In late 2011, he released his debut single Good Night, which charted highly in both Australia and New Zealand. After the success of his single, he released his album, entitled Reece Mastin. It included the hit single Good Night, as well as some studio recordings of songs sung on the X Factor. It debuted at number two on the ARIA Albums chart, and was certified double platinum. In New Zealand, it debuted at number one, and was certified gold.
In 2012 Reece's second album was released, Beautiful Nightmare. It debuted at number three on the ARIA Albums Chart and number two on the New Zealand Albums Chart.
Reece parted ways with Sony in 2015 and signed with Social Family Records (Australia). That same year he released an EP Rebel and the Reason followed by a full album Change Colours. Both showed a more mature side with less pop driven tracks and more rock. It peaked at number 12 on the ARIA Albums Chart.
After rebranding to MASTIN in 2018 an EP was announced, Suitcase of Stories - EP. The rock&roll lead single Not the man for you was released march 2nd, the EP will be released april 6th.
Breakeven
Reece Mastin Lyrics
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Just prayed to a God that I don't believe in
'Cause I got time while she got freedom
'Cause when a heart breaks no it don't break even.
Her best days were some of my worst
She finally met a man who's gonna put her first
While I'm wide awake she's no trouble sleepin'
What am I supposed to do when the best part of me was always you?
And what am I supposed to say when I'm all choked up but you're okay?
I'm fallin' to pieces, yeah.
I'm fallin' to pieces.
They say bad things happen for a reason
But no wise man's gonna stop the bleedin'
'Cause she moves on while I'm still grievin'
And when a heart breaks no it don't break even, even, no.
What am I supposed to do when the best part of me was always you?
And what am I supposed to say when I'm all choked up but you're okay?
I'm fallin' to pieces, yeah.
I'm fallin' to pieces, yeah.
I'm fallin' to pieces, yeah.
I'm fallin' to pieces, oh.
You got his heart and my heart and none of the pain
You took the suitcase, I took the blame
I'm tryna make sense of what little remains, oh
You left me with no love and no love to my name
I'm still alive but I'm barely breathin'
Just prayed to a God that I don't believe in
'Cause I got time while she got freedom
'Cause when a heartbreaks no it don't break, no it don't break, no it don't
Break even, no!
What am I gonna do when the best part of me was always you?
And, what am I supposed to say when I'm all choked up and you're okay?
What am I supposed to do when the best part of me was always you?
What am I supposed to say when I'm all choked up but you're okay?
I'm fallin' to pieces, yeah
I'm fallin' to pieces, yeah
I'm fallin' to pieces!
Heart breaks no it don't break even.
The lyrics to “Breakeven” by Reece Mastin describe the feeling of being heartbroken after a relationship ends. The singer is still alive but barely breathing, showing that even though they are physically alive, they are emotionally exhausted. As the song progresses, we learn that the singer’s ex-partner has moved on and found someone new, while they are still trying to come to terms with the breakup. The line “When a heart breaks no it don't break even” represents the idea that a breakup can hit one person harder than the other, and one partner can move on while the other is left to deal with the pain.
The second verse highlights the contrast between the singer’s feelings and their ex-partner’s. While the singer is struggling to sleep and coming to terms with the breakup, their ex-partner is in a different place emotionally, which adds to the singer's pain. The singer also questions what to do with their life now that their relationship is over when the best part of them was always their ex-partner. The lyrics "I'm fallin' to pieces" are repeated throughout the song and show how the singer is struggling to cope with the pain of the breakup.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm still alive but I'm barely breathin'
I'm alive but barely surviving.
Just prayed to a God that I don't believe in
Despite my disbelief in God, I resorted to prayer.
'Cause I got time while she got freedom
I have plenty of time on my hands while she remains free.
'Cause when a heart breaks no it don't break even.
Breakups aren't equal for both parties involved.
Her best days were some of my worst
The best moments of her life coincided with my worst ones.
She finally met a man who's gonna put her first
She found someone who will prioritize her needs.
While I'm wide awake she's no trouble sleepin'
She has no trouble sleeping while I am consumed with thoughts of her.
'Cause when a heart breaks no it don't break even, even, no.
Breakups aren't equal for both parties involved.
What am I supposed to do when the best part of me was always you?
I am struggling to move on from the best part of me - you.
And what am I supposed to say when I'm all choked up but you're okay?
I am speechless, while you have already moved on.
I'm fallin' to pieces, yeah.
I am struggling and falling apart.
They say bad things happen for a reason
There is a reason behind every bad experience.
But no wise man's gonna stop the bleedin'
While wise people can provide advice, they cannot stop the pain.
'Cause she moves on while I'm still grievin'
She has moved on while I am still mourning.
You got his heart and my heart and none of the pain
You got both of our hearts and left me with all the pain.
You took the suitcase, I took the blame
You took everything while I took the responsibility for what happened.
I'm tryna make sense of what little remains, oh
I'm trying to understand what little is left of us.
You left me with no love and no love to my name
You left me with no love, and I'm now deemed unlovable.
Heartbreaks no it don't break even.
Breakups aren't equal for both parties involved.
Contributed by Cooper I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Georgia Houten
i love this song... absolutly incredible :)
Mikayla Dawson
such an amazing song and reece sing it so well
heyheylaura
he sings this so well! <3
julianna c
i just love his voice <3
Melissa Stewart
I don't like it but he's got talent, best to him
ReneeO g
he's amazing I liked sense day 1 and I adore. him now
Louise and Ralph Goodman
MY ANTHEM AND REECE IS JUST AMAZING!
Marina Povey
Amazing guy. Met him in Auckland, really nice guy. great cover too of a good song. xx
Renata Lechowicz
I love the way reece sings this song
Hannah Whyman
I love that he is/ was from my hometown.... Reece Mastin is just AMAZING!!!!!!