Taio Cruz (pronounced Tie-oh Cruise) (born 23 April 1980 as Adetayo Ayowale… Read Full Bio ↴Taio Cruz (pronounced Tie-oh Cruise) (born 23 April 1980 as Adetayo Ayowale Onile-Ere) is a Brit Award winning and MOBO-nominated English singer-songwriter, occasional rapper, and music producer.

In 2008 he released his debut album Departure which he arranged and produced himself. In October 2009, he released his follow up album Rokstarr which includes his number one single "Break Your Heart". In between the two albums and at present, Cruz has been working on productions and writing songs for Cheryl Cole, Brandy and the Sugababes.

He is the founder and C.E.O. of Rokstarr Music London, which in 2006 released his debut single "I Just Wanna Know". Also in 2006, he signed a joint-venture partnership deal with Music Companies, Republic Records and Island Records. In the UK, Cruz has worked with many artists including Omar, Nitin Sawhney, Wookie, and Will Young.

Following the success of his own singles, record label chief Simon Cowell approached Cruz to write and produce tracks for Alexandra Burke, Leona Lewis and Shayne Ward.

At the 2008 MOBO Awards he was nominated for best single for the song "She's Like a Star" and performed the single alongside the Sugababes who feature on the official remix of the song.

In April 2010 Taio Cruz performed a live music session for London's Big Top 40 with presenters Rich and Kat. An audience of influential UK bloggers were present in the Big Top 40 studios, during an intimate, live acoustic performance. The artist was interviewed by Rich and Kat and he also performed three songs from his second album, Rokstarr, including Dirty Picture and Break Your Heart. During his interview Taio Cruz told Rich and Kat that Michael Jackson would be his dream collaborator as well as Beyoncé and Justin Timberlake. He also spoke fondly of his experiences working with fellow artists Britney Spears , Shayne Ward and The Pussycat Dolls. As a multi-talented artist Taio Cruz said he wouldn't be able to decide on a preference between his role as a producer, singer or songwriter and said that he loves being involved in all three. The interview can be viewed here and the acoustic performance was filmed and streamed on the Big Top 40 website.

On February 23, 2010 Taio Cruz first single Break Your heart off the album Rokstarr hits #1 on USA iTunes charts on the first day it is released and stays at #1 for 3 weeks in a row.
On June 1, 2010 Taio Cruz Rokstarr releases in the United States

Taio Cruz released Hangover, the first single from his third album TY.O. Yhe Hangover Songfacts reports that the song features US rapper Flo Rida and it was produced by American producer Dr. Luke.

Break Your Heart
Taio Cruz Lyrics

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Whoa, oh
Whoa, oh
Whoa, oh
Whoa, oh

Now listen to me baby (oh, oh-oh)
Before I love and leave you (oh, oh-oh)
They call me heart breaker (oh, oh-oh)

I don't wanna deceive you (oh, oh-oh)

If you fall for me
I'm not easy to please
I'm might tear you apart
Told you from the start, baby, from the start

I'm only gonna break, break your, break, break your heart
I'm only gonna break, break your, break, break your heart
I'm only gonna break, break your, break, break your heart
I'm only gonna break, break your, break, break your heart

Whoa, oh
Whoa, oh

There's no point tryna hide it (oh, oh-oh)
No point tryna evade it (oh, oh-oh)
I know I got a problem (oh, oh-oh)
Problem with misbehavin' (oh, oh-oh)

If you fall for me
I'm not easy to please
I might tear you apart
Told you from the start, baby from the start

I'm only gonna break, break your, break, break your heart
I'm only gonna break, break your, break, break your heart
I'm only gonna break, break your, break, break your heart
I'm only gonna break, break your, break, break your heart

Whoa, oh
Whoa, oh
Whoa, oh
Whoa, oh

Ayy, and I know karma's gonna get me back for being so cold (ayy)
Like a big bad wolf, I'm born to be bad and bad to the bone (ayy)
If you fall for me, I'm only gonna tear you apart (ayy)
Told you from the start (ayy)

I'm only gonna break, break your, break, break your heart
I'm only gonna break, break your, break, break your heart
I'm only gonna break, break your, break, break your heart
I'm only gonna break, break your, break, break your heart
I'm only gonna break, break your, break, break your heart
I'm only gonna break, break your, break, break your heart
I'm only gonna break, break your, break, break your heart
I'm only gonna break, break your, break, break your heart

Whoa, oh
Whoa, oh

Whoa, oh
Whoa, oh

Overall Meaning

In Taio Cruz's song "Break Your Heart," the singer tells his lover that he is a heartbreaker who has a problem with misbehaving. He warns her that if she falls for him, she won't have an easy time because he's not easy to please and he might tear her apart. The catchy chorus repeats the title of the song, emphasizing his message that he is only going to break her heart.

The song is essentially about a man who knows his own flaws and warns his lover that he may cause pain, but he can't help himself. He is letting his lover know that he is a bad boy and the relationship is going to hurt. It's a somewhat selfish song that warns the listener of the singer's intentions. The repetition of the chorus is a reminder to the listener: he's only going to break your heart.

Overall, "Break Your Heart" is a fun, upbeat song that showcases Taio Cruz's impressive vocals as well as his ability to write catchy lyrics. It's a cautionary tale that reminds listeners to be careful of heartbreakers and to protect their heart at all costs.

Line by Line Meaning

Now listen to me baby (oh, oh-oh)
The singer requests the woman's attention

Before I love and leave you (oh, oh-oh)
The singer warns the woman that he won't stay in the relationship for long

They call me heart breaker (oh, oh-oh)
The singer is known for breaking hearts of the women he dates

I don't wanna deceive you (oh, oh-oh)
The singer does not want to lie to the woman about his intentions

If you fall for me I'm not easy to please I'm might tear you apart Told you from the start, baby, from the start
The singer warns the woman that he is difficult to satisfy and could hurt her emotionally

There's no point tryna hide it (oh, oh-oh)
The singer urges the woman to be honest with him

No point tryna evade it (oh, oh-oh)
The singer does not want the woman to avoid the truth

I know I got a problem (oh, oh-oh)
The singer admits that he has issues

Problem with misbehavin' (oh, oh-oh)
The singer confesses that he has a tendency to act badly

Ay, and I know karma's gonna get me back for being so cold (ay)
The singer acknowledges that he will suffer the consequences for his actions

Like a big bad wolf, I'm born to be bad and bad to the bone (ay)
The singer paints a picture of himself as a naturally bad person

I'm only gonna break, break your, break, break your heart
The singer reiterates his intention to hurt the woman that falls in love with him

Whoa, oh
This line is a vocalization that emphasizes the singer's point

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Christopher Brian Bridges, Taio Cruz, Fraser Lance Thorneycroft Smith

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