Opening with an invigorating beat that becomes increasingly layered as it races towards the line of its namesake, N2BLÜ’s new single “King of Broken Hearts” will undoubtedly get listeners out on the dance floor. This track isn’t just another song about lost love. It is a breakup track for those who feel perpetually overlooked in love. Like N2BLÜ’s other work, “King of Broken Hearts” is an eclectic mix of 90s dance music and Europop with a singer-songwriter twist.
As a duo, N2BLÜ mix more than just musical styles, they blend together their talents and creative visions. Jonathan Arceneaux has a varied background of experience in songwriting and performing. Paired with Konstantin Smorodnikov’s production abilities and understanding of club music, the duo create a unique meld of music. Their work is chock full of nostalgia while maintaining a signature sound that can hold its own.
“King of Broken Hearts” has a distinct place among N2BLÜ’s recent releases. It is lyrically driving and shares a specific kind of heartbreak many can understand. “I don’t wanna be the second choice/A novelty just to fill the void/Eyes open kissing, looking for better/All the love I spent was just a ticket for never,” are just a few lyrics that will resonate with some listeners all too well. This track occupies the role of a breakup song in a series of recent releases. It accompanies tracks like queer anthem “NSA,”and slow-burning songs like “Kiss Me Like the Devil”. This makes “King of Broken Hearts” a solid stand-alone song. However, it is also a part of the thematic image N2BLÜ is creating for itself.
With a solid beat and relatable lyrics, “King of Broken Hearts” is a song listeners should put on if they feel a little extra lonely at home right now. As N2BLÜ continues to expand its discography, it is sure to have more expertly melded tracks to come.
Lyrics to “King Of Broken Hearts”
I may not be your ever after
We had fun at first and moments of rapture
You wouldn’t be my first mistake
But now I’m trying my best to change my fate
And just one time
I’d love to be the first one on your mind
But no matter how it starts
I guess I’ll be the King of Broken Hearts
The King of Broken Hearts
The King of Broken Hearts
I don’t wanna be the second choice
A novelty just to fill the void
Eyes open kissing, looking for better
All the love I spent was just a ticket for never
But just for now
I’d love to be the wanted one somehow
When it all falls apart
I guess I’ll be the King of Broken Hearts
The King of Broken Hearts
The King of Broken Hearts
I sit of this lonely throne, built on heartbreak
Should I go it alone or try to tempt fate?
Under a heavy crown, made of frozen tears
Could there still be hope after all these years?
My kingdom is cracked by a spark of hope
Coming out of the black, learning to let go
The door is my heart and I am the key
Cuz I don’t want to be
The King of Broken Hearts
The King of Broken Hearts
The King of Broken Hearts
Of Broken Hearts
The King of Broken Kings
I don’t wanna be, wanna be, wanna be
The King of Broken Hearts
The King of Broken Hearts
I don’t wanna be
I don’t want to be
The King of Broken Hearts
