The band was formed by brothers-in-law Eric Collins, formerly of Denison Marrs and the Party People, and Dean Paul Lorenz, who had also played in Denison Marrs, The Party People, and The John Ralston Band. After signing to Lujo Records, they enlisted their wives, sisters Carla and Amanda Jones, respectively, and drummer Fifi Salomon to round out the band. The band recorded their first album, Some Midnight Kissin', in 2006 with Jason Martin of Starflyer 59. Upon the album's release, The Dark Romantics toured with The Mooney Suzuki, Copeland, Murder By Death, New London Fire, Scissors For Lefty, and Discover America. In 2008 the Dark Romantics reentered the studio to record their second full-length album, Heartbreaker, which was released in September 2008.
Heartbreaker
The Dark Romantics Lyrics
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She... she's gonna break my heart
She... she′s a heartbreaker
I knew it... I knew it from the start But that's allright!
I... I'm a risk taker
She′s a risk that′s worth to take I know that she...
She's a heartbreaker But it′s a gamble I'm willing to take
Who do you think you are
She... she's a heartbreaker
I knew it... I knew it from the start
Oh, but I... I′m a risk taker
I know she... she's gonna break my heart
Who do you think you are You're gonna
Break my heart Yeah, you are Yeah, you are
Now Who do you think you are You′re gonna
Break my heart Yeah, you are But, that′s allright...
The lyrics to The Dark Romantics' song Heartbreaker describe the singer's feelings about a woman who he knows will eventually break his heart. The repetition of the phrase "she's a heartbreaker" emphasizes the certainty of this outcome, which is something that the singer recognized from the beginning of their relationship. Despite this knowledge, the singer is willing to take the risk because he is a "risk taker" and believes that she is worth it.
The second verse contains a confrontation in which the singer questions the woman's motives and warns her that she will break his heart. Despite the fear and uncertainty that comes with being involved with someone who he knows will be a "heartbreaker," the singer seems to accept this as a part of the gamble that he is taking. The final refrain, "Who do you think you are? You're gonna break my heart. Yeah, you are," sounds almost resigned, as if the singer knows that this woman has a power over him that he cannot resist.
Overall, Heartbreaker is a song about the fear and excitement that comes with taking a risk in a relationship with someone who is known to be a heartbreaker. The repetition of the phrase "She's a heartbreaker" adds a sense of inevitability to the outcome of this relationship, and the singer's willingness to take the risk despite this knowledge adds a sense of bravery and optimism. The song also touches on the power dynamics in relationships, with the singer feeling vulnerable and powerless in the face of this woman's perceived ability to break his heart.
Line by Line Meaning
She... she's a heartbreaker
The woman is someone who breaks hearts.
She... she's gonna break my heart
The singer knows that the woman will break his heart.
She... she's a heartbreaker
The woman has a reputation for breaking hearts.
I knew it... I knew it from the start
The artist had an instinctual feeling that the woman would break his heart from the beginning.
But that's allright!
Despite knowing that his heart will be broken, the artist is okay with it.
I... I'm a risk taker
The singer is willing to take risks.
She's a risk that's worth to take
Despite the risk of heartbreak, the singer still thinks the woman is worth pursuing.
I know that she... She's a heartbreaker
The artist is aware that the woman breaks hearts.
But it's a gamble I'm willing to take
The artist accepts the potential consequences of pursuing the woman.
Who do you think you are You're gonna break my heart Yeah, you are
The artist is questioning the woman's actions and is certain that she will break his heart.
Now Who do you think you are You're gonna Break my heart Yeah, you are
The singer repeats his questioning of the woman's actions and her potential to break his heart.
But, that's allright...
Despite his fears and doubts, the artist is still okay with pursuing the woman.
Writer(s): Peter Svensson, Nina Persson
Contributed by Austin C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.