1) Estelle Fanta Swaray (born 18 January 1980), simply known as Estelle, is a British singer-songwriter, rapper, producer and Grammy Award winner from West London, England. In league with other contemporary British sirens like Amy Winehouse, Adele and Duffy, Estelle is known for her eclectic mix of various musical genres including R&B, soul, reggae, grime, hip hop, pop and dance. She has experienced significant mainstream success with the single "American Boy" feat. Kanye West, for her collaboration with David Guetta in "One Love" and also with songs like "1980", "Free", "Thank You" and "Conqueror".
Estelle is one of the UK’s most celebrated R&B idols, and with a string of critically acclaimed chart-topping hits and platinum-selling albums, she is known for her high-profile collaborations with many of the world’s most famous artists including Kanye West, David Guetta, John Legend, Robin Thicke and will.i.am. She is currently voicing Garnet in Cartoon Network's "Steven Universe."
2) ESTELLE is a French singer-songwriter. She made one EP entitled (D)ÉBAUCHE L'ALBUM - EP.
Don't Break It
Estelle Lyrics
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I don't wanna waste no time
Wanna be your only one, baby
Please don't break my heart
[Rick Ross - Rap Verse]
[Estelle - Verse 1]
And these people know my name
I can be so pretentious
But he likes, all the same
And these lights are glowing
But he don't want none
He rather chill and hug me
Baby, he could be the one
[Chorus]
You want me to trust you
But how can I trust you
When I don't know the first thing about that
There's so many questions
And I don't wanna listen
Messing with my heart and I just got it back
I just wanna love you, baby
I don't wanna waste no time
Wanna be your only one, baby
Please don't break my heart
[Estelle - Verse 2]
I've been here before
I don't know if you're the type
Who's gonna be keep me sure
When the dark creeps in my mind
Will you be there baby?
Or will you let me go?
Can you stand the pressure?
This is what I need to know
[Chorus]
You want me to trust you
But how can I trust you
When I don't know the first thing about that
There's so many questions
There's so many lessons
And I need for you to have my back
I just wanna love you, baby
I don't wanna waste no time
Wanna be your only one, baby
Please don't break my heart
[Rick Ross - Rap Verse]
[Bridge]
Don't break it
Please, don't break my heart
No, don't break it
Please, don't baby
I just wanna love you, baby
I know it from the very start
Wanna be your only one, baby
Please don't break my heart
You got me living on a prayer
You could be a millionaire or broke
We won't pretend
You know you're more than a friend
Just because you love me
Imma love you 'til the end
I got you
You got me
I like you
You like me
And we could do everything
I wanna love you, oh, baby, baby, baby
Don't break it
Please, don't break my heart
No, don't break it
Please, don't baby
Cuz I just wanna love you, baby
I don't wanna waste no time
Wanna be your only one, baby
Please don't break my heart
In Estelle's song "Don't Break It," she expresses her desire to love and be loved without fear of getting hurt. She is cautious because she is not sure if she can fully trust her partner. Estelle acknowledges that she has been in this vulnerable position before and fears going through it again. However, she still wants to take a chance on love and asks her partner not to break her heart.
The first verse of the song introduces Estelle as a famous person living in the spotlight but still looking for love. She admits to having some level of pretentiousness but is comforted by the fact that her partner loves her for who she is. She refers to the glitz and glam of the industry but acknowledges that all of that doesn't matter to her partner, who just wants to hold her. In the chorus, she expresses her fear of being vulnerable and getting hurt. She pleads for her partner not to break her heart because she wants to love him and be his one and only.
The second verse opens with Estelle questioning if her partner is the type of person she can rely on when times get tough. She asks if he will stand by her when she goes through tough times or if he will abandon her. She asks if he can handle the pressure, indicating that she wants someone who is her rock. In the chorus, she emphasizes that trust and having her back are essential for her to fully let go and love him.
The song's bridge serves as a plea from Estelle for her partner not to break her heart. She worries about being left emotionally exposed and vulnerable again. She wants assurance that her partner will not hurt her.
Line by Line Meaning
Cuz I just wanna love you, baby
The singer desires to love someone without any negative influences
I don't wanna waste no time
The singer wants the relationship to be meaningful and not waste any time
Wanna be your only one, baby
The singer wants to be the only lover of the other person
Please don't break my heart
The singer asks the other person not to emotionally hurt her
All these stars out
There are many famous people around them
And these people know my name
The singer has gained popularity and public recognition
I can be so pretentious
The singer sometimes acts in a manner expressing self-importance
But he likes, all the same
The other person still likes the singer despite her arrogance
And these lights are glowing
There are many bright lights shining around them
But he don't want none
The other person is not interested in those lights
He rather chill and hug me
The person wants to relax and be with the singer
Baby, he could be the one
The singer thinks the other person could be her true love
You want me to trust you
The singer's lover wants her to trust him
But how can I trust you
The singer has trust issues with her lover
When I don't know the first thing about that
The singer has no knowledge or understanding of why she should trust him
There's so many questions
The singer has many unanswered questions about their relationship
And I don't wanna listen
The singer does not want to hear any excuses or lies
Messing with my heart and I just got it back
The singer just recovered from a past heartbreak and doesn't want to be hurt again
I've been here before
The singer has experienced a similar situation with a partner before
I don't know if you're the type
The singer is unsure if her current lover is trustworthy
Who's gonna be keep me sure
The singer needs someone who will keep her feeling confident and secure
When the dark creeps in my mind
The singer is referring to her fears and doubts that she has about her relationship
Will you be there baby?
The singer needs reassurance that her lover will be there for her
Or will you let me go?
The singer worries that her lover will leave her during difficult times
Can you stand the pressure?
The singer wonders if her lover can handle the pressure and stress that comes with the relationship
This is what I need to know
The singer needs answers to her questions to decide if she wants to continue the relationship
There's so many lessons
The singer has learned many things from her past relationships
And I need for you to have my back
The singer needs her lover to support her emotionally
You got me living on a prayer
The singer feels like she is living on a prayer or depending on hope to get through the relationship
You could be a millionaire or broke
The singer doesn't care about her lover's financial status
Just because you love me
The singer considers love to be the most important factor in their relationship
Imma love you 'til the end
The singer promises to love her partner forever
I got you
The singer promises to support and be there for her partner
You got me
The singer hopes that her partner will also support and be there for her
I like you
The singer has feelings of affection for her partner
You like me
The singer believes that her partner also has feelings of affection for her
And we could do everything
The singer believes that they can achieve anything together
I wanna love you, oh, baby, baby, baby
The singer desires to love her partner deeply
Don't break it
The singer begs her lover not to break her heart
Please, don't break my heart
The singer is afraid of being hurt emotionally by her lover
No, don't break it
The singer pleads with her lover to not break her heart
Please, don't baby
The singer is desperate to keep her relationship and pleads with her lover
Contributed by Gabriel W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
The Magnificent Majunior
Jesus this song has such a gorgeous sound. Fucking amazing.
Dan Clark
Sweet flow by Big Rick.
n8oko
it keeps me coming back
Ashley Monique Webster
Sound like summertime, pocket full of money, top down, good energy all around
Terry Mcgill
Indeed
Ava Garica
Ashley Monique Webster I can feel that. Getting my music ready for the summer already
StarTrakGalatica81
When a song like this, that has that old school flavor u already know that it's instant classic and i love it. This is my favorite summer record for 2011. OLD SCHOOL RULES FOREVER!!!!!
Brennan Doucet
I love how she sings the line "You want me to trust you, but how can I trust you when I don't know the first thing about that"
silly_u1908
She's such a good vocalist I wonder why she doesn't get more credit than she desperately deserves
OshunMaat
Just heard this song on The Game! I love it!