Heartbreak Warfare
John Mayer
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Lightning strike Inside, my chest to keep me up at night Dream of ways To make you understand my pain Clouds of sulfur in the air Bombs are falling everywhere It's heartbreak warfare Once you want it to begin, No one really ever wins In heartbreak warfare If you want more love, Why don't you say so? If you want more love, Why don't you say so? Drop his name Push it in and twist the knife again Watch my face As I pretend to feel no pain, pain, pain Clouds of sulfur in the air Bombs are falling everywhere It's heartbreak warfare Once you want it to begin, No one really ever wins In heartbreak warfare If you want more love, Why don't you say so? If you want more love, Why don't you say so? Just say so How come the only way to know how high you get me Is to see how far I fall God only knows how much I'd love you if you let me But I can't break through at all. It's a heart, heartbreak I don't care if we don't sleep at all tonight Let's just fix this whole thing now I swear to God we're gonna get it right If you lay your weapon down Red wine and Ambien You're talking shit again, it's heartbreak warfare Good to know it's all a game Disappointment has a name, it's heartbreak, heartbreak It's heartbreak warfare It's heartbreak warfare It's heartbreak warfare
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12 facts about this song
Song's Origin"Heartbreak Warfare" is the opening track of the album "Battle Studies" by John Mayer, which was released on November 17, 2009.
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Chart PerformanceThe single peaked at number 1 on the Billboard Adult Top 40 chart and number 34 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
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Musical StyleThe song mixes pop rock with blues for a softer sound. It makes use of synth, loops, and percussion, showcasing Mayer's diversity as a musician.
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SongwritingThe song was written by John Mayer and was produced by Mayer as well as Steve Jordan.
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Lyrical ContentThe lyrics talk about the aftermath of a breakup, where Mayer compares heartbreak to warfare, showcasing the emotional pain and turmoil experienced.
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Music VideoDirected by renowned filmmaker Anton Corbijn, the music video includes the famous actress, Jennifer Aniston.
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Commercial Success"Heartbreak Warfare" was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales exceeding one million copies.
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Live PerformancesMayer performed the song live at the 52nd Grammy Awards in 2010 and frequently includes it in his setlist during concerts.
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Critical ReceptionDespite its commercial success, it received mixed reviews from music critics with some praising its introspective lyrics, while others criticized it for its lack of innovative musicality.
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Cultural ImpactSince its release, "Heartbreak Warfare" has been used in various TV shows and movies, including an episode of the hit TV series "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation".
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CollaborationThe entire album "Battle Studies", including "Heartbreak Warfare", was recorded with Mayer's touring band, The John Mayer Trio. This was the first time Mayer had recorded an album using a band format.
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Song's InfluenceThe song led to Mayer's nomination for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance at the 52nd Grammy Awards.
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