Heartbreaker (remaster) May 2026
: The lyrics describe a tumultuous relationship with a manipulative, untrustworthy lover who is compared to a destructive tidal wave .
Originally a cover of a 1978 track by Jenny Darren , this song became the template for Benatar's rock persona . Heartbreaker (Remaster)
: A six-second a cappella break —"You're a heartbreaker, dream maker..."—is often credited as the moment Benatar truly became a star. Led Zeppelin: "Heartbreaker" (1969) : The lyrics describe a tumultuous relationship with
: Benatar rewrote several British expressions from the original songwriters (Geoff Gill and Cliff Wade) to make the song more relatable to an American audience and reframed it as a female anthem of strength. Heartbreaker (Remaster)