You're Breakin' My Heart
Harry Nilsson
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You're breakin' my heart You're tearing it apart so f*ck you All I want to do is have a good time, now I'm blue You won't boogaloo Run down to Tramps, have a dance or two, ooh You're breakin' my heart You're tearing it apart but f*ck you You're breakin' my heart You're tearing it apart, boo-hoo You stepped on my ass You're breakin' my glasses too You won't drive my car Buy a lot of stuff I've had enough of you, ooh I'm goin' insane There's no one to blame so f*ck you You can't have your way There's nothing left to say There's nothing left to do, ooh You're breakin' my heart You're tearing it apart so f*ck you You gotta have your way There's nothing left to say There's nothing left to do, ooh You're breakin' my heart You're tearing it apart but I love you Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
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Written by: HARRY NILSSON
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release"You're Breakin' My Heart" is a song by American songwriter and singer Harry Nilsson which was released on his 1972 album "Son of Schmilsson."
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Controversial LyricsThe song made headlines because of its lyrics which are humorously explicit, featuring a profane chorus. Despite its controversial nature, this somehow added to its charm and popularity among listeners.
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Album's SuccessThe song is a part of "Son of Schmilsson" that made it to position 12 on the Billboard 200. Despite not being released as a single, it significantly contributed to the album's success.
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RootsThe song has its roots in police and protest songs of the 60s and 70s, with its use of explicit language and frank commentary reflecting the disillusionment and unrest of the era.
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ContributorsPerformers such as Nicky Hopkins, Klaus Voormann, Bobby Keys, Jim Price, and George Harrison contributed to the song and the album's overall sound.
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Music VideoWhile there isn't an official music video for the song, many fans have created slideshows and unofficial video tributes to accompany the song on platforms like YouTube.
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Notable CoverIn 1990, the punk rock band D.I. covered the song for their album "Flashback Favorites."
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Cultural ReferenceThe song has, over the years, marked its place in pop culture, having been referenced in literature, popular music, and even TV shows. It captures a particular era of musical history that continues to be influential.
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GenreKnown for his versatility, this particular song of Nilsson's is often characterized as a blend of pop and rock with an added touch of humor in its lyrics.
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RecordingLike the other songs on "Son of Schmilsson," "You're Breakin' My Heart" was primarily recorded at two studios, RCA's Music Center of the World, and Apple Studio.
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