Heartbreaker
Cheryl; Will.I.Am Lyrics


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Look out [Repeat x3]

Where its at
I know karmas comin' to pay me back
I'm with the sweetest thang that's on the map
I broke her heart in thirty seconds flat
In thirty seconds flat
Now how did I
Just how did I become that kind of guy
To look at girl and lie right in the eye
My momma told me willy that ain't right
Boy now that ain't right

I'm s s s sorry
I'm s s s sorry
I didn't mean to break your heart [Repeat x2]
I'm s s s sorry
I'm s s s sorry
I didn't mean to break ya
B b b b break it baby
Look baby
I'm a heartbreaker [Repeat x6]
I'm a heart
A h h h h I'm a heart
A h h h I'm a

Where she go
I got some things I gotta let her know
To fix the love now its impossible
But baby baby if we take it slow
If we take it slow
We can make it work
We just cant throw the love down in the dirt
You probably think that I'm a fuckin' jerk


Cuz the way I let you down it made you hurt
I didn't mean to make you hurt

I'm s s s sorry
I'm s s s sorry
I didn't mean to break your heart [Repeat x2]
I'm s s s sorry
I'm s s s sorry
I didn't mean to break ya
B b b b break it baby
Look baby
I'm a heartbreaker [Repeat x6]
I'm a heart
A h h h h I'm a heart
A h h h Ima

Break it down
Lets break it down [Repeat x15]

So so so sorry
So so so sorry
A la la la
La la la la
La la la la

I'm s s s sorry
I'm s s s sorry
I didn't mean to break your heart [Repeat x2]
I'm s s s sorry
I'm s s s sorry
I didn't mean to break ya
B b b b break it baby
Look baby
I'm a heartbreaker [Repeat x6]
I'm a heart




A h h h h I'm a heart
A h h h ima

Overall Meaning

The song "Heartbreaker" by Will.I.Am talks about a man who is regretful and apologetic about breaking the heart of a woman he was with. He expresses his remorse in the chorus, repeatedly saying "I'm sorry" to the woman. The lyrics suggest that the man is aware of his mistake and understands the consequences that come with it, saying "I know karmas comin' to pay me back." He also admits to lying to the woman, and acknowledges that his behavior was wrong, with his mother having told him the same. Despite all this, the man still considers himself a "heartbreaker," suggesting that he has acted in this way before.


The chorus, which repeats the phrase "I'm a heartbreaker" six times, offers an interesting contrast to the rest of the song. While the verses focus on the man's remorse and apology, the chorus implies that he still sees himself as someone who can break hearts. This could suggest a degree of arrogance or a sense of inevitability about his actions. Overall, the song explores themes of regret, redemption and the impact of our actions on others.


Line by Line Meaning

Look out
Be aware and cautious


Where its at
A question asking where the focus or action is


I know karmas comin' to pay me back
I understand that my past actions will have negative consequences for me


I'm with the sweetest thang that's on the map
I am currently with the loveliest person around


I broke her heart in thirty seconds flat
I caused her significant emotional pain in a very short amount of time


In thirty seconds flat
The heartbreak happened very quickly and suddenly


Now how did I
An introspective thought starting a self-reflection


Just how did I become that kind of guy
A rhetorical question asking what led me to be someone who hurts others


To look at girl and lie right in the eye
To deceive a woman to her face


My momma told me willy that ain't right
My mother warned me that my actions were wrong


Boy now that ain't right
An agreement with his mother's advice that what he did was not right


I'm s s s sorry
An expression of regret and apology for his actions


I didn't mean to break your heart [Repeat x2]
A repetition of his sincere apology for causing heartbreak


B b b b break it baby
A play on words, using the repetition of the letter 'b' in 'break' to create a catchy phrase


Look baby
An address to his partner, asking them to pay attention


I'm a heartbreaker [Repeat x6]
An admission that he has caused heartbreak and continues to do so


Where she go
A query asking where his partner has gone


I got some things I gotta let her know
He has some important things to communicate to his partner


To fix the love now its impossible
He believes it's currently impossible to salvage their relationship


But baby baby if we take it slow
He believes that, if they proceed carefully, there might still be hope for their relationship


If we take it slow
He advocates for a slow and thoughtful approach to rebuilding their relationship


We can make it work
He believes that, if they work together, they can find a way to make things work


We just cant throw the love down in the dirt
He stresses that they shouldn't let their love for each other be destroyed


You probably think that I'm a fuckin' jerk
He acknowledges that his partner probably has a negative opinion of him due to his past actions


Cuz the way I let you down it made you hurt
He recognizes that he caused his partner harm and pain with his behavior


I'm s s s sorry
An expression of regret and apology for his actions


B b b b break it baby
A play on words, using the repetition of the letter 'b' in 'break' to create a catchy phrase


I'm a heartbreaker [Repeat x6]
An admission that he has caused heartbreak and continues to do so


Break it down
An invitation to break down the barriers between them


Lets break it down [Repeat x15]
An insistent request to work through their problems and find a way to make things work


So so so sorry
A repetition of his apology, emphasizing how much he regrets his past actions


A la la la
A nonsensical vocalization


La la la la
A nonsensical vocalization


La la la la
A nonsensical vocalization




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ANDY ADAMS

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2008 music era was the best. I miss the life I lived then.

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