Break My Body
Pixies · Minotaur [2009]
you'll find me crashing through my mother's door
i am the ugly lover
you'll find us rolling on the dirty floor
break my body, hold my bones, hold my bones
break my body, hold my bones, hold my bones
break my body, hold my bones, hold my bones
i'm a belly dancer
i'll shake forever and i'll never care
i'm a building jumper
roof to roof you see me flying in the air
break my body, hold my bones, hold my bones
break my body, hold my bones, hold my bones
break my body, hold my bones, hold my bones
somebody got hurt
somebody get hurt
somebody got her
Break My Body
Break My Body stands as a compelling song in the Pixies' later discography, appearing on their 2009 album Minotaur. Recorded during a period of renewed creative energy, the track showcases the band's signature dynamic interplay between Black Francis's distinctive vocals and the group's explosive instrumental arrangements. The song reflects the alternative rock sensibilities that defined the band's earlier years while incorporating the matured production values of their reunion era. As part of a cohesive album that also features tracks like Oh My Golly! and Letter To Memphis, Break My Body demonstrates the group's ability to maintain their unique sonic identity. The recording captures the raw intensity and melodic unpredictability that have made the Pixies enduring influences on modern rock music, offering listeners a concise yet powerful example of their continued artistic relevance.