Break Your Heart, Up Top

    This is what I like to see! Some variety in the top spot! Again I will stress that holding the Number One position on Billboard's charts certainly doesn't define the quality of a song, especially since only those of a certain genre ever catch the public eye these days. But there's some reputation to be obtained, and even with the fickle tastes of the population at large, not every popular artist can accomplish the fest. Since it's noteworthy in that sense, why not spread the wealth around? Stay above all else too long and even the best can become a tyrant. Anyhow, the Black Eyed Peas only held it for two weeks before a new champ was named:

Break Your Heart by Taio Cruz.
    Unfortunately, I find this new one less-than-memorable. A little too repetitive and a little too overdone, the song sounds too much like a throwaway club number than something to be on top of the music world, so to speak. As much as I despise Ke$ha's self-depreciating hit that enjoyed a two month's stay in the VIP suite, I will admit that the catchy (though frustrating) lyrics and beats won't be forgotten easily. Same for the Black Eyed Peas. Basically, "TiK ToK" and "Imma Be" are unique enough that, no matter how ridiculous you may find them, they will always have a remarkable presence. "Break Your Heart"? Not nearly as much.
    Accept it for its face value though, and you'll find the urge to do exactly what it's made for: dance. A simple groove with matching lyrics leaves nothing to dive into. I must say, though, it's a curious change for the narrator to admit to his girl the fleetingness of his love instead of the gushing and lusty proposals often laid out in these kind of songs (Usher's "Love in This Club" comes to mind). Also, Ludacris makes a small appearance, bringing some welcome flair. Otherwise... there's just not much more to say about it.