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| Single by Demi Lovato | ||||
| from the album Unbroken | ||||
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| Released | January 23, 2012 | |||
| Recorded | 2011 | |||
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| Length | 3:25 | |||
| Label | Hollywood | |||
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| "Give Your Heart a Break" on YouTube | ||||
"Give Your Heart a Break" is a song recorded by American singer Demi Lovato for her third studio album Unbroken (2011). It was released on January 23, 2012, by Hollywood Records, as the second and final single from the album. The song was written and produced by Josh Alexander and Billy Steinberg. "Give Your Heart a Break" incorporates drums, violin and strings. The latter two, according to music critics, are reminiscent of those used in Coldplay's "Viva la Vida". Lyrically, the song chronicles the protagonist's attempt to win over her lover who has been hurt in a previous relationship and is fearful of committing again. In 2023, the song was re-recorded for her rock-compilation Revamped with Bert McCracken from the rock band The Used.[2]
"Give Your Heart a Break" received acclaim from music critics, who mostly praised the production and Lovato's vocals. The single debuted at number 70 on the Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at number 16 on the chart, as well as reaching number one on the Billboard Pop Songs chart. The song has debuted at number 33 in New Zealand and has peaked at number nine, marking the first time Lovato had two top 10 singles from one album in the country. The song is certified quadruple platinum in the US.
- ^ Caramanica, Jon (September 18, 2011). "After Disney, After Rehab, a Singer Tries Growing Up". New York Times. Retrieved September 30, 2011.
- ^ Mier, Tomás (July 14, 2023). "Demi Lovato Will 'Reenvision' Their Pop Hits as Rock Bangers on Upcoming Album 'Revamped'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved July 14, 2023.