David Bazan
David Bazan
David Bazan
David Bazan
David Bazan
David Bazan
David Bazan
David Bazan
David Bazan
This title song from Bazan’s first LP as solo artist considers the benefits and negatives of working alone.
The song’s dominant metaphor compares a machine to a band. If the machine has fewer pieces, it has fewer pieces to break.
[Verse 1]
If you make a reference to some trouble that you know
Can it help you keep it under control
Or should I really reconsider
My reasons for going solo
David Byrne on Bob Costas put it pretty well
But I put it better
[Chorus]
I still run the show
Don't you forget it
So I had to let some go
Don't think I don't regret it
Because I do and I don't
Think I'm better off alone
Man I could have made a big sound
But I love to let my friends down
[Verse 2]
Fewer moving parts means fewer broken pieces
When every other start requires a brand new thesis
One good friend remarks with a rightfully angry
Jesus dude! None of us know what to do with you
To which I in pride responded
I've got news for you
None of you have to, cause
[Chorus]
Man I could have made a big sound
But I love to let my good friends down
Fewer Broken Pieces was written by David Bazan.
Fewer Broken Pieces was produced by David Bazan.
David Bazan released Fewer Broken Pieces on Tue Jun 13 2006.