Heart of Stone

Taylor Dayne

About Heart of Stone

"Heart of Stone" is a song recorded by American singer Taylor Dayne for her second studio album Can't Fight Fate (1989). Produced by Ric Wake, the song was released on July 23, 1990, by Arista Records as the fourth and final single from Can't Fight Fate. The song is co-written by Elliot Wolff, responsible for Paula Abdul's number-one singles "Straight Up" and "Cold Hearted". The single performed better on the US Adult Contemporary chart than it did on the Billboard Hot 100; it broke Dayne's streak of seven consecutive top-ten singles on the Billboard Hot 100, reaching number 12. The accompanying music video for "Heart of Stone" was included in Dayne's music video collection Twist of Fate. 


Year:
1989
4:12
137 
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We need to lay in each other's arms
There's nowhere else to go
It's all so easy and I want you to know
There'll never be another one
Who could get this close to me
Everything you give to me
Is everything I've dreamed of
Even when you turn your back now
I can feel you reaching for me
Even when you walk away
I still know where you're hiding

I can't believe 
You've got a heart of stone
I've seen your tears fall when
You thought you were alone
I can't believe 
You've got a heart of stone
I can't believe it

You try to make like I'm not there
To show me how you feel
You don't have to hurt me
With the hurt that you won't reveal
There'll never be another one
Who could get this close to you
I can give you everything
That you've ever dreamed of
Even when you turn your back now
I can feel you reaching for me
Even when you walk away
I still know where you're hiding

I can't believe 
You've got a heart of stone
I've seen your tears fall when
You thought you were alone
I can't believe 
You've got a heart of stone
I can't believe it
I can't believe 
You've got a heart of stone
The more you try to hide your love
The more it shows

I can't believe 
You've got a heart of stone
I can't believe it
Feel the loving' in me
I need it

I can't believe 
You've got a heart of stone
The more you try to hide your love
The more it shows
I can't believe 
You've got a heart of stone
I can't believe it

I can't believe 
You've got a heart of stone
Your eyes says yes
Even when you tell me no no
I can't believe 
You've got a heart of stone
I can't believe it

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Taylor Dayne

Taylor Dayne is the stage name of Leslie Wunderman (born March 7, 1962), an American pop singer-songwriter and actress. In late 1987, she scored her first major hit when her debut single "Tell It to My Heart" reached #7 on the Hot 100. She then went on to have a string of hits in the late 1980s and early 1990s, including the #1 Billboard hit "Love Will Lead You Back". Overall, she has had eighteen individual hit songs reach the top ten in Billboard magazine. These include most recently, the 2011 American and international hit "Floor on Fire" and the 2008 song "Beautiful", which reached the top spot in Billboard's Hot Dance Club Play Chart. She has also topped the U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart three times.[citation needed] more »

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Written by: ELLIOTT WOLFF, GREGG TRIPP, CAROLYN K. BOWDEN

Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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14 facts about this song

Song Title
"Heart of Stone" is a popular song by Taylor Dayne.
Release Year
The song was released in the year 1989 as part of Taylor Dayne's second studio album, "Can't Fight Fate."
Chart Success
"Heart of Stone" achieved significant chart success, peaking at number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Genre
The song falls under the genre of Pop and Dance-pop.
Music Video
The music video was set in a surrealistic paper maché landscape with scenes of Dayne covered in silver paint.
Producer
The song was produced by famous music producer Ric Wake.
Songwriters
The song was written by Gregg Sutton and Ellie Greenwich who are well known in the industry.
Platinum Certified
The album "Can’t Fight Fate" which includes "Heart of Stone", was certified 2x Platinum by the RIAA.
Lyrics Theme
The lyrics of "Heart of Stone" tells the story of a woman who refuses to let herself fall in love again, as she's been hurt too many times before.
International Success
Not only in the USA, but "Heart of Stone" also found significant success in other markets like Canada and Australia.
Live Performances
Taylor Dayne has performed "Heart of Stone" during many of her concerts and tours.
Versatility
This song showcases Taylor Dayne's vocal range and versatility especially in the chorus.
Cover Versions
A few cover versions of "Heart of Stone" have been done by other artists, proving the enduring popularity of the song.
Legacy
Though it's been decades since its release, "Heart of Stone" continues to be one of Taylor Dayne's most popular songs.

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