Author: Aravis McBroom

Song: “Heart to Break” Kim Petras

1)Three Repetitions:

“Even if it means that I’ll never put myself back together
Gonna give you my heart to break”
“Even if I’ll end up in shatters, baby, it doesn’t matter
Gonna give you my heart to break”
“I tried to fight, but I can’t help it
Don’t care if this is my worst mistake”

2)Three Changes I’ve noticed:

There’s a quick breakdown right before the second pre-chorus.

Towards the end of the song the artist sings their own backup layered on the track.

The song ends with with a final note then phases out as emphasis.

3)Three Phrases that strike me:

“One look at you, I’m powerless
I feel my body saying “yes””
“Where’s my self control? Ah
And when you touch me, I’m a fool”
“This game I know I’m gonna lose
Makes me want you more”

As someone who has been pretty unlucky in love so far, this song speaks to the innocence of wanting to be in love or having a love, even when you know the exchange is not synergistic. It’s unhealthy, but the feeling of being infatuated makes it seem worth while. You intentionally throw caution to the wind even with  blatant warning signs. I think it’s a pretty contemporary pop love song.