Break: Your Heart Taio Cruz
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.
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
: It debuted at #1 on the UK Singles Chart in September 2009. 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"
: It’s a literal warning: "I’m only gonna break your heart" if you decide to get involved right now. Filmed in , and Miami , the Official
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.
: While mostly a "fun topic," Cruz mentioned it was an "exaggeration of an experience" from his own life. Global Success Watch the official music video featuring the iconic
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