You Can't Hold My Heart

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"You Can't Hold My Heart"
Single by Monsta X
from the album All About Luv
Language
  • English
ReleasedFebruary 14, 2020
Recorded2020
Genre Pop R&B [1]
Length3:28
Label
Composer(s)
Producer(s)
  • Gitty
  • Mr. Franks
  • Tommy Brown
  • Tone
Monsta X singles chronology
"Beside U"
(2020)
"You Can't Hold My Heart"
(2020)
"Fantasia"
(2020)
Music video
"You Can't Hold My Heart" on YouTube

"You Can't Hold My Heart" is a song recorded by the South Korean boy group Monsta X. It was released on February 14, 2020 from their first English-language album All About Luv . It debuted and peaked at number 40 on the US Billboard Mainstream Top 40 Airplay, becomes Monsta X's second single to be on the said chart. [2]

Contents

Background and release

The single was released on February 14, 2020, as part of Monsta X's album All About Luv . The music video was later released on April 17, 2020. [3]

Music video

The music video takes place in a bright red cube, while the members were seen walking on the ceiling and floating upside down, along with chests that emit clouds of smoke, which were color-coordinated with their outfits. [3]

Critical reception

Syd Briscoe of David Reviews gave both the song and its music video Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svg as the minimalist film focuses on depicting each members in a mysterious red world as they float through the air or walk on the ceiling, and that the chilled-out sound and English lyrics are sure to entice more fans to the group, as well as the group's good looks and distinctive styles are placed front and center. [4]

Charts

Chart (2020)Peak
position
US Mainstream Top 40 ( Billboard ) [2] 40

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References

  1. Herman, Tamar (February 14, 2020). "Monsta X Breaks Down First All-English Album 'All About Luv,' Including a Special Song Dedicated to the Fans". Billboard . Retrieved February 18, 2020.
  2. 1 2 "Monsta X Chart History: Pop Airplay". Billboard. Retrieved March 24, 2020.
  3. 1 2 Havens, Lyndsey (April 17, 2020). "Monsta X Defy Gravity in New 'You Can't Hold My Heart' Video: Watch". Billboard. Retrieved April 24, 2021.
  4. Briscoe, Syd (May 5, 2020). "Monsta X - You Can't Hold My Heart". David Reviews. Retrieved June 25, 2022.