Broken

Seether

About Broken

"Broken" is a song by South African post-grunge and alternative metal band Seether, featuring American singer Amy Lee, the lead singer of Evanescence and then-girlfriend of Seether vocalist Shaun Morgan. It was recorded in 2004 featured on the soundtrack to the 2004 Marvel Comics superhero film The Punisher, and was later included on Seether's second studio album Disclaimer II in June of that year. This version includes electric guitar and violins. Released in April 2004, "Broken" peaked at number 20 on the US Billboard Hot 100, number three in Australia, and number two in New Zealand. It was later certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and Platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). It is the band's biggest pop hit and is often considered Seether's most popular track, as well as their only song to enter and crossover to the US pop and adult contemporary charts, but it is not their highest-charting single on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and Modern Rock Tracks chart. Despite this, it was the most played song on most rock radio formats due to the pop success of the song. In addition, it still charted highly, peaking at number nine on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and number four on the Modern Rock Tracks chart. 


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2002
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I wanted you to know I love the way you laugh
I want to hold you high and steal your pain away
I keep your photograph, and I know it serves me well
I want to hold you high and steal your pain

'Cause I'm broken when I'm lonesome
And I don't feel right when you've gone away
You've gone away
You don't feel me here anymore

The worst is over now and we can breathe again
I want to hold you high, and steal my pain away
There's so much left to learn, and no one left to fight
I want to hold you high and steal your pain

'Cause I'm broken when I'm open
And I don't feel like I am strong enough
'Cause I'm broken when I'm lonesome
And I don't feel right when you're gone away

'Cause I'm broken when I'm open
And I don't feel like I am strong enough
'Cause I'm broken when I'm lonesome
And I don't feel right when you're gone away

'Cause I'm broken when I'm lonesome
And I don't feel right when you're gone away
You've gone away
You don't feel me here anymore

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Seether

Seether is a post-grunge/alternative metal band that was formed in 1999 in Pretoria, South Africa. The band is currently signed to Wind-up Records and Musketeer Records. Originally named Saron Gas and signed to Musketeer Records in South Africa, the band changed its name with the 2002 release of Disclaimer, its second album and major label debut. more »

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Written by: Dale William Stewart, Shaun Morgan Welgemoed

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Broken" by Seether is classified as post-grunge and alternative metal.
Release Date
The song was officially released on February 17, 2004.
Performance on Musical Charts
"Broken" peaked at number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Seether's most successful single on the chart. - It also reached number 1 on the Billboard Mainstream & Modern Rock Tracks, making it Seether's first number one hit on all three charts.
Album Placement
The song is from the album "Disclaimer II."
Awards and Recognition
"Broken" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rock Song in 2005.
Featured Artists
A version of "Broken" featuring Amy Lee of Evanescence was included on the album. This has become one of the band's best-known songs.
Personal Inspiration
The song was written by Shaun Morgan, the band's lead vocalist, as a reflection of his personal heartbreak and internal struggles.
Video Presentation
The themed music video with Amy Lee takes place in a barren wasteland filled with debris, complementing the somber tone of the song.
Band's Popularity
"Broken" is considered one of Seether's signature songs, contributing significantly to the band's popularity.
Cover Versions
Over the years, various artists from different music genres have made covers of "Broken," demonstrating the song's wide appeal and enduring popularity.

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