the heart wants what it wants
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: the heart wants what the heart wants
Meaning · English
Who one falls in love with is not a rational or deliberate decision.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Việc ai đó yêu ai là không phải quyết định hợp lý hay có chủ ý
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “the heart wants what it wants” mean?
Who one falls in love with is not a rational or deliberate decision.
Is “the heart wants what it wants” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.