Heartbreak, but make it jazz — and just a little bit mischievous. Lulu Leloup returns with her third single, “(If You’re Gonna Break My Heart, Would You Do It After) March,” and once again proves that emotional devastation can sound deliciously smooth when wrapped in wit, warmth, and vintage flair.
Inspired by a birthday spent in tears (ouch), the song unfolds like a late-night confessional whispered over candlelight. Lulu leans fully into classic jazz elegance, letting her vocals glide effortlessly across a smoky arrangement that feels like it belongs on a vinyl spinning somewhere between Cole Porter and George Gershwin. It’s nostalgic without feeling stuck in the past — timeless heartbreak with a knowing smirk.
What really makes the track shine is its balance of vulnerability and humour. The title alone sets the tone: dramatic, self-aware, and painfully relatable. Lines like “If you’re gonna break my heart, would you do it after March?” turn emotional surrender into something almost playful, even as Lulu admits the song was born from a place of losing pride and “begging for mercy in love.” It’s raw, but never heavy-handed.
There’s also a theatrical charm to the way Lulu tells her stories. You can hear her lived experience in every note — shaped by her journey from Beirut to Montreal and now Dubai, where she’s steadily carving out her place in the indie jazz scene. The accompanying noir-inspired music video only deepens the atmosphere, blending glamour, dark humour, and a cheeky sense of drama that perfectly mirrors the song’s tone.
With this release, Lulu Leloup continues to refine her signature: heartbreak that hurts just enough, delivered with class, cleverness, and a raised eyebrow.
‘(If You’re Gonna Break My Heart, Would You Do It After) March’ — a seductive, witty heartbreak anthem that proves vulnerability has never sounded so stylish
