“My Heart” is Track 8 on the U.S. Barnes and Noble and international editions of In Your Dreams (2011), Stevie Nicks’ seventh solo album. It follows “Annabel Lee” and precedes “A Soldier’s Angel” in the running order.
My Heart – 2011 Version
My Heart – 2001 Version
About the Song
Stevie Nicks originally recorded “My Heart” for Trouble in Shangri-La (2001), but it was not included on the album. Built upon a musical track created by Michael Campbell, the original version featured additional lyrics and a slightly different melody. The song is speculated to be about her longstanding relationship with Lindsey Buckingham.
The 2011 version was included on the U.S. Barnes & Noble and international editions of In Your Dreams.
Lyrics
Like the eyes to the soul
From across the room
And the crowd fades away
And we stand alone
Just like nothing’s changed
After all these years
But it’s all the same
And you’re not to blame
No, you’re not to blame
Well, my heart still stops
When I stand before you
And my heart still breaks
When you take my hand
And my eyes still close
When someone speaks your name
And you understand
It’s all the same
And the first sign of light
Well it lifted my heart
As if some kind of wings
Came and lifted me up
And so became your face, your name
After all these years
It’s all the same
And you’re not to blame
Well, my heart still stops
When I stand before you
And my heart still breaks
When you take my hand
And my eyes still close
When someone speaks your name
And you understand
Well my heart still stops when
When I stand before you
And my heart still breaks
When you take my hand
And my eyes still close
When someone speaks your name
And you understand
Oh, well my heart still stops
When I stand before you
And my heart still breaks
When you take my hand
And my heart still cries
When someone speaks your name
And you understand
Oh, well my heart still stops
When I stand before you
Yes, and my heart still breaks
When you take my hand
And my eyes still close
When someone speaks your name
It’s all the same
Appears exclusively on the U.S. Barnes and Noble and international editions of In Your Dreams.
Release
- In Your Dreams – Barnes & Noble/international edition (2011), Track 7
- Complete Studio Albums & Rarities (2023) Disc 10, Track 10
(Stevie Nicks/Michael Campbell) © 2011 Welsh Witch Music (BMI) Admin. by Sony/ATV Songs LLC (BMI) Wild Gator Music (ASCAP)
Reference
Nicks, S. (2001). Trouble in Shangri-La demos. [CD-R]. Reprise Records.
Stewart, D. & Nicks, S. (2013). Stevie Nicks: In your dreams [documentary film]. Weapons of Mass Entertainment.
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