The Heart Is Not So Smart

DeBarge

About The Heart Is Not So Smart

"The Heart Is Not So Smart" was a moderate hit single recorded by DeBarge for the Gordy label. Relying on an outside producer and songwriters, this song was recorded and released as the fourth single from their fourth album, Rhythm of the Night. The song eventually reached number 29 on the U. S. R&B chart and number 75 on the Billboard Hot 100, and helped their album Rhythm of the Night album reach Platinum status.


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1997
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You know that she is just a heartbreak in disguise
You know that fallin' for the girl is not so wise
But every time your mind wants you to stay away
Your heart just looks the other way

Oh, oh, she's all that you want now
Oh, oh, she's nothin' you need
Oh, oh, but there you go, blame it all on love
You know you should know better

But the heart is not so smart
Can't always trust it, no
The heart is not so smart
Goes where it should not go

Always seems to find
Its way to trouble, no
The heart is not so smart
Oh, no, oh, no

The heart's been broken
It's been bruised and it's been burned
So after that you think a lesson might be learned
But it keeps fallin' for the same lines every time
Sometimes the heart can be so blind

Oh, oh, and when you discover
Oh, oh, she's tellin' you lies
Oh, oh, well, don't you know
That the heart is always last to realize

Because the heart is not so smart
Can't always trust it, no
The heart is not so smart
Goes where it should not go

Always seems to find
Its way to trouble, no
The heart is not so smart
Oh, no

Oh, they say trust your emotions
Oh, oh, your feelings inside
Oh, oh, but when it comes to love
Sometimes it's better that the heart is not your guide

Because the heart is not so smart
The heart is not so smart
The heart is not so smart
Can't always trust it, no

The heart is not so smart
Goes where it should not go
Always seems to find
Its way to trouble, no
The heart is not so smart

The heart is not so smart
Whoa, oh, whoa, oh, oh
The heart is not so smart
No, no, no, no

The heart is not so smart
Whoa, oh, whoa, oh, oh
The heart is not so smart, no, no
Oh, whoa, whoa, whoa

The heart is not so smart
You can't always trust it, no
The heart is not so smart
No, no, no, no

The heart is not so smart
Whoa, oh, whoa, oh, oh
The heart is not so smart, no, no
Oh, whoa, oh, whoa, whoa

The heart is not so smart
Can't always trust it, no
The heart is not so smart
No, no, no, no

The heart is not so smart
Whoa, oh, whoa, oh, oh
The heart is not so smart

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DeBarge

DeBarge was a sibling music group of American origin whose repertoire included R&B, soul, funk, pop, adult contemporary, and gospel. Active as a professional recording group from 1979 and 1989, the group was one of the few recording acts to bring success to the Motown label during the 1980s. more »

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Written by: DIANE WARREN

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Release Date
"The Heart is Not So Smart" was released in 1986 as part of DeBarge's album, "Rhythm of the Night."
Chart Performance
The song reached number 75 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 29 on the Billboard R&B chart.
Song Genre
"The Heart is Not So Smart" falls under the Pop, R&B, and Soul genres.
Album Reception
The song was part of the album "Rhythm of the Night," which is DeBarge's most successful album, peaking at number 19 on the Billboard 200 album chart.
Songwriter Credits
"The Heart is Not so Smart" was written by Diane Warren and The DeBarge family members, who were also the performers of the song.
Producer Credit
The song was produced by Richard Perry, a well-known American record producer who has worked with famous artists, including Ringo Starr and Barbra Streisand.
Song's Message
The lyrics of "The Heart is Not So Smart" tell a story about the struggle of listening to logical thinking when the heart is in love.
Family Band
DeBarge was a family music group consisting of siblings. They were originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan, and were active from 1979 to 1991.
Cover Versions
In 2019, this song was covered by R&B/Soul singer Wayne Brady for his album entitled "Wayne Brady: Produced by – Walter Afanasieff."
Unique Instrumentation
Like many of DeBarge's songs, "The Heart is Not so Smart" features a mixture of instrumentation, including electric guitars and synthesizers, combined with the group's soulful, multi-part harmonies.

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