Break My Stride

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About Break My Stride

"Break My Stride" is a song performed by American recording artist Matthew Wilder. It was released in 1983 as the lead single from his debut album, I Don't Speak the Language, and became a major hit single for him in 1983 and 1984. The song has been covered by many artists throughout the years, including Unique II in 1996 and Blue Lagoon in 2004 (whose versions both charted highly in various places) and, in interpolations, Puff Daddy in 1997 and Christina Aguilera with Lil' Kim in 2003 (particularly the line, "I got to keep on movin'"). In 2009 it was interpolated by Matisyahu in the song "Jerusalem". 


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Last night I had the strangest dream
I sailed away to China in a little rowboat to find ya
And you said you had to get your laundry cleaned
Didn't want no one to hold you, What does that mean?
And you said...

Ain't nothin' gonna break my stride
Nobody's gonna slow me down
Oh no, I've got to keep on movin'
Ain't nothin' gonna break my stride
I'm running and I won't touch ground
Oh no, I've got to keep on movin'

You're on the road and now you're plain as gone (you pray you'll last)
The road behind (beyond) was rocky, but now you're feeling cocky
You look at me and you see your past
Is that the reason why you're running so fast?
And you said...

Ain't nothin' gonna break my stride
Nobody's gonna slow me down
Oh no, I've got to keep on movin'
Ain't nothin' gonna break my stride
I'm running and I won't touch ground
Oh no, I've got to keep on movin'

Never let another guy like you, work me over
Never let another guy like you, drag me under
If I meet another guy like you, I will tell him
Never want another guy like you, how to say:

Never let another girl like you whip me over
Never let another girl like you drag me under
If I meet another girl like you I will tell her
Never want another girl like you have to say - oh!

Ain't nothin' gonna break my stride
Nobody's gonna slow me down
Oh no, I've got to keep on movin'
Ain't nothin' gonna break my stride
I'm running and I won't touch ground
Oh no, I've got to keep on movin'

Ain't nothin' gonna break my stride
Nobody's gonna slow me down
Oh no, I've got to keep on movin'
Ain't nothin' gonna break my stride
I'm running and I won't touch ground
Oh no, I've got to keep on movin'

Ain't nothin' gonna break my stride
Nobody's gonna slow me down
Oh no, I've got to keep on movin'
Ain't nothin' gonna break my stride
I'm running and I won't touch ground
Oh no, I've got to keep on movin'

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Unique II

Unique II (previously Unique 2) is a Eurodance project from Austria. They are best known for their 1996 dance cover of Matthew Wilder's "Break My Stride", which had major success.[citation needed] more »

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Written by: Greg Prestopino, Matthew Wilder

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11 facts about this song

Original Creation
"Break My Stride" is originally a song by American recording artist Matthew Wilder. It was released in 1983 as a single from his debut album, "I Don't Speak the Language".
Chart Success
Despite being a one-hit-wonder for Wilder, "Break My Stride" was a big success. It reached No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the US and topped the charts in various other countries.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by several artists over the years. Notable versions include those by reggae duo Blue Lagoon in 2004, Austrian trio Unique II in 1996, and American rapper Puff Daddy.
Unique II’s Success
Unique II's cover was also a major international hit. It achieved platinum certification in Australia and peaked at number 2 in Austria and New Zealand.
Blue Lagoon's Popularity
Blue Lagoon's cover of "Break My Stride" reached number 8 in Denmark and number 13 in Germany and became quite popular.
Use in Commercial
The original version of Matthew Wilder’s "Break My Stride" experienced a resurgence in popularity when it was featured in a TikTok video trend in 2020, and it was also used in a 2014 television commercial for Dr Pepper.
Lyrics Inspiration
The lyrics of "Break My Stride" tell a story of a man who is optimistic and unphased by past relationships. It's said to be inspired by Wilder's experience of being contracted and then dropped by a record label.
Record Label
All versions, whether by Matthew Wilder, Blue Lagoon, or Unique II, were released under various labels. Wilder's was under Private-I Records while Blue Lagoon’s was under Sony BMG and Unique II’s under Columbia Records.
Special Recognition
"Break My Stride" is recognized by Billboard as one of the top songs from the 1980s. Despite the lack of continued chart success for Matthew Wilder, the popularity of his one hit has made it a recognizable and still-played song.
Pop Culture Reference
"Break My Stride" has been frequently used in many films, TV shows, and commercials since its release, proving the song's lasting impact in pop culture despite being released several decades ago.
Matthew Wilder’s Post-Success Career
After the success of "Break My Stride", Wilder mainly moved behind the scenes in the music industry, working as a producer and a songwriter for other artists. He notably co-produced No Doubt's album 'Tragic Kingdom'.

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