Heartbreak Anniversary

## **from the album *When It's All Said and Done... Take Time***

“What would that anniversary look like if all the things you bought like chocolates [and] flowers, if it's just been sitting there for a year collecting dust in a corner. The imagery I got in my head was withered flowers, deflated balloons, stale chocolate. Every time this [day] comes around, I feel a little sting.”
― Giveon
"**Heartbreak Anniversary**" is a single by GIVĒON, released through Epic Records on February 21, 2020; his 25th birthday. It serves as the sixth track from his debut EP, *Take Time*, and his compilation album, *When It's All Said and Done... Take Time*. It was inspired by the breakup one of his close friends has went through. It was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

## Live performances

Giveon performed it live at the American Music Awards, Lollapalooza, on *The Ellen DeGeneres Show*, and on his Timeless Tour in 2021. It was included in his set list for the Coachella, Wireless Festival, Primavera Sound, the BET Awards, and Give or Take Tour in 2022.

## Videos

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## Lyrics

**Lyrics**
[Intro]

Ooh

[Verse 1]

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

[Pre-Chorus]

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?

[Chorus]

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?

(Oh-ooh) No

(Ooh) No, no, no

(Ooh, ooh) Ooh, nah (Ooh)

[Verse 2]

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

[Pre-Chorus]

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)

[Chorus]

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?

(Oh-ooh) Of me

(Ooh) 'Cause I think of you, think of you

(Ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh)

## References

1. ↑ "Giveon "Heartbreak Anniversary" Official Lyrics & Meaning | Verified"
2. ↑ Martoccio, Angie (August 11, 2021). "2021 MTV VMAs: Justin Bieber, Megan Thee Stallion, Olivia Rodrigo Lead Nominations". *Rolling Stone*.
3. ↑ "Vote for the MTV VMA Group of the Year and Song of the Summer starting tomorrow". *Lakes Media Network*. September 3, 2021.
4. ↑ "Here Are All the 2021 American Music Awards Winners". *Billboard*. November 21, 2021.
5. ↑ "2022 GRAMMYs Awards Show: Complete Nominations List". *grammy.com*. November 23, 2021.
6. ↑ "Heartbreak Anniversary - Single by Givēon on Apple Music". *Apple Music*.
7. ↑ "Urban/R&B Future Releases (Archived)". *All Access*. Retrieved March 23, 2021.
8. ↑ "The Music Network Singles to Radio Issue 1335". *The Music Network*. April 2, 2021.