Break Down Here

Julie Roberts

About Break Down Here

"Break Down Here" is a debut song written by Jess Brown and Patrick Jason Matthews, and recorded by American country music singer Julie Roberts. It was released in February 2004 as the lead-off single from her self-titled debut album that was released on May 24, 2004, via Mercury Nashville. The song debuted in February 2004 and peaked at number 18 on the country music charts.


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2004
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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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Julie Roberts

Julie Roberts (born February 1, 1979) is an American country music singer. Signed to Mercury Nashville in 2004, Roberts made her debut that year with the single "Break Down Here", a Top 20 hit on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) charts and the first track from her self-titled debut album. A second album for Mercury, Men & Mascara, followed in 2006. This album produced two non-charting singles in its title track and a cover of Saving Jane's "Girl Next Door". more »

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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.
Debut Album
The song "Break Down Here" is from her debut album titled "Julie Roberts," which was released in 2004.
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.
Slow Tempo Song
The 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.
Songwriting
"Break Down Here" was written by Jess Brown and Patrick Jason Matthews, not by Julie Roberts herself.
Emotional Resonance
Many 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.
Music Video
The 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.
Certified Gold
"Break Down Here" was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), denoting sales of over half a million units.
Cover Version
American Idol contestant, Casey James, performed "Break Down Here" during the 9th season of the show in 2010.
Live Performance
Julie Roberts performed "Break Down Here" live on the Grand Ole Opry stage, one of the significant milestones for any country artist.
Personal Connection
In 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.
Lyrics Usage
The 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.
Album's Success
The 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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