Seether gained mainstream popularity in 2002 with their US Active Rock number one single "Fine Again", and their success was sustained in 2004 with the single "Broken", which peaked at number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100. They have experienced continued success with number one hits on the Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, such as "Remedy", "Fake It", "Country Song", "Words as Weapons", and "Let You Down". The band currently consists of lead vocalist/guitarist Shaun Morgan, bassist Dale Stewart, drummer John Humphrey and guitarist Corey Lowery (exStuck Mojo, Stereomud}. Seether has undergone several lineup changes since their formation in 1999, with vocalist/guitarist Shaun Morgan being the only constant member.
Broken feat Kevin Martin
Seether Lyrics
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I want to hold you high and steal your pain away
I keep your photograph, and I know it serves me well
I want to hold you high and steal your pain
'Cause I'm broken when I'm lonesome
And I don't feel right when you're gone away
You've gone away
The worst is over now and we can breathe again
I want to hold you high, and steal my pain away
There's so much left to learn, and no one left to fight
I want to hold you high and steal your pain
'Cause I'm broken when I'm open
And I don't feel like I am strong enough
'Cause I'm broken when I'm lonesome
And I don't feel right when you're gone away
'Cause I'm broken when I'm open
And I don't feel like I am strong enough
'Cause I'm broken when I'm lonesome
And I don't feel right when you're gone away
'Cause I'm broken when I'm lonesome
And I don't feel right when you're gone away
You've gone away
You don't feel me here anymore
The lyrics to "Broken" tell the story of a person who is deeply in love with someone else. They love the way the person laughs and want to be able to take away their pain. They keep a photograph of them as a reminder of their love. However, the person is struggling with their emotions and feels broken when they are alone. They can't handle the pain of being away from their love and feel lost when they're gone. The person feels weak and broken when they are open about their feelings, and they don't feel like they are strong enough to handle it on their own.
The chorus is a repetition of how broken the person feels without their love. They don't feel right when the person is gone and feel like they are missing a part of themselves. The worst is over, but they still need the other person to make them feel whole. The song ends on a sad note, with the person realizing that their love is gone and they don't feel the same anymore.
Overall, "Broken" is a heartfelt and emotional song about the pain of love and loss. It speaks to anyone who has ever felt incomplete without someone who they deeply care for.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanted you to know I love the way you laugh
I wanted to express my affection and appreciation for how you laugh and show happiness.
I want to hold you high and steal your pain away
I desire to comfort and protect you, relieving you of any emotional distress or pain.
I keep your photograph, and I know it serves me well
I hold on to a picture of you, knowing that it brings me comfort and happiness.
’Cause I'm broken when I'm lonesome
I feel emotionally damaged and incomplete when I'm alone.
And I don't feel right when you're gone away
My emotional state is affected negatively when you're not around.
You've gone away
You've left and are no longer present in my life.
You don't feel me here anymore
You are no longer emotionally connected to me, or I no longer feel like you understand me.
The worst is over now and we can breathe again
The difficult times have passed, and we can now relax and take a deep breath.
There's so much left to learn, and no one left to fight
There is a lot left for us to do and discover, but we no longer have to struggle or compete with anyone.
’Cause I'm broken when I'm open
I feel like I am emotionally vulnerable and fragile when I expose my true self to others.
And I don't feel like I am strong enough
I feel weak and incapable of facing challenges when I am in this state.
’Cause I'm broken when I'm lonesome
I feel the same emotional damage when I am isolated and alone.
And I don't feel right when you're gone away
My emotional stability is compromised when you are not present.
You've gone away
You are no longer here with me.
You don't feel me here anymore
You are no longer emotionally connected or in tune with me.
Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Dale William Stewart, Shaun Morgan Welgemoed
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@daughtry
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE LOVE EVERYONE!!! It's been an absolute pleasure working with you @lzzyhale and can't wait to see what our future holds. MUCH LOVE AND RESPECT!!!
@katyperrydreamer8039
love you big fan!!!
@alishafrazier9022
Absolutely phenomenal job. You each brought something very special! Sick ❤️❤️
@landon2050
Your my FAVORITE singer!!!
@bobbo0616
Saw you In Orlando. You told my son you loved him and I’m the big fan!
@Melissa-dn5kd
Love it. How bout a cover of close my eyes forever. ❤❤❤
@benjismith8929
I'm a GenX raised on 80's music and heavy metal. Whoever decided to take 80's music and put a metal twist on it is a freaking genius.
@tashamarie8877
Amen!!!!!! 1 song & suddenly i have an insatiable hunger for more like it. I cant go back to regular music and pretend that I wasnt impacted by the magic this song/version cast on my little music loving heart. Lzzy? Chris? We NEED more!! We were starving and didnt even know it!!
@seanbooher8252
Daughtry has done a couple of covers of classic rock songs and I love them. He adds just enough to them to keep them classic.
@SilentKnight43
At 60yrs old it takes a lot to gimme goosebumps. Yet there they are. Crushed it.