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A Broken Man Lyrics by Mark Heard

Satellite Sky

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[Verse 1]
Sun comes up like a yellow bus tracking over the oceans of dust
One day’s miracle is another day’s rut
Day keeps breaking like it always does
I’m not a loner, no sackcloth and ashes
Just a heart on a tether with a vagabond mind
This will be a broken man come shivering out of his wintertime

[Chorus]
I’m a broken man, I’m a broken man
Outcast on the outskirts of the promised land
I’m a broken man, I’m a broken man
I’m a broken man

[Verse 2]
I have faltered in my strength
I have wanted to do everything right
I swallow hard while the second hand blinks
Shut the back door to keep out the night
Is it just a game?
Is this a maze to lead me right back where I started from?
Oh, this will be a broken man come shattered from this marathon

[Chorus]
I’m a broken man, I’m a broken man
Outcast on the outskirts of the promised land
I’m a broken man, I’m a broken man
I’m a broken man

[Verse 3]
Maybe I fear the crush of guilt
I can’t take that kind of weight
Maybe I’m afraid when the thunder breaks
I’m scared of losing the things I love so much
I pretend that I ain’t scared
I ain’t frightened by no third degree, hey
But this will be a broken man come begging for your charity

[Chorus]
I’m a broken man, I’m a broken man
Outcast on the outskirts of the promised land
I’m a broken man, I’m a broken man
I’m a broken man

A broken man, I’m a broken man
Outcast on the outskirts of the promised land
I’m a broken man, I’m a broken man
I’m a broken man
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About “A Broken Man” by Mark Heard

Read the complete lyrics to "A Broken Man" by Mark Heard from the album "Satellite Sky". On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Americana, Pop.

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"A Broken Man" is credited to Mark Heard. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"A Broken Man" appears on "Satellite Sky".

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