Broken Strings
Nelly Furtado, James Morrison
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Let me hold you For the last time It's the last chance to feel again But you broke me Now I can't feel anything When I love you It's so untrue I can't even convince myself When I'm speaking It's the voice of someone else Whoa it tears me up I try to hold on, but it hurts too much I try to forgive, but it's not enough to make it all okay You can't play on broken strings You can't feel anything that your heart don't want to feel I can't tell you something that ain't real Oh the truth hurts And lies worse How can I give anymore When I love you a little less than before Oh what are we doing We are turning into dust Playing house in the ruins of us Running back through the fire When there's nothing left to save It's like chasing the very last train when it's too late (too late) Oh it tears me up I try to hold on, but it hurts too much I try to forgive, but it's not enough to make it all okay You can't play on broken strings You can't feel anything that your heart don't want to feel I can't tell you something that ain't real Well the truth hurts And lies worse How can I give anymore When I love you a little less than before But we're running through the fire When there's nothing left to save It's like chasing the very last train When we both know it's too late (too late) You can't play on broken strings You can't feel anything that your heart don't want to feel I can't tell you something that ain't real Well truth hurts And lies worse How can I give anymore When I love you a little less than before Oh you know that I love you a little less than before Let me hold you for the last time It's the last chance to feel again
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Written by: Fraser THORNEYCROFT SMITH, James Catchpole, Nina Woodford
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Artist Background"Broken Strings" is a song performed by British singer-songwriter James Morrison and Canadian singer-songwriter Nelly Furtado.
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Song ReleaseThe song was released in 2008 as the second single from Morrison's second studio album, "Songs for You, Truths for Me".
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Song CompositionWritten by James Morrison, Fraser T. Smith, and Nina Woodford, the song is a pop ballad that features a duet between Morrison and Furtado.
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Chart PerformanceThe song gave Morrison his first No. 1 single on the UK Singles Chart, where it topped the list in December 2008.
- It also achieved success in other parts of Europe, reaching No. 1 in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and Ireland.
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Music VideoThe music video, directed by Micah Meisner, doesn't feature Morrison and Furtado together in one scene. The video shows them in different rooms, symbolizing the separation described in the song's lyrics.
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Lyrical Theme"Broken Strings" lyrically revolves around the end of a love relationship, expressing the emotions of struggle and heartbreak.
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CertificationsThis song received various certifications for its sales, including Platinum in Germany, UK and Australia, and Gold status in Denmark, Austria, and Belgium.
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The Song's Popularity"Broken Strings" is one of Morrison's most well-known songs and continues to be popular on playlists and radio stations even today.
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Live PerformancesThe song was often performed live by James Morrison during his tours, adding an emotional element to his concerts.
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Cover Versions"Broken Strings" was covered by multiple artists around the world including in reality shows like "The Voice" and "American idol".
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End of Year ChartsDue to its late year release and early year peak, "Broken Strings" appeared on many end of year charts in 2008 and 2009.
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Award NominationsThe single received a nomination for British Single of the year at the 2009 BRIT Awards, confirming its recognition and popularity in the music industry.
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