1. Broken Home was formed in 197… Read Full Bio ↴There were two band with this name:
1. Broken Home was formed in 1979 by Dicken (aka Jeff Pain) and Pete Crowther in Oxford, UK after the split up of Mr. Big (UK) in 1978. Dicken and Pete Crowther had played together in various bands since 1969.
The original lineup consisted of Pete Barnacle, drums, and Rory Wilson, guitar, in addition to Dicken, lead vocals and guitar, and Pete Crowther, bass.
Broken Home made two albums; Broken Home (1980, WEA) and Life (1981, Mercury/Phonogram). Broken Home was produced by Robert John "Mutt" Lange, Life by Chris Walsh.
Life was not released in the UK, only in parts of Europe. The album was on VG-lista (Norwegian Top-40 Albums) for 5 weeks in 1982, reaching position 22.
Broken Home split in 1981. Their last gig was the Reading festival in 1980.
They were managed by Tony Smith, the manager of Genesis.
2. A British Goth band from the 1980s.
No Chance
Broken Home Lyrics
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when you wake up in the morning
I'll be there at the end of the day
I'll give you my love, all that I ever have to give
Oh babe, babe, babe
I'll be there
when your lovers, love you no more
I'll be there, when your friends let you down
Holding your hands
I'll bought that smile back on your face
Oh babe, babe
Tell me why? Tell me why?
(Tell me why?) Why you said no chance
Why you said no way
Why you said no chance
Why you said no chance...
I'll be there like a fool, when it's raining,
I'll be there
Always there when you call
To give you my love
I'll put that smile back on your face
Oh babe, babe
Tell me why? tell me why?
(Tell me why) Why you said no chance, why you said no way
Why you said no chance, why you said (No chance believe me there, no chance believe me there)
Why you said no chance
Why you said no way (no way)
Why you said no chance
Why you said
No chance, no chance, no chance
These lyrics are about someone who is willing to be there for their love interest through thick and thin. The singer is promising to be there for their significant other in the morning and at the end of the day, offering all the love they have to give. They will be there when their lover's friends let them down and when their other partners no longer love them. The singer is willing to be there in the rain, always available when their significant other calls. They promise to put a smile on their face and be a fool in love.
The repeated phrase "tell me why" is a plea from the singer to their love interest. They are wondering why their lover said there is no chance between them. The singer seems to be confused about why this person is resistant to their love despite their willingness to be there for them.
The lyrics paint a picture of someone who loves unconditionally and is willing to be there for someone, no matter what. However, there is a lack of reciprocity in this relationship, and the singer is left questioning why their love interest does not feel the same.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll be there
I promise to always be by your side
when you wake up in the morning
I vow to be there for you from the start of every day
I'll be there at the end of the day
And stay with you till the end of every day as well
I'll give you my love, all that I ever have to give
My love for you is boundless and unconditional
Oh babe, babe, babe
Emphasizing the depth of the singer's affection
when your lovers, love you no more
When those you love don't reciprocate your feelings anymore
I'll be there, when your friends let you down
I'll always be your friend and stand by you when others fail you
Holding your hands
I'll physically be there to support you
I'll bought that smile back on your face
I'll do my best to make you happy once again
Tell me why? Tell me why?
Asking why the person has rejected the singer's love
(Tell me why?) Why you said no chance
Repeating the question to emphasize hurt and confusion
Why you said no way
Wondering why the person is so opposed to love
Why you said no chance
Continuing to ask why the person won't give love a chance
Why you said no chance...
Repeating the question to show the depth of the singer's emotions
I'll be there like a fool, when it's raining,
Even during difficult times, I'll still be there for you
Always there when you call
I am always ready to help you at a moment's notice
To give you my love
Showing how dedicated the singer is to giving love
I'll put that smile back on your face
Going out of his way to make the person happy
Oh babe, babe
Repeating the phrase to emphasize the depth of the singer's love
Tell me why? tell me why?
Continuing to ask the same question about why the person won't love him
(Tell me why) Why you said no chance, why you said no way
Repeating the question to emphasize hurt and confusion about the rejection
Why you said no chance, why you said (No chance believe me there, no chance believe me there)
Clearly stating that the person has said there is no love to be had between them
Why you said no way (no way)
Reiterating the rejection
Why you said no chance
Continuing to express confusion over the rejection
No chance, no chance, no chance
Repeating the phrase to show the depth of the singer's hurt
Contributed by Violet P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.