Broken Stereo
Sean Fournier Lyrics


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Why do you look so glum?
Are you breaking
behind the smile that I know you're faking?
It is no surprise. I see it in your eyes.
And they just don't lie.

If your life was a broken stereo,
I'd be music to your ears
and your fears would be drowned in my audio.
You don't hear me though.
And I'd shed light on your worst-case scenario.
When you're crawling through the dark,
my spark would light the way back home.
You don't see me though.

And we could be so good.

Why do you look so glum?
Where you weeping
and letting go of dreams that you know you should be keeping?
'Cause once you let them go, they're gone. (So long)
But I can help you hold on.

If your life was a broken stereo,
I'd be music to your ears
and your fears would be drowned in my audio.
You don't hear me though.
And I'd shed light on your worst-case scenario.
When you're crawling through the dark,
my spark would light the way back home.
You don't see me though.

And we could be so good.

I'm in your vicinity, but you do not consider me.
Met you once or twice, but you probably don't remember me
'cause I go undiscovered. You confuse me for another.
I make faces in your faceless crowd.
And I've been screaming out loud.

If your life was a broken stereo,
I'd be music to your ears
and your fears would be drowned in my audio.
You don't hear me though.
And I'd shed light on your worst-case scenario.
When you're crawling through the dark,
my spark would light the way back home.
You don't see me though.





And we could be so good

Overall Meaning

The song "Broken Stereo" by Sean Fournier is about a person who is trying to get through to someone who seems to be going through a tough time. The lyrics convey the sense of seeing someone trying to hide their pain, and wanting to help them through it. The opening lines, "Why do you look so glum? / Are you breaking / behind the smile that I know you're faking?" set the tone for the song, as it expresses concern and a desire to understand what the person is going through.


The metaphor of a broken stereo is used to describe the person's life, with the singer suggesting that they could be the music that would make things better for them. The lyrics say, "If your life was a broken stereo, / I'd be music to your ears / and your fears would be drowned in my audio." The singer then goes on to talk about how they could help the person in their worst moments, but that they are not being seen or heard by the person they are trying to help.


The closing lines of the song, "If your life was a broken stereo, / I'd be music to your ears / and your fears would be drowned in my audio. / You don't see me though. / And we could be so good." emphasize the sense of missed connection and the hope that the relationship could be something more if the person would only open up and let the singer in.


Line by Line Meaning

Why do you look so glum?
Why are you sad and downcast?


Are you breaking behind the smile that I know you're faking?
Are you secretly falling apart while pretending to be okay?


It is no surprise. I see it in your eyes.
Your sadness is evident in the expression of your eyes.


And they just don't lie.
Your eyes cannot conceal your true feelings and emotions.


If your life was a broken stereo,
If your life was a mess and out of order,


I'd be music to your ears
I could offer comfort and peace of mind.


and your fears would be drowned in my audio.
I could help you overcome your doubts and worries.


You don't hear me though.
You are not paying attention to me or my efforts to offer support.


And I'd shed light on your worst-case scenario.
I could help you face your fears and offer hope in your difficult situation.


When you're crawling through the dark,
When you are struggling in a difficult and challenging situation,


my spark would light the way back home.
I could help guide you towards a better and brighter future.


You don't see me though.
You are not aware of my presence or my desire to help.


And we could be so good.
We could have a meaningful and positive relationship if you allowed me to offer my support.


Where you weeping and letting go of dreams that you know you should be keeping?
Are you crying and giving up on your hopes and aspirations?


'Cause once you let them go, they're gone. (So long)
Once you give up on your dreams, they will be lost forever.


But I can help you hold on.
I can offer you encouragement and support to keep going and chasing your dreams.


I'm in your vicinity, but you do not consider me.
I am close to you, but you do not pay attention to me or my presence.


Met you once or twice, but you probably don't remember me
We may have crossed paths before, but you do not recall meeting me.


cause I go undiscovered. You confuse me for another.
I am unknown and overlooked. You often mistake me for someone else.


I make faces in your faceless crowd.
I try to stand out and catch your attention amidst the sea of people around you.


And I've been screaming out loud.
I have been trying to get your attention and communicate my desire to help you.




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Grabe Tol

i love this guy, hes actually really good!

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i love his voice :-) all his songs makes happy :o

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D L M

I love it!!

Aneesh Tigga

Brings back memories <3

vanillacreamsoda1

this is so beautiful

Pratik N

no autotune.. FINALLY!

Louisa Kuhn

I love it. (: ♥

Theresa Thieme

i love this song *_*

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