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==Critical reception==
==Critical reception==
The song has received very positive reviews from music critics. ''Embrace You Magazine'' named it as “the coolest song” and commented earlier that “has an indescribable music arrangement that possesses my mind and gives me a pleasurable feeling which satisfies my soul.”<ref name=embraceyou>{{cite web|title=Demi Lovato’s “Unbroken”|url=http://embraceyoumag.com/2011/09/20/review-demi-lovatos-unbroken/|work=Embrace You Magazine|publisher=Wordpress|accessdate=25 December 2011}}</ref> Joe DeAndrea of ''[[AbsolutePunk]]'' praised the songs "Mistake" and "Give Your Heart a Break" as ballads that “go far and beyond anything in Lovato's prior arsenal. It sets a mark as to what should be expected from similar artists such as her, but in the process, distancing herself from being grouped with them becoming a solo entity.”<ref name=absolutepunk>{{cite web|last=DeAndrea|first=Joe|title=Demi Lovato – Unbroken – Album Review|url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=2440072|work=AbsolutePunk|publisher=AbsolutePunk, LLC|accessdate=25 December 2011}}</ref> Jason Scott of ''[[seattlepi.com]]'' noted that the song, along with “Mistake” and “Hold Up”, feature “electrically forceful instrumentation.”<ref name=seattlepi>{{cite news|last=Scott|first=Jason|title=Music Review: Demi Lovato – Unbroken|url=http://www.seattlepi.com/lifestyle/blogcritics/article/Music-Review-Demi-Lovato-Unbroken-2188175.php|work=SeattlePi|publisher=Hearst Communications Inc.|accessdate=25 December 2011|date=25 September 2011}}</ref> Cristin Maher of ''PopCrush'' praised the song as “captivating”<ref name=popcrush>{{cite web|last=Maher|first=Cristin|title=Demi Lovato, ‘Unbroken’ – Album Review|url=http://popcrush.com/demi-lovato-unbroken-album-review/|work=PopCrush|publisher=popcrush|accessdate=25 December 2011}}</ref> while Jocelyn Vena of ''[[MTV]]'' complimented it as a smart [[Dance music|dance song]], along with “Hold Up”.<ref name=mtv>{{cite web|last=Vena|first=Jocelyn|title=Demi Lovato’s Unbroken: Putting It Back Together|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1670726/demi-lovato-unbroken-reviews.jhtml|work=MTV|publisher=Viacom International Inc.|accessdate=25 December 2011}}</ref>
The song has received very positive reviews from music critics. ''Embrace You Magazine'' named it as “the coolest song” and commented earlier that “has an indescribable music arrangement that possesses my mind and gives me a pleasurable feeling which satisfies my soul.”<ref name=embraceyou>{{cite web|title=Demi Lovato’s “Unbroken”|url=http://embraceyoumag.com/2011/09/20/review-demi-lovatos-unbroken/|work=Embrace You Magazine|publisher=Wordpress|accessdate=25 December 2011}}</ref> Joe DeAndrea of ''[[AbsolutePunk]]'' praised the songs "Mistake" and "Give Your Heart a Break" as ballads that “go far and beyond anything in Lovato's prior arsenal. It sets a mark as to what should be expected from similar artists such as her, but in the process, distancing herself from being grouped with them becoming a solo entity.”<ref name=absolutepunk>{{cite web|last=DeAndrea|first=Joe|title=Demi Lovato – Unbroken – Album Review|url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=2440072|work=AbsolutePunk|publisher=AbsolutePunk, LLC|accessdate=25 December 2011}}</ref> Jason Scott of ''[[seattlepi.com]]'' noted that the song, along with “Mistake” and “Hold Up”, feature “electrically forceful instrumentation.”<ref name=seattlepi>{{cite news|last=Scott|first=Jason|title=Music Review: Demi Lovato – Unbroken|url=http://www.seattlepi.com/lifestyle/blogcritics/article/Music-Review-Demi-Lovato-Unbroken-2188175.php|work=SeattlePi|publisher=Hearst Communications Inc.|accessdate=25 December 2011|date=25 September 2011}}</ref> Cristin Maher of ''PopCrush'' praised the song as “captivating”<ref name=popcrush>{{cite web|last=Maher|first=Cristin|title=Demi Lovato, ‘Unbroken’ – Album Review|url=http://popcrush.com/demi-lovato-unbroken-album-review/|work=PopCrush|publisher=popcrush|accessdate=25 December 2011}}</ref> while Jocelyn Vena of ''[[MTV]]'' complimented it as a smart [[Dance music|dance song]], along with “Hold Up”.<ref name=mtv>{{cite web|last=Vena|first=Jocelyn|title=Demi Lovato’s Unbroken: Putting It Back Together|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1670726/demi-lovato-unbroken-reviews.jhtml|work=MTV|publisher=Viacom International Inc.|accessdate=25 December 2011}}</ref>

==Music video==
The video was filmed in February 2012, it was directed by [[Justin Francis]].<ref>http://www.videostatic.com/vs/2012/02/in-production-demi-lovato-justin-francis-dir.html</ref>


==Live performances==
==Live performances==

Revision as of 17:02, 24 February 2012

"Give Your Heart a Break"
Song

Give Your Heart a Break is the second single from Demi Lovato's third studio album, Unbroken. Musically, it is an dance-pop ballad that incorporates the use of drums, violin and strings. Lyrically, the song chronicles an attempt to win over one who has been hurt from a previous relationship. Lovato has promoted the song through several stage performances, including her performance at the Z100 Jingle Ball concert. It was officially released on January 23, 2012.[1][2]

Background and composition

"Give Your Heart a Break" was composed by Josh Alexander and Billy Steinberg, who are known for their work on The Veronicas' sophomore studio album, Hook Me Up.[3] They also contributed to the song's production.[3] Alexander is credited with having a bigger hand in the song's composition, aiding in the instrumentation, programming, recording and engineering.[3] Chris Garcia shared engineering credits with Alexander while Scott Roewe is credited with providing logic and pro tools technology.[3] It was recorded and selected for inclusion in Lovato's third studio album, Unbroken, which was released on September 20, 2011.

"Give Your Heart a Break" is an uptempo pop and dance ballad that incorporates electro-pop beats and contains influences of rock music as well as music from the 80s and 90s.[4][5][6] The song's composition features suspenseful strings[4][6] that combines with a rhythmic drum.[5] The song also makes use of a violin, which, according to Cristin Maher of PopCrush, sounds similar to that used in Coldplay's 2008 single, “Viva la Vida”, drawn from the album Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends.[5] Maher also notes that the song as a mix between contemporary pop and pop music from the 1980s and 1990s.[5] Lyrically, the song is about wanting someone to open his heart to her and to give her a chance. The lyrics tell that he’s been hurt several times before but she wants him to rest assure and believe that she’s not like the others.[6]

Critical reception

The song has received very positive reviews from music critics. Embrace You Magazine named it as “the coolest song” and commented earlier that “has an indescribable music arrangement that possesses my mind and gives me a pleasurable feeling which satisfies my soul.”[6] Joe DeAndrea of AbsolutePunk praised the songs "Mistake" and "Give Your Heart a Break" as ballads that “go far and beyond anything in Lovato's prior arsenal. It sets a mark as to what should be expected from similar artists such as her, but in the process, distancing herself from being grouped with them becoming a solo entity.”[7] Jason Scott of seattlepi.com noted that the song, along with “Mistake” and “Hold Up”, feature “electrically forceful instrumentation.”[8] Cristin Maher of PopCrush praised the song as “captivating”[5] while Jocelyn Vena of MTV complimented it as a smart dance song, along with “Hold Up”.[4]

Music video

The video was filmed in February 2012, it was directed by Justin Francis.[9]

Live performances

On December 10, 2011, she performed "All Night Long", "Skyscraper", "Unbroken", and "Give Your Heart a Break" at Y100's Jingle Ball in Miami as the opening act. On December 31, 2011 Lovato performed the song at the MTV New Year's Eve. Lovato performed the song at the People's Choice Awards on January 11, 2012, where she also received the "Best Pop Artist" award afterwards.[10]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Unbroken liner notes. [3]

Radio add dates and release history

Country Date Format
United States January 23, 2012 Hot/Modern/AC radio[11]
January 24, 2012 Top 40/Mainstream radio[12]

References

  1. ^ "Hot/Modern/AC Future Releases | Hot Adult Contemporary Rock Songs and Release Dates |". Allaccess.com. Retrieved 2012-01-16.
  2. ^ "Top 40/M Future Releases | Mainstream Hit Songs Being Released and Their Release Dates". Allaccess.com. Retrieved 2012-01-16.
  3. ^ a b c d e (Media notes). {{cite AV media notes}}: Missing or empty |title= (help); Unknown parameter |Format= ignored (|format= suggested) (help); Unknown parameter |Publisher= ignored (|publisher= suggested) (help); Unknown parameter |Type= ignored (|type= suggested) (help); Unknown parameter |Year= ignored (|year= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ a b c Vena, Jocelyn. "Demi Lovato's Unbroken: Putting It Back Together". MTV. Viacom International Inc. Retrieved 25 December 2011.
  5. ^ a b c d e Maher, Cristin. "Demi Lovato, 'Unbroken' – Album Review". PopCrush. popcrush. Retrieved 25 December 2011.
  6. ^ a b c d "Demi Lovato's "Unbroken"". Embrace You Magazine. Wordpress. Retrieved 25 December 2011.
  7. ^ DeAndrea, Joe. "Demi Lovato – Unbroken – Album Review". AbsolutePunk. AbsolutePunk, LLC. Retrieved 25 December 2011.
  8. ^ Scott, Jason (25 September 2011). "Music Review: Demi Lovato – Unbroken". SeattlePi. Hearst Communications Inc. Retrieved 25 December 2011.
  9. ^ http://www.videostatic.com/vs/2012/02/in-production-demi-lovato-justin-francis-dir.html
  10. ^ "Demi Lovato Performing At People's Choice Awards 2012". Hollywoodlife.com. 2011-12-19. Retrieved 2012-01-16.
  11. ^ http://www.webcitation.org/64oeZ1rxE
  12. ^ http://www.webcitation.org/64oeJA14D
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