Barenaked Ladies - Break Your Heart (1993 Version)

An early version with a faster tempo and some different lyrics. Recorded in Toronto, ON 4/4/1993.
Lyrics:
The bravest thing I've ever done
Was to run away and hide
But not this time, not this time
And the weakest thing I've ever done
Was to stay right by your side
Just like this time, and every time
I couldn't tell you I was happy when you were gone
So I lied and said that I missed you when we were apart
I couldn't tell you, so I had to lead you on
But I didn't mean to break your heart
And if I always seem distracted
Like my mind is somewhere else
That's because it's true, yes it's true
I like to dream that I'm alone
On my own and by myself
That means without you, yeah without you
I've got this feeling I don't love you anymore
And I'm not so sure that I ever did right from the start
I've got this feeling I should not get you involved
But I wouldn't want to break your heart
Pride is a sticky thing that makes me feel
Like I have to follow through
Even half-assedly, loving you
Truth is a word that I'd rather not use
'Cause it's always capitalized
And it's only falter in disguise
Why must I always speak in terms of cowardice?
When I guess I should have just come out and told you right from the start
Why must I always tell you all I want is this?
I guess 'cause I wouldn't want to break your heart
And you said
What'd you think that I was gonna do,
Curl up and die just because of you?
I'm not that weak, you know
What'd you think that I was gonna do
Try to make you love me as much as I love you?
How could you be so low?
You arrogant man
What do you think that I am?
My heart will be fine
Just stop wasting my time
And now I'm over you, I'll be okay
And that I've got what I want
And that's rid of you, goodbye
And it's not 'cause I'll be missing you
That makes me fall apart
It's just that I didn't mean to break
No I didn't mean to break
No I didn't mean to break your heart
Your heart

[@moeokeefe]

Recorded the live version from the Junos on my tape deck.❤

[@janiebnl]

I used to listen to this CFNY-broadcast on repeat, non-stop. It took a long time to get used to the recorded versions of this song and Same Thing.

[@Frankaphone420]

Should have been on Stop Us if You've Heard This One Before

[@davebruns6850]

Love this version!!!

[@sophiegordon4776]

OMG thank you for this - I love this version and have had such difficulty finding it!

[@TimewornUncle]

I didn't realize there was an early version that was different. Only heard the album version. Thanks for posting.

[@Frankaphone420]

Holy shit

[@miacalder5970]

Thanks so much for this. Heard this version first and now all others sound wrong haha.

[@bigred3164]

Wasnt this from CJOM?

[@tommyhabib1800]

Hi there, I love the channel! Although not so much this version haha Do you have the demos of either 'When You Dream' or 'War on Drugs' that were released on CD singles? I've wanted to hear those for the longest time and no luck...

[@barenakedladieslive6998]

I will get to work on those for you! Keep your eye out on my channel. :)

[@tommyhabib1800]

BarenakedLadiesLive Many thanks, you rock! Oh and was there a demo of "Off the Hook" somewhere? That's one of my all time faves

[@barenakedladieslive6998]

Indeed there is! I'll post them within the next few days for you. I have a lot of demos, so I think you'll enjoy. :)

[@tommyhabib1800]

BarenakedLadiesLive Thank you so much! Looking forward to it, my gratitude

[@barenakedladieslive6998]

I created a playlist with all the demos. I hope you enjoy! :) kzbin.info/aero/PLSv7no8jcrRrzMrmaKumbTkmRH_42s469&disable_polymer=true