Alexandra Burke - Broken Heels Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who are the writers and producers of 'Broken Heels'?

   'Broken Heels' was written by Nadir 'RedOne' Khayat, Bilal Hajji, and Savan Kotecha. The song was produced by RedOne, who also played a significant role in shaping the song according to Alexandra Burke's personality.

2. When was 'Broken Heels' released and how did it perform on the charts?

   'Broken Heels' was released on digital download in the United Kingdom on 17 January 2010 and physically on the following day, 18 January 2010. The song peaked at number 8 on the UK Singles Chart, stayed in the UK Top 10 for two weeks, and spent 22 weeks in the UK Top 100. It achieved a gold single certification with over 400,000 copies sold in the UK.

3. What is the musical style and tempo of 'Broken Heels'?

   'Broken Heels' is an up-tempo dance-pop, synthpop, and R&B song with a dance-oriented beat. The song has a distinctly faster tempo than Burke's previous single 'Bad Boys' and is composed in the key of E minor with a metronome of 165.9 beats per minute.

4. What is the main theme or message of 'Broken Heels'?

   The main theme of 'Broken Heels' is girl empowerment. The song conveys a message that women can do anything men can, but even better, referencing overcoming challenges symbolized by broken heels. Nick Levine from Digital Spy and Fraser McAlpine from the BBC described the song's message as highlighting women's strength and resilience.

5. What influence did Alexandra Burke have on the development of 'Broken Heels'?

   Alexandra Burke had significant input in the development of 'Broken Heels.' In an interview, she mentioned that she did not want to be a 'toy' or 'robot' in the song's creation. RedOne initially prepared songs for her, but after meeting her, he decided to start from scratch to align the song with her personality, resulting in 'Broken Heels.'

6. Where and when was 'Broken Heels' performed live by Alexandra Burke?

   Alexandra Burke performed 'Broken Heels' live at various events, including the 2009 Royal Variety Performance, Capital FM's Jingle Bell Ball at The O2 Arena, The Paul O'Grady Show, So You Think You Can Dance, GMTV, London Wasps' St George's Game, and T4 On The Beach.