Breaking Up the Girl
Garbage
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In a modern culture My friend you must be careful They've a million ways to kill you In this dangerous world There's an art to growing old Taking chances Magic happens One mistake's all it takes And your life has come undone Walk away cause you're breaking up the girl It's a drag I know it's hard But you're tearing her apart Walk away cause you're breaking up the girl I am afraid that there's much to be afraid of Here today and gone tomorrow Don't end up in the gutter Just like the one before You're just the same Such a loser You've go to let her go because you're breaking up You're breaking up the girl
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Written by: DOUGLAS ELWIN ERICKSON, SHIRLEY ANN MANSON, STEVE W. MARKER, BRYAN DAVID VIG
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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12 facts about this song
Band History"Breaking up the Girl" is a song by American-Scottish alternative rock band Garbage. It was released as the third single from their third studio album "Beautiful Garbage" in 2001.
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Song AchievementThe song reached number 27 on Billboard's Alternative Songs chart in the United States and peaked at number 39 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Breaking up the Girl" was directed by Francis Lawrence, who later directed movies like "The Hunger Games" and "I Am Legend". The video is a parody of the movie "Endless Summer".
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Grammy NominationThe video was nominated for "Best Short Form Music Video" at the 45th Annual Grammy Awards in 2003.
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Song InterpretationThe song's lyrics deal with the fleeting nature of relationships, with a focus on the ease of breakups and the pain they often cause.
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Sound Signature"Breaking up the Girl" carries the signature Garbage sound, with the dynamic fusion of electronic music, alternative rock, and trip hop. Shirley Manson's unique vocal style adds to its attractiveness.
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Promotional UseThe song was heavily used in promotional materials for the 2002 film "Crossroads" starring Britney Spears, even though it was officially not included on the film's soundtrack.
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Cover VersionsAmong the artists who've covered "Breaking up the Girl", the Italian singer Sabrina Salerno, an icon of the 80s music scene, offered her rendition for a tribute album in 2012.
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Live PerformancesThe song has been a part of the band’s set lists on their tours, and it’s often received very positive responses from fans during live performances.
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Release FormatBesides clicking with the digital audience, "Breaking up the Girl" also saw a physical release as a CD single, a 7" vinyl, and a 12" vinyl record.
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RemixesSeveral remixes of the song have been released, including versions by Timo Maas and The Brothers in Rhythm.
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Club Chart PerformanceThe remixes helped "Breaking up the Girl" secure a spot on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart, peaking at number 32.
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