Breakdown Dead Ahead
Boz Scaggs
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I call ya... You ain't in What's this cold reaction Where've you been Ooh, baby, let it on the line This is last call, you say that's all You can take it fine I'm sorry but... It don't make sense You're pullin' just right out on first offense Ooh, baby, play it smart For you go south with your big mouth Let it take your heart... Danger, there's a breakdown dead ahead Maybe you're in way above your head I may burn, might upset you But you know I'd never let you down... I told ya No more lyin' No more tears fallin' Stop your cryin' Ooh, baby, I'm your fan Before you go back to your side track Baby understand... Danger there's a breakdown dead ahead Just maybe you're in way above your head I may burn, might upset you But you know I'd never let you down No, no, no No, no, no No, no, no, no, no, no... Danger, there's a breakdown dead ahead Then just maybe you're in way above your head I may burn, might upset you But you know I'd never let you down, down, down, down... No, no, no...
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Written by: DAVID W. FOSTER, WILLIAM R. ROYCE SCAGGS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Spirit Music Group
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10 facts about this song
Song Background"Breakdown Dead Ahead" is a song by American artist Boz Scaggs from his 1980 album "Middle Man".
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Chart PerformanceThe single reached #15 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming one of Scaggs' biggest hits.
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Album AchievementThe album "Middle Man" itself achieved significant success, peaking at No. 8 on the Billboard 200, bolstered by hits like "Breakdown Dead Ahead".
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Songwriters"Breakdown Dead Ahead" was written by Boz Scaggs and David Paich.
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ReceptionThe song is recognized and admired for its catchy tune and insightful lyricism.
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CollaborationDavid Paich, the song's co-writer, is a member of the rock band Toto. His collaboration with Scaggs on this track is one of many intersections between Toto and Scaggs' musical paths.
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Musical StyleThis song is characterized by its soft rock sound, a popular genre during its time in the late '70s and early '80s.
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Lyrics ThemeThe lyrics of "Breakdown Dead Ahead" metaphorically illustrate the stress and strain of life that seems to be closing in, and the need to avoid such pitfalls.
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Live PerformancesEven after various years of its release, "Breakdown Dead Ahead" continues to be a staple in Boz Scaggs’ live performances.
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Impact on Career"Breakdown Dead Ahead," along with other hits, solidified Scaggs' position in the music industry, making him one of the influential figures in the pop-rock genre during the late 1970s and early 1980s.
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