Janine - Broke Me Down (Official Lyric Video)

Written and Produced by Janine
Photography - Deb Foster
Videography - Erik Smith
Artwork and Video Edit - Janine
Lyrics..
I know you love to stand on your chair and look down at me
Do I make you insecure is that why you betray me?
I was just hoping you'd stick around for me
I was holding you up but you weren't down for me
And I don't wanna go if I'm goin' nowhere
I don't want a love if it's filled with fear
I don't wanna stay in your cyclone
No
Baby, you broke me down, down, down, down, down
Baby, you broke me down, down, down, down for nothing
I'm looking in the mirror can't recognize myself
Baby, you broke me down, down, down, down for nothing
Baby, you broke me down
You broke me down, down
I know you love to look at yourself
But you don't look at yourself
You go and make a mess and then you blame everyone else
Not gonna lie I'm still in love with you
But I've been learning how to love me too
Honestly we can't merge the two
And it hurts but I can't be with you cause it's
Too late too much heartbreak
Too many of the same mistakes
Too many girls in your bed
And it's been doing in my head
Yeah, I don't wanna go if I'm goin' nowhere
I don't want a love if it's filled with fear
I don't wanna stay in your cyclone
No
Baby, you broke me down, down, down, down, down
Baby, you broke me down, down, down, down for nothing
I'm looking in the mirror can't recognize myself
Baby, you broke me down, down, down, down for nothing
Baby, you broke me down, down, down, down, down
Baby, you broke me down, down, down, down for nothing
I'm looking in the mirror can't recognize myself
Baby, you broke me down, down, down, down for nothing
Da da da da da da down
Down da da down da da down down da down
I just wanted you forever
Down da da down da da down down da down
I just wanted you forever baby
Down da da down da da down down da down
Down da da down da da down down da down

[@TatianaRodriguez-wi1hu]

“Do I make you insecure is that why you betray me?” This song is everything

[@karlahayes6041]

What song is it

[@Deadpool-zr2zt]

@@karlahayes6041 lyrics of :- broke me down . Which you are listening now.

[@lavinalugo2146]

lol

[@bnatrl88]

@@Deadpool-zr2zt 😂😂

[@elijharmunda8214]

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[@casinamcneil4317]

I’m just mad she’s underrated the world weird asf she’s everything 😫🥰

[@Devine.Conscious]

I know she will blow up soon everyone will hear her in 2020 we just all have to share her music and blast it in our cars to put people on lol

[@natashajones6968]

Yes

[@iam_natoria7818]

@Ki Ki not true😂😂

[@lisaparker8572]

I agree she's so good!!!!

[@kauriwilson4876]

Yes she has something about her that makes you think this is your experience and that the vibe makes you feel comfortable knowing you not alone. Although it is weird to be this chilled about it

[@jasmyneartis5867]

I’m def going to be playing this everyday probably crying , real life going through this right now ...

[@Oshea951]

jasmyne artis ☝🏾

[@tanasiamariee605]

Facts I listen sing my heart out and cry 😭😭😭

Hang in there girl! I don't know what's going on but it shall pass. You will make it though to the other side. You're in my prayers!

[@Jaybee12900]

Me to girl. Divorcing my cheating husband and this song is perfect word for word 😭😭

[@AndrewWilson-ri8hu]

Same girl! Same!!

[@marycarlagarcia2202]

if you ever been in a relationship with a narcissist this song hits the spot! i love your music! don’t ever change

[@B3nzytooU]

Currently feel every word, my ex mentally toxic and I turned into a monster I didn’t recognize, I built her up while she drowned me and now she uses our daughter as the game mate sense she exposed her true colors can’t fool me with fake hope but when it comes to my daughter not sure how to go bout it cause I want to be done with her completely

[@keyoshadecuir3163]

Stg

[@aida7212]

WORD

[@yaisafatkid762]

Currently dealing with a NARCISSIST…he’s toxic mentally and I finally recognized all the red flags 🚩

[@lizziejager765]

Maan hits deep!!

[@sammyfuentes3769]

This song is so beautifully sad. 😭❤

[@macboogj8933]

Sammy Fuentes not if it’s the motivation to create brilliance

[@arriolarose]

@@macboogj8933 ♡

[@martinalewis8104]

"I'm looking in the mirror can't recognize myself" 😭❤️ Janine is underrated

[@dejavu4736]

Tina Lewis by chance i read your comment while she was singing it 😅❤️

[@daoneandonlyerika5186]

They need to play this on the radio for us woman who struggle with narcissist men out here ❤

[@deviantnia]

I mean you put yourself in that situation, you can get yourself out.

[@imqueeninfinity]

Amen 😢🥺🫤

[@normanrockwell8960]

"I know you love to look at yourself, but you don't look at yourself" Realest I've ever heard... Thank you Janine for writing this on behalf of those of us who cant articulate as well...

[@Vivi91QB]

As a survivor of abuse and dealing with PTSD your music certainly hits me on a deeper level, and it always has. Your music is getting me through this dark time in my life and I am loving this healing process, so thank you. Janine is therapy ❤️

[@angelinaalatorre3169]

Same here girl🙏🙏

[@deidrajones6069]

Same girl same ❤️

[@jayy669]

Dealing with this right now and it’s so hard.. this song just hits right in the feels..💔

[@tighteyzs]

@@jayy669 💜💜

[@adelljackson4246]

They say thank you for your service but I'm telling you guys thank you for your support

[@letia628]

Narcissistic abuse survivor anthem 💕

[@marycarlagarcia2202]

yesssss

[@chiquitabutler8670]

Getting away from a Narcissist @ this moment smh

[@britanysbeautybyz3649]

🙏🙏

[@Smoketillheaven]

For sure 💯

[@pamelavoss6710]

Exactly!!!much love well said

[@lzken3634]

I never found such a song thats describe how i feel this hit me so bad

[@aaaayyvib186]

🖤🔫

[@peterl358]

Sending loving vibes to anyone going though this 😭

[@courtneytaylorsarracino85]

Every line of this song is my current state. Every. Single. Line. Can’t wait to fully be out of the cyclone. Wow.

[@donnastingz7821]

“Going to make a mess and blame everyone else” “I don’t wanna go if I’m not going nowhere, I don’t wanna love if it’s filled with fear”

[@MuvaBri94]

Why are you so underrated 😩 the lyricism and vocals are insane 🙌🏽

[@AndrewWilson-ri8hu]

That part!!

[@xoangelicaf0523]

I’m just now hearing her I just decided to click on the video bc she was in my mentions. I’ve never heard of her

[@Devine.Conscious]

We all gotta get together and share he music put everyone on!! Lol

[@vee1826]

Only a matter of time before it’s her time to shine!! ❤️

[@luciacolon4389]

Muva Bri I know right this song is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@brittneynicole2485]

Her falsettos are heaven on earth 🥰🥇🤞🏾

[@vilenciat9118]

When Janine said: “ Do I make you insecure is that why you betray me? I was holding you up but you weren’t down for me” * Restarts song AGAIN!! 😩 💯😩

[@vedlatigid]

This is the old Janine with a brand new shine, Oh, this is FIRE!!! My new repeat for the week!

[@nidashaikh639]

"Broke Me Down" I know you love to stand on your chair and look down at me Do I make you insecure is that why you betray me? I was just hoping you'd stick around for me I was holding you up but you weren't down for me And I don't wanna go if I'm goin' nowhere I don't want a love if it's filled with fear I don't wanna stay in your cyclone No Baby, you broke me down, down, down, down, down Baby, you broke me down, down, down, down for nothing I'm looking in the mirror can't recognize myself Baby, you broke me down, down, down, down for nothing Baby, you broke me down You broke me down, down I know you love to look at yourself But you don't look at yourself You go and make a mess and then you blame everyone else Not gonna lie I'm still in love with you But I've been learning how to love me too Honestly we can't merge the two And it hurts but I can't be with you cause it's Too late too much heartbreak Too many of the same mistakes Too many girls in your bed And it's been doing in my head Yeah, I don't wanna go if I'm goin' nowhere I don't want a love if it's filled with fear I don't wanna stay in your cyclone No Baby, you broke me down, down, down, down, down Baby, you broke me down, down, down, down for nothing I'm looking in the mirror can't recognize myself Baby, you broke me down, down, down, down for nothing Baby, you broke me down, down, down, down, down Baby, you broke me down, down, down, down for nothing I'm looking in the mirror can't recognize myself Baby, you broke me down, down, down, down for nothing Da da da da da da down Down da da down da da down down da down I just wanted you forever Down da da down da da down down da down I just wanted you forever baby Down da da down da da down down da down Down da da down da da down down da down

[@blacccap9912]

Nida Shaikh thank you! was looking through 8 million comments just to find this lmao

[@jensrathgeber8890]

It's an amazing Song but Singer, too!!❤

[@brandiQuinn]

I'm so in love with your beautiful angelic voice. Great song Janine🙌✨keep shining Queen 👑

[@myyKINDALOVee]

“Too late too much heartbreak, too many of the same mistakes” I- 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😩😩😩😩😩

[@tiffanyphanhdone9799]

I’ve always connected to your music, but this one hit me hard. I ended a relationship 5 months ago and this song is exactly how I’ve felt during this process. It made me cry on first listen. Thank you. Keep em coming, girl. ❤️

[@labrittanycontreras6776]

“Looking in the mirror can’t recognize myself…. Baby you broke me down for nothing” 😢✨

[@linad.5476]

Been a fan since day 1. I love you and your music❤️❤️❤️

[@maryferamoss]

I JUST went through a breakup after 4 years of relationship. This is on REPEAT!! 😭

[@rumaanahabrahams7675]

This song is the most beautiful heartfelt song ❤️

[@internalbeauty0]

This songs hits before, during and after the heartbreak!!! 🙌 On repeat!!!

[@mollymonroe7319]

Yaaaasssss! It’s like hugging yourself after you healed 😇

[@SomethingAboutSJ]

😩😔❤️🥰 I’ve literally been trying to find the words to put into a complete sentence, but I can’t. I have been listening to this constantly on repeat. The lyrics in this song, I felt every word

[@DanDMC86]

I was blown away when I listened to your track for the first time 2 yrs ago. It is so pure & the main ingredient that makes it an instant favourite for me is your voice & the words of how you feel that makes the song with such meaning. I can relate to each lyric & this makes me wanna love freely & more so hard despite my heartbreaks. I am your instant fan & follower Janine. Hands down 10/10 🔥💖.. I love it 😍💕.. Still blazing in 2022 and will forever light up the world with your soft soothing voice babe.

[@victoriacaroline873]

Absolutely love your comment 🩷

[@ambercompa4153]

They took it off Apple Music 😫 can’t wait until it comes back 😍

[@diamondwheeler2613]

Amber Compa its on there. I got it today

[@jmford1164]

I don’t want to love if it’s filled with fear. I felt that sooo deeply in my spirit.

[@KrystleCarrington6688]

So underated! She's amazing ❤️

[@saxoxo]

one of my favorite songs!! 🥹🥹 so relatable!

[@airvibes8830]

Every song she makes will always be so perfect😍

[@terrilynnn]

“ do i make you insecure is that why you betray me” !! REALEST WORDS EVER i freakin love this song😭😍

[@illyness90]

So weird that I was in place where I was chasing a love I thought was my life. But escaping that mindset. I’m celebrating the good times after a while of the heartbreak. Now I’m vibing with music like this relating but enjoying life for the now 😌👌🏽

[@HeavensProperty]

This song is so damn relatable. 😞😞 Nothing last forever, not even heart breaks 💔😢

[@danicalee269]

You love to look at yourself, but you don't look at yourself. You go and make a mess and then blame everyone else... OOOO I felt that 🥺🫶

[@averyj4898]

Who else smashed like before song really start cuz they knew it was gonna be 🔥

[@jessicas2149]

This Hits Hard For Me!!! I cannot grasp how somebody could lie saying they love you but be cheating and living a secret life all the while happy with another. I'm beyond torn. I had enough pain prior, why more?!??!!!!!

[@shalaithomasphoto]

Her vocals give me CHILLS 🥰🥰

[@shaulanaw]

I cried a lot to this song now I play it to remind myself what NOT to go back to! Thanks for this ... 💪

[@xavrza]

You speak to my soul, you help heal my heart... I moved to NYC, fell in love, and had my heart broken... Janine, you got me through it all ❤️

[@theintrosproject8598]

Gurl, if being underrated was a crime, Janine would have been one heck of a sentence. 💔

[@justagirl-gh5ox]

I looked at this woman and shouted for everyone to hear: ARTIST!

[@melmenard2789]

Marcus, si jamais tu lis ça… J’aurais pu écrire cette chanson! 💯

[@888riana6]

“I’ve been learning to love me too” 🥺

[@dropshotqueen6129]

how am i just now finding this song, im upset, but so happy to hear it ugh janine you bring out all of my emotions thank you i love you

[@Naptural85]

Baby you broke me down, down, down, for nothin.

[@cbgthegoodkid6425]

He really had me looking in the mirror and I couldn't recognize myself , broke me down but not for nothing I'm so much stronger & wiser

[@1mamash]

And she’s backkkkk 😍❤️❤️❤️

[@joenichols9592]

I don’t wanna go, if I’m going nowhere!!!! 💔 that hit home for me. But may we all heal peacefully 🫂

[@Luna_moonGod33]

Damn you don't how deep this hits until you have been through this💗 So real!!!

[@KsLoveBoat]

Cry everytime I hear this song. I got cut so deep and 16 months later I'm still not healed. Wow!

[@mikekelly976]

This is incredibly humbling & soothing to spirit and soul 🎶 👼🏾

[@antoneaames8937]

"I don't want a love if it's filled with fear" felt 😩💜

[@piinkgalaxxy]

i listen to this song almost everyday 🌹🌹 she’s so underrated

[@sheniseashmeade3615]

I recently got out of an abusive situation and I happened to be listening to this in the shower... I cannot stop crying.

[@yeraldi88]

Just found this song this morning and it's been on repeat all day💕💕💕💕

[@tinktinkmademe4061]

I need this slowed too! 💐 She was looking into my soul when she wrote this song! 💛

[@mellyyymel6844]

Janine is so slept on 😩😩I love her music !!!

[@kaylawhite7280]

Janine a whole vibe 😩🧘🏽‍♀️❤️

[@Jayleendavila_]

I’m sure everyone can relate to this song you made because it’s so true and you just have the voice of someone who knows how to make good lyrics of situations we pretty much go through once in our lives and I just love how you have an amazing beautiful voice 💘

[@ahumanbeingxyz4388]

Why the hell is she so underrated!! Goshh this is ain't fair 💆💆💆💆

[@unapologeticallydy4513]

Word for word how I was feeling the sun does shine again, and there is sunshine after the rain... awesome songs I still feel every word

[@gelly4282]

Finally, a good recommendation from youtube. 😩💛💛💛💛

[@TLD_777LOCS]

Man i love this lady vibe of songs🔥🔥 i can relate. "Loving you gotta make time to love me too"

[@cbgthegoodkid6425]

This song is everything to me right now , I don't know how I came across it but I'm glad I did! It's so real & true ❤I'm learning how to love me too!! He thought he broke me down but I'm a lot stronger then he ever gave me credit for

[@finleyvictoria3244]

This one right here! I’m still listening nonstop. It’s getting weird 😂I think everyone can relate to this. I was literally speaking out loud like “uuuuugggghhh JANINE!!! You just know! You just know the right things to sing!” And then to sing them so beautifully. I want to meet you, you are the only artist who I have genuinely loved every track put out. I need to know you are real. Come to Ny.... Central New York to be specific! 😂🤣😂🤣 anyway I love you and the two lines that got my attention more than this video were “do I make you insecure is that why you betray me” and “I don’t want to love if it’s filled with fear” ❤️❤️❤️

[@90s_Raised]

Non-melanated sistas winning in R&B Soul right now and I’m shook to the core! I love everything about Janine music! ❤️❣️❤️

[@lovejen3431]

🔥🔥 related to every single lyric!!

[@lisa2koo1]

It's something about the "baby you broke me down down down down FOR NOTHING" that hits different. Amazing song

[@chrisangelo2k7]

Beautiful song/lyrics, and your voice is haunting as always. Welcome back Janine ❤️ Can’t wait for your next album. Until then, I’m still enjoying 99.

[@rolandocisneros1508]

Awesome video and song.. A Very beautiful Woman ❤️

[@finleyvictoria3244]

Been on repeat for two days now ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@harriskierstyn92]

Beautiful person, beautiful music, just beautiful❤

[@BigTroubleD]

So sad. Some relationships are toxic and the person you love hurts you most.

[@lellod]

....this song mirrors what I’m going through... he broke me down. I f***ing didn’t wanted to believe that someone I love feels joy in hurting me.... and that’s why at least I broke myself down most.... ❤️ to everybody who feels the same and try’s to heal this bitter deep wounds - I wish all of us fast recovery and a “soul rebirth” 🦋

[@LaShaeMarie]

JANINE! Who hurt you boo?! What's their address?!

[@haroldjohnson473]

LaShae Dorsey oh fckn k

[@donnastingz7821]

Wanna jump em?

[@detectivemikelowrey8833]

If I find out, I'm going to hurt that foo'

[@jham7282]

Let me know when you pulling up sis 👊🏽💪🏽👌🏽

[@baylesha1927]

Okayyyyy

[@imtina1292]

Literally speaking to my soul. Literal feels. Lovvvveeee Janine!!!

[@alexcullen823]

FIIIIIIIRST HERE TOO COMMEEENT Never clicked so faaaast! I love you janine❤️

[@vibingwithmicaiah6912]

She HAS A BEAUTIFUL FACE AND VOICE! I’m currently on a Janine marathon and I’m not disappointed at all.

[@gemamongstones]

To my ex al who i still love and hate so much 😢

[@pavlinaqnkova8077]

😂❤❤❤

[@lav7161]

Stop it. Leave

[@georgefrazier7638]

twin i’ll love her til the day i die i was really in love guess she wasn’t 13 years gone 😔

[@latonyagibson3965]

Never dissapoints! 👏💚

[@Rosare]

Thank you for this beautiful song. ❤

[@maltal8352]

This everything I’m dealing with . Almost 5 years of lying to myself about his lies.

[@faviolamartinez3531]

So glad for KZbin recommendations 💕

[@covergirl1419]

🔥 Atlantic records you are CRAZY for parting ways with this angelic talent!!!!! 🤨😡

[@road2millions820]

I love you Janine. You are so beautiful and I love your voice I listen to this everyday and my boyfriend be like wtf🤷 is everything ok?? I be like yea I just love this song lmao

[@Bunda67155]

This song hits different when your high asf 🥴😍♥️ 🔥

[@Thabitha_Shange]

Im Playing 'Never The Right Time' Just after this 💜

[@savannahblues5258]

thanks youtube.. for never failing me on my recommendations.. super underrated. definitely thought this was emmy rossum in the thumbnail lol

[@ariellebendolph3270]

I felt this song in so many ways 🥰🥵😔

[@Kinzahasan_]

Oh goddddd I feel like September and October was and is the month of heartbreaks

[@illuminatedqueen834]

I love the analogy used in the video about the concept that you can’t pour from an empty glass

[@chrisgonzalez4309]

This song speaks to me in a sense that my ex didnt see the worth of the love I have for her... at the end of the day, I wish her well & keep her in my prayers!🙏🏼 Keep being strong Janine, Blessed with a voice like that!❤ 4.11.17

[@yemiamoo1679]

She's so refreshingly original

[@Raffyinc]

Omg omg! It's out! ❤❤❤❤❤❤ I love you queen.

[@T7RAP]

So happy youtube recommended this !!!!!!

[@tiaratu]

I feel sorry for the replay button. This song is everything.