Break Down Here
Julie Roberts
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Mile marker 203, the gas gauge leanin' on the edge of "E", An' I'll be dang'd if the rain ain't pourin' down. There's somethin' smokin' underneath the hood, It's a-bangin' and a-clangin' an' it can't be good, An' it's another fifty miles to the nearest town. Everythin' I own's in the back in a hefty bag; I'm outta cigarettes an' I'm down to my last drag. I'd sure hate to break down here, Nothin' up ahead or in the rear view mirror. Out in the middle of nowhere, knowin'. I'm in trouble if these wheels stop rollin'. So, God help me, keep me movin' somehow. Don't let me start wishin' I was with him now. I made it this far without cryin' a single tear. I'd sure hate to break down here. Under fifty thousand miles ago, Before the bad blood an' busted radio, He said I was all he had ever needed. But love is blind an' little did I know, You were just another dead end road, Made with pretty lies an' broken dreams. Baby, leavin' you is easier than bein' gone. I don't know what I'll do if one more thing goes wrong. I'd sure hate to break down here, Nothin' up ahead or in the rear view mirror. Out in the middle of nowhere, knowin'. I'm in trouble if these wheels stop rollin'. So, God help me, keep me movin' somehow. Don't let me start wishin' I was with him now. I made it this far without cryin' a single tear. An' I'd sure hate to break down here. Oh, no. I'd sure hate to break down here, With nothin' up ahead or in the rear view mirror. Out in the middle of nowhere, knowin'. I'm in trouble if these wheels stop rollin'. So, God help me, keep me movin' somehow. Don't let me start wishin' I was with him now. I made it this far without cryin' a single tear. An' I'd sure hate to break down, It's too late to turn around. I'd sure hate to break down here.
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Written by: JESS BROWN, PATRICK JASON MATTHEWS
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13 facts about this song
Country Genre"Break Down Here" is a country song, reflecting Julie Roberts' deep roots in the southern United States.
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Debut AlbumThe song "Break Down Here" is from her debut album titled "Julie Roberts," which was released in 2004.
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Chart Performance"Break Down Here" reached number 18 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in the U.S. and number 99 on the Billboard Hot 100, making a mark for Roberts on the music industry landscape.
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Slow Tempo SongThe song is a mid-tempo ballad, presenting a narrative about a woman driving across the country and praying that her car does not break down in the middle of nowhere.
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Songwriting"Break Down Here" was written by Jess Brown and Patrick Jason Matthews, not by Julie Roberts herself.
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Emotional ResonanceMany fans and critics have highlighted the emotional power of "Break Down Here," noting the strength of Roberts' vocal performance in conveying the song's vulnerable lyrics.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Break Down Here," directed by Peter Zavadil, gives a visual representation of the song’s storyline and also features the singer herself.
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Certified Gold"Break Down Here" was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), denoting sales of over half a million units.
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Cover VersionAmerican Idol contestant, Casey James, performed "Break Down Here" during the 9th season of the show in 2010.
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Live PerformanceJulie Roberts performed "Break Down Here" live on the Grand Ole Opry stage, one of the significant milestones for any country artist.
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Personal ConnectionIn multiple interviews, Roberts has mentioned that "Break Down Here" is one of her favorite songs to perform, due to its deep emotional connection and fan response.
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Lyrics UsageThe song’s lyrics "I’d sure hate to break down here, nothing up ahead or in the rearview mirror. Out in the middle of nowhere knowing," became quite popular and are often quoted.
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Album's SuccessThe success of the single "Break Down Here" played a significant role in taking her debut album to number 3 in the Country Albums Billboard charts and helped it win a gold certification.
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