Breakeven
The Script
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I'm still alive but I'm barely breathing Just prayin' to a god that I don't believe in 'Cause I got time while she got freedom 'Cause when a heart breaks no it don't break even Her best days will be some of my worst She finally met a man that's gonna put her first While I'm wide awake she's no trouble sleeping 'Cause when a heart breaks no it don't break even, even, no What am I supposed to do when the best part of me was always you, And what am I supposed to say when I'm all choked up and you're OK I'm falling to pieces, yeah I'm falling to pieces They say bad things happen for a reason But no wise words gonna stop the bleeding 'Cause she's moved on while I'm still grieving And when a heart breaks no it don't breakeven even, no What am I gonna to do when the best part of me was always you, And what am I supposed to say when I'm all choked up and you're OK I'm falling to pieces, yeah I'm falling to pieces, yeah I'm falling to pieces (One still in love while the other ones leaving) I'm falling to pieces ('Cause when a heart breaks no it don't breakeven) Oh you got his heart and my heart and none of the pain You took your suitcase, I took the blame Now I'm try'na make sense of what little remains ooh 'Cause you left me with no love and no love to my name I'm still alive but I'm barely breathing Just prayed to a god that I don't believe in 'Cause I got time while she got freedom 'Cause when a heart breaks no it don't break No it don't break No it don't breakeven no What am I gonna do when the best part of me was always you and What am I suppose to say when I'm all choked up and you're OK (Oh glad your okay now) I'm falling to pieces yeah I'm falling to pieces yeah I'm falling to pieces (One still in love while the other ones leaving) I'm falling to pieces yeah ('Cause when a heart breaks no it don't breakeven) Oh it don't breakeven no Oh it don't breakeven no Oh it don't breakeven no
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Written by: Andrew Frampton, Daniel O'Donoghue, Mark Sheehan, Stephen Kipner
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Genre"Breakeven" is a pop rock song. Released in 2008, it was one of the biggest hits from the Script's self-titled debut album.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 12 on the UK Singles Chart and topped the charts in Australia and Ireland. It also hit number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it the band's most successful song in the United States.
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Writing ProcessThe band's vocalists, Danny O'Donoghue and Mark Sheehan, co-wrote the song with Andrew Frampton and Steve Kipner. The song is about the pain of a breakup and the uneven emotional state it leaves behind.
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ImpressionThe song's memorable line, "When a heart breaks no it don't break even," encapsulates the frustration of still feeling heartbroken while the other person has moved on.
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Music VideoThe music video, directed by Charles Mehling, perfectly complements the song's emotional lyrics. It features band members standing in various scenic locations, expressing the isolation that often accompanies heartbreak.
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InstrumentationThe song uses a mix of piano, guitar, and drum beats to create an emotive pop-rock ballad style.
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Critical ReceptionMany music critics praised the song's relatable lyrics and the band's emotive performance. It is frequently listed as one of The Script's best songs.
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Awards and NominationsThe song garnered a nomination for Best British Single at the 2010 BRIT Awards.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have covered the song, including Jade Thirlwall of the popular girl band Little Mix and American country singer Taylor Swift.
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AccoladesIn 2012, four years after its initial release, "Breakeven" was certified multi-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), indicating more than 2 million units sold.
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Usage in Media"Breakeven" has been used in various TV shows, including "The Vampire Diaries" and "Ghost Whisperer", as well as in various commercials and promotional trailers.
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Live PerformancesThe band regularly performs "Breakeven" during their concerts. The song's emotional depth and powerful lyrics tend to resonate strongly with audiences.
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