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Broken Things Lyrics — David Byrne | Dork

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Broken Things Lyrics

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Broken Things

From Look Into the Eyeball2001

Written by David Byrne

Produced by Mike “Hank” Mangini

Lyrics

Broken Things

There are broken things In my house Some are twisted Some are cracked Some been bended Till they snapped There are broken Things in here Things in pieces Things in knots Things that crumble In tiny parts I am fixing broken things I am fixing broken things Everyone could use some help Will you help me fix myself? I am fixing broken things Things are mended Things are glued I have done Best I can do I am fixing broken things Everyone could use some help Will you help me fix myself? See how easy - things can break? If it's crooked, Make it straight Do you love me? I can't tell Pick up pieces & Make me well In this house of broken things Everyone could use some help Will you help me fix myself? I am fixing broken things Everybody celebrate Now I got my business straight

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About this track

"Broken Things" is a song by David Byrne from the album Look Into the Eyeball, released in 2001. The song was written by David Byrne. It was produced by Mike “Hank” Mangini.

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