“Breaks Open” is Dove Cameron’s latest anthem of healing and hard-won growth—a sweeping, emotional pop track that explores what happens when a heart finally shatters and learning to live in the aftermath. Cameron draws from deep wells of experience, singing about the weight of carrying pain (“It’s all so heavy now, it’s been so long. I’ve lived a thousand lives, they all went wrong”) and the process of shedding former versions of oneself after repeated heartbreak.
The song’s verses chronicle a personal journey through cycles of hope, mistake, and reinvention, with Dove reflecting on what might have been in “another world,” but ultimately accepting the self she’s become through adversity. The chorus “A heart can only break so many times / ’Til it breaks open” serves as both a lament and an empowering mantra, suggesting there is a kind of liberation in allowing yourself to feel everything, in letting the pain “break open” something new within.
Sonically and lyrically, “Breaks Open” fits into the emotionally nuanced storytelling Dove Cameron has embraced throughout her career, especially following her introspective debut album Alchemical: Volume 1. The lyrics blend poetic vulnerability and hard-earned confidence, a theme Cameron has explored as she moves past “sad girly pop” toward music that builds resilience and celebrates authentic self-expression. The insistence, “They’re tryna take a piece out of me, but they can’t catch me now,” adds defiance to the song’s otherwise tender fabric, highlighting a refusal to be brought down by those who misunderstand or underestimate her.
“Breaks Open” stands out as a moving testament to letting go, forging forward, and learning to wear scars with pride. The gentle strength woven through its melody and message makes it a source of comfort for anyone navigating heartbreak, seeking new beginnings, or struggling to reclaim their sense of self.
Dive into the Breaks Open lyrics below to experience Dove Cameron’s journey of vulnerability and transformation firsthand. This track is a must-listen for fans drawn to pop music that offers both catharsis and hope.
| Lead Vocals | Dove Cameron |
| Songwriter | Dove Cameron, Tom Barnes, Ben Kohn, Pete Kelleher, bülow & Annika |
| Music Producer | TMS |
| Label | Dove Cameron |
| Release Date | 2025 |
| Song Language | English |
| Copyright © | Dove Cameron |
Lyrics of Breaks Open by Dove Cameron
[Verse 1]
It’s All So Heavy Now, It’s Been So Long
I’ve Lived A Thousand Lives, They All Went Wrong
I’ve Been So Many Shapes, I’ve Seen It All
After The Highest Heights, An Eternal Fall
[Pre-Chorus]
And In Another World, I Might Have Been The
The Kind Of Woman Who I Had Envisioned
But I’m A Rolling Stone From Shore To Shore
I Lost It All, Then Lost Some More
I’m Not The One That I Was Before
[Chorus]
A Heart Can Only Break So Many Times
‘Til It Breaks Open
And My Feet Can Only Run So Many Miles
‘Til They Catch On Fire
[Post-Chorus]
They’re Tryna Take A Piece Out Of Me
They’re Coming From The Trees After Me
I’m High Up, High Up In The Clouds
Like Tryna Put A Breeze On A Leash
They’re Tryna Take A Piece Out Of Me
They’re Coming From The Trees After Me
But They Can’t, They Can’t Catch Me Now
[Verse 2]
And I Tried So Hard To Find Some Solid Ground
Somewhere To Hide Away, Some Solace Found
I Gave It All Away To Unsteady Hands
I Tried To Stand In Place On Shifting Sands
[Pre-Chorus 2]
And In Another World, I Might Have Been The
The Kind Of Woman Who I Had Envisioned
But That Was Not The Plan, I See It Now
I Understand, Can’t Turn Around
No Going Back Where I Was Before
[Chorus]
A Heart Can Only Break So Many Times
‘Til It Breaks Open
And My Feet Can Only Run So Many Miles
‘Til They Catch On Fire
[Post-Chorus]
They’re Tryna Take A Piece Out Of Me
They’re Coming From The Trees After Me
I’m High Up, High Up In The Clouds
Like Tryna Put A Breeze On A Leash
They’re Tryna Take A Piece Out Of Me
They’re Coming From The Trees After Me
But They Can’t, They Can’t Catch Me Now
[Bridge]
Ooh, Ooh, Ooh, Ooh
Ooh, Ooh, Ooh, Ooh
[Chorus]
A Heart Can Only Break So Many Times
‘Til It Breaks Open
My Feet Can Only Run So Many Miles
‘Til They Catch On Fire
[Post-Chorus]
They’re Tryna Take A Piece Out Of Me
They’re Coming From The Trees After Me
I’m High Up, High Up In The Clouds
Like Tryna Put A Breeze On A Leash
They’re Tryna Take A Piece Out Of Me
They’re Coming From The Trees After Me
But They Can’t, They Can’t Catch Me Now
No, They Won’t Ever Catch Me Now
