Palaye Royale — - Broken (official Music Video)

Premiere: Palaye Royale “Broken” - House of Solo Magazine

The track begins with soft, low-fi guitar strums before building into an "explosive," anthemic chorus that critics have described as a "cry for help". PALAYE ROYALE - Broken (Official Music Video)

Despite its heavy title, Leith has stated that "Broken" is ultimately about the opportunity to piece oneself back together into a "better version". Critical & Fan Reception Premiere: Palaye Royale “Broken” - House of Solo

Lyrically, the song explores an unhealthy relationship where both partners are equally unhappy. According to the band, the first verse is written from Remington's perspective, while the second represents his partner's equally damaged point of view. According to the band, the first verse is

Filmed at the Chotěšov Abbey in the Czech Republic, the 12th-century monastery setting enhances the song's themes of penitence and isolation.

A central metaphor in the video, the burning rose represents the rejection of a "tainted love" and the subsequent metamorphosis or rebirth that follows a painful ending.