1. Swedish singer … Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two artist with the name Rhys.
1. Swedish singer who had a hit in 2017 with the song Last Dance.
2. Rhys, the star of 2008’s ‘So You Think You Can Dance’, would like to introduce you to your Summer anthem - Hot Summer.
Rhys has come a long way in the last 12 months. This time last year he was auditioning for the Top 100 in TEN's 'So You Think You Can Dance'. In June this year Rhys was dancing on the show’s final for a television audience of 2 million people. Rhys made a spectacular impact on fans of the show; he was colorful, charismatic and charming - the stand out star of the series.
Rhys has spent the last six months fulfilling his life long dream of recording an album. He has teamed up with the boys from Super Shake productions - the Sydney production team behind the summer remix smash 'Something Good 08' - to create a popular hit with a credible dance edge.
Introducing ‘Hot Summer’ - Rhys’ debut single, and your soundtrack for 3 months of hot days and even hotter nights. Led by a thumping verse and wailing war-cries, eviscerated bass-lines soar into a sun drenched chorus. It’s white hot. Just ask Network TEN, who will be featuring ‘Hot Summer’ as their new national promotions hook from late November to February 09.
As we saw on TEN’s ‘So You Think You Can Dance’, Rhys’ personality, much like his music tastes, are delightfully unpredictable; 'For me music and movement have always gone hand in hand. I like anything that makes me wanna dance. Be it indy and disco, to soulful house and gospel. Growing up at the Johnny Young Talent School has definitely defined my eclectic tastes. Throw in some electro, breaks and I’m there! Major influences on me have been the likes of Prince, ELO, Madonna, Queen, Daft Punk, Madonna and Basement Jaxx. I’m also totally inspired by some amazing Aussie acts at the moment, like the Presets, Midnight Juggernauts, Gotye and Van She.'
Already sure to be a crossover club smash, Hot Summer is supported by remixes from some equally hot Australian talent.
From Canberra, The Aston Shuffle lead the charge, adding Prince-eqsue disco fireworks and staccato demolition to mix.
Trumpdisco, emerging from the darkest recesses of Melbourne's infamous all-weekend clubs, push the original from 'Hot' to 'Burnt' while home-town contemporaries The Hundreds and Thousands reminisce about summertime pool parties that stretch long into the night. It’s going to be a hot summer indeed…
Better Break My Heart
Rhys Lyrics
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Wish that you could just speak up, but you've stopped talking
'Cause I've got this nagging feeling in my brain that you haven't been happy
And it gets stronger every single day, just tell me what's happening
If you're over me, say you're over me
Promise you, I'll be fine
Promise you, I'll be fine
It's a meteor kinda hit, stings for a little bit
But I'll get over it
So let me know if you're over me, say you're over me
If you love me, better break my heart
Better version of myself before I met you
But I, I turned into someone else 'cause you never came through
'Cause I've got this nagging feeling in my brain that you haven't been happy
And it gets stronger every single day
Just tell me what's happening (what's happening)
If you're over me, say you're over me
Promise you, I'll be fine
Yeah, I'll just play sad songs on repeat, cry myself to sleep
Promise you, I'll be fine
It's a meteor kinda hit, stings for a little bit
But I'll get over it
So let me know if you're over me, say you're over me
If you love me, better break my heart
Ah-ah, aah, ah-ah, aah, ah-ah
If you love me, better break my heart
Ah-ah, aah, ah-ah, aah, ah-ah
Yeah, I'll just play sad songs on repeat, cry myself to sleep
It's a meteor kinda hit, stings for a little bit
But I'll get over it
So let me know if you're over me, say you're over me
If you love me, better break my heart
Ah-ah, aah, ah-ah, aah, ah-ah
If you love me, better break my heart
Ah-ah, aah, ah-ah, aah, ah-ah
If you love me, better break my heart
The lyrics to Rhys's song Better Break My Heart are about a relationship in which the singer suspects their partner is no longer happy but is unable or unwilling to communicate. The singer is haunted by a daily, growing feeling of unease and pressuring their partner to reveal what is going on in the relationship. However, the partner remains silent, leading the singer to believe that they have been replaced in the relationship. Despite the pain and confusion, the singer is willing to accept the truth, even asking their partner to break their heart rather than drag out the inevitable. They will find solace in sad songs and eventually move on.
The lyrics reflect the struggle of trying to read between the lines in a relationship where communication has broken down. The song expresses the frustration and desperation of trying to get a silent partner to talk about what is going on, but also the willingness to accept the truth, however painful it may be. The repeated plea to "break my heart" is a way of calling out the other person's ambivalence and refusing to be strung along without resolution.
Line by Line Meaning
It's so quiet I can hear the neighbors walking
I feel like something is wrong between us and the silence is deafening.
Wish that you could just speak up, but you've stopped talking
I want you to open up and tell me what's going on, but you're not saying anything.
'Cause I've got this nagging feeling in my brain that you haven't been happy
I sense that you're not happy, and it's been bothering me.
And it gets stronger every single day, just tell me what's happening
My concern is growing every day, so please let me know what's going on.
If you're over me, say you're over me
If you don't love me anymore, just be honest and tell me.
Promise you, I'll be fine
I'll be okay even if things don't work out between us.
Yeah, I'll just play sad songs on repeat, cry myself to sleep
I'll cope with my sadness by listening to sad music and crying myself to sleep.
It's a meteor kinda hit, stings for a little bit
The pain of a breakup is intense but short-lived, like a meteor hitting the earth.
But I'll get over it
I know I'll eventually move on and be okay.
So let me know if you're over me, say you're over me
I need you to be honest about your feelings so that I can start moving on.
If you love me, better break my heart
If you still love me but know that we can't be together, please end things before I get too attached.
Writer(s): Frans Linus Wilhelm Stoehr Thorell, Teodor Erik Zeron Runsioe, Rhys Clarstedt, Tove Pirkko Alma Burman
Contributed by Christopher M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kee Madoo
Saw this as an ad before another video on youtube but it was so good I stayed for the whole things and I got goosebumps. Amazing amazing song ! 🙏
Callista Sack
I watch these videos when I miss you - you're incredible and I love you always!!!
Callista Sack
Also acoustic is so youuuuuuuuuuuu!
Vince
Great song! Love your voice! ❤️
t/o/m
Amazing voice and amazing song, obssessed!!!!
Henrik Lehmann
What a bop
Dhanraj Ameer
Fint <3
King Dongo
Can’t believe I found this by accident..
What a song 👏🏽👌🏽
NM7379 M
Actually this is great song as well, how did I not know about this song yet? Although I don't think it's been even a year since discovering them. Amazing! ❤️
Bart Amado
❤️❤️Awesome voice 😍😘