Breaking Point

Keri Hilson

About Breaking Point

"Breaking Point" is a song performed by American recording artist Keri Hilson from her second studio album, No Boys Allowed (2010). Mosley Music Group and Interscope Records released it as the album's lead single on September 7, 2010. The song was written by Timbaland, Jerome "J-Roc" Harmon, Hilson and Timothy "Attitude" Clayton, and produced by Timbaland with assistance from Harmon. According to Hilson, "Breaking Point" was inspired by women's experiences of tolerating too much from their partner and enduring their lies. The song is about a breaking point when a woman is tired of being neglected and exploited by her partner, whose many excuses are no longer accepted. "Breaking Point" is a mid-tempo R&B ballad that incorporates elements of pop and soul music. It features guitar, kick drum, organ, percussion and piano instrumentation. The song received generally positive reviews from music critics, who commended its empowering message and Timbaland's production. In the United States, "Breaking Point" peaked at number 44 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and bubbled under the Billboard Hot 100 at number 17. Bryan Barber directed the ballad's accompanying music video, which is primarily set at a beauty salon with Hilson and her girlfriends. 


Year:
2010
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Every woman, yeah
Every woman
Gotta limit yeah
Sang with me girl

Ladies, have you ever had a man who push you when your low
He wanna stay out at night, and don't care how you feel
Instead of manin' up, oh I said ooh

I-I can't concentrate, you so petty you
You stay touchin' my last nerve, 
My friends say what's wrong with you girl
I guess, what I'm really tryna to say is

Every woman has a breaking point y'all (breaking point)
Hey, I know you know, some women can be lied to
And cheated on, and beated on
Somebody know, hey

Every woman has a breaking point y'all (breaking point)
Hey, hey, hey, hey, tell me why we put up with that
You can forget that, see I done did that
But this time, there's a limit to my love
(There's a limit, there's a limit
There's a limit, there's a limit)
There's a limit to my love
(There's a limit, there's a limit
There's a limit, there's a limit)
Now listen here

Now baby, don't push me 'cause I'm close to the edge
Today your baby momma called, said she boxin' up yo shit (yo shit)
When you barely pleasin' me, how you gon' take care of yo kids
Now I gotta contemplate, I hate to say it but I wanted your last name
My momma said what's wrong with you girl

Every woman has a breaking point y'all (breaking point)
(And I'm almost there I swear)
Hey, I know you know, some women can be lied to
And cheated on, and beated on
Somebody know, hey

Every woman has a breaking point y'all (hey hey)
Hey, hey, hey, hey, some women let you keep em in check
Constantly disrespect, then show no regret
(Around here honey) there's a limit to my love
(There's a limit, there's a limit
There's a limit, there's a limit)
There's a limit to my love
(There's a limit, there's a limit
There's a limit, there's a limit)

Now ladies, we really should be mad at ourselves
'Cause see, some women just tolerate too damn much
Now I know we gotta choose our battles
But damn it, every woman gotta breaking point
And see the next time he's testin' your love
You put your finger in his face and you tell him

Say my love has a limit (say my love has a limit)
Say my love has a limit (say my love has a limit)
Said if your love has a limit, girl (said if your love has a limit)
Say my love has a limit, yeah (say my love has a limit)
Say my love has a limit (my love has a limit)
Say my love has a limit (my love has a limit)
Said if your love has a limit, girl
Say my love has a limit now

Every woman has a breaking point y'all (breaking point)
Hey, I know you know, some women can be lied to
And cheated on, and beated on
Somebody know, hey

Every woman has a breaking point y'all (breaking point)
Hey, hey, hey, hey, if you feel me put your hands up
If he ain't man enough, girl if you had enough
Tell him, there's a limit to my love
(There's a limit, there's a limit
There's a limit, there's a limit)
There's a limit to my love
(There's a limit, there's a limit
There's a limit, there's a limit)

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Keri Hilson

Keri Lynn Hilson (born December 5, 1982) is an American singer, songwriter and actress. She was born and raised in Decatur, Georgia, and spent most of her youth working with producer Anthony Dent, as a songwriter and background vocalist for several R&B and hip hop artists. By the age of 14, Hilson had secured a record deal with the girl group D'Signe, who later disbanded. She attended Emory University in Atlanta, while she continued writing songs for artists, including Britney Spears and Mary J. Blige, with the production and songwriting team, The Clutch. In 2006, Hilson signed with American rapper and producer Timbaland's record label, Mosley Music. Her breakthrough came the following year after appearing on Timbaland's single, "The Way I Are", which top… more »

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Written by: KERI LYNN HILSON, TIMOTHY CLAYTON, LESLIE JEROME HARMON, TIMOTHY Z. MOSLEY

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, ANTHEM ENTERTAINMENT LP, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Song Details
"Breaking Point" is a song by American singer-songwriter Keri Hilson from her second studio album, 'No Boys Allowed,' which was released in 2010.
Sales
This song, unfortunately, did not do as well as expected on the sales chart. It peaked at No. 44 on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop charts.
Theme
The song carries a deep and emotional theme, talking about the frustration and dissatisfaction a woman can feel in a relationship, and insisting she has reached her "breaking point."
Songwriting
Keri Hilson co-wrote the song with popular songwriter and producer Timothy "Timbaland" Mosley, along with other credited writers.
Music Video
The music video for "Breaking Point" was directed by Colin Tilley, who has worked with several other prominent artists in the music industry.
Lyrics
Hilson stated that the lyrics of "Breaking Point" were influenced by the Steve Harvey book "Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man."
Critical Reception
Although the song did not do well commercially, it received generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising Hilson's vocal performance and the emotionally resonant lyrics.
Promotion
Hilson performed the song live on 'The Mo'Nique Show,' an American comedy-drama television show, to promote the single.
Inspiration
One of Hilson's main inspirations for the song was the idea of female fortitude and resilience, which she wanted to reflect in the lyrics.
Audience Reaction
Despite its not-so-impressive chart performance, "Breaking Point" resonated strongly with many listeners, particularly women who appreciated its empowering message about self-worth and strength in relationships.

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