"Heart of the Matter" is a song by American singer-songwriter Don Henley, released in 1989 as a single from his album "The End of the Innocence". The song was written by Henley, along with J.D. Souther and Mike Campbell of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.
The lyrics of "Heart of the Matter" deal with the theme of forgiveness and letting go of past hurts. Henley said in an interview that the song was inspired by his own experiences of failed relationships and the need to move on from them. The song's chorus, "I've been trying to get down to the heart of the matter, but my will gets weak and my thoughts seem to scatter," reflects the struggle to confront and deal with the emotional pain of a past relationship.
"Heart of the Matter" was a commercial success, reaching #21 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and #2 on the Mainstream Rock Chart. It has since become one of Henley's most popular and enduring songs. It has been covered by several artists, including India Arie and Michael McDonald.
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