: It debuted at #1 on the UK Singles Chart in September 2009.
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. Break Your Heart Taio Cruz
: While mostly a "fun topic," Cruz mentioned it was an "exaggeration of an experience" from his own life. Global Success : It debuted at #1 on the UK Singles Chart in September 2009
: It’s a literal warning: "I’m only gonna break your heart" if you decide to get involved right now. Global Success : It’s a literal warning: "I’m
The track became a massive crossover hit, blending dance-pop and R&B.
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"