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Is Joe Jonas’s “Heart By Heart” About Sophie Turner? The Lyrics Are Telling

Joe Jonas is officially resuming his solo music career. Jonas debuted a new single on April 25 after teasing fans on social media with the track for quite some time. The song, ā€œHeart By Heart,ā€ explores a powerful emotional message, and is the third single of Jonas’s upcoming sophomore album, Music For People Who Believe In Love. So, is Joe Jonas’s “Heart By Heart” about Sophie Turner? Let’s look at the lyrics.

According to Jonas’s interview with Billboard, ā€œHeart By Heartā€ is about the artist’s current emotional state. ā€œIt felt like the song I really wanted to be the next single of my album, so I’m positioning it in a way where it speaks to where I’m at in my life and the emotional side of where I’m at. I’ve teased it long enough, so I’m eager for people to hear it,ā€ he said.Ā Ā 

The song reflects on Jonas’s lost love (who fans assume is his ex-wife, Sophie Turner), and the emotional bond they shared. Lyrics like, ā€œIf he don’t ever light your spark, remember, I know your heart by heartā€ suggest Jonas knows her better than anyone else, even after their breakup.Ā 

The song’s vulnerability is also leading fans to believe the song is about Turner. Co-written by Lewis Capaldi, Savan Kotecha, Oscar Holter, and Max Gsus, Jonas explores his past relationship through an optimistic lens instead of focusing on the breakup itself. The lyrics, ā€œThere’s a long road left and a long time to live / You’re the sweetest loving to give / I know cause I’ve tasted it / I would hate you to waste itā€ suggest Jonas has learned a lot about love during his past relationship.Ā 

Fans are obsessed with ā€œHeart By Heart,ā€ to say the least. On TikTok, people are expressing their love for Jonas’s new song, with a heavy focus on the emotional lyrics.Ā 

@joesjonatic

It’s the fact I’m shaking too, I can’t LOL I’m so inlove with this song already 🫶😭 @joejonas @Cup of Joe @Savan_Kotecha #joejonas #jonas #foryoupage #foryou #fyp #fyp悷悚 #omg #newalbum #viral #heartbyheart

♬ Heart By Heart – Joe Jonas
@sapristijonasb

Busy having heart by heart on repeat for the foreseeable future šŸ’› #joejonas

♬ Heart By Heart – Joe Jonas

Before the song was even launched, Jonas teased it on social media and had fans going wild. One user wrote, ā€œNothing better than a song that means more than a catchy tune. But, lyrics that show a glimpse of your life and the human experience. Raw and honest emotions. Looking forward for a full release!ā€Ā 

With the Jonas Brothers heading on the Jonas20: Living The Dream Tour soon, the singer hopes to perform ā€œHeart By Heartā€ in front of his fans. When asked what his dream place to perform it is, he said, ā€œA giant stadium, so hopefully this song will be popular enough by when we open the tour on Aug. 10 and people request it!ā€ If you’re one of the lucky ones, you’ll get to hear ā€œHeart By Heartā€ live this year.

Kristine Bakker is a Style Intern at Her Campus Media. She's a senior at LIM College in New York City, majoring in Fashion Media and minoring in Sustainability. She was previously the Fashion Director for her college's student-run magazine The Lexington Line. In her free time, she enjoys reading, exploring new places, shopping, and scrolling through Pinterest for outfit inspirations.