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Heart: every song, explained.

3 Heart songs in the archive, from 1977–1990: what each one is about, who wrote it and what it did on the charts. Each entry opens the full explanation.

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Songs explained

1977–1990

Years covered

Rock

Main genre here

3 songs

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Heart BarracudaDive into the angry true story behind Heart's 'Barracuda.' A hard rock anthem about sexism, corporate greed, and the 'porpoise' scandal. 1977 Heart All I Wanna Do Is Make Love to YouWhat Heart's 'All I Wanna Do Is Make Love to You' actually means: a woman conceives a child by a stranger because her partner cannot. Mutt Lange's lyric, the… 1990 Heart These DreamsDelve into the ethereal beauty and profound meaning of Heart's 'These Dreams.' Explore the lyrics, musical composition, chart success, and lasting impact of…

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About these entries

Every Heart entry sets out what the song is about and where that reading comes from: writing credits, interviews, the record's own history. Where a popular interpretation is wrong, the entry says so and shows the evidence. Missing a song? Suggest it.