WHEN SOMETHING'S BROKEN
Patty Griffin

I got no defense, baby

I got nothin' but a burned out light

My whole life don't depend on

Whether you forgive me tonight

I already know the feeling

I've walked the floor before

I can tell when something's broken

And I know when I ain't welcome anymore


City lights ain't fireflies

This hole ain't a home if you trust(?)

I never intended to be the

Promises I made to you


Paint is peeling down the hallway

A Brand new lock is on the door

I know when something's broken

And I know when I ain't welcome anymore


I don't care who's listenin'

I don't care what the neighbors think

Only time the truth gets told

Is when it's surfaced by a drink

Only time you heart my heart

You run behind a door

I know when something's broken

And I know when I'm not welcome anymore


I've got no defense baby

I've got nothing but a burned out light

PATTY GRIFFIN

Patty Griffin (born Patricia Jean Griffin on March 16, 1964, in Old Town, Maine) is an American Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and musician. Known for her stripped-down songwriting style centered around the folk music genre, her songs have been covered by a host of musicians including Emmylou Harris, Ellis Paul, Rory Block, and the Dixie Chicks. In 2007, she was the recipient of the Americana Music Association's "Artist of the Year" award and her album, Children Running Through, won for "Best Album". ... Read More