Bend and Break
Keane
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When you and you forget your name When all the faces all look the same Meet me in the morning when you wake up Meet me in the morning then you'll wake up If only I don't bend and break I'll meet you on the other side I'll meet you in the light If only I don't suffocate I'll meet you in the morning when you wait Bitter and hardened heart Oh Aching Waiting for life to start Meet me in the morning when you wake up Meet me in the morning then you'll wake up If only I don't bend and break I'll meet you on the other side I'll meet you in the light If only I don't suffocate I'll meet you in the morning when you wait Ooh ooh ooh Ooh ooh ooh If only I don't bend or break I'll meet you on the other side I'll meet you in the light If only I don't suffocate I'll meet you in the morning when you wait I'll meet you on the other side I'll meet you in the light If only I don't suffocate I'll meet you in the morning when you wait
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Written by: Timothy James Rice-Oxley, Richard David Hughes, Thomas Oliver Chaplin
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"Bend and Break" by Keane was released as part of their debut album "Hopes and Fears" in May 2004.
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Single InformationIt was then released as the band’s fifth commercial single in June 2005.
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SongwritersThe song was written by band members Tim Rice-Oxley, Tom Chaplin, and Richard Hughes.
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Chart PerformanceDespite not reaching the heights of previous singles, "Bend and Break" still managed to reach the 28th position in the UK Singles Chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song features the band playing in a sunny park interspersed with close-up shots of people of various ages.
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Song ThemesThe theme of the song is described as being about difficult times and how it often feels like one might break under the pressure. It is a song of resilience in the face of adversity.
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Inclusion in Compilation AlbumThe song was included in the band's "The Best of Keane" compilation album, released in 2013.
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Live Performances"Bend and Break" was a staple of Keane's live performances during their early years and it continues to be beloved by fans.
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Audio StyleLike much of the "Hopes and Fears" album, "Bend and Break" is characterized by Rice-Oxley's piano-driven melodies and Chaplin's distinctive vocals.
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Critical ReceptionMusic critics generally praised "Bend and Break" for its memorable melody and emotive lyrics, reflecting the overall positive reception of Keane's debut album.
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