Heartbreaker
Few Dollars More Lyrics
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Don't you know your time is up.
You're busy days and fairytales are over yet long gone.
Why you, tell me,
All the things you do.
When I, see you,
Oh, standing next to who.
When evil walks the streets again,
My dirty little rose you see, she'll give you a heart attack.
Why you, tell me,
All the things you do.
When I, see you,
Oh, standing next to who.
She's gonna shout you're name out at night,
Sometimes she gets it right.
My noisy little heartbreaker, you know your time is up.
Why you, tell me,
All the things you do.
When I, see you,
Oh, standing next to who.
Why you, tell me
Why you, tell me
Why you, tell me
Why you, tell me
Why you, tell me,
All the things you do.
When I, See you,
Oh, standing next to who.
Why you, tell me (Oh, my little heartbreaker)
Why you, tell me (Ey, my dirty little rose)
Why you, tell me (All the things you do)
The song "Heartbreaker" by Few Dollars More is a tale of a fading romance. The singer is addressing his former lover and questioning her actions. He asks her why she continues to do the things she does, despite their relationship being over. He wonders aloud about who she is with, and expresses his disappointment and anger when he sees her standing next to someone else. He cautions her about the return of an old enemy, and warns her that her behavior could lead to trouble.
The singer's tone is one of regret and anguish. He seems to be struggling with the end of their relationship, and is frustrated by his inability to move on completely. He addresses his lover as both "my little heartbreaker" and "my dirty little rose," suggesting that he has mixed emotions about her. He portrays her as being reckless and impulsive, and seems to blame her for the downfall of their relationship. The song is a poignant reminder that love can be both beautiful and heartbreaking.
Line by Line Meaning
So tell me little heartbreaker,
Addressing the person who has a history of breaking hearts.
Don't you know your time is up.
You can no longer continue the streak of breaking hearts.
You're busy days and fairytales are over yet long gone.
Your delusional world of fancy and happy endings are long gone.
Why you, tell me,
Asking the reason for the person's actions that leads to heartbreak.
All the things you do.
Referring to the actions that result in heartbreak.
When I, see you,
Referring to the subject's reaction upon seeing the person.
Oh, standing next to who.
Questioning the identity of the person standing next to the heartbreaker.
When evil walks the streets again,
Referring to past negative experiences with the person.
You know that she is back.
Implying the return of a bad influence.
My dirty little rose you see, she'll give you a heart attack.
Describing the heartbreaker as a dangerous and seductive individual.
She's gonna shout you're name out at night,
The heartbreaker will call out the name of the current victim.
Sometimes she gets it right.
The heartbreaker has been successful in her heartbreaks before.
My noisy little heartbreaker, you know your time is up.
Referring again to the end of the heartbreaker's reign.
Why you, tell me
Reiterating the previous question on the reason for the heartbreaker's actions.
Why you, tell me
Asking once again for an explanation.
Why you, tell me
For the third time, asking for clarity on the situation.
Why you, tell me
Anxious plea for a reason to justify the heartbreaker's actions.
All the things you do.
Referring once again to the negative actions of the heartbreaker.
When I, See you,
The subject's reaction upon seeing the heartbreaker.
Oh, standing next to who.
Rhetorical question on the subject of the heartbreaker's companionship.
Contributed by Mila K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.