Lemmy told Rolling Stone,
It’s an unusual song, with the chords and the rhythm. I like it because it’s not something we usually do. And the chorus goes, “Broken, broken, truth must be spoken/Too late to be virgins, too early to be whores.” It’s a song for anybody.
You don't know the trouble you're in
Living in paradise, living in sin
You better watch out, baby
One of these days
Another man coming
Gonna change your ways
Broken, broken
Truth must be spoken
Can we be responsible?
Is someone keeping score?
Broken, broken
When all guns are smoking
Do you want to die then
According to the law?
Sunshine, moonshine, fire and flood
Death comes hungry
To your neighbourhood
You better watch out, baby, stay in line
Somebody coming
To shoot out your lights
Broken, broken
Lies will be spoken
Must we be expendable?
Is that what we are for?
Broken, broken
When all doors are closing
Shall we say goodbye then
According to the law?
You better move, baby, cut and run
Better get back to
Where you come from
You better watch out, baby, stay in line
You're gonna lose out to a life of crime
Broken, broken
Swear I ain't joking
Is nothing sacred?
No lovers anymore
Broken, broken
When virgins are chosen
Then who will choose you
According to the law?
Broken, broken
Truth must be spoken
Too late to be virgins
Too early to be whores
Broken, broken
When all guns are smoking
Then you must be silent
According to the law
Broken was written by Lemmy & Phil Campbell & Mikkey Dee.
Broken was produced by Ryan Dorn & Howard Benson & Duane Baron.