Heartbreaker
5A - Mstrkrkft Featuring John Legend Lyrics


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Remember when I caught your eye
You gave me rainbows and butterflies
We did enjoy our happiness?
When our love was over
I was such a mess

I smiled at you
And you smiled back
That's when I knew
There's no turning back
You said you loved me
And I did too
Now though it's over
I still love you

You're in my mind
You're in my heart
I wish I knew right from the start
All my friends said you break my heart
A heartbreaker right from the start

I tried to fight it
I tried so hard
And every day
I pray to god
That you and me were meant to be
But you had another
You had a lover

And now is gone
I don't know why
I feel like crying
Just want to die
I can't look at you
And you know why
No, I tried so hard
To catch your eye

You're in my mind
You're in my heart
I wish I knew right from the start
All my friends said you break my heart
A heartbreaker right from the start

You're in my mind
You're in my heart
I wish I knew right from the start




All my friends said you break my heart
A heartbreaker right from the start

Overall Meaning

"Heartbreaker" is a heartbreaking tune about a love affair that ends with a broken heart. The song speaks to the raw emotions of love, ranging from joy to pain, and the difficulty of letting go of someone you once loved. The opening lines of the song remind the listener of the happy times in the relationship when the love between the couple was new and exciting. As the song progresses, the narrative shifts to the present where the love is over, and the singer is left feeling hurt and lonely. Although the subject of the song is clearly heartache, John Legend's vocals and the upbeat tempo of the music serve to uplift and inspire the listener.


The lyrics of "Heartbreaker" are relatable to anyone who has gone through a breakup or experienced unrequited love. The singer describes the hurt and confusion that come with the end of a relationship, struggling to accept the fact that the love they thought they had was not reciprocated. The chorus of the song focuses on the regret and frustration of not realizing sooner that the love affair was doomed from the start. This song serves as a reminder that love can be both wonderful and painful, and that heartbreak is a reality that we all must face at some point.


Line by Line Meaning

Remember when I caught your eye
I recall when I first caught your attention


You gave me rainbows and butterflies
You brought joy and love into my world


We did enjoy our happiness?
Once upon a time, were we happy together?


When our love was over
Once it was clear that our love had come to an end


I was such a mess
I was a complete disaster, emotionally


I smiled at you
I greeted you with a smile


And you smiled back
You returned the favor with a smile of your own


That's when I knew
At that moment, I realized


There's no turning back
I couldn't reverse my feelings from that moment on


You said you loved me
You expressed your affection for me


And I did too
I reciprocated those feelings


Now though it's over
However, now that it's ended


I still love you
I still have strong emotions for you


You're in my mind
I can't get you out of my thoughts


You're in my heart
I can't stop loving you


I wish I knew right from the start
I wish I had been aware of what was going to happen from the beginning


All my friends said you break my heart
My friends warned me that you were going to hurt me


A heartbreaker right from the start
They knew from the outset that you were the cause of sorrow


I tried to fight it
I attempted to resist these intense emotions


I tried so hard
I gave it my all


And every day
Every day, without fail


I pray to god
I begged for help from a higher power


That you and me were meant to be
That we were destined to be together


But you had another
Yet, you were with someone else


You had a lover
Another person held your affection


And now is gone
Now it's all over


I don't know why
I'm unsure of why this is happening


I feel like crying
I'm overwhelmed with emotion and feel like weeping


Just want to die
I feel like giving up on life


I can't look at you
I can't bring myself to gaze at you


And you know why
You understand the reason behind my behavior




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JESSE KEELER, AL PUODZIUKAS, JOHN STEPHENS, NICK DRESTI

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Comments from YouTube:

@ElectriicHeartss

I heard this song once when it first came out in 2009. I've been dying to find it since. I'VE BEEN SEARCHING FOR THIS SONG FOR 3 YEARS AND I JUST FOUND IT. I CANNOT EXPLAIN MY HAPPINESS RIGHT NOW OMFG.

@seancostello26

this song sucks and so does justin

@tsarpeteri8578

@Sean Costello man you are just a hater. I thought like you once until I realized they are human. Human like me and you with emotions.

@seancostello26

@Tsar Peter I i dont even remember typing this lol msut have been drunk

@tsarpeteri8578

@Sean Costello love ❤️ peace ☮️ and prosper dude :)

@seancostello26

@Tsar Peter I thanks for the good vibes :) same to you!!

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@jeffboomhauer2724

I was still in high school when this came out, now I’m almost 30.

@MarcusMcGrizz

Same. Just turned 27.

@jordannijjar5414

Just turned 31 🤪 let's get it!

@cheese5851

Twins 👯‍♂️

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