You Broke Up with Me
Walker Hayes Lyrics
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Surfin' the room like Swazye
No, I ain't drunk, I'm amazing
Yeah, I got that laid way way back back in my swagger
Xfactor feeling no pain I'm at the top of my game
Darlin' you can't crash my party with your 'Sorry's and 'What Are We's
Don't start rainin' on my Mardi Gras parade for a minute
You're forgettin' girl you made your bed and didn't want me in it (Hey!)
Woah girl, simmer on down a notch
Ain't nobody making you watch me get my forget you on
No girl, can't touch my good as gold
I know it's difficult to see me on a roll
But hey, you broke up with me
Yeah, what can I say babe, you broke up with me
Guess you don't know what you want
'Til you see I'm movin' on
Makin' lonely look like freedom
Baby, don't even act like I'm doing something wrong
If my song comes on and I get lost on that dance floor
In somebody's arms that aren't yours
You can't crash my party with your 'Sorry's and 'What Are We's
Don't be rainin' on my Mardi Gras parade for a minute
I ain't even fixin' to listen to your guilt trippin'
You're forgettin' girl you made your bed and didn't want me in it (Hey!)
Woah girl, simmer on down a notch
Ain't nobody making you watch me get my forget you on
No girl, can't touch my good as gold
I know it's difficult to see me on a roll (Hey!)
But hey, you broke up with me
Yeah, what can I say babe, you broke up with me
For real babe, ain't tryin' rub it your face
I'm just breakin off a little cold hard truth
It is what it is girl, you did what you did girl
I'm just doin' what a bachelor do
Darlin' you can't crash my party with your 'Sorry's and 'What Are We's
Don't be rainin' on my Mardi Gras parade for a minute (Quit it!)
I ain't even fixin' to listen to your guilt trippin'
You're forgettin' girl you made your bed and didn't want me in it (Hey!)
Woah girl, simmer on down a notch
Ain't nobody making you watch me get my forget you on
No girl, can't touch my good as gold
I know it's difficult to see me on a roll
But hey, you broke up with me
Yeah, what can I say babe, you broke up with me
You broke up with me
Yeah, what can I say babe, you broke up with me
In "You Broke Up with Me," Walker Hayes is talking about the aftermath of a breakup. The song opens with a reference to mixing coke and bourbon, a metaphor for finding a way to cope with the pain of the broken relationship. He's moving on, feeling confident and self-assured even though the relationship is over. The singer reminds his ex-girlfriend that she can't crash his party or rain on his parade with her apologies or attempts to reconcile, because he's moved on and is enjoying the freedom of being single.
The chorus is the most straightforward part of the song. The singer acknowledges that his ex-girlfriend may not have realized what she had until he moved on, and now she's trying to win him back. But he's calling her out for not appreciating him when she had him, and he's not interested in getting back together.
In the second verse, Walker Hayes emphasizes that he's not doing anything wrong by moving on. He's happy, enjoying his life, and dancing with other women. The tone of the song is defiant, and the singer seems to be enjoying rubbing his newfound happiness in his ex-girlfriend's face. He tells her that he's not trying to hurt her, but he's simply doing what a single guy would do.
The song is full of playful, lighthearted wordplay and catchy melodies. It's a fun take on a classic country theme: the revenge breakup song. Despite its upbeat tone, there's an undercurrent of sadness and hurt, as the singer comes to grips with the reality of losing someone he loved. Ultimately, though, he's choosing to move on and enjoy life, even if it means leaving his ex-girlfriend behind.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I got some coke in my bourbon
I'm having a good time and feeling carefree
Surfin' the room like Swazye
I'm feeling confident and cool, like Patrick Swayze in Point Break
No, I ain't drunk, I'm amazing
I'm not under the influence, I'm just feeling really good
Yeah, I got that laid way way back back in my swagger
I'm feeling extremely confident and cool
Xfactor feeling no pain I'm at the top of my game
I'm unstoppable and nothing can bring me down
Darlin' you can't crash my party with your 'Sorry's and 'What Are We's
You can't ruin my good mood with your apologies and questions about our relationship
Don't start rainin' on my Mardi Gras parade for a minute
Don't bring me down with your negativity
I ain't even fixin' to listen to your guilt trippin'
I'm not interested in hearing about how I should feel guilty
You're forgettin' girl you made your bed and didn't want me in it (Hey!)
You chose to end our relationship, so don't act like you have a say in my life now
Woah girl, simmer on down a notch
Calm down, you're overreacting
Ain't nobody making you watch me get my forget you on
You don't have to watch me move on and forget about you
No girl, can't touch my good as gold
I'm doing great and you can't bring me down
I know it's difficult to see me on a roll
I understand that it's hard for you to see me moving on and doing well
But hey, you broke up with me
You ended the relationship, so this is the result
Guess you don't know what you want
You ended the relationship without really knowing what you wanted
'Til you see I'm movin' on
You didn't realize what you had until you saw me moving on
Makin' lonely look like freedom
I'm enjoying my freedom and it looks like a good thing
Baby, don't even act like I'm doing something wrong
Don't try to make me feel guilty for moving on and enjoying myself
If my song comes on and I get lost on that dance floor
If I get caught up in the moment and start dancing
In somebody's arms that aren't yours
With someone who isn't you
For real babe, ain't tryin' rub it your face
I'm not trying to make you feel bad
I'm just breakin off a little cold hard truth
I'm just telling you the reality of the situation
It is what it is girl, you did what you did girl
This is how things turned out because of your actions
I'm just doin' what a bachelor do
I'm enjoying my freedom as a single man
Quit it!
Stop trying to bring me down
You broke up with me
You ended the relationship, so this is the result
Yeah, what can I say babe, you broke up with me
There's nothing else to say, this is just how things turned out
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Walker Hayes, Kylie Maree Sackley, Thomas Marc Archer
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@gunnargift7982
"You Broke Up With Me"
Well, I got some Coke in my bourbon
Surfin' the room like Swazye
No, I ain't drunk, I'm amazing
Yeah, I got that laid way, way back, back in my swagger
X-Factor, feeling no pain, I'm at the top of my game
Darlin', you can't crash my party with your sorry's and what are we's
Don't start raining on my Mardi Gras parade for a minute
I ain't even fixin' to listen to your guilt trippin'
You're forgettin', girl, you made your bed and didn't want me in it (Hey!)
Whoa, girl, simmer on down a notch
Ain't nobody makin' you watch me get my forget you on
No, girl, can't touch my good as gold
I know it's difficult to see me on a roll
But hey, you broke up with me
Yeah, what can I say, babe, you broke up with me
Guess you don't know what you want
'Til you see 'em movin' on
Making lonely look like freedom
Baby, don't even act like I'm doing something wrong
If my song comes on and I get lost on that dance floor
In somebody's arms that ain't yours
You can't crash my party with your sorry's and what are we's
Don't start raining on my Mardi Gras parade for a minute
I ain't even fixin' to listen to your guilt trippin'
You're forgettin', girl, you made your bed and didn't want me in it (Hey!)
Whoa, girl, simmer on down a notch
Ain't nobody makin' you watch me get my forget you on
No, girl, can't touch my good as gold
I know it's difficult to see me on a roll
But hey, you broke up with me
Yeah, what can I say, babe, you broke up with me
For real, babe, ain't tryin' to rub it your face
I'm just breakin' off a little cold hard truth
It is what it is, girl, you did what you did, girl
I'm just doin' what a bachelor do
Darlin', you can't crash my party with your sorry's and what are we's
Don't be raining on my Mardi Gras parade for a minute
I ain't even fixin' to listen to your guilt trippin'
You're forgettin', girl, you made your bed and didn't want me in it (Hey!)
Whoa, girl, simmer on down a notch
Ain't nobody makin' you watch me get my forget you on
No, girl, can't touch my good as gold
I know it's difficult to see me on a roll
But hey, you broke up with me
Yeah, what can I say, babe, you broke up with me
You broke up with me
Yeah, what can I say, babe?
You broke up with me
@blkdiamond84
So thankful for those break-ups 'cause I'm so much better off. As Garth said, "unanswered prayers" are sometimes the best prayers.
@monicareyes07
❤️ “You made your bed and didn’t want me in it”. I have this song on repeat.
@koriami9117
Best line in the song
@walkerhayes1919
Thank you Monica,for your support and reply.
@comicpencil3758
This reminds me of forza horizon 4
@abigailduke878
same
@samanthadillard2853
I think that's probably my favorite line in the entire song
@paulasheri2000
LOVE the irony that THIS song, written about record producers who took a pass on a rising star, would be THE song to launch that star into orbit. Sweet.
@christineirvine8694
@Walker Hayes love all your music. MERRY CHRISTMAS to you and your family!
@TW-lt1vr
I didn't even have a break up; but this song cheers me up when I feel down