Alexander Stewart‘s sophomore album What If? lands this Friday, October 24, via Virgin Music, and if the singles are any hint, it’s set to hit right in the feels.
Track four, The Way A Heart Breaks, captures that slow-burn ache of drifting apart— the kind where you’re side by side but worlds away. Stewart poured his last two years into this project, wrestling with self-doubt in love and life, flipping “what if it all falls apart” into a nod that maybe it’s unfolding just right. It’s raw pop with piano-led introspection, building from whispers to a chorus that sticks.
He teases the pre-chorus with “‘Cause the silence says goodbye,” then lets it rip: “This is the way a heart breaks / You’re laying by me but sleeping so far away.” Those lines echo the quiet devastation of emotional distance, tying back to singles like Scared Of Myself and Here Again, where vulnerability meets melody. Fans caught a sad piano take on TikTok last week, and it’s already got thousands replaying, sharing stories of their own late-night regrets. X threads are lighting up with countdowns to the full drop, praising how Stewart’s voice cracks just enough to make it real—no overproduced gloss, just honest cuts.
Coming off his 2023 debut Colorway and viral hits like Blame On You, What If? feels like Stewart stepping fully into his lane: thoughtful, heartfelt tracks for anyone who’s stared at the ceiling wondering about the one that got away. With 12 songs co-written by him, including collabs that amp the intimacy, this album’s primed to soundtrack those what-if moments we all revisit.
Dive into the THE WAY A HEART BREAKS lyrics below and unpack its quiet ache. Don’t miss other WHAT IF? tracks for more of Alexander Stewart’s raw honesty.
| Lead Vocals | Alexander Stewart |
| Songwriter | Alexander Stewart, Andrew Goldstein, Billy Steinberg, Josh Alexander (CAN), Michael Matosic & RuthAnne |
| Music Producer | Andrew Goldstein |
| Label | Alexander Stewart |
| Distributor | Virgin Music Group |
| Release Date | October 24, 2025 |
| Song Language | English |
| Copyright © | Alexander Stewart |
Lyrics of The Way A Heart Breaks by Alexander Stewart
[Verse 1]
Hazel Eyes Looking Right Trough Me
Like You’re Staring At A Ghost
There’s No Point At Sitting Through The Movie
When I Know Where It Goes
[Pre-Chorus]
So I Try, Try, Try But I Can’t Change Your Mind
You Don’t Have To Say The Thing
’cause The Silence Says Goodbye
[Chorus]
This Is The Way A Heart Breaks
You’re Laying By Me But Sleeping So Far Away
Feels Like I’m Looking At A Stranger’s Face
Oh God, This Is The Way That It Breaks
You’re Slowly Slipping Away
You’d Call Me Baby, Now You Call Me By Name
You Say, “Maybe We Should Take Some Space”
Oh God, This Is The Way That It Breaks
[Post-Chorus]
This Is The Way Your Heart Breaks
[Verse 2]
It’ll Hurt More Honestly If You’re Going Trough The Motions
Give Me Something, Anything
I’ll Take A Tiny Spark Or An Explosion
[Pre-Chorus]
And I Try, Try, Try But I Can’t Change Your Mind
You Don’t Have To Say The Thing
‘Cause The Silence Says Goodbye
[Chorus]
This Is The Way A Heart Breaks
You’re Laying By Me But Sleeping So Far Away
Feels Like I’m Looking At A Stranger’s Face
Oh God, This Is The Way That It Breaks
You’re Slowly Slipping Away
You’d Call Me Baby, Now You Call Me By Name
You Say, “Maybe We Should Take Some Space”
Oh God, This Is The Way That It Breaks
[Post-Chorus]
This Is The Way Your Heart Breaks
[Chorus]
This Is The Way Your Heart Breaks
You’re Laying By Me But Sleeping So Far Away
Feels Like I’m Looking At A Stranger’s Face
Oh God, This Is The Way That It Breaks
You’re Slowly Slipping Away
You’d Call Me Baby, Now You Call Me By Name
You Say, “Maybe We Should Take Some Space”
Oh God, This Is The Way That It Breaks
[Post-Chorus]
This Is The Way Your Heart Breaks
This Is The Way Your Heart Breaks
