Marina and the Diamonds’ ‘How to be a Heartbreaker’: A Point of View
Marina and the Diamonds’ ‘How to be a Heartbreaker’ is a song that has been praised for its catchy melody and upbeat tempo. However, the lyrics of the song have also been criticized for being misogynistic and promoting unhealthy relationships.
The song is sung from the perspective of a woman who is trying to teach her friend how to be a “heartbreaker.” She tells her friend to “break his heart like he broke yours” and to “make him cry like a baby.” These lyrics have been criticized for being cruel and heartless, and for promoting a culture of revenge and violence.
Some people have also argued that the song is misogynistic because it objectifies women and portrays them as objects to be used and discarded. The lyrics “He’ll never love you like I do” and “He’ll never make you feel like I do” imply that women are only valuable if they are loved and desired by men.
