My Heart

Toni Braxton, Colbie Caillat

About My Heart

"Un-Break My Heart" is a song performed by American singer Toni Braxton, from her second studio album, Secrets (1996). The song was written by Diane Warren and produced by David Foster. It was released as the second single from the album in October 1996, through LaFace Records. The song is a ballad about a "blistering heartbreak" in which Braxton begs a former lover to return and undo the pain he has caused. It won a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at the 39th Annual Grammy Awards in 1997. "Un-Break My Heart" attained commercial success worldwide. In the United States, the song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, where it stayed a total of eleven weeks, while reaching the same position on the Hot Dance Club Songs and Adult Contemporary component charts. When Billboard celebrated their 40 years charting from 1958 to 1998, the song was declared as the most successful song by a solo artist in the Billboard Hot 100 history. In Europe, the song reached the top five in more than ten countries while peaking at number one in Austria, Belgium (Wallonia), Sweden, and Switzerland. 


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2018
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I tell myself I love you
Because I really care
I tell myself I need you
But is that really fair?

I really truly love you
And I'll always be there
Just don't know how to tell you
I don't want to be here

I can be the friend that I was to you
Like we were right from the start
I can be right there when you want me to
Even a million miles apart

I gave you every part of me that I could
But the one thing I can't give you
Is my heart
Is my heart

(Your heart, your heart, your heart, your heart)

I wish that I could like you
My feelings are sincere
But every time I try to
It kinda disappears

I know how much you love me, mmm
And you want me to love you
But every time I try to
Ooh the feelings ain't there

I can be a friend like we used to be
Like we were right from the start
I can be right there when you call me up
Even a million miles apart

See, I gave you every part of me that I could
But the one thing I can't give you
Is my heart
Is my heart

(Your heart, your heart, your heart)
My heart, your heart (your heart)

I gave you every part of me that I could
The one thing I can't give you
Is my heart (give you my heart, give you my heart)
Is my heart (give you my heart, give you my heart)
Is my heart (give you my heart, give you my heart)
Is my heart (give you my heart, give you my heart)

But I can't do it, I can't do it

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Toni Braxton

Toni Michelle Braxton (born October 7, 1967) is an American R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, actress, and philanthropist. Braxton has won six Grammy Awards, seven American Music Awards, and five Billboard Music Awards and has sold over 60 million records worldwide. more »

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Written by: Colbie Marie Caillat, Kameron Traviss Glasper, Kenneth B Edmonds, Oladapo Torimiro, Toni Braxton

Lyrics © DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Album Information
"My Heart" is a song from Toni Braxton's second studio album, "Secrets," which was released in 1996.
Songwriting Credits
The song was written by R. Kelly, and it is one of the few songs on the album not written or co-written by Braxton herself.
Not a Single
Despite the popularity of the "Secrets" album, "My Heart" was not released as a single. However, it is often regarded as a fan favorite.
Musical Style
The song follows the contemporary R&B genre, maintaining Braxton's signature sultry and soulful style.
Producer
The song was produced by the celebrated R&B singer, songwriter, and producer R. Kelly.
Personal Interpretation
Though Braxton did not contribute to the songwriting, she expressed that the song speaks about vulnerability in love, a theme that resonates with her.
Awards
The "Secrets" album, which contains "My Heart," won two Grammy Awards and sold over 15 million copies worldwide, though the song itself did not receive individual accolades.
Rare Live Performances
While Braxton has performed many songs from "Secrets" on tour, "My Heart" is seldom included in her set lists, making its live renditions quite rare and special.
Influence from Gospel
Critics have pointed out that the song carries influences from gospel music, due to Braxton's background as a church choir singer and R. Kelly's gospel-infused R&B style.
Cover Versions
Many fans and aspiring singers have uploaded their covers of "My Heart" to platforms like YouTube, showcasing the song's enduring appeal and influence.

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