Broadside - Damaged Kids Lyrics






I remember 15 years old at the edge of my bed
As Joy Division’s "Closer" spins
I slowly drift off in my head
I swear I died a thousand times
To the ballad of those teenage nights
The walls cave in
And I’ve lost myself again

Don’t sink cause I know it’s tough
Said you saw it comin’ weren’t prepared enough
You wanna doubt you deserve to be loved
But keep your head up I swear that you belong

Isolation
It gets the best of me
The world progresses
While I’m chasing dreams

I question everything
Before I dive right in
Am I a recluse
Or just a damaged kid

And even at 25, I find myself in silence
My shaking voice is screaming out
But I still prefer the quiet
All my friends moved on
Or gave up on themselves
I can’t commit to anything
Except the words escaping my mouth
(Except the words escaping my mouth)

Isolation
It gets the best of me
The world progresses
While I’m chasing dreams

I question everything
Before I dive right in
Am I a recluse
Or just a damaged kid

We’re all just damaged kids

Don’t sink cause I know it’s tough
Said you saw it comin weren’t prepared enough
You wanna doubt that you deserve to be loved
But keep your head up I swear that you belong

Isolation
It gets the best of me
The world progresses
But I’m stuck in these dreams

I question everything
Before I dive right in
Am I a recluse
Or just a damaged kid

We’re all just damaged





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  1. C.... Y....

    I remember getting stressed about school and listening to this and screaming the lyrics, trying to get out all of my emotions

  2. B.... D....

    This was an ex girlfriend's favorite band and I basically forced myself to not listen to these songs for almost a year. The breakup was very hard on me since I genuinely loved the girl, but I've long since moved on, healed, have had another relationship, and have worked on myself for myself. Now I'm back and blown away by what I've been missing out on after that time without these songs. Even if it was her favorite, it doesn't mean I can't enjoy them too. Ex, if you're reading this, I hope you're doing ok now 1500+ miles away from Texas. I'm grateful for the experience our relationship provided me, and I've learned from my mistakes, but I've carried on with my life and I'm living it for myself now. I understand now that much like the song, you were just a damaged kid and didn't mean to hurt me, and I forgive you for all that you said to me you said to me that cold November day. I hope you found the love and care you need, and I hope you found the support you needed. I've made it to my dream school, I'm pursuing the career I told you I was going to, and I hope the same success for you too. I wish you well in life, and I hope you remember that people care about you and your well being. I know you hate the nickname I gave you, but I guess I'll see ya another time, Mighty Mouse.

  3. E.... W....

    I used to play this on repeat when it first came out. I listened nonstop for about a month (not exaggerating). I kind of drifted away and explored other music for the last year but coming back to this I have it on repeat again and I probably will for another month.

  4. J.... S....

    Can definitely tell they put their souls into their music. Unlike most, out for a quick buck and no real talent.

  5. J.... A....

    Tyler Carter vocals with state champs vibes (idk how started the band first, but you get the idea)

  6. C.... J....

    I have every song and I love them to death know every word and can't stop singing (even though I sound like a dying goat)

    That sounds like something a fake fan would say... crap

  7. M.... M....

    I just found this band a few weeks ago and I am completely addicted! His voice is so good, the lyrics are great, and just the band in general is fantastic. The sad thing is that the night that I found their music they played a show in my city a few hours before I found them. Let's just say I haven't let that memory go yet...

  8. A.... B....

    This is pretty much my anthem right now.

  9. Y.... G....

    wish ya'll were at warped this year too :(

  10. K.... D....

    Dad 💗

  11. R.... A....

    this song perfectly sums up all my teenage years. such a dope jam.

  12. A.... J....

    I remember when I met Ollie at Chicago Warped Tour. I was shaking and started crying. He hugged me and I told him that I found Broadside when I was going through a terrible point. I was selfharming and I was put in a mental hospital. I told him that I would sing Coffee Talk to everyone in the hospital. I thanked him for everything. He was so concerned and asked how I was doing at that moment & I told him it was the best moment ever. He asked if I was gonna see the set later and I told him that I would be front row & I could never miss seeing my favorite band. He hugged me & we took a picture. I skipped two bands to be in front row. During the set, they played Coffee Talk. I started crying and Ollie came over and sang a line to me and I lost it. After the set, I found my best friend in the back of the crowd and she held me while I cried. We got in line to meet them. People were patting my back and telling me I was adorable (lol funny). I got to the front and showed them the shirt I painted & they said it looked great (thanks for lying guys). I told them Damaged Kids was my favorite song & they apologized for not playing it. I hugged all of them and hugged them. They told me they loved me and they saw me singing all the words. I got my picture & I look like a rat but hey, they look cute. Needless to say, they are my favorite band. <3

    A.... J....

    Abbey Johnson that's fine hope you do better, keep your head up. dont get knocked down easily.

    A.... J....

    thank you so much, love

    A.... J....

    Abbey Johnson this is so cute!! i hope you're doing better now 💞💞

    A.... J....

    Abbey Johnson this was amazing to read

    A.... J....

    This was so cute and I love Coffee Talk

  13. C.... H....

    sooooooo hope these guys are at warped again they were awesome

  14. M.... ....

    FAVORITE SONG OF ALL TIME ACTUALLY

  15. K.... L....

    so in love with this band this song!!

  16. M.... a....

    I can't fucking wait to see these guys in a month ❤ so good!!

  17. C.... H....

    this song is so awesome

  18. G.... E....

    the beginning says at the edge of my bed... I was sick and I was at a hospital then I fell off my bed and no one heard me so I slept on the ground

    G.... E....

    and my family didn't come to see at the hospital once so I was sad

    G.... E....

    Gabriel Estrada oh my god i feel so bad that i laughed but i just imaged someone in a robe falling off a bed and just staying there lmao but i hope you're doing better!!

  19. c.... g....

    i wish this song came out when i was 15. 22 and still love it though

  20. R.... P....

    Everything about this instantly spoke directly to my heart.
    I've listened to 2 of your songs and am already obsessed. Wow.

  21. R.... C....

    This band is so awesome, Becoming one of my favorites! :)

  22. J.... ....

    we sat on my futon and listened to this... she showed me this band.. and we were damaged kids....

  23. D.... C....

    SO PUMPED TO SEE THEM AT WARPED

    D.... C....

    I just can't wait for warped tour

  24. S.... G....

    A little bit of Tyler Carter and Jonny Craig. So addictive. Can't wait to see where this band goes!

  25. R.... ....

    My addiction

  26. C.... D....

    I love this song

  27. g.... n....

    it sad that i just found this band last april because of their album, i love them so much!

  28. N.... C....

    broadside is about to fcking take off

  29. A.... A....

    this band deserves to be huge.

  30. O.... ....

    sooooo good

  31. M.... S....

    This is the only song I've heard from them, but I swear... It's beautiful and filled with so much emotion. It's like being wrapped in a warm hug of lyrics. I love it so much. I want to preform it someday because it has so much power and meaning. This song is so f*cking amazing!!!

  32. C.... ....

    lovin' this song

  33. K.... G....

    i love this band so much and this song is my life

  34. k.... w....

    best punk band I've heard in along time

  35. N.... L....

    very good, this is awesome...

  36. N.... ....

    reminds me of old The Maine haha

  37. T.... M....

    Which one of you sang the "except the words escaping my-" before you jumped into the chorus?

    T.... M....

    I think it might be the guitarist dude, in other videos he does some back vocals, I don't know their names because I just found these guys but yeah :)

    T.... M....

    +the mad ginger his name is Dorian Cooke and yes he plays guitar and does vocals.

  38. c.... d....

    👌🏻

  39. M.... M....

    Victory seems to be a really good record company. These guys kind of remind me of the best bands from the very turn of the millenium. I'm a sucker for Pop-Rock!

  40. D.... ....

    This song is literally my new addiction

    D.... ....

    Been on replay for a few weeks now.

  41. F.... ....

    One of my favorite pop punk bands ever <3

  42. s.... m....

    vocals to me sound like tyler carter at times

    s.... m....

    @sam malone glad someone else sees this!

    s.... m....

    sam malone i knew his voice reminded me of someone but i didnt know just who lol

  43. S.... ....

    Wish there was Richmond, VA footage... :/

  44. B.... M....

    @WeDo PcGaming

  45. C.... L....

    Really needed this.

  46. K.... S....

    IVE NEVER BEEN SO EXCITED FOR A MONDAY IN MY LIFE

  47. Z.... W....

    These guys are gonna be huge

  48. M.... L....

    Every song you guys put out is so great! Please keep blessing us with your musical talents! xD Really hyped for the record to come out c:

  49. P.... R....

    This band is gold. I can't express how much I love this song or band because I'm at a lost for words due to the perfection it possesses. Thank you so much for your music guys, what you do is awesome. Keep it up! I can't wait for the rest of the album c:

  50. J.... ....

    This is great!

  51. L.... M....

    I love this guys! I can't wait for the whole album. :)