Bringin' on the Heartbreak

Def Leppard

About Bringin' on the Heartbreak

"Bringin' On the Heartbreak" is a ballad originally recorded by British hard rock band Def Leppard. It was the second single from their 1981 album High 'n' Dry. The song was written by three of the band's members: Steve Clark, Pete Willis, and Joe Elliott.


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Gypsy, sittin' lookin' pretty 
The broken rose with laughin' eyes 
You're a mystery, always runnin' wild 
Like a child without a home 
You're always searching, searching for a feeling 
That it's easy come and easy go 

Oh I'm sorry but it's true 
You're bringin' on the heartbreak 
Takin' all the best of me 
Oh can't you see 
You got the best of me 
Whoa can't you see

You're bringin' on the heartbreak 
Bringin' on the heartache 
You're bringin' on the heartbreak 
Bringin' on the heartache 
Can't you see

Oh whoa 
You're such a secret, misty eyed and shady 
Lady how you hold the key 
Oh you're like a candle, your flame slowly fadin' 
Burnin' out and burnin' me 
Can't you see
Just try and say to you 

You're bringin' on the heartache 
Takin' all the best of me 
Oh can't you see
You got the best of me 
Whoah can't you see

You're bringin' on the heartbreak 
Bringin' on the heartache 
You're bringin' on the heartbreak 
Bringin' on the heartache 
Can't you see 
Can't you see 
No no no 

You got the best of me 
Oh can't you see 
You got the best of me 
Whoah can't you see 

You're bringin' on the heartbreak 
Bringin' on the heartache 
You're bringin' on the heartbreak 
Bringin' on the heartache 
You're bringin' on the heartbreak 
Bringin' on the heartache 
You're bringin' on the heartbreak

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Def Leppard

Def Leppard are an English rock band formed in 1977 in Sheffield as part of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement. Since 1992, the band has consisted of Rick Savage (bass, backing vocals), Joe Elliott (lead vocals), Rick Allen (drums, backing vocals), Phil Collen (guitar, backing vocals), and Vivian Campbell (guitar, backing vocals). Therefore, this is the band's longest-standing lineup. more »

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Written by: Peter Andrew Willis, Stephen Maynard Clark, Joseph Thomas Elliott, Richard Savage, Richard John Cyril Allen

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12 facts about this song

Release Date
"Bringin' on the Heartbreak" was released by British rock band Def Leppard in November 1981.
Album Presence
This song is included in their second studio album, 'High 'n' Dry.'
Popular Track
Not initially a chart hit, "Bringin' on the Heartbreak" became one of the first rock videos to receive heavy rotation on MTV in 1982, helping the band gain popularity.
Chart Performance
Despite not being an immediate hit, this song reached No. 61 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1984, due to its re-release.
Produced by Mutt Lange
The prolific producer Robert John "Mutt" Lange, who has also worked with artists like AC/DC and Shania Twain, produced this song.
Early Power Ballad
"Bringin' on the Heartbreak" is considered one of the first songs to introduce the concept of "power ballad" to hard rock.
Remixed Version
A remixed version, featuring new vocals and synthesized strings and horns, was released on the band's 1984 album, "Pyromania."
Composition
This song was written by three members of the band - Steve Clark, Pete Willis, and Joe Elliot.
Cover Versions
"Bringin' on the Heartbreak" has been covered by several artists, including Mariah Carey, whose version reached No. 2 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.
Music Video
The music video for the song was directed by David Mallet and was filmed in July 1982.
Live Performances
"Bringin' on the Heartbreak" has been a staple of Def Leppard's live performances and has been performed in almost every concert since its release.
Impact and Legacy
The success of the song and its video on MTV is often regarded as paving the way for the future success of Def Leppard, helping them become one of the best-selling rock bands in the world.

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