“Break My Heart” is a song by English singer Dua Lipa from her second studio album, Future Nostalgia (2020). The song was written by Lipa, Ali Tamposi, Stefan Johnson, Jordan K. Johnson, and Andrew Watt, with the latter of the five handling production alongside the Monsters & Strangerz. As it samples work by INXS, Michael Hutchence and Andrew Farriss are also credited as songwriters. The song was released for digital download and streaming on 25 March 2020 through Warner Records as the third single from Future Nostalgia, and impacted American contemporary hit radio on 31 March 2020 as the album’s second single in the United States. It interpolates the rhythm-guitar melody of “Need You Tonight” (1987) by INXS.
“Break My Heart” is a disco and dance-pop track with elements of funk and 1980s music that includes a Europop and dance beat. A vulnerable song, it sees Lipa questioning if a new love will leave her broken-hearted. The song received generally favourable reviews from music critics, with many praising the production. It entered at number 6 on the UK Singles Chart and peaked at number 20 on the US Billboard Hot 100. It became Lipa’s highest debut on the latter chart, debuting at number 21. Internationally, the song has peaked within the top 10 of 17 other countries, including Israel, where it reached the summit. “Break My Heart” has received several certifications, including a silver award from the British Phonographic Industry (BPI).
“I would’ve stayed at home
‘Cause I was doin’ better alone
But when you said, “Hello”
I know that was the end of it all
I should’ve stayed at home
‘Cause now there ain’t no letting you go
Am I falling in love
With the one that could break my heart?”
The accompanying 1990s-inspired music video was directed by Henry Scholfield and premiered on 26 March 2020. It sees Lipa in many scenarios attempting to discover her emotions, going from vulnerable to empowered. The video received positive reviews, with critics praising Scholfield’s use of colour. An animated music video, Spotify vertical video and lyric video were also released for “Break My Heart”. Lipa has promoted the song with televised live performances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Big Brother Brasil 20, and Graduate Together. The song has also received several remixes.
Check out the music video for the track below:
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