Even If It Breaks Your Heart

Eli Young Band

About Even If It Breaks Your Heart

"Even If It Breaks Your Heart" is a song written by Will Hoge and Eric Paslay in April 2009 and originally recorded by Hoge on his seventh studio album, The Wreckage. The song was made popular by American country music group the Eli Young Band. It was released in January 2012 as the sixth single of their career, and the second from their album Life at Best.


Year:
2011
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Way back on the radio dial,
The fire got lit inside a bright-eyed child
Every note just wrapped around his soul,
From steel guitars to Memphis, all the way to rock and roll

Oh, I can hear em playin'
I can hear the ringin' of a beat up ol guitar
Oh, I can hear em singin',
"Keep on dreamin', even if it breaks your heart"

Downtown is where I used to wander
Old enough to get there but too young to get inside
So I would stand out on the sidewalk,
Listen to the music playin' every Friday night

Oh, I can hear em playin'
I can hear the ringin of a beat up ol' guitar
Oh, I can hear em singin,
"Keep on dreamin', even if it breaks your heart"

Some dreams stay with you forever,
Drag you around but bring you back to where you were
Some dreams keep on gettin' better,
Gotta keep believin' if you wanna know for sure

Oh, I can hear em playin'
I can hear the ringin of a beat up ol' guitar
Oh, I can hear em singin',
"Keep on dreamin', even if it breaks your heart"

Oh, I can hear em playin'
I can hear the ringin' of a beat up ol' guitar
Oh, I can hear em singin',
"Keep on dreamin, even if it breaks your heart"

Keep on dreamin, even if it breaks your heart

Oh oh oh, oh oh oh, keep on dreamin', oh oh oh

oh oh oh, don't let it break your heart

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Eli Young Band

Eli Young Band is an American country music band based in Tomball, Texas. The band is composed of Mike Eli (vocals, guitar), James Young (guitar), Jon Jones (bass guitar), and Chris Thompson (drums). They released their self-titled debut album in 2002, followed by the Carnival records release Level in 2005. Their third album, Jet Black & Jealous, was released in 2008 by Universal South Records. A second major-label album, Life at Best, was released in 2011 by Republic Nashville; it includes their No. 1 hits, "Crazy Girl" and "Even If It Breaks Your Heart". more »

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Written by: Eric Paslay, Will Hoge

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6 facts about this song

Song Information
1. "Even if It Breaks Your Heart" is a song written by American singers Will Hoge and Eric Paslay.
Songwriters
2. Will Hoge initially released the song as an album track on his 2009 album "The Wreckage". 3. Eric Paslay, a chart-topping country artist himself, is the other co-writer of the song.
Chart Performance
4. In 2011, the country music band Eli Young Band covered the song. Their version was released as the sixth single of their album "Life at Best". 5. The song, in the hands of Eli Young Band, reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in 2012. 6. The song also reached number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it their biggest hit to date in the general market.
Awards and Nominations
7. The song was nominated for Song of the Year at the 2012 Academy of Country Music Awards. 8. It was also nominated for Best Country Song at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards in 2013.
Music Video
9. The music video, directed by Brian Lazzaro, features the band performing the song at a club, interwoven with scenes of a young boy who dreams of becoming a musician. 10. The video beautifully captures the song's theme of persistence in pursuing one's passion, even in the face of adversity or heartbreak.
Impact and Legacy
11. "Even if It Breaks Your Heart" has often been cited as an anthem for persevering with one's dreams. Its empowering message has resonated with many listeners worldwide. 12. It remains a signature song for both the Eli Young Band and Will Hoge, often being a highlight in their live performances.

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