"You're Not Broken" Kat Lee Rivers | Tiny Desk Contest 2026

Описание: This is a message I needed to hear during a dark time in my life, and I hope it helps whoever needs to hear it now. You're not broken, you are enough, even if you can't shine today. 💛

Here's a solo version - but I also just recorded this with ‪@boblanzetti‬ and it will be on my upcoming sophomore album, coming Fall 2026.

You're Not Broken - Lyrics:

[Verse 1]
When it all becomes too much
And your heart drags you down
Everywhere you go makes you feel like leavin’ town

Clouds roll in and I forget
How the sun feels on my face
Life feels stuck,
It seems you’re always in last place

[Pre-Chorus]
Maybe you need to hear it
Days I need to hear it too
If you need to borrow my voice
I’ve got a whole choir for you

[Chorus]
You’re not broken
Sometimes we all get a little low
Walkin’ through the peaks and valleys
with shadows hanging o’er

You’re not broken
Don’t forget the words I say
You’re everything you need to be
Though you can’t shine today
You’re not broken

[Verse 2]
If there’s no one at the helm
And you’re feeling overwhelmed
Look for the helpers, find a friend
We’ll help you steer again

The tide’s bound to change
Yeah, better things await
Get some rest, get back to yourself
You’ll be rollin’ with the waves

[Pre-Chorus]
Maybe you need to hear it
Days I need to hear it too
If you need to borrow my voice
I’ve got a whole choir for you

[Chorus]
You’re not broken
Sometimes we all get a little low
Walkin’ through the peaks and valleys
with shadows hanging o’er

You’re not broken
Don’t forget the words I say
You’re everything you need to be
Though you can’t shine today

[Bridge]
If you’ve lost your way, take a little break
You’ll come back stronger
You are enough, trade your worries in for love
You’re not alone - any longer

[Chorus]
You’re not broken
Sometimes we all get a little low
Walkin’ through the peaks and valleys
with shadows hanging o’er

You’re not broken
Don’t forget the words I say
You’re everything you need to be
Though you can’t shine today

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