Born in Toronto, Canada, to a Portuguese father and a French-Canadian mothe… Read Full Bio ↴Born in Toronto, Canada, to a Portuguese father and a French-Canadian mother, Gomes began playing guitar in his early teens and was drawn to the blues sounds of BB King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Buddy Guy, Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix. While hoing his skills in the blues bars at night, Gomes earned a Master's Degree from the University of Toronto in the 'Racial Evolution of Blues'.

He relocated to Chicago in the late '90s to learn from the blues masters. During his brief stint as a sideman for Magic Slim and the Teardrops, Gomes put together his own group and won the first annual Buddy Guy’s Legends “Best Unsigned Blues Band” competition.

Gomes made his recording debut in 1998 with “Blues in Technicolor“. The disc introduced him as a guitar-slinger loaded with impressive firepower. Gomes boldly stepped back for an intimate acoustic offering in 2000 with the critically acclaimed "Sweet Stringin' Soul."

In 2002, he released “Unity” and proceeded to win the 2003 BluesWax Artist of the Year award. This accolade elevated Gomes to the top of the blues field, and consequently he was able to draw larger crowds to his live performances, which increased in frequency and scope. Gomes’ endless touring kept him atop the blues field, as he continued to be nominated for BluesWax Artist of the Year awards several years in a row.

“Music Is the Medicine“, released in 2006, peaked at number four on the Billboard Top Blues Albums chart. Produced by Jim Gaines (SRV,Santana), the disc featured collaborations with hit songwriters, including Jim Peterik, Mark Selby and Tom Hambridge. 2008’s “LIVE”, debuted at number one on the Billboard Top Blues Albums chart.

Anthony Gomes’ latest release , “Up 2 Zero”, represents a full-circle return to his love of high energy, guitar-driven blues rock. "This album is the most honest representation of who I am. The title represents getting back to the blues - back to ground zero,” says Gomes. “Musically, most people try to look ahead for inspiration or seek out what’s cutting edge. I seem to go in the other direction and look backwards to be inspired. In a strange way, when I listen to Muddy Waters or Robert Johnson I hear the future.”

Heartbreaker
Anthony Gomes Lyrics

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My life started with the letter L
He brought me a lot of love, for a little while
The messages were suspicious, were suspicious
In the end I was left by someone who didn't care
If my ex was so good
He would come out of childhood
Am I always the villain?
No, I'm one in a billion

They call me a heartbreaker
A heartbreaker
They don't know about me
They don't know about me
It's so fun to be hated
Being hated
They call me a heartbreaker
A heartbreaker
My life went then to the fucking letter M
I felt like garbage, I got into a fight with my family, damn it
I won't even comment, about the letter J
It was so fast I didn't even notice
If my ex was so good
He would come out of childhood
Am I always the villain?
No, I'm one in a billion
They call me a heartbreaker
A heartbreaker
They don't know about me
They don't know about me
It's so fun to be hated
Being hated
They call me a heartbreaker
A heartbreaker
The truth is, It was never my fault
I can only choose guys, that break my heart
If I am like this today, it's because of you
And if they hear this one day
Let me tell you:
Fuck you
They call me a heartbreaker
A heartbreaker
They don't know about me
They don't know about me
It's so fun to be hated
Being hated
They call me a heartbreaker
A heartbreaker
A heartbreaker
A heartbreaker

A heartbreaker
A heartbreaker

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Anthony Gomes's song Heartbreaker speak about the experiences of a woman who has been through multiple relationships, all of which have resulted in heartbreak and disappointment. The song begins with the first letter of her name "L," through which she experiences the love of a man who eventually leaves her suspicious messages and walks out of her life without a second glance. She then moves on to her next relationship, depicted by the letter "M," which is marred by family conflicts and misunderstandings, and finally, a relationship symbolized by the letter "J," which is so fleeting that it goes unnoticed. The singer speaks about how she has been branded a heartbreaker, and although she is often seen as the villain, she is just one in a billion.

One of the key themes of the song is the constant repetition of heartbreak in the singer's life, despite her efforts to find the right partner. The lyrics reveal a sense of disillusionment and bitterness towards the men who have left her, leading her to declare "Fuck you" towards the end of the song. Through her story, the song sheds light on the larger problem of women being blamed for the downfall of relationships when more often than not, they are innocent victims of failed romance.

Line by Line Meaning

My life started with the letter L
My life began with a certain letter, likely a metaphorical reference to something starting on a bad note

He brought me a lot of love, for a little while
I received a lot of love from someone, although it was only for a short time

The messages were suspicious, were suspicious
I received messages that seemed questionable or doubtful

In the end I was left by someone who didn't care
I was ultimately abandoned or rejected by someone who did not have true feelings for me

If my ex was so good
If my previous partner was truly great or worthwhile

He would come out of childhood
He would have matured or grown up by now

Am I always the villain?
Do I always seem to be the antagonist or the one to blame?

No, I'm one in a billion
No, I am unique and uncommon in my experiences and identity

They call me a heartbreaker
Others refer to me as someone who causes emotional pain or distress

They don't know about me
Those who criticize or judge me do not truly understand or know me

It's so fun to be hated
It is enjoyable or amusing to be disliked or rejected by others

Being hated
Receiving hate or negativity from others

My life went then to the fucking letter M
My life then transitioned to another letter, possibly indicating a change or shift in events or experiences

I felt like garbage, I got into a fight with my family, damn it
I felt terrible, likely due to an argument or altercation with my family members

I won't even comment, about the letter J
I choose not to discuss or give attention to something related to the letter J

It was so fast I didn't even notice
Something happened quickly and unexpectedly, catching me off guard

The truth is, It was never my fault
In reality, I was never to blame or responsible for what happened

I can only choose guys, that break my heart
I seem to have a pattern of choosing partners who will eventually hurt or betray me

If I am like this today, it's because of you
If I have certain emotions or behaviors today, it is likely because of the experiences or actions of someone else, possibly a past partner or loved one

And if they hear this one day
If those who have caused me pain or heartbreak ever hear this message

Let me tell you:
I have something important to say

Fuck you
I express my anger, resentment, or curse toward those who have caused me harm

A heartbreaker
A reference to someone who causes emotional pain or trauma to others

Writer(s): J. Page, J.p. Jones, R. Plant, J. Bonham

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