Broken
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Why are we overcome with fear?
What if I told you that fear isn't real.
Why are we overcome with death?
What if I told you my friends your doubt
You could live without!

There is a question I want to understand
Why can't everyone tell the truth and learn to love again

Do you know... What it feels like to be broken and used
Scared and confused
Do you know... What it feels like to be broken and used
Scared and confused
Yes I know

One more question... I know time is dear
Is what the world speaks of love really real?
The answers not of this world but very clear
Look above to find love and you found eternal life

Street corner preachers you've heard before
Friendly advice just gets thrown out the door
There is a question that I want to understand
Why can't everyone tell the truth... And learn to love again

Do you know... What it feels like to be broken and used?
Scared and confused
Yes I know... What it feels like to be broken and used
Scared and confused
Yes I know
Yes I know
Yes I know
Yes I know

Do you know... What it feels like to be broken and used?
Scared and confused
Yes I know... What it feels like to be broken and used
Scared and confused

I'm broken!
I'm broken




I'm broken
I'm broken

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Broken" by Stapp Scott convey a sense of confusion and despair surrounding fear, death, love and truth. The opening lines of the chorus confront the listener with the question "Do you know... what it feels like to be broken and used, scared and confused?" This is a cry for understanding and empathy, and suggests feelings of isolation and alienation. The lyrics also touch on philosophical and spiritual themes, questioning the nature of fear and love and suggesting that the answers to life's deeper questions lie beyond the material world. The song's final line, repeated for effect, is a powerful declaration of vulnerability and pain: "I'm broken!" This line suggests a need for healing and restoration, and perhaps a willingness to find hope and wholeness in the face of adversity.


Overall, the lyrics to "Broken" have a confessional and introspective quality that invites listeners to reflect on their own experiences of pain and suffering, and to empathize with others who may be facing similar struggles. The lyrical content is supported by a powerful and emotionally resonant vocal performance by Stapp Scott, which adds to the sense of urgency and vulnerability conveyed by the lyrics.


Line by Line Meaning

Why are we overcome with fear?
Do we really need to feel so afraid?


What if I told you that fear isn't real.
What if I said that fear is something we create for ourselves?


Why are we overcome with death?
Do we need to be afraid of death?


What if I told you my friends your doubt You could live without!
What if I told you that you don't have to live with your doubts?


There is a question I want to understand Why can't everyone tell the truth and learn to love again
Why can't we be honest with ourselves and each other, and have love in our lives?


Do you know... What it feels like to be broken and used Scared and confused Do you know... What it feels like to be broken and used Scared and confused Yes I know
Do you understand the pain of feeling broken and lost? I do.


One more question... I know time is dear Is what the world speaks of love really real? The answers not of this world but very clear Look above to find love and you found eternal life
Is love really what the world talks about? The answer lies beyond us, and we can find it with a higher power.


Street corner preachers you've heard before Friendly advice just gets thrown out the door There is a question that I want to understand Why can't everyone tell the truth... And learn to love again
We've heard these messages before, but why can't we truly be honest with ourselves and love one another?


I'm broken! I'm broken I'm broken I'm broken
I feel lost and defeated.




Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: DEWAYNE JULIUS ROGERS JR., SCOTT STAPP

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