Heartbreak Anthem

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"Heartbreak Anthem"
Galantis, David Guetta and Little Mix - Heartbreak Anthem.png
Single by Galantis, David Guetta and Little Mix
Released20 May 2021 (2021-05-20)
Recorded2020–2021[1]
GenreEDM[2]
Length3:03
LabelAtlantic
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Galantis
  • David Guetta
Galantis singles chronology
"The Best"
(2021) 		"Heartbreak Anthem"
(2021) 		"Tears for Later"
(2021)
David Guetta singles chronology
"Get Together"
(2021) 		"Heartbreak Anthem"
(2021) 		"Shine Your Light"
(2021)
Little Mix singles chronology
"Confetti"
(2021) 		"Heartbreak Anthem"
(2021) 		"Kiss My (Uh-Oh)"
(2021)
Music video
"Heartbreak Anthem" on YouTube

"Heartbreak Anthem" is a song by Swedish DJ duo Galantis, French DJ David Guetta and British girl group Little Mix, released on 20 May 2021 through Atlantic Records. An EDM track, the song was written by David Guetta, Galantis member Christian Karlsson, and Little Mix group members Perrie Edwards, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, and Jade Thirlwall. "Heartbreak Anthem" is a EDM track, with lyrics that is about moving on amicably when a relationship doesn’t work out.

Galantis, David Guetta, and Little Mix began recording for "Heartbreak Anthem" prior before the coronavirus pandemic. The original version of the track featured vocals from ex group member Jesy Nelson, however following her departure from the group in December 2020, the song's vocal arrangement was rearranged. A music video for the song was filmed and released during group members Perrie Edwards and Leigh-Anne Pinnock pregnancies, and shares inspiration from Angela Carter's 1984 famed magical realism novel Nights at the Circus.[3] The song is featured on Little Mix greatest hits album titled Between Us.

"Heartbreak Anthem" received generally positive reviews from music critics, with some praising its uplifting good vibe. The song was a commercial success, peaking at number one in both Hungary and Latvia. On the UK Singles Chart, the song peaked at number three, becoming Galantis highest charting entry on the charts. The song reached the top ten in both Ireland and Lebanon, and charted in twenty other countries. In 2021, "Heartbreak Anthem" was the most streamed girl group song of 2021 on Spotify and in the same year received a nomination for "Best International Song" at the 42nd Brit Awards.

Background and release[]

Galantis, David Guetta, and Little Mix began work on "Heartbreak Anthem" before the coronavirus pandemic. The song originally featured vocals from Little Mix member Jesy Nelson, but after her departure from the group in 2020 the song's vocal arrangement was changed and was released in 2021 as the group's first single as a trio.[4]

On 14 May 2021, the song was teased by all three artists by posting a link to a website that displayed a 24-hour timer.[5] On 14 May, after the timer finished "Heartbreak Anthem" was announced through all three artists' social media.[6][7]

It started with just the chord progression at a studio in London right before the pandemic. As many collaborations have gone in these times, it was a remote work in progress for months, with stems sent back and forth from London to Los Angeles to Stockholm to Paris. We'd been talking with [David Guetta] about working together for a long time, and having Little Mix and their unique, strong vocals has made this one really special.

— Christian Karlsson, Rolling Stone[8]

Critical reception[]

Writing for Vulture, Zoe Haylock wrote that "Heartbreak Anthem" is "far from a sad song, but something about listening to a dance track when there's actually a possibility of dancing soon is emotional".[9] DJ Times' Brian Bonavoglia stated the collaboration as an "uplifting sing-a-long that is impossible not to fall in love with".[1] Euphoria Magazine complemented the song as an "absolute dance-pop banger" and "free-spirited".[10] Katie Bain from Billboard wrote that "the song's production is built from brightly plucky strings and synth, with the lyrics – in the grand tradition of Destiny's Child's "Survivor" – focused on being better than that: not holding grudges, understanding that while sometimes it works out, sometimes it doesn't, and that while maybe we'll fix this, it's also possible we won't. Whatever! Who cares!"[11] From ThatGrapeJuice, Sam Ajilore applauded the music video and stating the song is "rich in summer smash potential".[12]

List of awards and nominations for "Heartbreak Anthem"
Year Award ceremony Category Result Ref.
2021 Brit Awards Best International Song Pending [13]

Commercial performance[]

In the United Kingdom "Heartbreak Anthem" debuted at number nine on the Official UK Singles Chart, becoming Galantis' fourth, Guetta's 24th and Little Mix's 17th top 10 single.[14] For the week ending 4 June 2021, "Heartbreak Anthem" reached a new peak of number eight. That same week, the title track of Little Mix's sixth studio album, Confetti (2020), charted at number nine, marking the first time the group had two songs in the top ten on the UK Singles Chart since 2016, when the group's singles "Touch" and "Shout Out to My Ex" were at numbers four and six respectively.[15][16][17] The song later reached a new peak of number three on the UK Singles Chart during its seventh week charting, becoming Galantis' highest charting single there. That same week, the song was certified silver by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) in the United Kingdom for selling 200,000 units in the country.[18] In its tenth week on the UK Singles Chart, "Heartbreak Anthem" remained inside the top ten at number seven, making Little Mix the first girl group to spend a total of 100 weeks in the top ten of the UK Singles Chart.[19] It was ranked as the fourth-biggest song from June to August 2021 in the United Kingdom.[20]

In Ireland, the song debuted within the top 20 on the Official Irish Singles Chart, becoming the group's 22nd Top 20 single on the chart.[21] It later reached a new peak of number three on the chart, giving Little Mix their 11th Top 10 single there.[22]

In Australia, the song debuted at number 100 on the ARIA Singles Chart for the chart dated 31 May 2021.[23] In its seventh week, it reached a new peak of number 46, becoming their highest charting single there since "Woman Like Me" in 2018.[24]

Elsewhere, "Heartbreak Anthem" peaked inside the top ten in New Zealand and inside the top twenty in Hungary, Croatia, Lebanon, and Poland. The single charted in eighteen other countries including Germany, Canada, Netherlands, and Sweden. It topped both the Mediabase US dance radio and the UK Official Big Top 40 charts.[25][26][27]

Music video[]

Little Mix member Perrie Edwards dressed as one of the "Winged Fatales"

Little Mix teased the music video for "Heartbreak Anthem" by posting behind-the-scene photos from the video, one day before the official release of the song.[28] The music video for the song, directed by Samuel Douek, was released alongside the song on 20 May 2021. The video features Little Mix members, Perrie Edwards, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, and Jade Thirlwall in a theatre production. The video opens up with the group dressed as winged angels, each having a microphone accompanying them.[29]

Douek said in an Instagram post that "The concept of the music video is inspired by Angela Carter's infamous 1984 novel Nights at the Circus, a magical realism feminist tale about freedom". He added that the group portrayed "The Winged Fatales", an all singing, all dancing trio who perform night after night to adoring crowds, whilst backstage they feel trapped and alone. The video also features digital images of David Guetta and the Galantis. Douek also stated that "The video touches upon the pressures of fame and heartbreak, evoking a message of self-acceptance against the backdrop of a sci-fi burlesque world".[30]

Track listing[]

Digital download[31]
No.TitleLength
1."Heartbreak Anthem"3:03
Total length:3:03
Digital download – Remixes[31]
No.TitleLength
1."Heartbreak Anthem" (Misha K & Galantis Gold Rush VIP)2:52
2."Heartbreak Anthem" (Tchami Remix)3:48
3."Heartbreak Anthem" (Guz Remix)5:05
4."Heartbreak Anthem" (East & Young Remix)3:23
5."Heartbreak Anthem" (The Avener Remix)5:36
6."Heartbreak Anthem" (Clean Bandit Remix)3:12
7."Heartbreak Anthem" (Antoine Delvig Remix)3:28
8."Heartbreak Anthem" (DJ PRESS PLAY Remix)2:56
9."Heartbreak Anthem" (Frank Walker Remix)4:04
10."Heartbreak Anthem"3:03
Total length:37:27

Credits and personnel[]

Credits adapted from Tidal.[32]

  • Galantis – production, backing vocals
    • Christian Karlsson – songwriting, mixing
  • David Guetta – songwriting, production, backing vocals
  • Little Mix – vocals, songwriting
  • David "Saint" Fleur – songwriting, co-production, mixing, programming, keyboards
  • Henrik Jonback – songwriting, co-production
  • Johnny Goldstein – songwriting, co-production
  • Thom Bridges – songwriting, co-production
  • Christopher Tempest – songwriting
  • Jenna Andrews – songwriting
  • Lorenzo Cosi – songwriting
  • Sorana Pacurar – songwriting
  • Yk Koi – songwriting
  • Mike Hawkins – co-production
  • Sondr – co-production
  • Toby Green – co-production
  • Randy Merrill – mastering
  • Serban Ghenea – mixing
  • Raphaella – recording, vocal production

Charts[]

Certifications[]

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[71] Gold 40,000double-dagger
United Kingdom (BPI)[72] Platinum 600,000double-dagger

double-dagger Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history[]

Release dates and formats for "Heartbreak Anthem"
Region Date Format Version Label Ref.
Various 20 May 2021
Original Atlantic [73]
15 July 2021 Tchami Remix [74]
6 August 2021 Clean Bandit Remix [75]
3 September 2021 Remix EP [76]

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