The song by Giveon “Heartbreak Anniversary“ is an emotional track that explores the emotions that occur on the anniversary of a breakup. The track is certified four times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America, meaning that it has reached four million sales and streams. The lyrics were written from a real-life experience that Giveon says inspired the song.
The song is about the pain of losing a lover. The lyrics describe past encounters that the singer has had with the person that he loves. They then relate to the loneliness of the singer. Moreover, they repeat some lines to emphasize the absence of the former lover. These lyrics turn the romantic anniversary into a sad occasion. However, despite the pain and loss involved, the songwriter is still able to bring beauty out of the pain.
Heartbreak Anniversary Lyrics
Ooh
Balloons are deflated
Guess they look lifeless like me
We miss you on your side of the bed, mmm
Still got your things here
And they stare at me like souvenirs
Don’t wanna let you out my head
Just like the day that I met you
The day I thought forever
Said that you love me
But that’ll last for never
It’s cold outside
Like when you walked out my life
Why you walk out my life?
I get like this every time
On these days that feel like you and me
Heartbreak anniversary
‘Cause I remember every time
On these days that feel like you and me
Heartbreak anniversary
Do you ever think of me?
no
(Ooh) no-no, no
(Ooh, ooh, ooh) ooh, nah
I’m buildin’ my hopes up
Like presents unopened ’til this day
I still see the messages you read, mmm
I’m foolishly patient
(Foolishly patient)
Can’t get past the taste of your lips
(Taste of your lips)
Don’t wanna let you out my head
Just like the day that I met you
The day I thought forever
Said that you love me
But that’ll last for never
It’s cold outside
Like when you walked out my life
Why you walk out my life? (My life)
I get like this every time
On these days that feel like you and me
Heartbreak anniversary
‘Cause I remember every time
On these days that feel like you and me
Heartbreak anniversary
Do you ever think of me?
of me
‘Cause I think of you, think of you
The song is about moving on from a broken relationship. It is about getting over the pain of heartbreak and putting the past behind. The lyrics tell us to put our broken hearts into better situations. The song has an accompanying picture, which depicts someone picking up the pieces of a broken heart.
