Break Even William Elliott Whitmore

"Break Even" by William Elliott Whitmore, released in 2009, is a folk song that explores themes of loss, resilience, and the struggle to find balance after heartbreak. The lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability and the effort to regain stability. Unique elements include Whitmore's raw vocal style and acoustic instrumentation. #Folk

[Intro]
I just wanna break even
I just wanna break even
Don’t need to get too far ahead
I’ve spent my life so far behind
I wanna break even before I die

[Verse 1]
Had a hundred dollars put away
Set aside for a rainy day
The storm did come, the rain leaked in
I spent a hundred and fifty to get it fixed again

[Chorus]
I take two steps forward and three steps back
I just can’t seem to stay on track
I get a little ahead and then way behind
I wanna break even beforе I die

[Verse 2]
Had thirteen chickens out in the pеn
A coyote came and left me ten
Lost seven more to the flu
One had a heart attack now I’m down to two

[Chorus]
I take three steps forward and four steps back
I just can’t seem to stay on track
I get a little ahead and then way behind
I wanna break even before I die

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