How to Be a Heartbreaker
Marina and the Diamonds, Infinity Ink
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Wasureteita namida to omoide ga yomigaeru Toki tomadotteru Narereitta mainichi to kimi No kage o kasanetemite Munashikunaru itsu ni nareba chikazukeru no? Tsuyogaru hodo ni yowai jibun ni kizuku Yume no naka o tadayoinagara Oikaketeku Kono basho kara kimi o mitsumete Kaze ni mayou, ano kumo no you ni Kimagure na tannaru yokan No tameiki o sutete arukidasou Garasu bari no mirai to senaka Awase ni ikiteiru Bokura wa ima ukandeiru, yurareteiru Saki hajimeta no bara mo itsu no hi ka Nanimokamo ga aimai dakara Mitsumeru dake Kokoro wa mou uso wa tsukenai Nagasareteku ano kumo no you ni Yume no naka o tadayoinagara Oikaketeku Nanimokamo ga aimai dakara Mitsumeru dake Kokoro wa mou uso wa tsukenai Kono basho kara nagasareteku, Kaze ni mayou, ano kumo no you ni
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Written by: Ali Love, Luca Ciampi
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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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