"Brokenhearted" is the fifth single by English

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band Lawson featuring guest vocals from the American rapper

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. It was released as the lead single from the re-issue of their debut studio album, '' Chapman Square'' (2012). The song was released on the United Kingdom on 7 July 2013, via

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. It debuted and peaked at number six on the

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. In the Republic of Ireland, the song reached number 12, becoming their highest charting single to date in the country. It was added to the

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and BBC Radio 2 playlists.

Background

Speaking of the song, lead singer Andy Brown stated: "Brokenhearted is definitely a bit of a turning point for us as a band. It's my favourite song we have recorded to this day."

Music video

The music video was directed by Declan Whitebloom. It follows a mystery female in her mission to bury the memory of an ex, climaxing in a performance from the band and B.o.B at a private party at a luxury house in the

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Track listing

* Digital download # "Brokenhearted" (featuring

) - 3:29 * Digital download - EP # "Brokenhearted" (No rap version) - 3:20 # "Brokenhearted" (Acoustic) - 3:29 # "Brokenhearted" (Steve Smart & Westfunk Radio Edit) - 2:49 # "Brokenhearted" (Seamus Haji Radio Edit) - 3:28 # "Brokenhearted" (Queenie & Duke Remix) - 3:46 # "Don't You Worry Child" (Live) - 5:23 * CD single # "Brokenhearted" (featuring B.o.B) - 3:29 # "Don't You Worry Child" (Live) - 5:23 * 7" vinyl # "Brokenhearted" (featuring B.o.B) - 3:29 # "Brokenhearted" (Seamus Haji Radio Edit) - 3:27

Charts

Release history

References

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