BROKEN

Performed by Keren Gaiser
Words and Music by Jack Trudel

I bared my soul for you to see
But you wanted more from me
You left me empty deep inside
Like a part of me has died

If you just got too afraid
Why do I feel so betrayed

I’m broken and torn in two
But I don’t want to blame you
I’m broken and torn apart
‘Cause I can’t unbreak this heart

You never let your feelings show
Or bothered to let me know
So I was fooled by your disguise
And seduced with subtle lies

If your heart was always closed
Why do I feel so exposed

I’m broken and torn in two
But I don’t want to blame you
I’m broken and torn apart
‘Cause I can’t unbreak this heart

It’s so hard to forgive
But harder to forget
The hurt that I still feel
And it’s so hard to live
With the pain and regret
From wounds that just won’t heal

I’m broken and torn in two
But I don’t want to blame you
I’m broken and torn apart
‘Cause I can’t unbreak this heart

I’m broken
I’m broken and torn apart
‘Cause I can’t unbreak this heart

I bared my soul for you to see
But you wanted more from me

© 2006 Jack’s Tracks (ASCAP)

Broken (feat. Keren Gaiser)

Jack Trudel is a Nashville-based songwriter and musician. A recent transplant from San Francisco, Jack is also a music producer and publisher. He has not only arranged and co-produced songs for indie artists and labels but secured co-publishing and licensing deals both in the United States and abroad.

To date, Jack has written over 250 songs, with emphasis on pop, rock, and country. Over 200 artists across North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and South America have recorded his songs. These artists include Anita Prime, Toby Humstad, Makenzie Phipps, Keren Gaiser, Jason Phillips Band, and P.J. Bennett.

Jack’s Tracks have been performed in clubs and festivals, including SXSW. One song received radio airplay in 15 countries, while three were featured on a syndicated radio show in 21 countries. Another song appeared in the indie film “Killing Time” and earned recognition from Billboard’s World Songwriting Contest.

Born and raised on American Top 40, Jack started writing songs at age 13. His approach often begins with a title or phrase, which sets the mood, shapes the melody, and drives the lyrics. Many songs lean into subtle humor and wordplay—layered with irony, satire, and the occasional double entendre.

Blending a storyteller’s eye with a wordsmith’s touch, Jack’s Tracks include a diverse catalog of radio-ready songs, indie recordings, and unreleased material. While music and poetry are distinct art forms, Jack combines infectious melodies with poetic lyrics to connect with readers and listeners alike.

Broken (feat. Keren Gaiser)

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