Name: Break My Back
Duration: P00H02M11S
Description: This song was influenced by Weezer's Pinkerton album which had just come out. I wasn't a huge Weezer fan or anything, but I was impressed with the song writing and performances on that particular record. It was the first time I was aware that the guitar solo doesn't have to follow the same chord sequence of the verses.

Break My Back

from Unseen Tapes Vol. 2, 1996-1998 (Porch Songs) by James Botha

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This song was influenced by Weezer's Pinkerton album which had just come out. I wasn't a huge Weezer fan or anything, but I was impressed with the song writing and performances on that particular record. It was the first time I was aware that the guitar solo doesn't have to follow the same chord sequence of the verses.

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I break my back with the weight of economy
I want to go back to the good life again
And I lost my love in the swell of a felony
Taking me back to the arms of a friend

Now I need a girl and I'm stating my case
But there is no girl in this pitiful place
And I need someone to help my economy
And stop me from breaking my heart

Well the loss of god isn't such a catastrophe
Compared to the absence of girls in this town
I just need to meet a single Delores
or Judy or Katie that's out of this world

But there aint nobody 'cause I checked all the listings
And I'm feeling kinda down 'cause something is missing
In my life I find I need someone close to me
to stop me from breaking my heart

Maybe if I start a fire, I might get the attention of you

I break my back with the weight of economy
I want to go back to the good life again
And I need someone to save me from misery
And stop me from breaking my heart

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from Unseen Tapes Vol. 2, 1996-1998 (Porch Songs), released February 1, 2012

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