The video finds Henshaw in his living room, sofa surfing. His apartment is messy, clothes and household items are scattered everywhere. And Henshaw, well, he’s broke, unemployed, and contemplating his next move.
Recently, he just lost his job at Five Guys, and because of that, his girlfriend kicked him out. So what is he to do? You gotta be pretty lame to get fired from Five Guys, right? Well, that’s exactly how she feels.
But Henshaw reassures her that he will stop procrastinating. He wants to do better and spend more time with her. But is that what she wants? Considering the fact that he has nothing but a conversation to bring to the table. So he asks, “If I wasn’t broke would you spend more time with me?”
Broke
Samm Henshaw Lyrics
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Oh yeah, oh yeah
Well oh yeah
It's been a week from hell, I lost my job at Five Guys
My girl just kicked me out, she says I'm lame (Horns)
Maybe she's got a point, who gets the sack from Five Guys?
She thinks I'm so incapable of change
But I can cut down on my sleep
Give you what you need
Take time and make time, girl
I can stop procrastinating, oh
Be a little more prepared
Show you that I care
I love you, I swear, girl, oh
But tell me
If I wasn't broke, ooh
Would you spend more time with me like you said you'd do? Oh yeah
Tell me what I'm supposed to do
'Cause the only thing I need is to be loved by you
I'm starting out my seventh day of sofa surfing
Parading in my Calvin's with no shame (good Lord)
I sit and think to myself, I've hit the low
But look around and see no one to blame
Maybe I can cut down on my sleep
Give you what you need
Take time and make time
I can stop procrastinating, woah-woah-woah-woah
Be a little more prepared
Show you that I care
I love you, I swear, girl, oh
But tell me
If I wasn't broke, ooh
Would you spend more time with me like you said you'd do? Oh yeah
Tell me what I'm supposed to do
'Cause the only thing I need is to be loved by you
Oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh
If I wasn't broke, ooh
Would you spend more time with me like you said you'd do? Yeah
Tell me what I'm supposed to do
'Cause the only thing I need is to be loved by you, oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh
The song “Broke” by Samm Henshaw is an emotional ballad about a man who has hit rock bottom. The lyrical content deals with the themes of job loss, heartbreak, and a desperate desire for a second chance. The song begins with the singer experiencing the worst week of his life. He has lost his job at a fast-food chain and has been kicked out by his girlfriend. He acknowledges that he might have been at fault and incapable of change.
As the song progresses, the singer reflects on his life and realizes that what he needs is love. He promises to make changes in his life, cut down on his sleep, be more prepared, and show his girlfriend that he cares. However, he questions whether his financial struggles are pushing his love away. He asks if he wasn't broke, would she spend more time with him like she promised.
The lyrics of the song are relatable to anyone who has hit rock bottom and needs a helping hand. Samm’s powerful voice adds to the emotional impact of the song, making it a powerful and moving masterpiece. The use of pop and soul music styles in the song adds a happy and positive sound to the music, which contrasts with the sad lyrics. The overall effect is one of hope and encouragement to keep going and keep pushing through tough times.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been a week from hell, I lost my job at Five Guys
The past week has been terrible for me, I got fired from my job at Five Guys
My girl just kicked me out, she says I'm lame (Horns)
My girlfriend broke up with me and she thinks I'm worthless
Maybe she's got a point, who gets the sack from Five Guys?
Perhaps she's right, I shouldn't have lost my job at such a simple place as Five Guys
She thinks I'm so incapable of change
She believes that I'm unable to improve my situation
But I can cut down on my sleep
Even though I'm going through a tough time, I can try to use my time more efficiently
Give you what you need
I can prioritize your needs and wants
Take time and make time, girl
I can allocate time for things that matter, such as spending time with you
I can stop procrastinating, oh
I will work harder and more efficiently, and not put things off to the last minute
Be a little more prepared
I will try to anticipate and prepare for situations ahead of time
Show you that I care
I want to demonstrate my love and affection for you
I love you, I swear, girl, oh
I truly do love you and promise to try my best to make things work
But tell me
However, I still have a question
If I wasn't broke, ooh
Would you spend more time with me like you said you'd do? Oh yeah
If I weren't struggling financially, will you spend more time with me like you promised?
Tell me what I'm supposed to do
'Cause the only thing I need is to be loved by you
Please tell me what I should do because all I need is your love and affection
I'm starting out my seventh day of sofa surfing
I am currently staying on someone's couch for a week now
Parading in my Calvin's with no shame (good Lord)
I'm roaming around in my underwear without any embarrassment
I sit and think to myself, I've hit the low
I realize and accept that I have hit the bottom
But look around and see no one to blame
However, I cannot blame anyone else for my situation
Yeah
Oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh
Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jonny Latimer, Joshua Grant, Levi Malundama, Samm Henshaw
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Im so broke likein this girl sooo..yea
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@backup3765
reminds me of John Legend!
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