Breakdown

Jack Johnson

About Breakdown

"Breakdown" is a song written by Jack Johnson, Dan Nakamura & Paul Huston and sung by Jack Johnson. It is the eleventh track on the album In Between Dreams which was released in February 2005. It was released as a single in September 2005. The video features Jack Johnson surfing in Pichilemu, Chile. The single peaked at #73 in the United Kingdom. The song was originally featured on the A Brokedown Melody soundtrack. Johnson confessed it was written in a train between Paris and Hossegor, a famous surf spot in France. A remix of the song was produced by the hip-hop duo Handsome Boy Modeling School (Nakamura & Huston). It is a more upbeat version of the original song, and was featured on their 2004 album, White People. 


Year:
2005
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I hope this old train breaks down
Then I could take a walk around
See what there is to see
Time is just a melody

With all the people in the street
Walk as fast as their feet
Can take them
I just roam through town

And though my window's got a view
Where the frame I'm looking through
Seems to have no concern for me now
So for now

I need this here
Old train to breakdown
Oh, please just
Let me please breakdown

Well, this engine screams out loud
Sayin' the beat gonna crawl westbound
So I don't even make a sound
'Cause it's gonna sting me when I leave this town

And all the people in the street that I'll never get to meet
These tracks don't bend somehow
And I got no time that I got to get to
Where I don't need to be, so I

I need this
Old train to breakdown
Oh, please just
Let me please breakdown

I need this
Old train to breakdown
Oh, please just
Let me please breakdown

I wanna break on down
But I can't stop now
Let me break on down

But you can't stop nothing
If you got no control
Of the thoughts in your mind
That you kept in, you know

You don't know nothing
But you don't need to know
The wisdom's in the trees
Not the glass windows

You can't stop wishing
If you don't let go
The things that you find
And you lose and you know

You keep on rolling
Put the moment on hold
The frame's too bright
So put the blinds down low and

I need this here
Old train to breakdown
Oh, please just
Let me please breakdown

I need this here
Old train to breakdown
Oh, please just
Let me please breakdown

I wanna break on down
But I can't stop now

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Jack Johnson

Jack Johnson is an American folk rock singer-songwriter, surfer and musician known for his work in the soft rock and acoustic genres. In 2001, he achieved commercial success after the release of his debut album, Brushfire Fairytales. He has since released five more albums, a number of EPs and surfing movies/soundtracks. He is also known for organizing an annual event, the Kōkua Festival. Notable songs from Johnson's repertoire include "Upside Down"; "Flake"; "Sitting, Waiting, Wishing"; "If I Had Eyes"; "You and Your Heart"; "Taylor"; and "Better Together". more »

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Written by: Jack Johnson, Daniel M. Nakamura, Paul E. Huston

Lyrics © Bubble Toes Publishing, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, SHELLY BAY MUSIC

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11 facts about this song

Music Genre
"Breakdown" beautifully blends hip-hop and soft rock elements, showcasing the genre diversity of Handsome Boy Modeling School and Jack Johnson.
Album Appearance
This track appears on Handsome Boy Modeling School's second studio album "White People," which was released in 2004.
Collaboration
American singer-songwriter Jack Johnson, best known for his acoustic rock material, lent his vocals and songwriting talent to create "Breakdown."
Unique Blend
The collaboration for "Breakdown" was a unique blend of Johnson's tropical folk rock influence with Handsome Boy Modeling School's hip-hop beats, resulting in a laid-back, soulful track.
Music Video
The music video of "Breakdown" is an animated clip featuring cartoon caricatures of Handsome Boy Modeling School and Jack Johnson.
'Handsome Boy Modeling School' Background
The Handsome Boy Modeling School is not a traditional band; it's a project by highly successful hip-hop producers Dan the Automator and Prince Paul.
Song Themes
The song lyrics reflect on societal pressures and the complexity of personal relationships, with Johnson's mellow voice providing a soothing effect over the track's hip-hop beats.
Reception
The song was praised by critics for its innovative fusion of hip-hop and folk, demonstrating the Handsome Boy Modeling School's versatile production skills.
Live Performances
Live performances of this song are rare considering the nature of Handsome Boy Modeling School being a side project of two producers and Jack Johnson's differing primary genre.
Sequential Narrative
The animated music video for "Breakdown" seemingly tells a continuous story featuring the cartoon versions of the contributors, notably interacting with various characters in a city landscape.
Critical Acclaim
While "Breakdown" is a standout track, the entire "White People" album was highly praised for the contribution of numerous guest artists like Cat Power, Mike Patton, Del The Funky Homosapien, making it a significant release in underground hip-hop during the 2000s.

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