Willmon was raised on a ranch near Afton, Texas. By his second year in coll… Read Full Bio ↴Willmon was raised on a ranch near Afton, Texas. By his second year in college, he dropped out to join a bluegrass band. In 1995, he moved to Nashville to start a songwriting career, and by 1998 he had a song-publishing contract with Sea Gayle Music. One of his first cuts as a songwriter was "It Doesn't Mean I Don't Love You". This song was recorded by the short-lived duo McHayes (which comprised 1990s country singer Wade Hayes and fiddler Mark McClurg), and reached #41 on the country charts in 2003.

Willmon signed with Columbia Records in 2004. His self-titled debut album was released that year, and it produced four singles. The first of these was "Beer Man", which peaked at #30 on the country charts. Following it were "Dixie Rose Deluxe's" at #36, "Home Sweet Holiday Inn" at #49, and finally "The Good Life" at #38. A second album, A Little More Livin', followed in 2006. Although its lead-off single "On Again Tonight" became his highest chart entry at #27, the follow-up "So Am I" peaked at #59, and Willmon exited Columbia's roster.

Willmon signed with Compadre Records in 2007. His third album, Broken In, was released on February 26, 2008.[2] The album produced three singles in "There Is a God", the title track, and "Cold Beer and a Fishing Pole", though none of these entered the charts. In early 2008, he also made his acting debut in the film Palo Pinto Gold, a cowboy film also starring Roy Clark and Mel Tillis[2] He also had another chart success as a songwriter in early 2008, having co-written Montgomery Gentry's Number One hit "Back When I Knew It All". He also co-wrote a song entitled "Better Than This", recorded by Brad Paisley on his 2007 album, 5th Gear.

Broken In
Trent Willmon Lyrics

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No, they ain't broke
They're just broken in

I been drivin' this '85 pickup truck
Them buddies in line call it a bucket of rust
She's a little beat up
But she still runs like the wind
Yeah, kinda like me
I been banged and bruised
Been around the block a time or two
But I'm runnin' like new
Goin' places I never been
No, I ain't broke
I'm just broken in

[Chorus]
So come on, baby, take a chance on me
I just might be just what you need
I'm rough around the edges, but I guarantee
I'll feel good against your skin, hey

You say you been burned
And your heart's on hold
You're ridin' that fence
Don't wanna let go
You're takin' it slow
Givin' yourself time to mend
I can tell it when we touch
I can feel it when we kiss
That poundin' in your chest
That quiver in your lips says
You can't resist
And your heart wants lovin' hands
Baby, it ain't broke
It's just broken in

[Chorus]
So come on, baby, take a chance on me
I just might be just what you need
I'm rough around the edges
But I guarantee
I'll feel good against your skin
I ain't broke
I'm just broken in
Baby, I ain't broke

I'm just broken in
Baby, I'm just broken in

Overall Meaning

The song 'Broken In' is a heartfelt declaration of the singer's resilience and emotional maturity. The opening verse paints a picture of the singer's clothes - the cowboy hat, jeans, and boots that have been through wear and tear - and compares them to his life experiences. His life, like his attire, has also been through the rough and tumble, but he has come out of it with enough strength to keep going. The singer assures his lover that he is not broken, but instead 'broken in' - seasoned and experienced enough to be a worthy partner.

In the chorus, the singer pleads with his lover to take a chance on him. He acknowledges that he may appear rough around the edges, but promises to feel good against her skin. He understands that his lover has been hurt before and is hesitant to jump into a new relationship. However, he can sense the longing in her heart and believes that he can provide her the love and care she deserves.

The bridge echoes the same sentiment, where he feels the pounding in her chest and the quiver in her lips. He believes her heart wants love, and he is the one who can provide it. The song overall is a touching account of a man who may not have everything in perfect order but has the resilience to keep moving forward and offer love to someone who needs it.

Line by Line Meaning

I been wearin' this same ol' cowboy hat So long you can't tell It used to be black It's worn and torn and faded like these jeans I'm in These dirty ol' boots are skinned and scuffed From all these years of kickin' up dust The seams are bustin' But there's plenty miles left in them No, they ain't broke They're just broken in
I have been wearing this cowboy hat, jeans, and boots for so long that they have become a part of me. They are worn and faded but still have plenty of use. They are not broken, just worn down over time.

I been drivin' this '85 pickup truck Them buddies in line call it a bucket of rust She's a little beat up But she still runs like the wind Yeah, kinda like me I been banged and bruised Been around the block a time or two But I'm runnin' like new Goin' places I never been No, I ain't broke I'm just broken in
I have been driving this old pickup truck that my friends call a 'bucket of rust' for a long time. It may be beat up but it still runs great, just like me. I have been through a lot but I am still strong and able to go to new places. I am not broken, just rough around the edges.

So come on, baby, take a chance on me I just might be just what you need I'm rough around the edges, but I guarantee I'll feel good against your skin, hey
I am not perfect but I could be exactly what you need. I may be a little rough around the edges but I promise I will make you feel good.

You say you been burned And your heart's on hold You're ridin' that fence Don't wanna let go You're takin' it slow Givin' yourself time to mend I can tell it when we touch I can feel it when we kiss That poundin' in your chest That quiver in your lips says You can't resist And your heart wants lovin' hands Baby, it ain't broke It's just broken in
You have been hurt in the past and you are hesitant to open up again. You are taking your time to heal from your wounds. However, I can feel the chemistry between us when we touch and kiss. Your heart is ready for love again, it may be bruised but it's not broken.

So come on, baby, take a chance on me I just might be just what you need I'm rough around the edges But I guarantee I'll feel good against your skin I ain't broke I'm just broken in Baby, I ain't broke I'm just broken in Baby, I'm just broken in
I am asking you to take a chance on me because even though I may be a little rough around the edges, I can make you feel good. I am not broken, just a little worn down from life's experiences.

Lyrics © OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BEN HAYSLIP, GARY LLOYD, RHETT AKINS

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