Broken-Hearted Girl
Beyoncé
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You're everything I thought you never were And nothing like I thought you could've been But still you live inside of me So tell me, how is that? You're the only one I wish I could forget The only one I love to not forgive And though you break my heart You're the only one And though there are times when I hate you 'cause I can't erase The times that you hurt me and put tears on my face And even now while I hate you, it pains me to say I know I'll be there at the end of the day I don't wanna be without you, babe I don't want a broken heart Don't wanna take a breath without you, babe I don't want to play that part I know that I love you, but let me just say I don't wanna love you in no kind of way, no, no I don't want a broken heart And I don't want to play the broken-hearted girl No, no, no broken-hearted girl I'm no broken-hearted girl There's something that I feel I need to say But up till now I've always been afraid That you would never come around And still I wanna put this out You say you got the most respect for me But sometimes I feel your not deserving of me And still you're in my heart But you're the only one And, yes, there are times when I hate you, but I don't complain 'Cause I've been afraid that you would walk away Oh, but now I don't hate you; I'm happy to say That I will be there at the end of the day I don't wanna be without you, baby I don't want a broken heart Don't wanna take a breath without you, baby I don't want to play that part I know that I love you, but let me just say I don't wanna love you in no kind of way, no, no I don't want a broken heart And I don't want to play the broken-hearted girl No, no, no broken-hearted girl Now I'm at a place I thought I'd never be, ooo I'm living in a world that's all about you and me, yeah Ain't got to be afraid; my broken heart is free To spread my wings and fly away, away with you Yeah, yeah, yeah I don't wanna be without you, baby I don't want a broken heart Don't wanna take a breath without you, baby I don't want to play that part I know that I love you, but let me just say I don't wanna love you in no kind of way, no, no I don't want a broken heart I don't want to play the broken-hearted girl No, no, no broken-hearted girl Broken-hearted girl, no, no No broken-hearted girl No broken-hearted girl
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Written by: Mikkel Eriksen, Kenneth Edmonds, Tor Erik Hermansen, Beyonce Knowles
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12 facts about this song
Song Background"Broken-Hearted Girl" is a pop power ballad performed by American R&B singer Beyoncé, originally from her third studio album, "I Am… Sasha Fierce" (2008).
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Genre ClassificationAlthough broadly classified as pop, the song combines elements of R&B and dance-pop genres.
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LyricsThe lyrics of the song reflect the emotional pain and turmoil of a woman who, despite being deeply in love, feels that ending her relationship is the wisest choice.
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Release dateBeyonce released "Broken-Hearted Girl" as the eighth single from the album on August 28, 2009.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was co-written by Beyoncé herself, along with a group of talented writers including Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, Mikkel Storleer Eriksen, Tor Erik Hermansen, and LaShawn Daniels.
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Music VideoThe black-and-white music video featuring Beyoncé at a beach was directed by Sophie Muller, a prominent British music video director.
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ReceptionDespite not topping the charts, "Broken-Hearted Girl" received generally favorable reviews from music critics, lauding Beyoncé’s vocal performance and praising the deeply emotional lyrical content.
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Chart PerformanceThe song performed moderately in several European countries, peaking at number 15 in the UK singles chart, entering the top 40 in Ireland, and the top 50 in Sweden and Australia.
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Production"Broken-Hearted Girl" was produced by production team Stargate alongside Beyoncé herself and her father and then-manager, Mathew Knowles.
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Background vocalsIn addition to Beyoncé, background vocals for the song were provided by Jim Gilstrap, Tavia Ivey, and Crystal Wilson.
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Global InfluenceSince its release, the song has been covered by various artists worldwide. It also appears in many music platforms, and the music video has millions of views on YouTube signalling its global popularity.
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Live performancesBeyoncé has performed "Broken-Hearted Girl" in several live shows and tours, including the "I Am... World Tour" (2009–10) and "The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour" (2013–14), showcasing its enduring appeal.
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