Been stuck on the outside since I can't remember when
Got up just long enough for them to beat me down again
They crawl inside my mind, hoping there to find
Ways to be fucking with my head
They'll never get the best of me
I'm fighting back until I'm dead

'Cause I've been used
Been abused, I've been bruised, I've been broken
And I'm backed up against the wall
But my will to survive can't be stolen
And you can't make me fall

Half-wits and dim pundits try to ruin my good name
Parents and therapists tell me I'm the one to blame
They say 'take it like a man' but I can't understand
Why they won't leave me alone
Best friends and enemies, think I'd do better on my own

'Cause I've been used
Been abused, I've been bruised, I've been broken
And I'm backed up against the wall
But my will to survive can't be stolen
And you can't make me fall

When I think I can't go on just want to stay home in my bed
The problems of this fucked up world seem to be kept up in my head
I take a look around there's nowhere to be found
Somewhere to justify my life
I guess I'll try to keep on trying someday I'll get it right

'Cause I've been used
Been abused, I've been bruised, I've been broken
And I'm backed up against the wall
But my will to survive can't be stolen
And you can't make me fall

You can't make me fall
Can't make me fall


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Broken Lyrics as written by Fletcher Douglas Dragge Byron C. Mcmackin

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    probably my faveorite PW song, its just very upbeat and fun to listen to just like bro hymn...full circlre is best album of theirs
    ugpunk84on June 03, 2002   Link
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    this song is one of their best, it has that perpetual feel to it like it could keep going, the lyrics are also cool aswell
    westyon July 23, 2002   Link
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    I recently saw Pennywise in Tempe, AZ.... and they are dedicating this song to the soilders to prove that they are strong and have the will to live, not matter how brusied they are they will always fight
    SurfingNJon April 08, 2004   Link
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    this song just has an awesome sound and a kick-ass meaning: don't let them get to you.
    ManoStuarton November 21, 2004   Link
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    You cant break his attitude, not matter how hard to batter it. I love it, full of optimism.
    nex2289on May 12, 2009   Link
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    It's not letting others stop you from anything, even though you are broken
    epicmikenomoreon June 22, 2010   Link

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