Heartbreaker
Benatar Pat Lyrics


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Your love is like a tidal wave, spinning over my head
Drownin' me in your promises, better left unsaid
You're the right kind of sinner to release my inner fantasy
The invincible winner and you know that you were born to be

You're a heartbreaker
Dream maker, love taker
Don't you mess around with me
You're a heartbreaker
Dream maker, love taker
Don't you mess around, no, no, no

Your love has set my soul on fire, burnin' out of control
You taught me the ways of desire now it's takin' its toll
You're the right kind of sinner, to release my inner fantasy
The invincible winner and you know that you were born to be

You're a heartbreaker
Dream maker, love taker
Don't you mess around with me
You're a heartbreaker
Dream maker, love taker
Don't you mess around, no, no, no

You're the right kind of sinner, to release my inner fantasy
The invincible winner and you know that you were born to be

You're a heartbreaker
Dream maker, love taker
Don't you mess around with me
You're a heartbreaker
Dream maker, love taker
Don't you mess around with me

You're a heartbreaker
Dream maker, love taker
Don't you mess around with me
You're a heartbreaker




Dream maker, love taker
Heartbreaker

Overall Meaning

Benatar Pat’s iconic hit “Heartbreaker” is a catchy rock song loaded with sexual innuendo. The lyrics suggest the power dynamic in a tumultuous relationship, where the singer is trapped and drowned by the promises of her lover. She refers to her lover's love as a tidal wave, which promises so much, but ultimately ends up drowning her in it, leaving her with nothing but disappointment. She further refers to her partner as a sinner, indicating a possible dangerous and risky relationship, which brings out her inner desires and fantasies. The song’s chorus is a warning, with Benatar’s powerful voice belting out “You’re a heartbreaker, dream maker, love taker, don’t you mess around with me,” indicating that the singer is aware of the dangers involved in loving such a partner. Despite the warning, the singer can’t help herself from falling under his spell, indicating the power dynamic of their relationship.


Overall, "Heartbreaker" is a song that explores the complex emotions of a toxic relationship, lots of baggage and lots of stakes involved. It reminds us that despite being aware of the dangers, some relationships are impossible to get out of due to our deep feelings and commitments to our partners. The song is incredibly empowering and cautionary, displaying the prowess of Benatar's voice, which further enhances the lyrics and emotions conveyed.


Line by Line Meaning

Your love is like a tidal wave, spinning over my head
Your love is overwhelming and uncontrollable


Drownin' me in your promises, better left unsaid
Your promises are empty and suffocating


You're the right kind of sinner to release my inner fantasy
You have the ability to bring out my deepest desires


The invincible winner and you know that you were born to be
You have a confident and dominant personality


You're a heartbreaker
You are someone who causes emotional pain and heartache


Dream maker, love taker
You lure people in with illusions of love and happiness, only to take it away


Don't you mess around with me
I am warning you to not play games with my emotions


Your love has set my soul on fire, burnin' out of control
Your love has consumed me to the point of destruction


You taught me the ways of desire now it's takin' its toll
You have introduced me to intense desires that are now causing harm


Heartbreaker
You have broken my heart




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, ONErpm, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Geoff Gill, Cliff Wade

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