Breakdown
[Ma-o] Lyrics


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It's magic
She says to me
My hand in her way
She approached it, sweetly
It's enough, when I see
That look in her eyes
Its enough, for me to paralyze
Whoa, I'm waiting for the breakdown
Well nothing feels good
Being under the count
Whoa, I'm waiting for the breakdown

It's tragic
She says to me
A song in the air
We're together, floating
What I miss everyday
Since our goodbye
Was enough for me to realize

Whoa, I'm waiting for the breakdown
Well nothing feels good
Being under the count
Whoa, I'm waiting for the breakdown
Is it ever gonna count?

Whoa, I'm waiting for the breakdown
Well nothing feels good
Being under the count
Whoa, I'm waiting for the breakdown

So do care what you wish for
It may come true
But the September sky
How it whispered I love you
But I couldn't take it
Any longer
No I couldn't stand

But the night brought sparks
And the sparks brought flames
And you had to be sure
This wasn't one of those game
But I'm gonna show you
If you could just
Give me tonight, tonight

Its fragile
She says to me
The hair in her eye
She removes it, smiling
There's a wound where
I know this song could mend
A step in time
For us, will never end

Whoa, I'm waiting for the breakdown
Well nothing feels good
Being under the count
Whoa, I'm waiting for the breakdown
Is it ever gonna count?

Whoa, I'm waiting for the breakdown
Well nothing feels good
Being under the count
Whoa, I'm waiting for the breakdown
I'm waiting for the breakdown
I'm waiting for the comedown

Whoa, whoa, I'm waiting (she says it's magic)
For the breakdown (I'm floating weightless)
Whoa, whoa, I'm waiting (she says it's magic)
For the comedown (here comes the breakdown)

Whoa, whoa, I'm waiting (she says it's magic)
For the breakdown (I'm floating weightless)
Whoa, whoa, I'm waiting (she says it's magic)
For the comedown (here comes the breakdown)

Whoa, whoa, I'm waiting (she says it's magic)
For the breakdown (I'm floating weightless)
Whoa, whoa, I'm waiting (she says it's magic)
For the comedown (here comes the breakdown)

Whoa, whoa, I'm waiting (she says it's magic)
For the breakdown (I'm floating weightless)




Whoa, whoa, I'm waiting (she says it's magic)
For the comedown (here comes the breakdown)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Breakdown" by Ma-o express a complex range of emotions about a past relationship that the singer is still processing. The opening lines suggest a sense of wonder and joy, as the singer's partner describes the experience as "magic." However, as the song progresses, it becomes clear that there was a tragic element to the relationship as well. The singer misses his former partner, but there is a sense that there were problems that ultimately led to the breakup. Despite this, the singer remains hopeful that there will be some kind of resolution or closure - perhaps signified by the anticipated "breakdown" of the song's title.


The repeated refrain of "I'm waiting for the breakdown" suggests a sense of anticipation and tension, as the singer seeks release from the emotional burdens of the past. There is also a sense of ambiguity, as it is not clear whether the breakdown will be positive or negative. The lyric "nothing feels good / being under the count" suggests a feeling of helplessness or being overwhelmed, but the hopefulness of the final lines suggests that there is still room for hope and optimism.


Overall, the song's lyrics suggest a complex range of emotions and experiences, from joy and wonder to sadness and regret. It portrays a narrator grappling with the aftermath of a difficult relationship, seeking understanding and closure but still struggling with unresolved emotions.


Line by Line Meaning

It's magic
The singer's significant other comments on the singer's hand in a way that seems magical to them.


She says to me
The singer's significant other is speaking to the singer.


My hand in her way
The singer's hand is in the way of the significant other's view.


She approached it, sweetly
The significant other takes a sweet approach to moving the singer's hand.


It's enough, when I see
The singer is content when they see something specific.


That look in her eyes
The singer is referring to a certain look in the significant other's eyes.


Its enough, for me to paralyze
The look from the significant other is enough to stun or shock the singer.


Whoa, I'm waiting for the breakdown
The singer is anticipating a breakdown in the song.


Well nothing feels good
The singer feels like nothing is going right.


Being under the count
The singer is feeling defeated or down.


It's tragic
The significant other describes something as tragic to the singer.


A song in the air
There is a prevalent song around the singer and significant other.


We're together, floating
The singer and significant other are united and carefree.


What I miss everyday
The singer is missing something every day.


Since our goodbye
The singer and significant other have parted ways.


Was enough for me to realize
The singer had an epiphany after they parted ways.


Is it ever gonna count?
The singer is unsure if something will ever matter or count.


So do care what you wish for
The singer advises others to be careful what they wish for as it may come true.


It may come true
The singer's wishes may come true if they are not careful.


But the September sky
The sky in September is significant to the singer or significant other.


How it whispered I love you
The singer notices the sky and it reminds them or the significant other that they are loved.


But I couldn't take it
The singer is unable to handle a specific feeling or situation.


Any longer
The singer has reached a breaking point.


But the night brought sparks
Something significant happened during the course of a specific evening.


And the sparks brought flames
The significant event and feelings escalated quickly.


And you had to be sure
The significant other needed to guarantee a certain thing.


This wasn't one of those game
The significant other assures the singer that their situation is not a mere game.


But I'm gonna show you
The singer will prove something to the significant other.


If you could just
The significant other needs to do something specific.


Give me tonight, tonight
The singer wants a specific evening to go a certain way.


Its fragile
Something or someone is delicate and vulnerable.


The hair in her eye
There is hair obstructing the significant other's vision.


She removes it, smiling
The significant other removes the hair with a smile.


There's a wound where
There is a wound located in a specific area.


I know this song could mend
The singer believes a specific song could heal the wound.


A step in time
A specific step or action needs to be taken at this moment in time.


For us, will never end
The step taken will continuously help the singer and significant other in the future.


I'm waiting for the comedown
The singer is anticipating a comedown in the song.


I'm waiting for the breakdown
The singer is anticipating a breakdown in the song.


I'm waiting for the comedown
The singer is anticipating a comedown in the song.


I'm waiting for the breakdown
The singer is anticipating a breakdown in the song.


I'm waiting for the comedown
The singer is anticipating a comedown in the song.


I'm waiting for the breakdown
The singer is anticipating a breakdown in the song.


Whoa, whoa, I'm waiting (she says it's magic)
The singer is waiting for the magic mentioned by the significant other.


For the breakdown (I'm floating weightless)
The singer is waiting for the anticipated breakdown while feeling like nothing is holding them down.


Whoa, whoa, I'm waiting (she says it's magic)
The singer is waiting for the magic mentioned by the significant other.


For the comedown (here comes the breakdown)
The singer is anticipating the comedown while arriving at the anticipated breakdown.


Whoa, whoa, I'm waiting (she says it's magic)
The singer is waiting for the magic mentioned by the significant other.


For the breakdown (I'm floating weightless)
The singer is waiting for the anticipated breakdown while feeling like nothing is holding them down.


Whoa, whoa, I'm waiting (she says it's magic)
The singer is waiting for the magic mentioned by the significant other.


For the comedown (here comes the breakdown)
The singer is anticipating the comedown while arriving at the anticipated breakdown.


Whoa, whoa, I'm waiting (she says it's magic)
The singer is waiting for the magic mentioned by the significant other.


For the breakdown (I'm floating weightless)
The singer is waiting for the anticipated breakdown while feeling like nothing is holding them down.


Whoa, whoa, I'm waiting (she says it's magic)
The singer is waiting for the magic mentioned by the significant other.


For the comedown (here comes the breakdown)
The singer is anticipating the comedown while arriving at the anticipated breakdown.




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