Broken Promises

Lyrics

Broken Promises From the album "Testosterone" Words and Music by Jim Becker Produced and Engineered by Jim Becker Special thanks to Andrew Salas for the excellent Saxophone solo Copyright 2009 Foggy Idea Music (ASCAP) You said this is a family I've learned you're not what you pretend to be And I don't need your company Broken Promises I believed it all I bought it hook line and sinker Broken Promises I stumble and I fall I gave it everything I gave it all You said I never shared with you But I did You only heard what you wanted to The information went right over you Broken Promises I believed it all I bought it hook line and sinker Broken Promises I stumble and I fall I gave it everything I gave it all I fought the rumors I played the game Thought you were changing but you're just more of the same I got my stones shirt on and my ragged faded jeans Letting go of you is not as hard as it seems Broken Promises I believed it all I bought it hook line and sinker Broken Promises I stumble and I fall I gave it everything I gave it all Broken Promises I believed it all I bought it hook line and sinker Broken Promises I stumble and I fall I gave it everything I gave it all

Credits

Lyrics Credits: Jim Becker

Music Credits: Jim Becker

Producer Credits: Jim Becker

Publisher Credits: Foggy Idea Music

Performance Credits: Beckerjim

Label Credits: Foggy Idea Music

Description

Short Song Description: To my former... employer... lover... friend... partner... associate..... you fill in the blanks!

Story Behind the Song: I was laid off after 22 years at the Community Development Commission of the County of Los Angeles. In late 2006, I had questions about my future there and was assured of my high value to the organization. In September 2008, I was laid off... I felt like I was kicked in the teeth. Management pretended that I was leaving voluntarily to pursue a music career... and, although I can honestly say that I'm grateful to be making music now - not making any money, but making music - I'm still ticked and myself for believing what my employer told me. So, this is the tune that I came up with.

Metadata

Song Length: 3:14

Primary Genre: Country-Rock

Secondary Genre: -

Tempo: Medium (111 - 130)

Lead Vocal: Male Vocal

Similar Artist 1: Rolling Stones, The

Language: English

Era: 2000 and later