“Big Love, Big Heartache” is a song by Elvis Presley, released in 1964 as part of the soundtrack to the film Roustabout. It was written by Sid Tepper and Doc Pomus, and is a ballad about the pain of heartbreak.
The song begins with Presley singing about how he gave his heart and soul to his lover, but now that they are gone, he is left with nothing but heartache. He sings that the more you love, the more your heart can break.
In the chorus, Presley sings:
Big love, big heartache Now that you’ve said goodbye For every tender kiss I count the tears I cry
In the second verse, Presley sings about how he will always feel this way, and that his arms will be waiting for his lover until they return someday. He ends the song by singing that their love will be there to stay.
“Big Love, Big Heartache” is a powerful ballad that captures the pain of heartbreak. It is one of Presley’s most popular songs, and has been covered by many other artists over the years.
The song is still relevant today, as it speaks to the universal experience of heartbreak. It is a reminder that love can be both beautiful and painful, and that the deeper you love, the more you have to lose. However, the song also offers a message of hope, as Presley sings that love can be enduring, even after heartbreak.