Broken Song
Chris Carmack Lyrics
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There's a melody in me and I'm gonna find it
I try to get the words right
But they mostly come out wrong
I'm a broken guitar workin' on a broken song
I'm a busted cowboy looking for a horse to ride
I'm a gust of wind looking for another sky
A restless in my bones
I'm a broken guitar workin' on a broken song
And I'm a whole lotta tryin'
And I'm fallin' down right after flyin'
I spend a whole lot of time in this life
Tryin' to find something I rhyme with
I'm a story that I don't know how to tell
Just a penny looking for a wishin' well
I guess I'll keep on singing till I hear someone sing along
I'm a broken guitar workin' on a broken song
And I'm a whole lotta tryin'
And I'm fallin' down right after flyin'
I spend a whole lot of time in this life
Tryin' to find something I rhyme with
And I'm a whole lotta tryin'
And I'm fallin' down right after flyin'
I spend a whole lot of time in this life
Tryin' to find something I rhyme with
Can I rhyme with you?
The first verse of Chris Carmack's song Broken Song portrays the singer as a musician, expressing their struggle to create meaningful music. They compare themselves to a rusty set of strings, emphasizing the difficulty in producing a beautiful melody. The words that they try to put together rarely come out right, indicating their frustration with their creative process. They feel like a broken guitar trying to write a broken song. The second verse continues with the overall theme of being broken, but now the singer is a "busted cowboy" searching for a horse to ride, a gust of wind searching for a new sky. They have a restlessness in their bones, which is an indication of their search for something greater. The chorus underscores the idea that the singer is always trying, but they often fall short. Nevertheless, they keep singing, hoping for someone to join in and sing with them. The final line is a plea for connection, asking if they can find something to rhyme with the person they are singing to.
Overall, the song relates to the struggle to create something beautiful and meaningful, while acknowledging that the process can often be difficult and frustrating. It touches on the idea of feeling broken, lost, and searching for something to help guide and fulfill oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a rusty set of strings that I keep windin'
I'm like a rusty set of guitar strings which I keep winding in myself
There's a melody in me and I'm gonna find it
I have a hidden melody in me and my aim is to find it
I try to get the words right
I attempt to pick the right words
But they mostly come out wrong
But usually, the words come out wrongly
I'm a broken guitar workin' on a broken song
I'm like a damaged guitar, striving to create a flawed song
I'm a busted cowboy looking for a horse to ride
I'm like a broke down cowboy who is seeking for another horse to ride
I'm a gust of wind looking for another sky
I'm like a gust of wind trying to fly in a new sky
I got moving in these worn-out boots
I started walking in my old, worn-out boots
A restless in my bones
I have a sense of unease deep within me
I'm a broken guitar workin' on a broken song
I'm like a damaged guitar, striving to create a flawed song
And I'm a whole lotta tryin'
I put in a lot of effort
And I'm fallin' down right after flyin'
But, I often fail even after a successful attempt
I spend a whole lot of time in this life
I devote a lot of time in my life
Tryin' to find something I rhyme with
Attempting to find something I can relate to
I'm a story that I don't know how to tell
I'm a person who has a story to tell but doesn't know how to put it into words
Just a penny looking for a wishin' well
I'm like a penny trying to find a wishing well
I guess I'll keep on singing till I hear someone sing along
I'll continue singing even if I don't have a partner to sing with
I'm a broken guitar workin' on a broken song
I'm like a damaged guitar, striving to create a flawed song
And I'm a whole lotta tryin'
I put in a lot of effort
And I'm fallin' down right after flyin'
But, I often fail even after a successful attempt
I spend a whole lot of time in this life
I devote a lot of time in my life
Tryin' to find something I rhyme with
Attempting to find something I can relate to
And I'm a whole lotta tryin'
I put in a lot of effort
And I'm fallin' down right after flyin'
But, I often fail even after a successful attempt
I spend a whole lot of time in this life
I devote a lot of time in my life
Tryin' to find something I rhyme with
Attempting to find something I can relate to
Can I rhyme with you?
Can I find something that I can relate to in you?
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CODY D. JOHNSON, TONY MAC LANE, TRAVIS MEADOWS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Miss the Nashville show... best one on TV and the only one I watched. Why do they always kill the good ones, when there are so few?
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chris songs are beautiful n and amazing voice youe great singer
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Chris Carmack is great singer more songs pls
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I'm a rusty set of strings that I keep windin'
There's a melody in me and I'm gonna find it
I try to get the words right
But they mostly come out wrong
I'm a broken guitar workin' on a broken song
I'm a busted cowboy looking for a horse to ride
I'm a gust of wind looking for another sky
I got moving in these worn out boots
A restless in my bones
I'm a broken guitar workin' on a broken song
And I'm a whole lotta tryin'
And I'm fallin' down right after flyin'
I spend a whole lot of time in this life
Tryin' to find something I rhyme with
I'm a story that I don't know how to tell
Just a penny looking for a wishin' well
I guess I'll keep on singing till I hear someone sing along
I'm a broken guitar workin' on a broken song
And I'm a whole lotta tryin'
And I'm fallin' down right after flyin'
I spend a whole lot of time in this life
Tryin' to find something I rhyme with
And I'm a whole lotta tryin'
And I'm fallin' down right after flyin'
I spend a whole lot of time in this life
Tryin' to find something I rhyme with
Can I rhyme with you?