How to Be a Heartbreaker
Marina and the Diamonds
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Rule number one, is that you gotta have fun But baby when you're done, you gotta be the first to run Rule number two, just don't get attached to Somebody you could lose So le-let me tell you This is how to be a heartbreaker Boys they like a little danger We'll get him falling for a stranger A player, singing I lo-lo-love you How to be a heartbreaker Boys they like the look of danger We'll get him falling for a stranger A player, singing I lo-lo-love you At least I think I do 'Cause I lo-lo-lo-love you Rule number three, wear your heart on your cheek But never on your sleeve, unless you wanna taste defeat Rule number four, gotta be looking pure Kiss him goodbye at the door, and leave him wanting more, more This is how to be a heartbreaker Boys they like a little danger We'll get him falling for a stranger A player, singing I lo-lo-love you How to be a heartbreaker Boys they like the look of danger We'll get him falling for a stranger A player, singing I lo-lo-love you At least I think I do 'Cause I lo-lo-love you Girls, we do, whatever it will take 'Cause girls don't want, we don't want our hearts to break in two So it's better to be fake, can't risk losing In love again, ba-abe This is how to be a heartbreaker Boys they like a little danger We'll get him falling for a stranger A player, singing I lo-lo-love you How to be a heartbreaker Boys they like the look of danger We'll get him falling for a stranger A player, singing I lo-lo-love you 'Cause I lo-lo-lo-love you At least I think I do
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Written by: Marina Lambrini Diamandis, Lukasz Gottwald, Benjamin Levin, Henry Russell Walter, Ammar Malik, Daniel Thomas Omelio
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Album Details"How To Be a Heartbreaker" is one of Marina and the Diamonds' most popular songs from her second studio album, "Electra Heart".
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Crossover SuccessDespite being a pop song, it peaked at number three on the US Dance Club Songs chart, showcasing its crossover appeal.
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Music Video ControversyThe accompanying music video, which features Marina in a shower surrounded by male models, stirred some controversy due to its sexual content.
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Songwriting ProcessMarina Diamandis, the voice behind Marina and the Diamonds, co-wrote the song with renowned songwriters Dr. Luke, Cirkut, and Benny Blanco.
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Last-Minute AdditionInterestingly, it's a last-minute addition to the "Electra Heart" album. The song did not feature on the original pressing of the album in the UK.
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Personal SignificanceThough often interpreted as a tongue-in-cheek guide to breaking hearts, Marina has stated that the song is about her fear of getting too close to people and subsequently hurting them.
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Influences"How To Be A Heartbreaker" underscores the theme of the entire "Electra Heart" album, which draws on American stereotypes and European pop culture to create a unique satire on the notion of feminine identity.
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Chart PerformanceDespite not being released as a single in the UK, "How To Be A Heartbreaker" peaked at number 88 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Popularity on YouTubeThe music video for "How To Be a Heartbreaker" on YouTube has amassed over 60 million views, notching itself as one of Marina's most watched videos.
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Notable Live PerformancesMarina and the Diamonds performed "How To Be a Heartbreaker" live on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon in 2013, further boosting its profile.
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Delayed ReleaseThe song was released almost six months after the initial release of the "Electra Heart" album.
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InterpretationsThe song's provocative lyrics and playful tone have led to many different interpretations, from a cynical guide to love to a feminist anthem.
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