My Heart Is Broken

Evanescence

About My Heart Is Broken

"My Heart Is Broken" is a song by American rock band Evanescence. It was released on October 31, 2011, as the second single for their eponymous third studio album (2011). An alternative version appears on the band's fourth studio album Synthesis (2017). The track was written by Amy Lee, Terry Balsamo, Tim McCord, Will Hunt and Zach Williams, while production was handled by Nick Raskulinecz. Musically, "My Heart Is Broken" is an uptempo rock ballad, whose instrumentation consists of piano, guitars and drums. Lee revealed that the song was written after seeing victims of sex trafficking. The recording received favorable reviews from music critics, who praised the combination between Lee's vocals and piano playing, as well as its fellow instrumentation; several of them chose it as a highlight on the album. On music charts, "My Heart Is Broken" reached number 36 on the Austrian Singles Chart, number 92 on the German Singles Chart and number 34 on the US Adult Top 40. An accompanying music video for the song was filmed in December 2011 in Los Angeles by Dean Karr. It makes use of fiber optics and was inspired by dark fantasy horror film Paperhouse (1988). The video was released online on January 24, 2012 after it was leaked several hours prior to its release; its concept revolves around a girl creating a world in her dreams which later becomes a nightmare. Upon its release, it received positive reviews by critics, who generally praised the "dark" scenes. "My Heart Is Broken" was part of the band's set list for their third worldwide tour, Evanescence Tour (2011-2012), and it was also performed on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. 


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I will wander 'til the end of time, torn away from you

I pull away to face the pain
I close my eyes and drift away
Over the fear that I will never find
A way to heal my soul
And I will wander 'til the end of time
Torn away from you

My heart is broken
Sweet sleep, my dark angel
Deliver us from sorrow's hold
Or from my hard heart

I can't go on living this way
And I can't go back the way I came
Shamed of this fear that I will never find
A way to heal my soul
And I will wander 'til the end of time
Half a life without you

My heart is broken
Sweet sleep, my dark angel
Deliver us, change, open your eyes to the light
I denied it all so long, oh so long
Say goodbye, goodbye

My heart is broken
Release me, I can't hold on
Deliver us, my heart is broken
Sweet sleep, my dark angel
Deliver us, my heart is broken
Sweet sleep, my dark angel
Deliver us from sorrow's hold

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Evanescence

Evanescence is an American rock band founded in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1995 by singer/pianist Amy Lee and guitarist Ben Moody. After recording private albums, the band released their first full-length album, Fallen, on Wind-up Records in 2003. Fallen sold more than 17 million copies worldwide and helped the band win two Grammy Awards and seven nominations, as well as scoring No. 6 in CBS's "Top Bestselling Albums of the Last 10 Years" (2008). A year later, Evanescence released their first live album, Anywhere but Home, which sold more than one million copies worldwide. In 2006, the band released their second studio album, The Open Door, which sold more than five million copies. more »

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Written by: Amy Lee, Tim McCord, Terry Balsamo, Zach Williams

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10 facts about this song

Date of Release
"My Heart Is Broken" is the second single from Evanescence's self-titled third studio album. The song was released on October 31, 2011.
Influence and Inspiration
The song is influenced by works of horror and fantasy authors, including Stephen King and Haruki Murakami. The band's lead vocalist, Amy Lee, said the song was inspired by a book of Murakami where a character gets trapped in a dream.
Songwriters
Amy Lee, Terry Balsamo, Tim McCord, and Zach Williams are the credited songwriters for "My Heart Is Broken".
Music Video
The song's music video was released on January 24, 2012, which shows Lee trying to escape from a nightmarish dreamscape.
Chart Performance
"My Heart Is Broken" was the band's second single to top the Billboard's Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
Song Structure
The song is written in the key of F minor and is set in a 4/4 time signature.
Critical Reception
The song received mostly positive reviews from music critics, with many praising its power ballad style and Lee's vocal performance.
Live Performances
"My Heart Is Broken" was performed on various television shows including Jay Leno and Jimmy Kimmel Live! following its release.
Promotion
The song was promoted with a lyric video, which was uploaded on the band's official YouTube channel on October 27, 2011.
Genre Classification
The song is classified under the genres of rock, hard rock, and gothic rock, reflecting Evanescence's typical style.

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