Broken Girl
54-40 · Goodbye Flatland [2003]
Window at night, when the moon is full
Leaves are blown away and all the lights are on
And a girl with a pony braid, she just turned four
Message comes from far away, time to give more
So who's around to play with the woman?
She could never say what no one's spoken
And it feels like no one knows, no one cares and no one shows
She finds a way to cut the love from her life just to survive
Bad only happens in the night when mama's gone
When he comes to take her she disappears into numb
That girl is broken, that girl is broken
Stay away from strange daylight
Window at night, when the moon is full
Leaves are blown away and all the lights are on
A girl with a pony braid, she's twenty-four
Message comes from far away, time to give more
Bad only happens in the night when mama's gone
When he comes to take her she disappears into numb
That girl is broken, that girl is broken
That girl is broken, that girl is broken
Stay away from strange daylight
Leaves are blown away and all the lights are on
And a girl with a pony braid, she just turned four
Message comes from far away, time to give more
So who's around to play with the woman?
She could never say what no one's spoken
And it feels like no one knows, no one cares and no one shows
She finds a way to cut the love from her life just to survive
Bad only happens in the night when mama's gone
When he comes to take her she disappears into numb
That girl is broken, that girl is broken
Stay away from strange daylight
Window at night, when the moon is full
Leaves are blown away and all the lights are on
A girl with a pony braid, she's twenty-four
Message comes from far away, time to give more
Bad only happens in the night when mama's gone
When he comes to take her she disappears into numb
That girl is broken, that girl is broken
That girl is broken, that girl is broken
Stay away from strange daylight
Broken Girl
Released on the 2003 album Goodbye Flatland, "Broken Girl" is a track by the American indie rock band 54-40. The song exemplifies the group's signature sound, blending lo-fi aesthetics with melodic pop structures that became a hallmark of their discography. Produced with a distinct New York indie vibe, the recording captures the band's ability to craft intimate yet catchy songs during the early 2000s. It stands as a representative work of their catalog, showcasing their approach to blending emotional lyricism with a raw, unpolished production style that resonated with fans of the era's alternative scene.