"Don't Let It Break Your Heart" is a song by English singer-songwriter Louis Tomlinson, and the fourth single from his debut studio album Walls. It was released on 23 November 2019. It features a light guitar melody, which builds up to a lively chorus introducing the drums.
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| Single by Louis Tomlinson | ||||
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| Released | 23 November 2019 | |||
| Genre | Pop[1] | |||
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Background
editIn an official press release, Tomlinson described the track as the one he's "really proud of" and "a song about hope and seeing the glass as half full".[2]
Critical reception
editMike Wass of Idolator described the song as, "a touching anthem about moving forward in the face of hardship," "anthemic, uplifting and very radio-friendly," and Tomlinson's "best solo single."[3] Saskia Postema of Euphoria Magazine called the song "an honest and empowering anthemic ballad" and praised Tomlinson's "conversational and simple yet colorful narration of his own feelings" that "conveys emotion both in his writing and in his voice".[4] Ilana Kaplan of Rolling Stone wrote that the song was "an empowering look at leaving heartbreak behind for something better".[1] Writing for MTV, Patrick Hosken described "Don't Let It Break Your Heart" as "an ode to perseverance that finds rainy-guitar verses giving way to a full-throated, chant-ready chorus that could sit alongside the biggest One Direction arena anthems like "Steal My Girl."[5]
Live performances
editTomlinson premiered the track before its official release at Coca Cola Music Experience in Madrid on 14 September 2019. He also performed it live at Telehit Awards in Mexico on 13 November 2019 and at Hits Radio Live Manchester on 17 November 2019. On 23 November 2019, Tomlinson performed the song on The X Factor: Celebrity.[6]
Music video
editThe music video, starring actor Geoff Bell and directed by Charlie Lightening, was released on 2 December 2019. It continues the narrative from Tomlinson’s previous two videos, "Kill My Mind" and "We Made It", a story about two lovers on the run amid the emotional wreckage of a criminal entanglement. Tomlinson appears in the music video as a getaway driver caught in a gangland heist.[5]
Charts
edit| Chart (2019) | Peak position |
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| Swedish Digital Songs (Billboard)[7] | 6 |
| Scotland (OCC)[8] | 58 |
| UK Singles Downloads (OCC)[9] | 49 |
References
edit- ^ a b Kaplan, Ilana (24 November 2019). "Hear Louis Tomlinson's New Single 'Don't Let It Break Your Heart'". [Rolling Stone]. Retrieved 25 November 2019.
- ^ "Louis Releases 'Don't Let It Break Your Heart'". Simon Jones PR. 23 November 2019. Retrieved 23 November 2019.
- ^ Wass, Mike (23 November 2019). "Louis Tomlinson Soars On "Don't Let It Break Your Heart"". Idolator. Retrieved 23 November 2019.
- ^ Postema, Saskia (25 November 2019). "LOUIS TOMLINSON – DON'T LET IT BREAK YOUR HEART". [Euphoria Magazine]. Retrieved 25 November 2019.
- ^ a b Hosken, Patrick (2 December 2019). "Louis Tomlinson pulls off a heist in 'Don't Let It Break Your Heart' video". MTV. Archived from the original on December 2, 2019. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
- ^ Kucher, Daniel (24 November 2019). "Louis Tomlinson debuts new song "Don't Let It Break Your Heart" on "X-Factor Celebrity"". Somag News. Archived from the original on 28 March 2020. Retrieved 25 November 2019.
- ^ "Louis Tomlinson Chart History (Sweden Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. 7 December 2019. Archived from the original on December 17, 2019. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
- ^ "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 13 July 2022.