The lyrics are widely interpreted as a defiant "sorry, not-sorry" message to a former lover. Fans have noted a specific lyrical nod to her 2008 track "Miles Away" from the Hard Candy album: "I've woken from a fuzzy dream, you never would believe the things that I have seen" .
Experience different versions of 'Broken' through these fan-uploaded audio sessions: Madonna - Broken (Unrealesed Song From Celebration Sessions)
In 2011, Madonna's official fan club, , announced that active "Platinum" members from 2010 would receive the song as a special gift. This finally materialized in 2012 as a limited edition 12-inch colored vinyl. The vinyl release included several versions: Original Extended Mix Instrumental Version The lyrics are widely interpreted as a defiant
The song was written and produced by , Paul Oakenfold , Ian Green , and Ciaran Gribbin . It was born during the Sticky & Sweet Tour , when Madonna asked Oakenfold for material to write to; she eventually selected "Celebration" and "Broken" from a batch of 15 demos. This finally materialized in 2012 as a limited
A Paul Oakenfold Remix (occasionally surfaced as a Club Mix). Lyrical Content