I'm Broken

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About I'm Broken

"I'm Broken" is a song by American heavy metal band Pantera from their seventh album Far Beyond Driven. It was the first single issued from the album. Kerry King said on the Japanese TV show Rock Fujiyama (featuring guitarist Marty Friedman) that it's his favorite guitar riff.


Year:
1997
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I wonder if we'll smile in our coffins
While loved ones mourn the day,
The absence of our faces,
Living, laughing, eyes awake
Is this too much for them to take?

Too young for one's conclusion, the lifestyle won
Such values you taught your son
That's how

Look at me now
I'm broken
Inherit my life

One day we all will die, a cliched fact of life
Force fed to make us heed
Inbred to sponge our bleed
Every warning, a leaking rubber,
A poison apple for mingled blood

Too young for one's delusion the lifestyle cost
Venereal Mother embrace the loss
That's how

Look at you now
You're broken
Inherit your life

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Pantera

Pantera was an American heavy metal band from Arlington, Texas. They were formed in 1981 by the Abbott brothers, Vinnie Paul (drums) and Dimebag Darrell (guitar), along with vocalist Terry Glaze. Bassist Rex Brown joined the band the next year. Looking for a new and heavier sound, Pantera had Terry replaced in 1987 with Phil Anselmo as the new vocalist. Pantera has sold around 20 million albums. Starting as a glam metal band, Pantera released four albums during the 1980s. For their fifth album, Cowboys from Hell, released in 1990, Pantera introduced a heavier groove and thrash metal sound. Their sixth album Vulgar Display of Power, released in 1992, revealed a heavier sound than Cowboys from Hell and their 1994 release of Far Beyond Driven debuted at No.1 on … more »

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Written by: Philip Anselmo, Rex Brown, Darrell Abbott, Vincent Abbott

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13 facts about this song

History & Background
"I'm Broken" is one of the most popular songs by Pantera, an American heavy metal band founded in 1981 in Arlington, Texas.
Album Information
The song was released on February 25, 1994, as part of the band's seventh studio album, "Far Beyond Driven."
Billboard Ranking
The song became Pantera’s first song to ever reach the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 92.
Grammy Nomination
"I'm Broken" earned the band their first Grammy nomination in 1995 for Best Metal Performance.
Song Inspiration
The song was inspired by an unfortunate incident where guitarist Dimebag Darrell had his back broke while snowboarding.
Music Video
There's a famous music video that was made for "I'm Broken," which features the band performing the song in the barren desert.
Influence and Legacy
The riff for "I'm Broken" is considered one of the best metal riffs of all time and has been praised by critics and fans alike.
Song Composition
The song is characterized by its heavy bass, powerful riffs, harsh vocals, and pounding drums.
Song Lyrics
The lyrics are written from the perspective of someone who feels frustrated and 'broken,' metaphorically speaking.
Live Performances
Despite its complexity, "I'm Broken" was frequently featured in Pantera's live performances, much to the delight of the fans.
Re-release
The song was re-released on the album "The Complete Studio Albums 1990-2000" in 2016.
Cover versions
"I'm Broken" has been covered by several artists, highlighting its influence in the metal genre.
Memorials
Following Dimebag Darrell's death in 2004, the song gained a poignant significance and is often played in tribute to the late guitarist.

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