Broken (Lifehouse song)
"Broken" | ||||
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Single by Lifehouse | ||||
from the album Who We Are | ||||
Released | July 8, 2008 | |||
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John Fields, Scott Faircloff | ||||
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"Broken" is a song by American alternative band Lifehouse. It is the third single released from their fourth studio album, Who We Are (2007). Lead singer Jason Wade was inspired to write the song after he visited a friend in Nashville who needed a kidney transplant. Originally released on June 18, 2007, as the fifth track on Who We Are, the song was then edited for radio to give it more of a "rock" feel. The new radio version of the song was released via digital download on July 8, 2008.
The song received positive reviews from critics, as they applauded the use of instruments in the song. The song charted at number 83 and 84 in the United States and Canada respectively, and later charted in New Zealand at number 21. The song's music video premiered on VH1.com on September 16, 2008. It is set in the scene of a tunnel where Wade is walking away in the opposite direction of a car crash. Lifehouse has played "Broken" live on several occasions, including on Soundstage and at the 2011 Pinkpop Festival in the Netherlands. A seven-minute extended version is often the final song in their concert setlist.
Background, release and composition
The song was written by Jason Wade, who originally finished the song in a hotel room after he visited a friend in Nashville who needed a kidney transplant.[1][2] It was produced by John Fields and Scott Faircloff.[3] In an interview with Alternative Addiction, Wade said, "Broken is the song that moves me the most. I wrote it in Nashville, about 6 months ago. I was in my hotel room at 3 AM, I was out there visiting a friend... he’s really sick, he needs a kidney transplant."[4] Furthermore, he said, "That [the] song just kinda fell in my lap, and I really haven’t written a song like that since 'Hanging by a Moment' where it just happened within a 15 minute time period."[4] Broken was released as the third single from the album on June 18, 2007.[5] The song was then edited for radio to give it more of a "rock" feel and was released via digital download on July 8, 2008.[6][7]
According to the sheet music published at Musicnotes.com by
Chart performance
In the United States, "Broken" debuted at number 95 on the
The song also charted internationally. "Broken" debuted at number 92 on the
Promotion
Music video
The music video for "Broken" was filmed on August 24, 2008, in
The video starts with Jason Wade in the driver's seat of a car, with the other members of Lifehouse in the car with him. The traffic is at a stand still in a tunnel, as a swarm of people have abandoned their vehicles and are walking through. Wade and the band members get out of the car, and begin walking in the opposite direction of the crowd to the other side of the tunnel. Wade pushes through the people, who are in a rush to get to the entrance of the tunnel and is constantly focused on his destination to get to the end. When he reaches the tunnel's end, he sees the wreckage of a car crash with firefighters and paramedics cleaning up the mess. Wade then sees a girl observing what appears to be herself, dead inside one of the crashed car. He then looks to the left, and sees an old man observing himself, dead on the ground. As Wade looks into the other car, he sees himself, also seemingly dead. Upon this, Wade frantically runs back into the tunnel towards his car. Then he sees himself in the car with the band members, however everyone seems to be frozen as he bangs on the windows. Suddenly Wade is inside the car again, and a police officer comes to the window, motioning him to continue driving, since he is stopped in the middle of the tunnel for no apparent reason.
Live performances
Lifehouse performed "Broken" along with other songs on Nissan Live Sets on Yahoo! Music in 2007.
Media appearances
"Broken" was featured on General Hospital, Criminal Minds, Grey's Anatomy[25] and One Tree Hill.[26]
The song was used in the trailer for The Time Traveler's Wife.
Credits and personnel
- Songwriting– Jason Wade
- Production – Jason Wade, Jude Cole
- Mixing – Thom Panunzio, Jack Joseph Puig, Florian Ammon, Keith Armstrong, Dean Nelson, Jeff Rothschild
- Engineering– Florian Ammon, Scott Faircloff, Ross Hogarth, Will Sandalls
Credits and personnel adapted from
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications and sales
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[15] | Platinum | 1,000,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
Cover versions
Trisha Yearwood version
"Broken" | ||||
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Single by Trisha Yearwood | ||||
from the album The Passion: New Orleans | ||||
Released | February 20, 2016 | |||
Genre | Christian/Religious[35] | |||
Length | 3:55 | |||
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Songwriter(s) | Jason Wade | |||
Producer(s) | Adam Anders | |||
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Background
"Broken" was notably recorded and released as a single by American
Critical reception
Yearwood's cover of "Broken" received a positive response from critics and writers. Kevin John Coyne of Country Universe gave the single an "A" rating in his review. Coyne commented that Yearwood's version of the song went beyond expectations in terms of production and vocal performance. Coyne added that the song can be compared to that of Yearwood's late 1990s hits that had similar pop-crossover styles: "It’s a powerhouse performance, and a reminder of that brief, late nineties period where Yearwood flirted with pop stardom. Of course she’s got the pipes to pull it off. We all know that."[38] Laura McClellan from Taste of Country also gave the song positive reception in her review of the song's live performance: "Yearwood stood alone with only a mic as she sang, bringing her signature dynamic vocals to the song from beginning to end. It’s clear she feels the lyrics strongly, and her conviction and commitment to the song brings a new life to the tune."[39]
Release and chart performance
"Broken" was released as a single via
Track listing
Music download[40]
- "Broken" – 3:55
Charts
Chart (2016) | Peak position |
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US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[44] | 16 |
US | 48 |
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