Can You Die From a Broken Heart - feat. Avril Lavigne

About this song

Nate Smith and Avril Lavigne first collaborated in May 2024, and Smith experimented with an AI-generated version of Lavigne's voice before sending the song to her without it, and she agreed to record it. The song was released on September 30, 2024, as the third single from Smith's album California Gold, and the music video, directed by Mason Allen and Nikki Fletcher, was filmed in Toronto. Critic James Daykin of Entertainment Focus named it an album highlight, praising the vocal performances of both artists.

What it's about

The song is a country power ballad about heartbreak and loss. The music video, set in a post-apocalyptic world, follows the two singers as they recover from heartbreak and move toward healing.

Summary written with AI, based on the song's Wikipedia article. Sources: en.wikipedia.org

Fun facts

• Written by Tom Walker, Michael Matosic and Sweet Talker.
• Produced by Lindsay Rimes.