_Heart Attack
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Puttin' my defenses up
'Cause I don't wanna fall in love
If I ever did that, I think I'd have a heart attack

Never put my love out on the line
Never said yes to the right guy
Never had trouble getting what I want
But when it comes to you, I'm never good enough
When I don't care, I can play 'em like a Ken doll
Won't wash my hair, then make 'em bounce like a basketball

But you make me wanna act like a girl
Paint my nails and wear high heels, yes you
Make me so nervous, that I just can't hold your hand

You make me glow,
But I cover up, won't let it show,
So I'm puttin' my defenses up
'Cause I don't wanna fall in love
If I ever did that, I think I'd have a heart attack
I think I'd have a heart attack
I think I'd have a heart attack

Never break a sweat for the other guys
When you come around, I get paralyzed
And every time I try to be myself
It comes out wrong like a cry for help
It's just not fair
Pain's more trouble than love is worth
I gasp for air
It feels so good, but you know it hurts

But you make me wanna act like a girl
Paint my nails and wear perfume, for you,




Make me so nervous, that I just can't hold your hand

You make me glow,
But I cover up, won't let it show,
So I'm puttin' my defenses up
'Cause I don't wanna fall in love
If I ever did that, I think I'd have a heart attack
I think I'd have a heart attack
I think I'd have a heart attack

The feelings got lost in my lungs
They're burning, I'd rather be numb
And there's no one else to blame
So scared I take off and I run
I'm flying too close to the sun
And I burst into flames

You make me glow,
But I cover up, won't let it show,
So I'm puttin' my defenses up
'Cause I don't wanna fall in love
If I ever did that, I think I'd have a heart attack
I think I'd have a heart attack (heart attack)
I think I'd have a heart attack
Oh I think I'd have a heart attack

I think I'd have a heart attack

Overall Meaning

The song "Heart Attack" by Demi Lovato talks about the fear of falling in love and the power it can have over a person's emotions. The song describes how the persona has put up defenses around herself to protect her heart from the pain and vulnerability that love can bring. She never puts her love out on the line or says yes to the right guy because she's afraid it will lead to a heart attack, which is actually a metaphor for the intensity of the emotions she fears will overwhelm her.


The lyrics in the chorus describe the dichotomy of feelings she has towards the person she wants to fall for. On one hand, this person makes her want to act like a girl and wear high heels and perfume, but on the other hand, she is afraid to let her guard down and reveal her true feelings. The persona feels like she would burst into flames if she ever let herself fall in love with this person, and so she puts up her defenses to protect herself from the intense emotions.


Overall, "Heart Attack" is a song that speaks to the struggle of vulnerability in relationships and the fear that comes with putting oneself out there. The song touches on the idea that with love comes risk, and that sometimes it's easier to protect ourselves by not letting ourselves fall too hard.


Line by Line Meaning

Puttin' my defenses up
I am guarding my heart and being cautious with my feelings


'Cause I don't wanna fall in love
I am afraid of getting hurt by falling in love


If I ever did that, I think I'd have a heart attack
The idea of falling in love is overwhelming and scary to me


Never put my love out on the line
I have never been vulnerable or fully honest about my feelings


Never said yes to the right guy
I have not found someone who I believe is worth risking my heart for


Never had trouble getting what I want
I am used to getting what I want and not having to work for it


But when it comes to you, I'm never good enough
I feel unworthy and insecure when it comes to you


When I don't care, I can play 'em like a Ken doll
I can easily manipulate guys when I am not emotionally invested


Won't wash my hair, then make 'em bounce like a basketball
I can still make men attracted to me even when I am not trying


But you make me wanna act like a girl
You make me feel feminine and vulnerable in a way that is new to me


Paint my nails and wear high heels, yes you
I want to impress you and feel beautiful for you


Make me so nervous, that I just can't hold your hand
I am so anxious around you that I am incapable of physical affection


You make me glow,
You make me feel happy and alive


But I cover up, won't let it show,
But I hide my feelings and don't let anyone see how I really feel


The feelings got lost in my lungs
My emotions are overwhelming and taking my breath away


They're burning, I'd rather be numb
Emotions are painful and I would rather feel nothing at all


And there's no one else to blame
I am responsible for my own emotions and how I handle them


So scared I take off and I run
I am so afraid of getting hurt that I would rather run away than face my feelings


I'm flying too close to the sun
I am taking a huge risk by opening myself up emotionally


And I burst into flames
My emotions are consuming me and causing me to self-destruct




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc., Downtown Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Aaron Phillips, Demitria Lovato, Jason Evigan, Mitchell Scherr, Nikki Williams, Sean Douglas

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Lyrics

Putting my defenses up
'Cause I don't wanna fall in love
If I ever did that, I think I'd have a heart attack
Never put my love out on the line
Never said yes to the right guy
Never had trouble getting what I want
But when it comes to you, I'm never good enough
When I don't care, I can play 'em like a Ken doll
Won't wash my hair, then make 'em bounce like a basketball
But you make me wanna act like a girl
Paint my nails and wear high heels
Yes, you make me so nervous that I just can't hold your hand
You make me glow
But I cover up, won't let it show
So I'm putting my defenses up
'Cause I don't wanna fall in love
If I ever did that, I think I'd have a heart attack
I think I'd have a heart attack
I think I'd have a heart attack
Never break a sweat for the other guys
When you come around, I get paralyzed
And every time I try to be myself
It comes out wrong like a cry for help
It's just not fair; pain's more trouble than love is worth
I gasp for air; it feels so good, but you know it hurts
But you make me wanna act like a girl
Paint my nails and wear perfume for you
Make me so nervous that I just can't hold your hand
You make me glow
But I cover up, won't let it show
So I'm putting my defenses up
'Cause I don't wanna fall in love
If I ever did that, I think I'd have a heart attack
I think I'd have a heart attack
I think I'd have a heart attack
The feelings got lost in my lungs
They're burning; I'd rather be numb (rather be numb)
And there's no one else to blame (no one else to blame)
So scared, I take off, and I run
I'm flying too close to the sun
And I burst into fla-fla-flames
You make me glow
But I cover up, won't let it show
So I'm putting my defenses up
'Cause I don't wanna fall in love
If I ever did that, I think I'd have a heart attack
I think I'd have a heart attack (heart attack)
I think I'd have a heart attack-tack
I think I'd have a heart attack (oh, I think I'd have a heart attack)
I think I'd have a heart attack



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@floffos

It's crazy how many people come back to this everyday. This song is legendary.

@alishuwa7538

Me: trying to find he's/her comment*

@yassirmg

I saw this song in Rock Ackademy

@acatwhosblushing6011

I just saw you in the Demi's Solo MV saying the same thing over and over again

@dumdumreviews7436

Because she is using Auto Tune and I don't 🎶😂🤣😝

@alishuwa7538

@@dumdumreviews7436 no I saw it in tiktok he said uh
I don't remember

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@tititko1714

Remember 2013 when Miley gave us We can't stop, Demi - Heart attack and Selena - Come and get it. Iconic.

@eliftzn1910

Yeess I miss those days 😫

@Momoeki21

Omg yesss

@chloebond6784

Yes i remember lol

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