Go Ahead and Break My Heart

Gwen Stefani, Blake Shelton

About Go Ahead and Break My Heart

"Go Ahead and Break My Heart" is a song that was written and recorded by American singers Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani for the former's tenth studio album, If I'm Honest (2016). Shelton's longtime producer Scott Hendricks produced the track. It was released as its second promotional single for digital download on May 9, 2016. The song is Shelton and Stefani's first collaboration. The ideas behind the song began after the pair shared similar insecurities with each other, leaving Shelton to write the first verse, followed by Stefani analyzing it and writing her own. "Go Ahead and Break My Heart" received generally positive reviews from music critics, with them finding it to be a "strong" choice for If I'm Honest. Several other reviewers appreciated Stefani's contributions to the track. It debuted at number 70 on United States' Billboard Hot 100 and also managed to peak on the Digital Songs component chart in Canada. The recording's release was accompanied by two live performances of the song later that day on both The Voice and at a promotional iHeartRadio concert. 


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I'm certainly sitting on your last good try
Here I am again with half a goodbye
Wonder if you're really gone this time
Just when I'm about to lose my mind
There you are again on my phone
The moon is rising and you're all alone
Maybe we could just hang a while
Maybe we can make each other smile

Oh no, here I go

Why don't you go ahead and break my heart?
Why are you waiting, is it way too hard?
If moving on is what you wanna do
Why don't you do it? 
Why don't you do it, baby?
You can't tell me that we'll still be friends
And maybe someday we can try again
If you really need a brand new start
Why don't you go ahead and break my heart?

I never ever meant to get so into you
Thought I was using you just to get me through
You know I'm broken, I don't trust anyone
Last thing I needed was to fall in love
You've got me dreaming, got me thinking, I've got some hope
There is nobody else I wanna get to know
But I'm so scared, I don't know what to do
How did you get me so into you?

Oh no, and here I go

Why don't you go ahead and break my heart?
Why are you waiting, is it way too hard?
If moving on is what you wanna do
Why don't you do it? 
Why don't you do it, baby?
You can't tell me that we'll still be friends
And maybe someday we can try again
If you really need a brand new start
Why don't you go ahead and break my heart?

There's your reasons
There's your cards
What are you waiting for?
The one to break my heart

Yeah, you can't tell me that we'll still be friends
And maybe someday we can try again
If you really need a brand new start
Why don't you go ahead and break my heart?
Oh, go on and break, go on and break my heart
Go on and break, go on and break my heart

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Gwen Stefani

Gwen Renée Stefani ( /stəˈfɑːni/; born October 3, 1969) is an American singer-songwriter, fashion designer and occasional actress. Stefani is the lead vocalist for the rock and ska band No Doubt. Stefani recorded Love. Angel. Music. Baby., her first solo album, in 2004. Inspired by music of the 1980s, the album was a success with sales of over seven million copies. The album's third single "Hollaback Girl", was the first US digital download to sell one million copies. Stefani's second and final solo studio album, The Sweet Escape (2006), yielded "Wind It Up", "4 in the Morning", and the highest-selling single "The Sweet Escape". Including her work with No Doubt, Stefani has sold more than 40 million albums worldwide. more »

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Written by: GWEN STEFANI, BLAKE SHELTON

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12 facts about this song

Artists Involvement
"Go Ahead and Break My Heart" is a duet song by American country singer and songwriter Blake Shelton and American pop/rock singer-songwriter Gwen Stefani.
Album Release
The song was included in Blake Shelton's tenth studio album, "If I'm Honest," released in 2016.
Songwriter Information
Both Stefani and Shelton served as songwriters for this track along with Justin Tranter, Julia Michaels, and JR Rotem.
Chart Performance
Upon its release, "Go Ahead and Break My Heart" managed to reach the 70th spot on the US Billboard Hot 100, and 13th on the Hot Country Songs chart.
Personal Significance
The song holds a significant place in the singers' lives since it was written while they were dating, after divorcing their respective spouses.
Live Performance
The couple performed the song live for the first time on an episode of The Voice in 2016, a show where they both served as coaches.
Emotional Connection
In an interview, Shelton described the experience of writing this song with Stefani as a kind of therapy, helping them to process their feelings post-divorce.
Cross-genre Collaboration
The song is notable for its blending of country, pop, and rock genres, reflecting the musical backgrounds of both artists.
Direction of Blake’s Music
The song also signals a significant departure in the musical direction of Blake Shelton, known mainly for his country compositions.
Influences
Shelton acknowledges that, in part, the collaboration was inspired by the positive reception of other cross-genre collaborations in his album.
Song’s Theme
The song distinctly portrays two individuals who are helplessly falling in love but are scared of getting hurt again.
Popularity
Despite not reaching the top of the charts, the song has remained popular among fans for its raw emotional content and the real-life romance of the singers.

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