5090 by FAWM: "Broken Down"

Broken Down

9 weeks ago by @kc_

Skirmish: Make the Fragment Whole (... (@robinleaf)

There is no demo for this song.

Liner Notes

#skirmish #formerfragment #rocker #fun #needsmusic #needscollab

Love the word gasoline - no one ever uses it any more - thinking about how love fuels a relationship had the line "You are my gasoline" Thought there has to be a way to make that work... Then... SKIRMISH... and I was off and running!

Lyrics

I’m Broken Down

V I
I eat bad when your not around
Bags, and boxes on the ground

Delivery tips by the door
Empty bottles on the floor

PC
I’m broken-down, babe
Broken-down
(building lick?)
C
You. Are. My. Gasoline.
My fuel for life
Know what I mean
When your gone
I run dry
Sittin’ roadside getting’ high,

VII
Plates are stacking in the sink
Diswashers broken some would think

The mail is bustin from the box
No more room, now he knocks

PC
I’m broken-down babe
Broken-down
(building lick?)
C
You. Are. My. Gasoline.
My fuel for life
Know what I mean
when your gone
I run dry
Sittin’ roadside getting’ high,

Arm's straight, thumbs on fire
5000 movies and no desire

Pick it up can’t play a lick
Missin’ you, lord makes me sick

C
You. Are. My. Gasoline.
My fuel for life
Know what I mean
when your gone
I run dry
Sittin’ roadside getting’ high,

Outro
Tell me babe when ya comin’ home
I can’t stand life alone
Please tell me babe I have to know
I’m broken down and need a tow
Yeah I’m broken down and need a tow
Out of gas this is the last…
I’m broken down and need a tow
I don't know where to go
I'm broken down and need a tow

Comments

@andrea 4w

Love this hook and the way it's used. I can totally picture this poor guy in the pile up around him. Got me feeling bad for this guy. I hope she comes back 🤞

@kahlo2013 9w

Catchy as heck chorus and gasoline as the hook - gasoline not only fuels things it can set them on fire when there’s a spark! So great analogies here. Flows well!

@robinleaf 9w

Oh these lyrics are fantastic!! I'm just a rhythm player, so I would just be strumming this (and with more intensity going into the chorus), but if you fancy a version of this on acoustic guitar (for now), let me know! I think I could come up with a melody that's fun to sing. 😅 It would also give me an excuse to at least get out a steel-stringed guitar. 🙃

@hmstreetteam 9w

Really hammers home the loss of energy and focus. Strong, clear, consistent message.

@hyssop 9w

Gasoline is a great tag line! I love the imagery of you being like a broken down car on the side of the road, it paints an interesting picture. Good work!