Break My Stride
Matthew Wilder
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Last night I had the strangest dream I sailed away to China In a little row boat to find ya And you said you had to get your laundry cleaned Didn't want no one to hold you What does that mean And you said Ain't nothin' gonna break-a my stride Nobody gonna slow me down, oh no I got to keep on movin' Ain't nothin' gonna break-a my stride I'm running and I won't touch ground Oh no, I got to keep on movin' You're on the road and now you pray it lasts The road behind was rocky But now you're feeling cocky You look at me and you see your past Is that the reason why you're runnin' so fast And she said Ain't nothin' gonna break-a my stride Nobody gonna slow me down, oh no I got to keep on moving Ain't nothin' gonna break-a my stride I'm running and I won't touch ground Oh no, I got to keep on moving Never let another girl like you work me over Never let another girl like you drag me under If I meet another girl like you, I will tell her Never want another girl like you, have to say, oh Ain't nothin' gonna break-a my stride Nobody gonna slow me down Oh no, oh no, I got to keep on moving Ain't nothin' gonna break-a my stride I'm running and I won't touch ground Oh no, I got to keep on movin' Ain't nothin' gonna break-a my stride Nobody gonna slow me down Oh no, oh no, I got to keep on moving Ain't nothin' gonna break-a my stride I'm running and I won't touch ground Oh no, I got to keep on movin' Ain't nothin' gonna break-a my stride Nobody gonna slow me down Oh no, I got to keep on moving Ain't nothin' gonna break-a my stride I'm running and I won't touch ground Oh no, I got to keep on movin' Ain't nothin' gonna break-a my stride Nobody's gonna slow me down, oh no
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Written by: Greg Prestopino, Matthew Wilder
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11 facts about this song
Original Creation"Break My Stride" is originally a song by American recording artist Matthew Wilder. It was released in 1983 as a single from his debut album, "I Don't Speak the Language".
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Chart SuccessDespite being a one-hit-wonder for Wilder, "Break My Stride" was a big success. It reached No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the US and topped the charts in various other countries.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists over the years. Notable versions include those by reggae duo Blue Lagoon in 2004, Austrian trio Unique II in 1996, and American rapper Puff Daddy.
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Unique II’s SuccessUnique II's cover was also a major international hit. It achieved platinum certification in Australia and peaked at number 2 in Austria and New Zealand.
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Blue Lagoon's PopularityBlue Lagoon's cover of "Break My Stride" reached number 8 in Denmark and number 13 in Germany and became quite popular.
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Use in CommercialThe original version of Matthew Wilder’s "Break My Stride" experienced a resurgence in popularity when it was featured in a TikTok video trend in 2020, and it was also used in a 2014 television commercial for Dr Pepper.
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Lyrics InspirationThe lyrics of "Break My Stride" tell a story of a man who is optimistic and unphased by past relationships. It's said to be inspired by Wilder's experience of being contracted and then dropped by a record label.
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Record LabelAll versions, whether by Matthew Wilder, Blue Lagoon, or Unique II, were released under various labels. Wilder's was under Private-I Records while Blue Lagoon’s was under Sony BMG and Unique II’s under Columbia Records.
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Special Recognition"Break My Stride" is recognized by Billboard as one of the top songs from the 1980s. Despite the lack of continued chart success for Matthew Wilder, the popularity of his one hit has made it a recognizable and still-played song.
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Pop Culture Reference"Break My Stride" has been frequently used in many films, TV shows, and commercials since its release, proving the song's lasting impact in pop culture despite being released several decades ago.
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Matthew Wilder’s Post-Success CareerAfter the success of "Break My Stride", Wilder mainly moved behind the scenes in the music industry, working as a producer and a songwriter for other artists. He notably co-produced No Doubt's album 'Tragic Kingdom'.
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