broken – English Lyrics

• By: lovelytheband

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the heartfelt lyrics and catchy melodies of lovelytheband's “broken,” a song that delves into the beauty of finding connection in shared imperfections. By learning the language of this indie-pop hit, you'll discover how it became an anthem for those seeking solace and understanding in their own struggles, offering a comforting message of acceptance and hope.

[English]

I like that you're broken, broken like me

Maybe that makes me a fool

I like that you're lonely, lonely like me

I could be lonely with you

I met you late night, at a party

Some trust fund baby's Brooklyn loft

By the bathroom, you said, "Let's talk"

But my confidence is wearing off

Well, these aren't my people, these aren't my friends

She grabbed my face and that's when she said

I like that you're broken, broken like me

Maybe that makes me a fool

I like that you're lonely, lonely like me

I could be lonely with you

There's something tragic, but almost pure

Think I could love you, but I'm not sure

There's something wholesome, there's something sweet

Tucked in your eyes that I'd love to meet

These aren't my people, these aren't my friends

She grabbed my face and that's when she said

I like that you're broken, broken like me

Maybe that makes me a fool

I like that you're lonely, lonely like me

I could be lonely with you

Life is not a love song that we like

We're all broken pieces floating by

Life is not a love song we can try

To fix our broken pieces one at a time

I like that you're broken, broken like me

Maybe that makes me a fool

I like that you're lonely, lonely like me

I could be lonely with you

I like that you're broken, broken like me

Maybe that makes me a fool

I like that you're lonely, lonely like me

I could be lonely with you

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
broken /ˈbroʊ.kən/ B2	adjective - having been fractured or damaged
lonely /ˈloʊn.li/ B1	adjective - feeling sad because one has no friends or company
fool /fuːl/ B1	noun - a person who acts unwisely or imprudently
confidence /ˈkɒn.fɪ.dəns/ B2	noun - the feeling or belief that one can have faith in or rely on someone or something
tragic /ˈtrædʒ.ɪk/ B2	adjective - causing or characterized by extreme distress or sorrow
wholesome /ˈhoʊl.səm/ B2	adjective - conducive to health or moral well-being
sweet /swiːt/ A2	adjective - having a pleasant taste, especially one that is sugary
life /laɪf/ A1	noun - the condition that distinguishes animals and plants from inorganic matter
pieces /ˈpiː.sɪz/ A2	noun - a portion of an object or material
trust /trʌst/ B1	noun - firm belief in the reliability, truth, or ability of someone or something verb - to believe in the reliability or ability of someone or something
talk /tɔːk/ A2	verb - to speak in order to give information or express ideas or feelings
meet /miːt/ A1	verb - to come into the presence or company of someone

Key Grammar Structures

• I like that you're broken, broken like me

  ➔ Relative clause (that you're broken)

  ➔ Uses a **relative clause** to add information about the subject 'you're broken'.

• Maybe that makes me a fool

  ➔ Modal verb (Maybe) + base verb (makes)

  ➔ Uses the **modal adverb** 'Maybe' to express possibility or uncertainty.

• Life is not a love song that we like

  ➔ Relative clause (that we like)

  ➔ Uses a **relative clause** to specify which 'love song' is being referred to.

• We're all broken pieces floating by

  ➔ Subject + linking verb + predicate nominative (broken pieces)

  ➔ Uses the **linking verb** 'are' to connect the subject with a predicate noun phrase.

• Life is not a love song we can try to fix

  ➔ Relative clause (we can try to fix)

  ➔ Uses a **relative clause** to specify what 'life' is not, providing additional information.

• We're all broken pieces floating by

  ➔ Subject + (we're) + predicate (all broken pieces floating by)

  ➔ Uses the **present continuous tense** 'are floating' to describe an ongoing action.