Breakdown
Jack Johnson
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I hope this old train breaks down Then I could take a walk around See what there is to see Time is just a melody With all the people in the street Walk as fast as their feet Can take them I just roam through town And though my window's got a view Where the frame I'm looking through Seems to have no concern for me now So for now I need this here Old train to breakdown Oh, please just Let me please breakdown Well, this engine screams out loud Sayin' the beat gonna crawl westbound So I don't even make a sound 'Cause it's gonna sting me when I leave this town And all the people in the street that I'll never get to meet These tracks don't bend somehow And I got no time that I got to get to Where I don't need to be, so I I need this Old train to breakdown Oh, please just Let me please breakdown I need this Old train to breakdown Oh, please just Let me please breakdown I wanna break on down But I can't stop now Let me break on down But you can't stop nothing If you got no control Of the thoughts in your mind That you kept in, you know You don't know nothing But you don't need to know The wisdom's in the trees Not the glass windows You can't stop wishing If you don't let go The things that you find And you lose and you know You keep on rolling Put the moment on hold The frame's too bright So put the blinds down low and I need this here Old train to breakdown Oh, please just Let me please breakdown I need this here Old train to breakdown Oh, please just Let me please breakdown I wanna break on down But I can't stop now
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Written by: Jack Johnson, Daniel M. Nakamura, Paul E. Huston
Lyrics © Bubble Toes Publishing, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, SHELLY BAY MUSIC
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11 facts about this song
Music Genre"Breakdown" beautifully blends hip-hop and soft rock elements, showcasing the genre diversity of Handsome Boy Modeling School and Jack Johnson.
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Album AppearanceThis track appears on Handsome Boy Modeling School's second studio album "White People," which was released in 2004.
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CollaborationAmerican singer-songwriter Jack Johnson, best known for his acoustic rock material, lent his vocals and songwriting talent to create "Breakdown."
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Unique BlendThe collaboration for "Breakdown" was a unique blend of Johnson's tropical folk rock influence with Handsome Boy Modeling School's hip-hop beats, resulting in a laid-back, soulful track.
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Music VideoThe music video of "Breakdown" is an animated clip featuring cartoon caricatures of Handsome Boy Modeling School and Jack Johnson.
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'Handsome Boy Modeling School' BackgroundThe Handsome Boy Modeling School is not a traditional band; it's a project by highly successful hip-hop producers Dan the Automator and Prince Paul.
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Song ThemesThe song lyrics reflect on societal pressures and the complexity of personal relationships, with Johnson's mellow voice providing a soothing effect over the track's hip-hop beats.
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ReceptionThe song was praised by critics for its innovative fusion of hip-hop and folk, demonstrating the Handsome Boy Modeling School's versatile production skills.
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Live PerformancesLive performances of this song are rare considering the nature of Handsome Boy Modeling School being a side project of two producers and Jack Johnson's differing primary genre.
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Sequential NarrativeThe animated music video for "Breakdown" seemingly tells a continuous story featuring the cartoon versions of the contributors, notably interacting with various characters in a city landscape.
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Critical AcclaimWhile "Breakdown" is a standout track, the entire "White People" album was highly praised for the contribution of numerous guest artists like Cat Power, Mike Patton, Del The Funky Homosapien, making it a significant release in underground hip-hop during the 2000s.
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