Heartbreak Anthem
David Guetta Lyrics


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Hello, it's me, your ex
I called to say not sorry, but I wish you the best
And I don't hold no grudges, promise this ain't a test
We okay, we okay

Sometimes it works out but sometimes it don't
Maybe we'll fix this or maybe we won't
Sometimes a heart can sink like a stone
Until you find home

This ain't a heartbreak anthem
I don't care what happened
But I ain't got no time to dwell on it
Don't wanna throw a tantrum
You did what you had to
No, I ain't got no time to dwell on it
And I don't wanna feel, I don't wanna feel hollow
Chasin' you and me, chasin' all of these shadows
This ain't a heartbreak anthem
I don't care what happened
But I ain't got no time to dwell on it

This ain't a heartbreak anthem (ooh)
This ain't a heartbreak, this ain't a heartbreak
This ain't a heartbreak anthem
A heartbreak anthem, a heartbreak anthem
(Ain't, ain't a heartbreak)

Hello, it's me your ex (again)
I didn't wanna call but there's this pain in my chest
And thanks to you I'm wearing out this bulletproof vest
But I'll be okay (okay), I'm okay (I'm okay)

Sometimes it works out but sometimes it don't (oh)
Maybe we'll fix this or maybe we won't
Sometimes a heart can sink like a stone
Until you find home

This ain't a heartbreak anthem (no)
I don't care what happened
But I ain't got no time to dwell on it (oh)
Don't wanna throw a tantrum
You did what you had to
No, I ain't got no time to dwell on it
And I don't wanna feel, I don't wanna feel hollow
Chasin' you and me, chasin' all of these shadows
This ain't a heartbreak anthem
I don't care what happened
But I ain't got no time to dwell on it

This ain't a heartbreak anthem (ooh)
This ain't a heartbreak, this ain't a heartbreak
This ain't a heartbreak anthem
A heartbreak anthem, a heartbreak anthem
(Ain't, ain't a heartbreak)

And I don't wanna feel, I don't wanna feel hollow
Chasin' you and me, chasin' all of these shadows
This ain't a heartbreak anthem




I don't care what happened
But I ain't got no time to dwell on it

Overall Meaning

David Guetta's song "Heartbreak Anthem" is about moving on from a relationship and not dwelling on the past. The chorus repeats the phrase "This ain't a heartbreak anthem," emphasizing the theme of not letting a breakup define one's emotions. The song describes a conversation between two people who have broken up, with the singer acknowledging that it may or may not work out in the future but that they aren't going to hold grudges. The second verse brings back the ex, who shares that they called because they are feeling pain and mentions the emotional armor they've had to put up because of the breakup. The song concludes with the chorus, repeating the message that it's time to move on and not dwell on the past.


Line by Line Meaning

Hello, it's me, your ex
I'm calling you after our breakup


I called to say not sorry, but I wish you the best
I'm not apologizing, but I genuinely hope things go well for you


And I don't hold no grudges, promise this ain't a test
I'm not trying to trick you or test you, and I'm not mad


We okay, we okay
We're doing alright


Sometimes it works out but sometimes it don't
Relationships can be unpredictable


Maybe we'll fix this or maybe we won't
We might get back together, or we might not


Sometimes a heart can sink like a stone
Heartbreak can be extremely painful


Until you find home
Until you find true love and happiness


This ain't a heartbreak anthem
This song isn't meant to be sad or depressing


I don't care what happened
I'm not dwelling on our past relationship


But I ain't got no time to dwell on it
I'm too busy moving forward and living my life


Don't wanna throw a tantrum
I don't want to overreact or make a scene


You did what you had to
I understand that you made the decisions you needed to


And I don't wanna feel, I don't wanna feel hollow
I don't want to feel empty or sad


Chasin' you and me, chasin' all of these shadows
Chasing after you and our old relationship is like chasing shadows - pointless


This ain't a heartbreak anthem (ooh)
This song has an upbeat tone despite the subject matter


A heartbreak anthem, a heartbreak anthem
This song is not meant to be a sad ballad


(Ain't, ain't a heartbreak)
This song is not about heartbreak, despite the title


I didn't wanna call but there's this pain in my chest
I didn't plan on reaching out, but I'm hurting emotionally


And thanks to you I'm wearing out this bulletproof vest
You hurt me, and now I feel vulnerable


But I'll be okay (okay), I'm okay (I'm okay)
Despite the pain, I'm going to be alright and move on




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, IDK MUSIC PUBLISHING, CTM Publishing, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Vodka, Christian Karlsson, David Guetta, David St Fleur, Henrik Jonback, Jade Thirwell, Jenna Andrews, Johnny Goldstein, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Lorenzo Cosi, Perrie Edwards, Sorana Pacurar, Thom Bridges, Yk Koi

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