| Broken Record | ||
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| Length: | 3:40 | |
| Released: | October 27, 2017 | |
| Writers: | Charlie Scene, Johnny 3 Tears | |
| Producer: | Charlie Scene, J-Dog | |
| Key: | A major | |
| Tempo: | 170 BPM | |
| Album: | V | |
Broken Record is a song from the band's fifth studio album, V.
Background[]
In an interview with Kerrang, Johnny 3 Tears spoke about the song and said it is about growing up and being expected to change. As you get older and older, people expect certain things from you. When you get to a certain age you’re expected to do this and have that. But Johnny says he’s always wanted to live his life the way he wants to and not give in to these pressures.
Lyrics[]
Charlie Scene: Why the fuck do I keep feeling like I lost my shit?
It’s like I should just give up because I’m not legit
It’s like I got a chain wallet and some frosted tips
Sometimes I wanna grab a fucking gun and swallow it
It's like pulling teeth for me to give a compliment
That's why I walk into your circle and I talk some shit
I'm sure you tell all of your friends that I'm a monster prick
Man, I wish that guy would take a hike and chomp a dick
And I can't stop any of these evil thoughts
And I never thought I would ever be so lost
Make these bad thoughts go away, they need to stop
And if I keep sobbing like a bitch, I'll need a mop
It's like my mind's a broken record, make it go away
And I keep telling myself that I'll be okay
But something negative is all I ever seem to think
So I guess I'll just get down on my knees and pray
Well, I know I should be moving on
But I feel like I'm already gone
Now if somebody'd only save me from
This broken record that's playing in my heart
Johnny 3 Tears: Back in the beginning, can't remember who I was
But I know I was a kid that would dream just because
Then I don't remember giving in or ever giving up
But I guess that's what I did 'cause I guess I had enough
When I look in this mirror and I see this reflection
It always smiles back but I know it's deception
A medicated smile with these desperate intentions
Dreaming of that kid and his soul's resurrection
Two faces, not enough pens, not enough pages
To explain away this fucking hatred
Spent his whole life wishing someone could save him
Save me, please, I can't seem to take this
Story tucked in my notebook
But I won't ever read him 'cause I'm too afraid to look
Back on the wrong side of those tracks
'Cause if I ever do I might not come back
Charlie Scene: Well, I know I should be moving on
But I feel like I'm already gone
Now if somebody'd only save me from
This broken record that's playing in my heart
Danny: You know it's alright, I'm praying for the sunshine
To get me through the hard times, to get me through the hard times
You know it's alright, I'm praying for the sunshine
To get me through the hard times, to get me through the hard time
Charlie Scene: Well, I know I should be moving on
But I feel like I'm already gone
Now if somebody'd only save me from
This broken record that's playing in my heart
Well, I know I should be moving on
But I feel like I'm already gone
Now if somebody'd only save me from
This broken record that's playing in my heart
Background vocals[]
- Johnny 3 Tears says "who would dream just because" rather than "that would dream just because" when backing himself up during his verse.
Demo[]
The demo version has a slightly different instrumental. There is louder piano and violin during the chorus. The vocal takes are the same for Charlie and Johnny's verses just not pitch corrected or mixed the same as the official version. The chorus has slightly different vocals. Instead of Danny's bridge, J-Dog instead does it with different lyrics very similar to Charlie's verse on Your Life. This may have been why it was cut and replaced with Danny. In J-Dog's verse Charlie sings behind any phrase that rhymes with "go back". In the final chorus there are no uplifting vocals or uplifting instrumental elements like in the official version, it is the same chorus as the other ones.
J-Dog: Wish I could go back, that's how it used to be
In my notepad of forgotten dreams
I hope you know that, it's too late for me
I think it's so sad but before I leave
Wish I could go back, that's how it used to be
In my notepad of forgotten dreams
I hope you know that, it's too late for me
I think it's so sad but I can finally see
Personnel[]
- Hollywood Undead
- Charlie Scene - guitar, production, vocals
- Danny - clean vocals
- J-Dog - bass, production
- Johnny 3 Tears - vocals
- Additional
- Brian Gardner - mastering
- Dan Lancaster - mixing
- Rhys May - mixing assistant
Trivia[]
- This is Charlie Scene’s favorite song from the album.