Heartbreaker
Martina Mcbride and Pat Benatar Lyrics


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Your love is like a tidal wave, spinning over my head
Drownin' me in your promises, better left unsaid
You're the right kind of sinner to release my inner fantasy
The invincible winner and you know that you were born to be

You're a heartbreaker
Dream maker, love taker
Don't you mess around with me
You're a heartbreaker
Dream maker, love taker
Don't you mess around, no, no, no

Your love has set my soul on fire, burnin' out of control
You taught me the ways of desire now it's takin' its toll
You're the right kind of sinner, to release my inner fantasy
The invincible winner and you know that you were born to be

You're a heartbreaker
Dream maker, love taker
Don't you mess around with me
You're a heartbreaker
Dream maker, love taker
Don't you mess around, no, no, no

You're the right kind of sinner, to release my inner fantasy
The invincible winner and you know that you were born to be

You're a heartbreaker
Dream maker, love taker
Don't you mess around with me
You're a heartbreaker
Dream maker, love taker
Don't you mess around with me

You're a heartbreaker
Dream maker, love taker
Don't you mess around with me
You're a heartbreaker




Dream maker, love taker
Heartbreaker

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Martina McBride and Pat Benatar's song "Heartbreaker" depict a complex relationship between the singer and her lover. She describes their love as a "tidal wave" that is overwhelming and suffocating, filled with empty promises that are "better left unsaid". Despite this, she cannot resist her lover, who she describes as the "right kind of sinner" that releases her inner fantasy. The singer also recognizes that her lover is an "invincible winner", who knows that they were born to be a heartbreaker.


The chorus of the song hammers home the title: "You're a heartbreaker, dream maker, love taker, don't you mess around with me". The singer warns her lover to not toy with her heart, even though she is aware of the temptation to be with them. The song tells a story of passion, lust, and danger, cautioning against the allure of a heartbreaker.


Overall, the lyrics to "Heartbreaker" are a mix of desire and caution, capturing the complicated emotions that come with loving someone who may not be good for you.


Line by Line Meaning

Your love is like a tidal wave, spinning over my head
Your intense love overwhelms me like a powerful and destructive tidal wave.


Drownin' me in your promises, better left unsaid
Your unfulfilled promises only lead to disappointment and despair, leaving me feeling suffocated.


You're the right kind of sinner to release my inner fantasy
Your rebellious, daring nature ignites my deepest desires and frees me from the monotony of everyday life.


The invincible winner and you know that you were born to be
You have a strong sense of confidence and purpose, knowing that you were destined for greatness.


You're a heartbreaker
You have a knack for breaking hearts and leaving a trail of pain behind you.


Dream maker, love taker
You have the power to make dreams come true, but you also take away love and leave people in despair.


Don't you mess around with me
Do not play games or deceive me, as I won't tolerate it.


Your love has set my soul on fire, burnin' out of control
Your love has ignited a passionate flame within me, but it's now burning out of control and causing chaos.


You taught me the ways of desire now it's takin' its toll
You have shown me the intense pleasures of desire, but the consequences of my actions are beginning to weigh heavily on me.


Heartbreaker
You have a way of breaking hearts and causing pain.




Lyrics Ā© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Geoff Gill, Cliff Wade

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Lyrics:
Your love is like a tidal wave
Spinning over my head
Drownin' me in your promises
Better left unsaid
You're the right kind of sinner
To release my inner fantasy
The invincible winner
And you know that you were born to be
You're a heartbreaker
Dream maker, love taker
Don't you mess around with me
You're a heartbreaker
Dream maker, love taker
Don't you mess around, no, no, no
Your love has set my soul on fire
Burning out of control
You taught me the ways of desire
Now it's taking its toll
You're the right kind of sinner
To release my inner fantasy
The invincible winner
And you know that you were born to be
You're a heartbreaker
Dream maker, love taker
Don't you mess around with me
You're a heartbreaker
Dream maker, love taker
Don't you mess around, no, no, no
You're the right kind of sinner
To release my inner fantasy
The invincible winner
And you know that you were born to be
You're a heartbreaker
Dream maker, love taker
Don't you mess around with me
You're a heartbreaker
Dream maker, love taker
Don't you mess around with me
You're a heartbreaker
Dream maker, love taker
Don't you mess around with me
You're a heartbreaker
Dream maker, love taker
Heartbreaker



All comments from YouTube:

@sandylunden5782

Who ever paired these ladies up knew what the heck they were doing! Amazing!!!

@rogerfinney6809

Martina and Pat seem almost interchangeable! A real treat to hear them together.

@thomasmcozart1093

I completely agree

@frevryngrocks9346

I agree!

@ethanweeter2732

Pat is Martinaā€™s idol. She always has said that Pat is her inspiration.

@alexakaa.charlesross8919

According to an interview Martina did it was her idea and I can kind of tell from her fan girling over Pat, especially during Independence Day that this was a really big deal for her.

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@michaelcarlotto7667

Neil 1 of most underrated guitarist EVER . Sure a master at inside parts , and perfectly crafted solos... Pat will kick ass for another 100 years!!! She is ALWAYS in voice! Hats off to Martina for digging in deep!

@cynthia9374

100% wheeeeeeeeew

@blakegregory969

I agree....

@tcb5141

Totally agree about Neil, he's a bad ass guitar player

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