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.
Heartbreaker
Pat Benatar Lyrics
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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
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
"Heartbreaker" by Pat Benatar is a classic rock song with powerful lyrics that depict the story of an unrequited love. The opening line of the song, "Your love is like a tidal wave, spinning over my head," shows that the love is overwhelming and all-encompassing. The singer of the song is drowning in her partner's promises, which she feels are better left unsaid. Despite this, the singer is drawn to her partner, finding him to be the right kind of sinner to release her inner fantasy.
The chorus of "Heartbreaker" is catchy and emphasizes the destructive nature of the relationship with the lyrics "You're a heartbreaker, dream maker, love taker. Don't you mess around with me." This line highlights the danger and the risks associated with the relationship. The song's bridge echoes the theme of the chorus, but the lyrics are more reflective, with the artist understanding that this relationship is taking a toll on her.
In summary, "Heartbreaker" is a classic rock song with rich and powerful lyrics that tell the story of a tumultuous relationship. The passion and intensity in the song make it a favorite among rock fans.
Line by Line Meaning
Your love is like a tidal wave, spinning over my head
Your love is an overwhelming force that completely engulfs me, leaving me helpless and powerless.
Drownin' me in your promises, better left unsaid
You're suffocating me with promises you can't keep, even though it would be best to not make those promises in the first place.
You're the right kind of sinner to release my inner fantasy
You're the perfect type of person to bring out my deepest, wildest desires.
The invincible winner and you know that you were born to be
You have an unshakable confidence and inner strength that makes you destined for greatness and success.
You're a heartbreaker
Dream maker, love taker
Don't you mess around with me
You're someone who breaks hearts, creates dreams, and takes love without any regard for others' feelings. I won't stand for your games and manipulation.
Your love has set my soul on fire, burnin' out of control
Your love has ignited my passions and desires to the point where they are consuming me, and I am losing control.
You taught me the ways of desire now it's takin' its toll
You showed me how to truly desire and crave something, but now it's causing me great emotional distress and difficulty.
You're the right kind of sinner, to release my inner fantasy
You have just the right amount of wickedness to awaken my deepest fantasies and desires.
You're a heartbreaker
Dream maker, love taker
Don't you mess around with me
You're someone who breaks hearts, creates dreams, and takes love without any regard for others' feelings. I won't stand for your games and manipulation.
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 have a rebellious streak and a lust for life that make you powerful and magnetic. You are destined for greatness, and I can't help but be drawn to you.
You're a heartbreaker
Dream maker, love taker
Don't you mess around with me
You're someone who breaks hearts, creates dreams, and takes love without any regard for others' feelings. I won't stand for your games and manipulation.
You're a heartbreaker
Dream maker, love taker
Don't you mess around with me
You're a heartbreaker
Dream maker, love taker
Heartbreaker
You're someone who toys with love and emotions, making and breaking hearts for your own pleasure. You may be a dreamer and a seducer, but in the end, you're just a heartbreaker.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Geoff Gill, Cliff Wade
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