About the song
Guy Mitchell, a popular singer and actor of the 1950s, released “Heartache by the Numbers” as a timeless rock and roll ballad that captured the hearts of audiences worldwide. This poignant and emotive song, released in 1955, became a hit single and a defining track for Mitchell’s career.
With his smooth vocals and expressive delivery, Mitchell explores the universal themes of love, loss, and the pain of heartbreak. Through introspective lyrics and Mitchell’s soulful performance, listeners are invited to reflect on their own experiences and emotions.
The opening lines, “I’ve been counting up my heartaches, one by one,” immediately establish the song’s subject and set a melancholic tone. The lyrics continue to explore the depth of the singer’s heartbreak, emphasizing the pain and suffering he’s endured. The song’s refrain, “Heartache by the numbers,” conveys a sense of hopelessness and despair.
Throughout the song, Mitchell’s vocals and the song’s arrangement create a captivating and immersive listening experience. The song’s slow tempo and mournful melody add to the emotional impact of the lyrics.
“Heartache by the Numbers” is more than just a popular song; it is a cultural touchstone that has influenced countless artists and generations of music fans. The song’s heartfelt lyrics and soulful performance continue to resonate with audiences today, making it a timeless and enduring piece of music history.
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Lyrics
Heartaches by the number
Troubles by the score
Everyday you love me less
Each day I love you more
Yes, I’ve got heartaches by the number
A love that I can’t win
But the day that I stop counting
That’s the day my world will end
Heartache number one was when you left me
I never knew that I could hurt this way
And heartache number two was when you come back again
You came back but never meant to stay
Yes, I’ve got heartaches by the number
Troubles by the score
Everyday you love me less
Each day I love you more
Yes, I’ve got heartaches by the number
A love that I can’t win
But the day that I stop counting
That’s the day my world will end
Heartache number three was when you called me
And said that you were comin’ back to stay
With hopeful heart I waited for your knock on the door
I waited but you must have lost your way
Yes, I’ve got heartaches by the number
Troubles by the score
Everyday you love me less
Each day I love you more
Yes, I’ve got heartaches by the number
A love that I can’t win
But the day that I stop counting
That’s the day my world will end