Minus The Bear - Broken China Lyrics






Our last kiss
held no hint
just smoke and a little touch of mint
and now you're walking out the door

No broken china
on the floor by the couch
no hollow tipped attack
to put you on the out
you're simply leaving me
not dressed to be alone
we brought forth see this coming on

Roll out your magic ride
for the next man
put on a pretty face
you'll always win

I see you
up on Broadway
arm and arm with some bright young man
you keep walking
in a different direction
and I would wish you well if I had the chance

Roll out your magic ride
for the next man
put on a pretty face
you'll always win

Now do we find
back on the starting line
for once in my life
I feel that I would be rested

I dial you in on the telephone
just to hear that ring beat
put on my coat
and walk out that door
went down a different street

Roll out your magic ride
for the next man
put on a pretty face
you'll always win

Roll out your magic ride
for the next man
put on a pretty face
you'll always win

Now do we find
back on the starting line
for once in my life
I feel that I would be rested





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  1. J.... S....

    seriously when he breaks it down is like...... I dial you in on the telephone...... shit gets me going

  2. S.... J....

    This shit is the fire.

    S.... J....

    Metallic Taste

  3. C.... G....

    this is the fast version?

  4. J.... C....

    @countingmoons Both. It was cut from omni but they're putting it on their new cd full of previously cut songs

  5. F.... ....

    not enough bear.

  6. t.... ....

    I really wish they didn't slow this one down. Yeah I understand it makes it easier to play live, but the original version, while unpolished, was better IMO. If you want to hear a faster version look for live videos from 2008

  7. m.... ....

    Why Omni is not 11 tracks is a mystery to me. I think this would fit nicely between Animal Backwards and Dayglow Vista Rd.

  8. z.... ....

    derp @5:24

  9. D.... ....

    watch?v=aJTtuhGrRy4

  10. R.... ....

    I don't think it's actually possible to dislike MtB. They may not be your favorite band, but they're just so damned easy to listen to.

    R.... ....

    Agreed.

    Except they are my favorite band, so... :)

  11. p.... ....

    that is a litle true, but it peaked more in the middle and not right away. They were a completly "poppy" band when they started out with Syd at the helm. Psychodelic music was a fashion statement in 1967!

  12. K.... ....

    Our last kiss
    held no hint
    just smoke and a little touch of mint
    and now you're walking out the door ... :(

  13. j.... k....

    I agree totally with all that. top comments

  14. j.... ....

    They're just less experimental. When bands age, they mostly get rid of the rough edges, but experimentality and thus creativity may get lost. You can also see that with Pink Floyd: Their first albums where psychedelic, experimental, but their later albums were more and more 'poppy' as you can say, compared to what they started with.
    I like Minus the Bear now, but that's just because I like the combination with electronics. Their older work was just less organised, sometimes just too random.

  15. R.... R....

    Not with THAT attitude you wouldn't.

  16. p.... ....

    bands change. the same old band would mean the same songs. don't have such a closed mind

  17. M.... H....

    Yes! Fucking yes!

  18. s.... ....

    @indalcecio cool story bro. you should tell it at parties

  19. P.... R....

    @stonerguy420PSN fuck you i troll wherever the hell i want

  20. X.... ....

    WHY ISN'T THIS IN OMNI

  21. P.... L....

    how did this not make the cut for omni!?!?! this is so amazing, one of my favorite MTB songs

  22. V.... V....

    @GrMsTaR37 Yes, it does. It isn't. This isn't a pattern I've seen before in optical illusions...

  23. p.... ....

    @UmSawyer like loutus, and secret country.

  24. S.... S....

    @pinpoint45 like wut songs

  25. p.... ....

    i love MTB's heavier songs

  26. G.... ....

    Is it me or does it seem like the picture is coming closer ?

  27. B.... S....

    @SirBenjamin88
    Hm? Do elaborate won't you?

  28. L.... S....

    i pretty much love everything these guys do.. planet of ice was my favorite piece of work from them and the whole b side from omni is amazing as well as their other projects

  29. M.... B....

    The beginning sounds like a fucking psychotic version of Hey Wanna Throw Up.
    Nonetheless, its so damn lovable.

  30. c.... ....

    Where can I get this song? It shows up on Amazon but you cant buy it and its not on iTunes.

  31. c.... ....

    @stonerguy420PSN thats true ive never seen a negative comment on a mtb vid.

  32. s.... ....

    I love how you never see trolling on mtb videos. one of the many reasons why these guys are the shiit

  33. g.... ....

    @andthenudie i agree omni is different but i love it-

  34. C.... ....

    not bad, but I still miss the pirate days :(

  35. s.... y....

    this song made me orgasm!!!!

  36. V.... ....

    Why wasn't this on OMNI?

  37. J.... C....

    @jayhawks25 same thing with me. they are so great!

  38. J.... R....

    this song makes me want to eat taquitos!

  39. G.... ....

    IMO this should have made it to the album. It's better than 70% of what made it to the album.

  40. C.... ....

    This not being on the album makes me very sad....

  41. S.... C....

    I thoroughly enjoy watching Minus the Bear progress as a band. Yes, I know it's not the same style as Menos el Oso or Planet of Ice, but that's to be expected. People change and so does their music. It's expected that they put out different styles of music each album, but what's unique about Minus the Bear is that they can keep putting out new stuff which continues to awe my ears. That's the difference between most pop bullshit and them.

  42. C.... A....

    @countingmoons It's not supposed to be on there. this is a b-side.

  43. M.... M....

    @JakeSnider123 I agree this just isn't as good for many many reasons. But OMNI has grown on me, but it still feels like they took a step back. I hope their next album proves that they have not reached their best cool music.

  44. i.... ....

    I have to agree, their old music is a lot more memorable. I feel like there is way too much instrumental going on while I'm listening to this.

  45. w.... ....

    what the fuck? which album is this even on?? am i high or does my version of omni not have this track on it?

  46. g.... ....

    OMNI is very different from Menos El Oso (My favorite album btw mtb)
    But, I respect them for expanding their style. They'll never not be amazing.

  47. C.... A....

    @yosenwhuttup hey, no need to get hostile, man. everyone has different tastes. I really, really like Minus the Bear, but I prefer their Highly Refined Pirates/Menos el Oso-era work, personally. the new electronica-type stuff is good, but it's not my cup of tea. RELAX!

  48. F.... ....

    best song ever

  49. C.... A....

    this and Into the Mirror are the only songs on Omni that I like... and this just a b-side. :\

  50. w.... ....

    @darkshines0 you are fucking nuts!! long time mtb listener and this is their best album yet. how many times have you listened to Omni...?

  51. G.... M....

    it came out today!

  52. l.... ....

    LINUS the SQUARE is more like it. The lyrics suck, the singer is a tone deaf Bono and the guitar is actually really cool. too bad for that dude.

  53. P.... F....

    @jayhawks25 4th may my friend :)

  54. o.... ....

    i love reading the comments to know there are so many other people out there listening to minus the bear!
    theyre my favorite and i dont share that interest with anyone i know!!

    cant wait to hear this album :)

  55. H.... A....

    @jayhawks25 may 4th :)

  56. L.... ....

    OMNI comes out May 4th 2010

  57. G.... ....

    I'm a huge MTB fan. I would say this song is mediocre for them. But who knows, it may grow on me...

  58. B.... T....

    Awesome song!!

  59. m.... ....

    Wonder if Omni came from the omnichord they use in my time

  60. x.... ....

    you've got no sense of groove son.

  61. B.... T....

    @ohwello dude at the beginning he's using his DL4 and all he's doing is strumming a cord with the volume down then turning it up so you barely hear it and then turning down the delay time slightly lol........ at least thats what i figure lol

  62. a.... ....

    IF you guys havent heard the newest song go to Minus the bears website. Its got crazy synth shit it in but its pretty damn good as well. Much different style than this song. They really are unique.

  63. k.... ....

    october of last fucking year and i find out they released some stuff finally. godamit i need more friends

  64. o.... ....

    bet, as soon as i get ahold of a pitch pirate i'm covering it. :) btw wikipedia says this album is called Omni and will be out on May 4th

  65. V.... ....

    Order a pitch pirate from Mid-Fi Electronics and give it a shot. :D

  66. o.... ....

    ok you got me, i can play everything except the parts like the beginning when he uses that crazy effect. if i make a video covering it ill be disappointing everyone because i cant produce that same sound. i shouldnt have said anything.

  67. n.... ....

    he never stopped tapping it just wasn't as predominant in planet of ice

  68. Z.... K....

    When is this album due to release?

  69. k.... ....

    dude same

  70. C.... ....

    @chdavidson1 all their stuff is gold but it is hard to top that album

  71. C.... A....

    the intro of the song... sounded like Dave was bringing back some Botch into his guitar playing. good of him to bring back his tapping, too. their next album will be so hype.

  72. j.... ....

    Agreed. In fact my friend, I know no one will agree, but I was so amazed at how fresh and original PoI was, it completely took me off guard. Its like a modern Dark Side of the Moon, I'd have to say its one of the best albums I've ever heard from end to end, ever.

  73. Z.... H....

    I heard Feb. 2010.

  74. U.... S....

    Snazzy, I'm really liking how their new album is shaping up. Can't bloody wait!

  75. R.... S....

    amazingly original band

  76. o.... ....

    i can play this song!

  77. P.... S....

    Chick Rapped with Bacon I think is the title

  78. P.... S....

    hell yes

  79. o.... ....

    when this album comes out it would have been 3 years since planet of ice. i gotta say, it will be totally worth the wait. judging from this song and into the mirror. im liking their new sound a lot.

  80. Z.... R....

    Can't wait for the release of the new album.

  81. d.... ....

    @jimmymagnum6 that actually makes no sense.

  82. F.... S....

    Wow! This weird rift in the beginning scared me a little, but after that this song is a masterpiece.

  83. a.... ....

    I like it and into the mirror more than lots of Planet of Ice... i really enjoy their early stuff actually. Lets play clowns, dog park... classics.

  84. Z.... ....

    uhh, i did. check my videos

  85. A.... M....

    All time favorite song has gotta be be the fix.

  86. Z.... ....

    Indeed so. Got the vid for Broken China for that show.

    Amazing show.

  87. J.... ....

    seeing them live did, infact, complete my life

  88. S.... S....

    indeed, ive seen them and MY life in complete

  89. M.... M....

    Purely amazing music MTB they`re the best. Dave Knudson is my hero and his genius guitar playing blows my mind. And indie isn`t a genre of music, it`s a type of label. I do agree that this song sounds less math rock (it`s all in 4 I believe), less progressive and less spacey. But into the mirror makes up for it in bounds. I can`t wait for this album and to see them again!!!

  90. X.... ....

    LOVE THEM!!!! can't believe i missed them in fresno when they did a small show perf!!! gah!!!! what was i thinking!!!!

    miss them to death! cant wait!!!

  91. V.... ....

    But Minus the Bear is the classic rock of the future!
    Not to mention "indy" means that you're on an independent label (or none at all), not necessarily what you sound like....

  92. C.... G....

    i didnt know about this song until tonight. its good though. im going to see MTB in ft worth friday the 6th

  93. h.... ....

    i saw them play this song in chicago a year ago and i loved it. but this version's a little too slow, i think the tempo they used for the live version is much better

  94. V.... D....

    broken china > into the mirror. hope to see more like this on the album!

  95. R.... ....

    Bands tend to deliver predigested music as long as it gains popularity. Few bands tend to mantain complexity in composition, and fewer tend to actually evolve into it's own style, and keep using the same style over and over again. I hope into the mirrors is just a mere mistake rather than an actual direction towards a POP or light version of it's former self. This song is Actually very good, so I think the album will be pretty good.

  96. f.... ....

    wooo *whipes sweaty forhead* this sounds more like MTB. i was a little worried that Into the Mirror was going to be the average of the album. Sounds a little different from earlier music, but im rockin it none the less. GET THE ALBUM OUT NOW!!!

  97. R.... ....

    Now this sounds more like the MTB we all love! unlike Into the mirror which sounds bubblegumish crap

  98. A.... G....

    mtb is amazing.

  99. L.... ....

    No, the Into the Mirror single with Broken China b-side is supposed to be released on the 27th. The new album won't be released until next year.