Broken Man

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"Broken Man"
Demo by Rivers Cuomo
from the album Alone XIII: The Pacific Daydream Black Years
ReleasedDecember 15, 2020 (Alone XI)
October 18, 2021 (Alone XIII)
Recorded2016-2017
Songwriter(s)Rivers Cuomo
StatusReleased

"Broken Man" is a song by Rivers Cuomo, initially demoed in contention for what would result in Weezer's 2017 album, Pacific Daydream. Demos of the song were included as part of the digital compilation Alone XIII: The Pacific Daydream Black Years in October of 2021.

Appearances

Overview

"Broken Man" was initially mistakenly added to the compilation Alone XI: The EWBAITE Years on December 15, 2020, before being removed the following day. The same demos were subsequently added to Alone XIII the following October.

Lyrics

...
I tried everything I can
Still end up a broken man
Roll 'round in the neighborhood
Truth is life ain't lookin' so good, yeah

I tried everything I can
Still end up a broken man
Roll 'round in the neighborhood
Truth is life ain't lookin' so good, yeah

...

I'm holdin' on...

I don't wanna break you
I don't wanna break you
I don't wanna break you
I don't wanna break you

Known recordings

Performer(s) Title Filename Date of recording Recording location Length Appeared on Notes
Rivers Cuomo Broken Man Broken Man   1@ 92.mp3 20162017 1:36 Added to Alone XI on December 15, 2020. Removed December 16, 2020.
Rivers Cuomo Broken Man Broken Man   2 @ 92.mp3 20162017 2:28 Added to Alone XI on December 15, 2020. Removed December 16, 2020.
Rivers Cuomo Broken Man Broken Man   3 @ 92.mp3 20162017 1:54 Added to Alone XI on December 15, 2020. Removed December 16, 2020.
Rivers Cuomo Broken Man Broken Man   4 @ 92.mp3 20162017 1:54 Added to Alone XI on December 15, 2020. Removed December 16, 2020.
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