Breaking Us in Two
Joe Jackson
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Don't you feel like trying something new Don't you feel like breaking out Or breaking us in two You don't do the things that I do You want to do things I can't do Always something breaking us in two You and I could never live alone But don't you feel like breaking out Just one day on your own Why does what I'm saying hurt you I didn't say that we were through Always something breaking us in two They say two hearts should beat as one for us We'll fight it out to see it through I say that won't be too much fun for us Though it's oh so nice to get advice It's oh so hard to do Could we be much closer if we tried We could stay at home and Stare into each others eyes Maybe we could last an hour Maybe then we'd see right through Always something breaking us in two They say two hearts should beat as one for us We'll fight it out to see it through I say that won't be too much fun for us Though it's oh so nice to get advice It's oh so hard to do Could we be much closer if we tried We could stay at home and Stare into each others eyes Maybe we could last an hour Maybe then we'd see right through Always something breaking us in two Always something breaking us in two
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Written by: JOE JACKSON
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Breaking Us In Two" is a song by "Joe Jackson", a renowned English musician and singer-songwriter best known for his unique blend of pop and jazz music.
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Album DetailsIt is from the album "Night and Day", which was Jackson's fifth album and it was released in 1982.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a significant hit, reaching number 18 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it one of Jackson's most successful songs in terms of chart performance.
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Music VideoThe song's music video was one of the first directed by future Academy Award-winning director, David Fincher, early in his career.
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Song DifferenceUnlike many of Joe Jackson's other songs which are more uptempo and have a new wave rock sound, "Breaking Us In Two" is more of a slow-tempo, mellow ballad.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe lyrics of "Breaking Us in Two" revolve around the theme of a relationship falling apart and the struggle of deciding whether to stay together or split up.
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Live PerformancesJoe Jackson often includes this song in his live performances due to its popularity among fans.
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Popular CultureThe song was featured in an episode of the TV show “Breaking Bad,” which helped introduce it to a new generation of viewers.
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Cover VersionsVarious artists have covered this song due to its enduring popularity, including Mandy Moore who included it in her 2003 covers album, "Coverage".
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UK ChartDespite the success in the U.S., "Breaking Us in Two" did not manage to chart in the U.K, where Joe Jackson is originally from.
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