Heartbreaker
Mstrcrft ft. John Legend Lyrics


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Remember when I caught your eye
You gave me rainbows and butterflies
We did enjoy our happiness?
When our love was over
I was such a mess

I smiled at you
And you smiled back
That's when I knew
There's no turning back
You said you loved me
And I did too
Now though it's over
I still love you

You're in my mind
You're in my heart
I wish I knew right from the start
All my friends said you break my heart
A heartbreaker right from the start

I tried to fight it
I tried so hard
And every day
I pray to god
That you and me were meant to be
But you had another
You had a lover

And now is gone
I don't know why
I feel like crying
Just want to die
I can't look at you
And you know why
No, I tried so hard
To catch your eye

You're in my mind
You're in my heart
I wish I knew right from the start
All my friends said you break my heart
A heartbreaker right from the start

You're in my mind
You're in my heart
I wish I knew right from the start




All my friends said you break my heart
A heartbreaker right from the start

Overall Meaning

"Heartbreaker" by Mstrcrft ft. John Legend is a song about lost love, regret, and heartache. The song is a bittersweet remembrance of a past relationship that was once full of rainbows and butterflies, but has now ended leaving the singer feeling like a mess. The chorus repeats the phrase "you're in my mind, you're in my heart" highlighting the lingering feelings the singer has for their lost love.


The song's lyrics also express the singer's realization that they were warned by friends that their love was a heartbreaker right from the start. Despite their efforts to fight it and ignore the warning signs, they were unable to resist the pull of this toxic love. The lyrics convey a sense of sadness and vulnerability, with the singer admitting to praying every day that they were meant to be together, but ultimately having to accept that their love was not meant to be.


Overall, "Heartbreaker" is a reflective and heartbreaking song that is sure to resonate with anyone who has experienced the painful aftermath of a failed relationship. Its relatable lyrics, soulful vocals, and catchy beat make it a memorable addition to Mstrcrft and John Legend's catalog.



Line by Line Meaning

Remember when I caught your eye
Recalling the moment when I first grabbed your attention


You gave me rainbows and butterflies
You made me feel ecstatic and filled with joy


We did enjoy our happiness?
Did our love bring us genuine happiness and contentment?


When our love was over
Our romantic relationship has ended


I was such a mess
I was emotionally shattered and disoriented


I smiled at you
I expressed happiness and admiration towards you


And you smiled back
You reciprocated my positive feelings


That's when I knew
That was the moment when I realized


There's no turning back
We can't reverse our feelings and actions


You said you loved me
You confessed your love to me


And I did too
I felt the same way about you


Now though it's over
But now that our relationship is finished


I still love you
I still have affection towards you


You're in my mind
You constantly occupy my thoughts


You're in my heart
You hold a special place in my emotions


I wish I knew right from the start
I regret not realizing earlier


All my friends said you break my heart
All my acquaintances warned me that you would hurt me emotionally


A heartbreaker right from the start
You were already someone who would cause heartache from the beginning


I tried to fight it
I attempted to resist my feelings


I tried so hard
I exerted immense effort


And every day
Day by day


I pray to god
I implored God for help and guidance


That you and me were meant to be
That we were destined to be together


But you had another
But you were seeing someone else


You had a lover
You were already in a romantic relationship with someone else


And now is gone
And now that everything is over


I don't know why
I have no idea why


I feel like crying
I have the urge to weep


Just want to die
I feel like giving up on life


I can't look at you
I can't face you


And you know why
You understand the reason




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JESSE KEELER, AL PUODZIUKAS, JOHN STEPHENS, NICK DRESTI

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Comments from YouTube:

@ElectriicHeartss

I heard this song once when it first came out in 2009. I've been dying to find it since. I'VE BEEN SEARCHING FOR THIS SONG FOR 3 YEARS AND I JUST FOUND IT. I CANNOT EXPLAIN MY HAPPINESS RIGHT NOW OMFG.

@seancostello26

this song sucks and so does justin

@tsarpeteri8578

@Sean Costello man you are just a hater. I thought like you once until I realized they are human. Human like me and you with emotions.

@seancostello26

@Tsar Peter I i dont even remember typing this lol msut have been drunk

@tsarpeteri8578

@Sean Costello love ❤️ peace ☮️ and prosper dude :)

@seancostello26

@Tsar Peter I thanks for the good vibes :) same to you!!

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@jeffboomhauer2724

I was still in high school when this came out, now I’m almost 30.

@MarcusMcGrizz

Same. Just turned 27.

@jordannijjar5414

Just turned 31 🤪 let's get it!

@cheese5851

Twins 👯‍♂️

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