SHATTERING THE MIRROR: “BROKEN” BY DEFLECTING GHOSTS RIPS THROUGH DENIAL TO DELIVER A CATHARTIC ROCK ANTHEM
Sunday May 25, 2025 by That Chick Krys
There aren’t many songs that feel like they’re grabbing you by the collar and forcing you to look in the mirror, but “Broken” by Deflecting Ghosts hits that rare, raw nerve. From the first thunderous riff, you know you’re in for something heavy—not just in sound, but in truth. This isn’t your run-of-the-mill breakup ballad or vague angst anthem. “Broken” is a confession, an exorcism, and a battle cry for anyone who’s spent years running from their own shadow.
Let’s talk about the music first, because Deflecting Ghosts have absolutely leveled up here. The guitars are massive—layered, distorted, and relentless, but never muddied. There’s a clarity to the chaos, like the band is intent on making sure every note lands with maximum impact. The drums hit with a sense of urgency, like time is running out and every second counts. It’s the perfect backdrop for a song about reaching the end of your rope.
But what really sets “Broken” apart are the lyrics. They don’t dance around the subject. It’s a brutally honest account of someone watching their own life unravel, delivered with a vulnerability that’s almost uncomfortable in its intimacy. Lines like “I watched myself dissolve in the static / Each day the mirror cracked a little more” don’t just describe addiction and denial—they make you feel it. You hear the exhaustion, the fear, the flicker of hope that maybe—just maybe—acceptance is possible.
At its core, “Broken” is about more than addiction. It’s about that pivotal moment when denial stops working and you’re forced to confront the mess you’ve made. Deflecting Ghosts don’t offer easy answers, but they do offer honesty, and that’s what makes this track so devastating and so necessary. “Broken” isn’t just a song—it’s a lifeline for anyone who’s ever felt lost in their own reflection.
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“Broken” has been added to the Hypernova Radio rotation, as well as my “HEAVY,“ “Hypernova Radio – New Adds” and “Wanderlust” playlists on Spotify!
