Isbells The Sound of a Broken Man song lyrics

The sound of a broken man is silent as the grave

Unbearable in many ways

Lying down, face to the ceiling

Unable to breathe in or out

How long can one stay

In a state of mind in which one breaks

Every other day

How long can one crave

A moment to regain

Just a little bit of faith

The sound of a broken man reminds me of a painting

Shades of grey around a silhouette that fades away

Stuck in frame for as long as the paint will stay

How long can one stay

In a state of mind in which one breaks

How long can one crave

A moment

How long can one stay

In a state of mind in which one breaks

How long can one crave

A moment