: While mostly a "fun topic," Cruz mentioned it was an "exaggeration of an experience" from his own life. Global Success
Filmed in , and Miami , the Official Music Video features supermodel Nadya Nepomnyashaya . It centers on a playful "bet" between the two: she warns him she’ll hurt him, and he counters that he’ll break her heart. The video’s high-life aesthetic—featuring speedboats and sports cars—was inspired by classic Diddy-style visuals.
: To help it break into the American market, a remix featuring Ludacris was released in February 2010. It successfully hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 , dethroning the Black Eyed Peas' "Imma Be". The Music Video Break Your Heart Taio Cruz
Surprisingly, Taio Cruz originally wrote the track for British pop star . Along with another song called "Stand Up," it was sent to her label, but Cruz didn't hear back for a significant amount of time. Deciding not to let the track go to waste, he tweaked the lyrics to fit a male perspective and recorded it himself. Even then, he was hesitant; Cruz initially felt the lyrics were a bit too "cocky" for his personality, but his producer, Fraser T. Smith , convinced him he sounded great on it. The Song's "Warning"
Watch the official music video featuring the iconic speedboat scenes and the US remix with Ludacris: Taio Cruz - Break Your Heart (Official Video) ft. Ludacris TaioCruzVEVO YouTube• Feb 25, 2010 : While mostly a "fun topic," Cruz mentioned
Lyrically, the song is framed as a "public service announcement" for anyone looking to date a single guy who isn't ready to settle down.
: It debuted at #1 on the UK Singles Chart in September 2009. The Music Video Surprisingly, Taio Cruz originally wrote
The story behind Taio Cruz 's "Break Your Heart" is one of a "happy accident" that turned a rejected demo into a global chart-topping anthem. Origin and Rejection