Cross My Broken Heart
The Jets
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Cross my broken heart, boy Cross my broken heart for you I'm going to stay this time Cross my broken heart, boy Swear I'll never part from you I want you to be mine I know you think I'm not Your picture perfect jewel Who'll never break apart When everything was cool I needed to explore And open up the door But now I need you more I'm sending out a message A message so sincere When I close my eyes I need to feel you near Can't get you off my mind For leaving me this time I'm still in love with you Cross my broken heart, boy Cross my broken heart for you I'm going to stay this time Cross my broken heart, boy Swear I'll never part from you I want you to be mine If I had your attention I'd tell you what I learned In spite of good intentions It's easy to get burned I learned my lesson well It's you I need to tell This time I'm all for you I need for you to trust me To give me all your best I'll prove just what your love means Just put me to the test This time I need to stay Don't need to go away I'm still in love with you Cross my broken heart, boy Cross my broken heart for you I'm going to stay this time Cross my broken heart, boy Swear I'll never part from you I want you to be mine You're my morning sun You're my shining star You're my number one Cross my broken heart In your eyes I see What you mean to me You're my destiny I'm sending out a message A message so sincere When I close my eyes I need to feel you near Can't get you off my mind For leaving me this time I'm still in love with you You're my morning sun You're my shining star You're my number one Cross my broken heart In your eyes I see What you mean to me You're my destiny Cross my broken heart, boy Cross my broken heart for you I'm going to stay this time Cross my broken heart, boy Swear I'll never part from you I want you to be mine Cross my broken heart, boy Cross my broken heart for you I'm going to stay this time Cross my broken heart, boy Swear I'll never part from you I want you to be mine Cross my broken heart, boy Cross my broken heart for you I'm going to stay this time
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Written by: SONNY BOY WILLIAMSON
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11 facts about this song
Basic Information"Cross My Broken Heart" is a hit single by The Jets, a family band from Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Musical GenreThe song falls under the category of pop and dance-pop music, demonstrating the popular sound of the late 1980s.
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Film Tie-InThis track appeared on the original soundtrack for the action-comedy film 'Beverly Hills Cop II' starring Eddie Murphy.
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Chart SuccessUpon its release in 1987, "Cross My Broken Heart" peaked at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100, and was also a big success on the dance charts, highlighting its mass appeal.
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Album AppearanceApart from the movie's soundtrack, "Cross My Broken Heart" was also included in The Jets' second album "Magic."
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ProductionEsteemed music producers Stephen Bray and Michael Verdick co-wrote and produced the song. Bray was known for his collaboration with Madonna during the 80s.
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Music Video DirectionThe music video of this song was directed by Rupert Wainwright, who later went on to direct several feature films.
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Band CompositionThe Jets are a family band of eight siblings from the Wolfgramm family. The singers vary across different songs, and in "Cross My Broken Heart," Elizabeth and Eugene are the lead vocalists.
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Band's OriginOriginally from Tonga, the Wolfgramms immigrated to the United States and started to perform as the Jets in the mid-1980s.
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Song Theme"Cross My Broken Heart" is a classic pop song about promising love and commitment, despite past heartbreaks.
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LegacyThe song is considered an iconic 80s anthem and is frequently included in throwback playlists celebrating the pop-dance genre of the decade.
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