Other collaborators sometimes include: Jim Fairchild, Davey Latter, Joel Graves, Solon Bixler, Scotty McPherson, Brian Thornell, Suzie Vlcek (background vocals) Mike Shea (whistling)
Broke The Furniture
Earlimart Lyrics
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I broke the furniture
A painted picture
Did it for you
Telephone
I let it ring
Don't mean anything
Except for you
To my whole family
I hope they'll miss me
As much as you
The opening lines of Earlimart's song "Broke The Furniture" set the tone for a tale of destruction wrought by a lovesick protagonist. The singer admits to breaking the door and furniture in a fit of passion, as well as a painted picture he did for someone, presumably the object of his (or her) affection. The next lines introduce a telephone that rings but holds no meaning except for the call of his (or her) beloved. The singer's decision to say goodbye to his (or her) family adds another layer to the story, implying that the singer is potentially leaving everything behind to be with the person they desire.
The song's theme seems to revolve around the extremes people will go through to be with someone they love. It hints at the desperation and madness that can take over a person when consumed by love for another. The connection to material goods only adds to the sense of desperation, as if these objects and the destruction of them are tangible proof of their love's intensity. The final line suggests a sense of hopelessness and abandonment, that even the singer's family won't miss him (or her) as much as the person they love.
Overall, "Broke The Furniture" conveys a sense of loss, and the lengths one will go for love can have a destructive, negative impact in the end, leaving one without the loved one or the things that once surrounded them.
Line by Line Meaning
I broke the door
I was so desperate to be with you that I broke down the physical barriers that stood in my way, like a locked door.
I broke the furniture
The intensity of my feelings towards you made me act out in a destructive manner, causing me to break the very objects around me.
A painted picture
Even the art on my walls no longer brings me joy or inspiration, as all of my focus is on you.
Did it for you
All of my actions, even the ones that may seem insane, have been in service of my love and devotion to you.
Telephone
Despite how much I long to hear your voice on the other end, I cannot bring myself to pick up the phone.
I let it ring
The sound of the phone ringing constantly in my ears serves as a constant reminder of my unrequited love.
Don't mean anything
Nothing else in the world matters or holds any significance to me except for the love that I have for you.
Except for you
You are the only person who is able to make me feel and care so deeply.
I said goodbye
In order to pursue my love for you, I made the difficult decision to leave everything behind, including my family.
To my whole family
I severed ties with every aspect of my old life in order to devote myself completely to you.
I hope they'll miss me
I hope that those I left behind will feel the same amount of heartache and loss that I feel in my separation from you.
As much as you
My only solace is in knowing that you feel the same level of longing and love towards me as I do towards you.
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