Broken Tambourine
Muzz Lyrics


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Broken tambourine
It's inside all my futures
Slowin' everything
Broken tambourine
As heaven marches over
Hushin' mind machine
I know which way to leave
Despite all my choices
High on everything

I watch you sleep
And it's heavenly heaven
I watch you dream
It's heavenly heaven

Na-na, na-na-na
Na-na, na-na-na
Na-na, na-na-na

Years on the road I was taught
Impossibly it's perfect
And the wheels come off
I know when it's happening
As heaven marches over
To quiet everything

Na-na, na-na-na
Na-na, na-na-na
Na-na, na-na-na

I watch you sleep
Heavenly heaven
I watch you dream
It's heavenly heaven

Na-na, na-na-na
Na-na, na-na-na
Na-na, na-na-na
Na-na, na-na-na
Na-na, na-na-na
Na-na, na-na-na
Na-na, na-na-na




Na-na, na-na-na
Na-na, na-na-na

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Muzz's song "Broken Tambourine" explore themes of self-reflection and acceptance, and the struggle to find peace and contentment in the face of life's uncertainties. The broken tambourine serves as a metaphor for the singer's fractured sense of self, and their inability to move forward despite all of their choices. The line "It's inside all my futures" suggests a pervasive sense of helplessness and uncertainty, as if the singer is unable to escape the brokenness that they carry within themselves.


As the song progresses, the imagery shifts to focus on the singer's connection with someone else - their partner, perhaps - and the sense of relief and tranquility that comes with being near them. The lyrics "I watch you sleep / And it's heavenly heaven / I watch you dream / It's heavenly heaven" convey a sense of wonder and awe at the peacefulness of sleep and the beauty of the dream world. These moments of peace provide a counterbalance to the chaos and turmoil of the rest of the song, suggesting that, for the singer, the brokenness of their own self is eased and renewed by their connections with others.


Overall, "Broken Tambourine" is a melancholic, introspective song that explores the uneasy space between hope and despair, between brokenness and beauty, and between self and others.


Line by Line Meaning

Broken tambourine
Lost rhythm or uncertainty


It's inside all my futures
Affects all aspects of the future


Slowin' everything
Creating a sense of stagnancy or delay


As heaven marches over
A divine presence or guidance over all things


Hushin' mind machine
Quieting or calming the mind amidst chaos


I know which way to leave
Aware of how to move forward despite complexity


Despite all my choices
Despite having agency in decision-making


High on everything
Intoxicated by life experiences or success


I watch you sleep
Finding peacefulness or joy in observing others' rest


And it's heavenly heaven
Feeling uplifted or spiritual in the moment


I watch you dream
Experiencing happiness or solace in others' dreams


Years on the road I was taught
Gained knowledge and wisdom through life experiences


Impossibly it's perfect
Despite being improbable, it feels exactly right


And the wheels come off
Things fall apart despite prior stability


I know when it's happening
Aware of impending disaster or struggle


To quiet everything
To find inner peace or clarity amidst chaos




Lyrics © SAND MAN MUSIC, CLARABELLE SONGS, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Paul Banks, Matt Barrick, Josh Kaufman

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Romalou Lou

for strangers like me :

[Verse 1]
Broken tambourine
It's inside all my futures, slowing everything
Broken tambourine
As heaven marches over, hushing mind machine
I know which way to leave
Despite all my choices high on everything
[Chorus]
I watch you sleep and it's heavenly heaven
I watch you dream, it's heavenly heaven
[Verse 2]
Years on the road I was taught
Impossibly it's perfect and the wheels come off
I know when it's happening
As heaven marches over, tired everything
[Chorus]
I watch you sleep and it's heavenly heaven
I watch you dream, it's heavenly heaven



All comments from YouTube:

JC

Im an old dude with a broken heart , this song is the only thing that makes me company in my darkest nights ... thank you ......

laurell86

are you ok?

Martin Anguiano

It gets better and music does help

Tommaso Carpillo

user Account so sorry to hear that, hope you’re ok

TheHigh Way

Hey man. We share that deep abyss. I can feel you from the silence of the smiling quiet wind. Love to ya.

A J

@laurell86 it calls depression, most of us can live with it and handled it, Banks knows what he does when he tries to get this emotions on these kinda of songs, we can feel our inner side with Banks.

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Romalou Lou

for strangers like me :

[Verse 1]
Broken tambourine
It's inside all my futures, slowing everything
Broken tambourine
As heaven marches over, hushing mind machine
I know which way to leave
Despite all my choices high on everything
[Chorus]
I watch you sleep and it's heavenly heaven
I watch you dream, it's heavenly heaven
[Verse 2]
Years on the road I was taught
Impossibly it's perfect and the wheels come off
I know when it's happening
As heaven marches over, tired everything
[Chorus]
I watch you sleep and it's heavenly heaven
I watch you dream, it's heavenly heaven

Adriana Santos

Muito obrigada

Romalou Lou

@Adriana Santos je vous en prie :)

Silvana Vélez deVilla

La canción te atrae, eleva y desplaza; que hermosa es.
¡Excelente trabajo!
¡Saludos desde Perú! 🇵🇪

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