Broken Heart (Escape the Fate song)

"Broken Heart is a song by American rock band Escape the Fate. It was their first single off of their sixth studio album I Am Human. As of July 2018, it had peaked at No. 15 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs chart.

"Broken Heart"
Single by Escape the Fate
from the album I Am Human
ReleasedJanuary 16, 2018 (2018-01-16)
Recorded2017
GenrePop punk,[1] post-hardcore[2]
Length3:07
LabelEleven Seven
Songwriter(s)Howard Benson [3]
Producer(s)Howard Benson
Escape the Fate singles chronology
"Do You Love Me?"
(2017)		 "Broken Heart"
(2018)		 "I Am Human"
(2018)

Background

The song was first released on January 16, 2018, alongside an accompanying lyric video.[4] The single was one of four songs released in advance of the release of their sixth studio album, I Am Human on March 30, 2018.[5] The song's music video was released a week ahead of the album's released on March 24, 2018.[6] The video, directed by Frankie Nasso, follows the same themes as the song's lyrical themes, chronicling an emotional romantic breakup, featuring alternating between footage of the band performing and a young woman dancing to the music while showering and getting ready for her day, while avoiding calls and texts from their ex-romantic partner.[7][8]

Themes and composition

The song was described as being about working through a difficult emotional breakup, and the relief that comes with finally being able to move on.[9] Journalists described its composition in a variety of ways, including that it had a clear pop punk influence,[1] to it having the guitar tones, chord progression, lyrics, and vocal melodies commonly found in 2000s post-hardcore.[2]

Personnel

Band

  • Craig Mabbitt – lead vocals
  • Kevin Gruft – lead guitar,
  • TJ Bell – rhythm guitar, bass
  • Robert Ortiz – drums

Production

Charts
Chart (2018) Peak
position
US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[10] 15

References
  1. "Escape The Fate - I Am Human - Album Review - Mosh". April 17, 2018. Archived from the original on July 16, 2018. Retrieved July 16, 2018.
  2. "Escape the Fate: I Am Human Review". Retrieved July 16, 2018.
  3. "ASCAP Repertory entry for this song". ASCAP. Retrieved May 13, 2021.
  4. "LYRIC VIDEO: Escape The Fate – Broken Heart". Archived from the original on July 16, 2018. Retrieved July 16, 2018.
  5. "Escape the Fate Reveal 'I Am Human' Disc Details". Loudwire. Retrieved July 16, 2018.
  6. "ESCAPE THE FATE: 'Broken Heart' Video Released". March 23, 2018. Retrieved July 16, 2018.
  7. "Escape The Fate Release 'Broken Heart' Video Ahead Of New Album - R o c k 'N' L o a d". March 24, 2018. Archived from the original on July 16, 2018. Retrieved July 16, 2018.
  8. "Behemoth Unleash 'The Satanist' Live Video + More". Loudwire. Retrieved July 16, 2018.
  9. "Escape The Fate release 'Broken Heart' video ahead of new album – Music Mayhem Magazine". musicmayhemmagazine.com. Retrieved July 16, 2018.
  10. "Escape the Fate Chart History". Archived from the original on July 19, 2018. Retrieved July 16, 2018.
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