Don't Go Breakin' My Heart
Jesse McCartney & Anne Hathaway Lyrics


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A: (Don't, don't, don't, don't go breakin')
Don't go breakin' my heart
J: I couldn't if I tried
A: Oh honey if I get restless
J: Baby you're not that kind

Elf: Don't go breaking my heart
Heidi Klum: You take the weight off of me
Minnie Driver: You knocked on my closed door boy
Benny: I gave you my key

A: Oooh, nobody knows it
J: And nobody knows it
Right from the start
A: I gave you my heart
J: Oh baby, you know
Both: I gave you my heart

Both: so don't go breakin' my heart
I wont go breakin' your heart
J: Oooh don't go breakin' my
A: Don't go breakin' my heart

J: And nobody told us
A: 'Coz nobody showed us
J: Come on baby its up to us now
A: Oooo I think we can make it

Both: Oooo, and nobody knows it
(Nobody knows it)
J: Right from the start
A: I gave you my heart
J: Oh baby, you know
Both: I gave you my heart
Don't go breakin' my heart
I wont go breakin' your heart
Don't go breakin' my
Don't go breakin' my
Don't go breakin' my heart

J: Ooooohhh
You put the sparks through the flame
A: I got your heart at my side
Both: Ooooo, and nobody knows it
(And nobody knows it)
A: And when I was down
J: I was your clown
right from the start
A: I gave you my heart
J: Oooo, baby
Both: I gave you my heart
A: (Don't, don't, don't, don't go breakin')
I won't go breakin'

Both: Don't go breakin' my heart
J: I will never
A: I wont go breakin' your heart
Both: Oh don't go breakin' my
Don't go breakin' my
A: Don't go breakin' my heart
J: Ooooooo
A: Don't go breakin' my heart
J: Yea yea yea
A: I won't go breakin' your heart
J: Ooo don't go breakin' my




A: Don't go breakin' my
Both: Don't go breakin' my heart

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jesse McCartney and Anne Hathaway's duet "Don't Go Breakin' My Heart" express a sentiment of mutual love and commitment while also acknowledging the vulnerabilities and fears that come with being in a relationship. The first verse establishes that the singer is already deeply in love with their partner and feels secure with them, as they "couldn't [break their heart] if [they] tried." The second verse emphasizes the important role that the partner plays in the singer's life, supporting and comforting them: "You take the weight off me/Honey when you knock on my door/I gave you my key."


The chorus reaffirms the mutual commitment between the two singers: "Don't go breaking my heart/I won't go breaking your heart." The following lines ("And nobody told us/Cause nobody showed us/And now it's up to us babe/I think we can make it") suggest that the two singers may have had to figure out their relationship on their own, without much guidance from others. However, they are optimistic that they can make it work.


The final verse emphasizes the power and significance of the relationship between the two singers: "You put the light in my life/You put the sparks to the flame/I've got your heart in my sights." The lyrics suggest that the love between the two is a strong, positive force in their lives.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't go breaking my heart
Please don't hurt me emotionally or cheat on me


I couldn't if I tried
I am loyal and committed to you and couldn't hurt you even if I wanted to


Honey if I get restless
Sometimes I may feel antsy or uncertain, but I know I can rely on you to keep me grounded


Baby you're not that kind
You are not the type of person to cause drama or leave me hanging


You take the weight off me
You ease my burdens and support me in my struggles


Honey when you knock on my door
I always look forward to seeing you and being comforted by your presence


I gave you my key
I trust you completely and am willing to give you access to all aspects of my life


Nobody knows it
Our relationship is private and not for public consumption


When I was down
During my lowest moments of despair or sadness


I was your clown
You were the only one who could make me smile or feel happy again


Right from the start
Since the beginning of our relationship


I gave you my heart
I have given you all of my love and affection


I won't go breaking your heart
I promise to not hurt you or betray your trust


And nobody told us
We were not given advice or guidance on how to navigate our relationship


'Cause nobody showed us
We had to figure things out on our own since we were not taught how to have a successful relationship


And now it's up to us babe
We are responsible for making this relationship work and keeping it strong


I think we can make it
I believe in us and our ability to have a healthy and loving relationship


So don't misunderstand me
Please don't mistake my actions or intentions for something negative


You put the light in my life
You bring joy and happiness into my life like no one else can


You put the sparks to the flame
You ignite passion and excitement in me that I have never felt before


I've got your heart in my sights
I am committed to loving and cherishing you and our relationship forever




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