes. Stick love notes in his famous hoodies. He is art and love. So many fall for him but few truly know his spirit. He’s amazing and has a beautiful soul but inner turmoil we relate. Life hardened him but he has a soft heart that could be mended. I dream of him often. My heart will go on. Just seeing him alive makes me happy. I get him and we’d get on great. I digress lol. Just a fantasy. I’m just a girl from the mitten. Life’s like a box of chic skates. In the end he’s human. He always wanted to be. Think we met once. I gather he’s in love with this song. Beautiful sentiments throughout the song. My name is Heart:)