Battered Broken
Jude Lyrics


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Everything had to be exactly as you had planed it
Everything had to be exactly as you designed
The sadness inside you was lost on exactly no one
And there's nothing heroic or stoic in being a mime
Hey little girl is there room inside your world
For a groom without a pearl or a diamond on his mind
Did you think that for a second on the brink
That you could let me take a drink and bet that would not climb inside over my
Primly pride
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
See you walking down the hall kinda tall it isn't all like Bacall and
I'm gonna pucker up and blow you right out of the seams of your suits and the
Dreams will be roots for the teams in cahoots
My demons loving you
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh

[Chorus]
There is only so much I can give without return
Maybe a song
Maybe a few
Maybe not
Maybe, finally fuck it and just take a shot
And I battered, broken, barely hoping remade token
I would crawl back to you and say thanks I needed that
It's been a while
I would crawl back to you and say thanks I needed that
It's been a while
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Smoother skinned than most she was and beautiful and just because I thought I'd
Be a doomsday gift I placed the rift
Callous first and cavalier dropping verses she could hear the sad refrain
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh

[Chorus]
I'm gonna grope I'm gonna grasp
'Cause I must
It's my rope and my asp and my doom for my lusting of you
Throw me a thin spider line, I'll be fine, as I climb the mine to my divine





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The song, "Battered Broken" by Jude is a reflective piece about failed romance, rejection, and self-discovery. The persona of the song is offering themselves to a lover who does not reciprocate their feelings. The persona, however, is determined to pursue the lover despite their rejection. Throughout the song, the persona reflects on the many failures of their romantic life, and the futility of it all. This is portrayed in the lyrics, "There is only so much I can give without return. Maybe a song, Maybe a few, Maybe not."


The persona realizes that the sadness they had been hiding from everyone was evident to those around them, "The sadness inside you was lost on exactly no one." The line "And there's nothing heroic or stoic in being a mime," suggests that it is not healthy to keep everything inside, and that the persona should open up and express how they feel.


At some point, the persona realizes that they cannot make someone love them, and that it is probably best to let go. The final lines of the song, "I would crawl back to you and say thanks I needed that. It's been a while," suggest that the persona has found closure, and is ready to move on.


Line by Line Meaning

Everything had to be exactly as you had planed it
You were very controlling and needed everything to go exactly as you wanted.


Everything had to be exactly as you designed
You had precise plans and designs for how you wanted things to be.


The sadness inside you was lost on exactly no one
Everyone could tell that you were deeply sad and hurting.


And there's nothing heroic or stoic in being a mime
Hiding your emotions and being silent does not make you strong or admirable.


Hey little girl is there room inside your world
Addressing someone younger or less powerful, asking if they can make space for you in their life.


For a groom without a pearl or a diamond on his mind
Asking for acceptance as you are, without wealth or status to offer.


Did you think that for a second on the brink
Questioning whether they ever considered taking a chance or being vulnerable.


That you could let me take a drink and bet that would not climb inside over my Primly pride
Asking if they ever thought they could help you overcome your pride and let yourself be vulnerable around them.


See you walking down the hall kinda tall it isn't all like Bacall
Commenting on their appearance, comparing it to Lauren Bacall, but recognizing there is more to them than just looks.


and I'm gonna pucker up and blow you right out of the seams of your suits and the Dreams will be roots for the teams in cahoots
Wanting to impress and seduce them to the point where their world falls apart, and your dreams become intertwined.


My demons loving you
Acknowledge that you have personal demons, but still express love towards them regardless.


There is only so much I can give without return
You have limits to what you can give without receiving anything in return.


Maybe a song
You could offer them a song as a gift.


Maybe a few
Perhaps there's a little more you could give, but still limited.


Maybe not
Admitting that maybe you don't have anything left to offer.


Maybe, finally fuck it and just take a shot
Deciding to take a risk and attempt to win them over.


And I battered, broken, barely hoping remade token
You are hurt, broken, and barely holding on to hope, but willing to put yourself back together for them.


I would crawl back to you and say thanks I needed that
You would go back to them if they gave you the chance and express appreciation for it.


It's been a while
It's been a long time since you've been able to express your gratitude towards them.


Smoother skinned than most she was and beautiful and just because I thought I'd be a doomsday gift I placed the rift
Describing their physical beauty and their effect on your life, and how you intentionally caused a rift between you two.


Callous first and cavalier dropping verses she could hear the sad refrain
Admitting to being careless and cavalier when communicating with them, but also expressing the sadness in your voice.


I'm gonna grope I'm gonna grasp
Taking a chance by trying to make physical contact.


'Cause I must
You feel compelled to take action, even if it's risky.


It's my rope and my asp and my doom for my lusting of you
You're willing to risk everything for the chance to be with them.


Throw me a thin spider line, I'll be fine, as I climb the mine to my divine
Asking them for anything, even if it's small, and saying even if it's difficult, you still think it's worth it.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MICHAEL JUDE CHRISTODAL

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