Break Down On Me
Brandon Lay Lyrics


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Girl, I got the keys to my dad's Bronco
Yeah, it runs a little hot
But if we take it slow
It'll get us places
Won't win no races but maybe
It'll get us where we can talk alone

I can tell there's a storm brewin' in your eyes
I can't stand to see you sad
Yeah, I hate to see you cry
But I'm gonna make it better
I'm good at puttin' things back together
Just so you know
You can break down on me

Break down on me
Girl I don't mind
I'm used to fixin' things back right
So let me hear what's on your mind
Get it off your chest tonight
Ain't got nowhere to be
Break down on me

Sometimes this old world can kick you where it hurts
Good thing you got a cheer-you-back-up chauffeur
Knows the right tracks
To play to get your mood, your groove back
We can crank it on up to ten

Woah, but if that mockingbird don't sing
I got a few more tricks up my sleeve
Don't you worry 'bout it
Just go on, get it all out
Girl, I'm gonna get you smilin' again
You can break down on me

Break down on me
Girl I don't mind
I'm used to fixin' things back right
So let me hear what's on your mind
Get it off your chest tonight
Ain't got nowhere to be
Break down on me

Break down on me
Girl I don't mind
I'm used to fixin' things back right
So let me hear what's on your mind
Get it off your chest tonight
Ain't got nowhere to be
Break down on me

Break down on me
Girl I don't mind
I'm used to fixin' things back right
So let me hear what's on your mind
Get it off your chest tonight
Ain't got nowhere to be
Break down on me





Break down on me
Yeah yeah

Overall Meaning

The song "Break Down On Me" by Brandon Lay features a car ride as a metaphor for emotional support. Lay uses his dad's Bronco to describe how he can take his girl away from any tough situation and provide her a safe space to let her emotions out. He acknowledges that he can sense her sadness and wants to break down the walls she has built up. He assures her that he can handle whatever she has to say and will always be there for her to come to after the storm.


The chorus "Break down on me, girl I don't mind. I'm used to fixing things back right" emphasizes the theme of emotional support. The singer wants his girl to know that he is always there for her, even when she's at her lowest point. By encouraging her to express her feelings, he can help her to heal and get back to feeling like herself. The song's ending line "Yeah yeah" is a repeated phrase throughout the song, which creates an optimistic and hopeful tone for the listener.


Overall, "Break Down On Me" is a comforting and uplifting song that emphasizes the importance of emotional support and being there for those we care about.


Line by Line Meaning

Girl, I got the keys to my dad's Bronco
I have access to my dad's car, which can take us places even though it's not the fastest.


Yeah, it runs a little hot
The car might overheat but we can still use it.


But if we take it slow
We won't push the car too hard, thus avoiding any further problems.


It'll get us places
Even though the car isn't in perfect condition, it can still take us wherever we need to go.


Won't win no races but maybe
It's not a racing car but it can get us to a spot where we can talk alone.


It'll get us where we can talk alone
We can use the car to get somewhere where we can have a private conversation.


I can tell there's a storm brewin' in your eyes
I can sense that you're feeling upset or troubled, just by looking into your eyes.


I can't stand to see you sad
I feel really bad if I see you unhappy.


Yeah, I hate to see you cry
I really don't like it when you're in tears.


But I'm gonna make it better
I'll do my best to cheer you up and make you feel better.


I'm good at puttin' things back together
I'm good at fixing things and making them work again.


Just so you know
I want you to be aware of my skills and that you can rely on me.


You can break down on me
You can always count on me for support and comfort, no matter what happens.


Break down on me
If you need to break down emotionally, you can lean on me for support.


Girl I don't mind
I don't care that you're breaking down. I'm here to help.


I'm used to fixin' things back right
I'm accustomed to fixing broken things back to their original condition.


So let me hear what's on your mind
Please talk to me and tell me what's bothering you.


Get it off your chest tonight
Express your feelings and worries to me tonight so that we can find a solution together.


Ain't got nowhere to be
I'm not busy or in a rush so we can take our time talking and figuring things out.


Sometimes this old world can kick you where it hurts
The world can be tough and unforgiving, which can hurt us emotionally.


Good thing you got a cheer-you-back-up chauffeur
Fortunately, you have me who can lift you up and make you feel better.


Knows the right tracks
I know what to say and do to help you feel better because I understand you well.


To play to get your mood, your groove back
I know how to lift your spirits and make you happy again.


We can crank it on up to ten
We can play music at a high volume to lift our mood and energy levels.


Woah, but if that mockingbird don't sing
If our initial plan doesn't work, we can try other things to make you feel better.


I got a few more tricks up my sleeve
I have other ideas to help improve your mood.


Don't you worry 'bout it
You don't need to stress about feeling down. I'm here to make it better.


Just go on, get it all out
Take your time and express your feelings completely.


Girl, I'm gonna get you smilin' again
I'll do whatever it takes to make you happy and smile again.


Yeah yeah
An exclamation of enthusiasm and optimism.




Writer(s): brandon lay

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@sidonnafoust8046

This has been a very healing song for me. Last Saturday, October 14, 2023, was the anniversary of my son's death 7 years ago and my significant other, Frederick, took me to the Jackson Symphony where Brandon Lay was the guest artist. When he sang this song, it really touched my heart because I have tried to bear the grief of losing my son all on my own, but that day Frederick told me it was okay for me to break down - he was there for me no matter what. This song was an amazing confirmation of having a partner who can take the tough stuff along with the good stuff. As an added confirmation, Brandon did the song again as an encore!! God really used my song and my amazing man to heal my spirit on a tough day and I'm forever grateful. Thank you, Brandon, for an amazing song and I know you listened to a voice in doing this song twice that night. I was truly blessed!

@hattielouise585

this deserves so much more attention

@allenschmidt4412

I listen to this several times a day. It's just a really good song

@estherruth69

This song has been my jam for a while now. Such an amazing voice. β˜ΊοΈβœŒπŸΌπŸ™ŒπŸ»

@zaddy737

Man we need to just slip a CD to everyone of the radio stations!!! Shame we don't hear this everyday

@belhanchai1625

I work at boot barn and this song plays a couple times everyday. I love it! Gives me the feels.

@maryst.romain3175

I came across this song by accident. But I mean, WOW what an amazingly great song. But I just I could find a guy like this. I will one day. God willing.

@southernoutlaw2.020

I dedicate this to my handsome man James I heard this song when I was going through a bad time with my ex and I met my current man during that same time and him and this song is what got me through it and opened my eyes to the reality that I could do so much better than my ex.....THANK YOU BRANDON LAY FOR THIS SONG AND THANK GOD FOR PUTTING MY MAN IN MY LIFE WHEN I NEEDED SOMEONE THE MOST

@HerbChambersLexus

Absolutely the most beautiful song...thought Yada Yada Yada was my new fav until I heard this. This one is being forwarded to the one I'm falling for.

@trishacrazyone

Love this it is a beautiful song. I just have me. Maybe someday someone will want to be here for me.

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