Definition
To produce strong emotions of sadness or pity in someone.
In Context
- "I love you more each day I love the music you play on my heartstrings I feel you in every way Reach for touch, you play on my heartstrings"
- "“Why can't you just tell me? You're my only friend.” My words play on her heartstrings like I hoped they would, because her features soften."
Also Said As
- pull at someone's heartstrings
- tug at someone's heartstrings