[1] Since its release, the song became Topic's signature song and biggest hit single to date, reaching number one in Belgium (Wallonia)'s Ultratop chart, Israel, Portugal, and Romania, as well as the top 10 in many other countries, including Australia, Canada, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.

The video for the song was shot in several locations around Lisbon, Portugal, mainly Cais do Sodré pink street, Santa Justa Lift and LX Factory.

"Breaking Me" was nominated for Top Dance/Electronic Song at the Billboard Music Awards, but lost to "Roses" by Saint Jhn.

[2] In talking about their song, German DJ Topic and Swedish singer A7S revealed that it's the "sweet spot between a heartache and energetic beats".

[4] Rachel Kupfer of EDM described the song as "vaguely tropical house" which is made for "both dimly lit dance floors and pop-inspired festival sets".