Broken
Jake Bugg Lyrics

I'm waiting for you
The singer is patiently waiting for someone, likely a romantic interest, to arrive or return.

For I'm broken down
The singer feels emotionally and/or physically exhausted and worn out, waiting for the person to arrive.

Coming down this time
The singer is feeling defeated and resigned to the situation, anticipating disappointment.

For my heart lies
The artist's emotions are heavily invested in the person they are waiting for, and their heart is with them.

Far and away where they took you down
The person the artist is waiting for was previously in a difficult situation or taken somewhere against their will.

Let them over to your house
The singer is open to the idea of the person they are waiting for having visitors, and encourages them to come over or be joined by others.

Where I'm broken
The singer feels vulnerable and emotionally damaged, possibly in multiple ways or in a specific place.

Down by the people if they let you breathe
The artist is aware that the person they are waiting for may be struggling due to external factors or the people around them, and hopes for them to have breathing room.

Don't give a damn if you still can't see
Regardless of whether the person they are waiting for sees the artist's feelings or the situation clearly, the artist still cares deeply.

Still my heart beats, for you
The artist's love and affection for the person they are waiting for remains strong despite the trials they may have faced.

Have become, all I love
The person the singer is waiting for has come to represent everything they care about and are invested in.

And all I hoped for
The person the artist is waiting for is fulfilling their desires and aspirations, at least to some degree.

But I, must carry on
The singer is aware that they must continue their life and other responsibilities despite their feelings for the person they are waiting for.

Always one
The singer sees themselves as independent and self-reliant, not defined solely by their relationship with the person they are waiting for.

Never broken
Regardless of the obstacles faced and the emotional strain experienced, the singer remains resilient and unbroken.

Run to the lobby where I saw you try
The artist recalls a moment when they witnessed the person they are waiting for giving something their best effort, and wishes to see that again.

Don't give a damn for your reasons why
The artist is not concerned with the specific reasons for the person they are waiting for's past behavior, but still cares for them greatly.

Where sophie's down in the valley where the church bells cry
The singer invokes a specific location or image that holds sentimental value, possibly shared with the person they are waiting for.

I'll lead them over to your eyes
The singer will bring others to meet the person they are waiting for, hoping to share something special and meaningful.

Woah, I am one
The artist emphasizes their individuality and self-worth, while still acknowledging their feelings for the person they are waiting for.

Pray, story eye
The lyrics take a more abstract and symbolic turn, perhaps invoking a religious or spiritual aspect.

Peace and love
The artist wishes for a sense of peacefulness and harmony, both for themselves and the person they are waiting for.

In a future
The singer speaks to a potential future that they hope will be more positive and fulfilling.

Bright, sacrifice
The brightness of the future is connected to a sacrifice, potentially indicating something the artist must give up or lose in order to achieve their goals.

Came around, never broken
Despite past difficulties or losses, the singer remains unbroken and resilient, with hope for the future.

Traveling a street that I did not go
The singer is now in a different phase of their life that is distinct from the period they shared with the person they are waiting for.

Lifetime to the winter load
The journey the singer is on is long and potentially difficult, likened to a harsh winter season.

Down in the valley where the church bells cry
The artist repeats the same imagery as before, invoking a powerful connection to the person they are waiting for.

I'll lead them over to your eyes
The artist remains committed to introducing others to the person they care about, hoping to share their deep connection.

Woah, I am one
The song ends on the same note as before, with the singer emphasizing their own identity and sense of self despite their emotions for another person.