The song reached #23 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
Pat Benatar and "Heartbreaker" appeared in a television ad (along with Cheyenne Kimball) for Candie's Clothing Company. This song was also performed by Benatar and her band in the Charmed episode "Lucky Charmed". While not confirmed as an influence, the lyrics of "Heartbreaker" are similar to the song of the same title by the Crystals with "Heartbreaker, dream-maker, love-taker" being strikingly alike to the Crystal's lyric "Heartbreaker, hip shaker, troublemaker".
* American singer Nikki McKibbin performed this song for the top seven week of the 1970s in season 1 of American Idol
* American singer Jordin Sparks performed this song in the third week of the semifinals in season 6 of American Idol
* Canadian singer Suzi Rawn performed this song on Canadian Idol for the "'80s Week".
* On The Search For The Next Doll, four finalists performed this song. (Melissa Reyes, Chelsea Korka, Jaime Benjamin and Sisely Treasure)
* The Spirit of Troy University of Southern California Marching Band performs a cover of Heartbreaker after every home game.
* In the Seinfeld episode The Nap, Steinbrenner is trying to remember the name of this song.
* No Doubt performed a cover of this song in a live concert.
* The song appears in the music game Karaoke Revolution Presents:American Idol
* The song is also featured in the video game Guitar Hero World Tour. It is considered a difficult song on vocals. In fact, potential Guitar Hero vocals testers must be able to pass the song on Expert difficulty.[1]
* The song has been recently featured in a holiday Wal-Mart commercial.
Heart Breaker
Pat Benatar Lyrics
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Drownin' me in your promises, better left unsaid
You're the right kind of dreamer, to release my inner fantasy
The invincible winner, and you know that you were born to be
You're a heartbreaker
Dream maker, a love taker
Don't you mess around with me
Dream maker, a 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, a love taker
Don't you mess around with me
You're a heartbreaker
Dream maker, a 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, 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
The song "Heartbreaker" by Pat Benatar is a classic rock anthem from the 1980s that is beloved by fans to this day. The lyrics of the song are poetically crafted to describe the intensity of a relationship that is both irresistible and dangerous. The metaphor of the tidal wave is used to convey the overwhelming power of the singer's love, which is both all-consuming and dangerous. The object of the singer's affection is described as a dream maker and a love taker, someone who can release her inner fantasy but also wreak havoc on her heart. Despite the risks, the singer is willing to pursue this relationship because it is so exhilarating.
The lyrics of the song also touch on the themes of desire and sin. The singer is drawn to her love interest precisely because he is a sinner who can awaken her deepest desires. She is willing to pay the price of heartbreak for the chance to indulge these passions. The idea of the "invincible winner" suggests that the love interest is someone who always comes out on top, even if it means inflicting pain on others. This adds an element of danger to the relationship that is both alluring and terrifying.
Line by Line Meaning
Your love is like a tidal wave, spinning over my head
Your intense love overwhelms me and leaves me feeling lost and disoriented.
Drownin' me in your promises, better left unsaid
Your promises are suffocating me and I wish you had never made them.
You're the right kind of dreamer, to release my inner fantasy
You have a unique ability to bring out my deepest desires and fantasies.
The invincible winner, and you know that you were born to be
You have an unstoppable spirit and constantly strive for victory.
You're a heartbreaker Dream maker, a love taker Don't you mess around with me
You have a way of luring others in with your charm, but ultimately leave them heartbroken, and you shouldn't try that with me.
Your love has set my soul on fire, burnin' out of control
Your passionate love has ignited a flame deep within me, which is now burning wildly and uncontrollably.
You taught me the ways of desire, now it's takin' its toll
You showed me the depths of my own desire and now I am struggling to control them.
You're the right kind of sinner, to release my inner fantasy
You have a sinful nature that excites and arouses me, bringing out my innermost fantasies.
The invincible winner, and you know that you were born to be
Your unwavering confidence and determination make you destined for success.
You're a heartbreaker Dream maker, love taker
You have a way of breaking hearts, but you also create dreams and take love away.
Don't you mess around with me
I won't tolerate any games or manipulations from you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GEOFF GILL, CLIFF WADE
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