Heartbreak on a Full Moon
Chris Brown Lyrics


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Baby, don't know why you do it to him
What you do lately,
I been howling (I been howling) while the crescent's crowning, the crescent's crowning

Heartbreak on a full moon, oh
It's because of you, because of you, yeah, yeah
Heartbreak on a full moon, oh, full moon, baby
It's because of you, because of you, heartbreak, heartbreak
Heartbreak, oh, heartbreak, oh
Heartbreak, heartbreak, heartbreak, oh
Heartbreak on a full moon
Heartbreak, yeah

Lady, I done told you
Show you spark you lost so
Baby, don't go, stay here, don't go
'Til the sun comes, I need you

Heartbreak on a full moon, ooh yeah, so right it ain't right
It's because of you, you baby, because of you, you baby, yeah, yeah
Heartbreak on a full moon, oh, full moon, full moon, baby
It's because of you, because of you, because of you, heartbreak
Heartbreak, oh no no, no, oh no no, heartbreak
No no no, oh, no no, heartbreak
Heartbreak, no no no, heartbreak, oh, no no no
Heartbreak, no no no, on a full moon, no no no
Heartbreak

I'm so faded, yeah
Girl, where did our love go?
Feels like strangers
'Cause girl you know your loving's so
Dangerous, ooh yeah
But it just hurts me to hear you say it
Under the moonlight
My heart is breaking, girl

Heartbreak on a full moon
It's because of you, you baby, because of you, you baby, yeah, yeah
Heartbreak on a full moon, oh, ooh hoo
It's because of you, because of you, because of you, oh woah
Heartbreak, heartbreak
Oh, heartbreak, heartbreak, oh
Heartbreak, heartbreak, heartbreak, oh




Heartbreak on a full moon
Heartbreak (heartbreak)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Chris Brown's song "Heartbreak on a Full Moon" depict a state of heartbreak and emotional turmoil caused by a significant other. The singer wonders why his partner is mistreating another person (presumably another lover) and acknowledges feeling a sense of pain and longing. The reference to howling while the crescent is crowning could symbolize the singer's expression of anguish and vulnerability.


The chorus repeats the phrase "heartbreak on a full moon" as a metaphorical representation of the intense emotional pain experienced due to the actions of the partner. The singer blames the heartbreak on the individual, emphasizing their responsibility for inflicting this anguish. The plea for the partner to stay until the sun comes represents a desire to hold onto the relationship despite the pain.


Overall, the song delves into the tumultuous emotions associated with heartbreak, specifically focusing on the pain experienced when someone we love mistreats and causes us emotional harm.


Line by Line Meaning

Baby, don't know why you do it to him
I don't understand why you continue to hurt him


What you do lately
Your recent actions


I been howling (I been howling) while the crescent's crowning, the crescent's crowning
I have been expressing my pain and frustration while the moon is at its peak


Heartbreak on a full moon, oh
Feeling heartbroken when the moon is at its fullest


It's because of you, because of you, yeah, yeah
You are the reason for this heartbreak


Heartbreak on a full moon, oh, full moon, baby
Experiencing intense heartbreak during the full moon


It's because of you, because of you, heartbreak, heartbreak
You are the sole cause of this heartbreak


Heartbreak, oh, heartbreak, oh
This heartbreak is overwhelming and painful


Heartbreak, heartbreak, heartbreak, oh
Enduring multiple instances of heartbreak


Heartbreak on a full moon
Experiencing heartbreak during the full moon


Heartbreak, yeah
Feeling heartbroken


Lady, I done told you
I have previously warned you


Show you spark you lost so
Reminding you of the passion you've lost


Baby, don't go, stay here, don't go
Please don't leave, stay with me


'Til the sun comes, I need you
I need you by my side until the morning


Heartbreak on a full moon, ooh yeah, so right it ain't right
The heartbreak during the full moon feels so intense, even though it shouldn't


It's because of you, you baby, because of you, you baby, yeah, yeah
The heartbreak is directly caused by you, my love


Heartbreak on a full moon, oh, full moon, full moon, baby
Experiencing heartbreak during the complete full moon


It's because of you, because of you, because of you, heartbreak
The heartbreak is solely and entirely caused by you


Heartbreak, oh no no, no, oh no no, heartbreak
This heartbreak is devastating and painful


No no no, oh, no no, heartbreak
Feeling overwhelmed by the continuous heartbreak


Heartbreak, no no no, heartbreak, oh, no no no
Multiple instances of heartbreak that are hard to bear


Heartbreak, no no no, on a full moon, no no no
Enduring heartbreak during the full moon is incredibly difficult


Heartbreak
Feeling intense emotional pain and heartbreak


I'm so faded, yeah
I feel emotionally drained and exhausted


Girl, where did our love go?
I'm questioning the whereabouts of our past love


Feels like strangers
We now feel like we don't know each other


'Cause girl you know your loving's so
Because, girl, you know that your affection is


Dangerous, ooh yeah
Harmful and toxic


But it just hurts me to hear you say it
It pains me to hear you admit it


Under the moonlight
In the presence of the moon


My heart is breaking, girl
My heart is being shattered, girl




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER BROWN, DERRICK BECK, DONAMECHE JACKSON, ELLERY MCKINNEY, JAMAL GAINES, KEVIN KESSEE

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the difference between other artists and Chris Brown
other artists: whole career = 2 good songs
Chris Brown: last 2 albums = 100 good songs
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