Break It Down
A.J. Gil Lyrics


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disrupt the habits before they disrupt you,
walk around like some zombies but we got no clue,
better stop and ask some questions before you make your move,
derail off the tracks, landslide, loose caboose,
missing all the comforts of my hometown,
missing simple times, it's so hard now,
complicated, complex, we on a roll down,
destroy to rebuild until I take the crown,
gonna hand it to my queen so she knows who's the realest,
a lion in this jungle trying to show them who's the illest,
motivate my team, they rise up when they feel it,
momentum strong but bad hands they keep dealing,
rise above the ashes as I crash through the ceiling,
cast the net wide to get more fish for the feeding,
got a small army and we down for some feasting,
raise these kids up to guarantee they ain't heathens.

let me break it down,
I came to melt the crown,
crack the walls with my sound,
hear the lion roar now,
digging through these trenches,
ethic so relentless,
keep chasing wishes,
while we blow this off the hinges.

better hope he don't find me chilling upstate,
better hope he don't realize I'm in first place,
baby powder, smack a fool, all in good tastes,
this old school pimpin', true kings accept their fate,
you can't imagine the pain I've endured,
you've never walked your boots through manure,
the frequencies I dictate are nothing short of pure,
surrounded by a sickness so I'm searching for the cure,
and if I never find it, know I died trying,
you hiding in your secrets and slowly dying,
feel that karma coming for you, I'm the pilot,
as soon as I see you I'ma start a riot,
this Hip Hop it don't stop, I told you it don't quit,
a fire breathing dragon when my soul starts to spit,
feel the heat rising as the steam starts to lift,
i see this as a curse but some call it a gift.

let me break it down,
I came to melt the crown,
crack the walls with my sound,
hear the lion roar now,
digging through these trenches,
ethic so relentless,
keep chasing wishes,
while we blow this off the hinges.

read between the lines, I know that you feel this,
raging through these pages I am suddenly fearless,
music is the one thing that's never betrayed me,
on this grind until I shine, fuck you, pay me,
too many dudes been trying to fuck with my lady,
y'all about to see the beast, watch me go crazy,
universe been pitching me curve balls lately,
calm it down, hit the bong, let me get hazy,
...back with a vengeance,
ride to this beat, let me know how you feeling,
it's pouring down rain and there's holes in my ceiling,
wipe the tears away through these layers I am peeling,
...it's the truth that I seek,
the meaning of that word changes every other week,
keep the music spinning as I dig through the crates,
you can keep on sleeping but I'm fully awake.

let me break it down,
I came to melt the crown,
crack the walls with my sound,
hear the lion roar now,
digging through these trenches,
ethic so relentless,




keep chasing wishes,
while we blow this off the hinges.

Overall Meaning

The song "Break It Down" by A.J. Gil is a deeply reflective piece about the need to question our habits and motivations before they consume us. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, in which Gil urges the listener to disrupt their habits before they disrupt you. He points out that many of us are walking around like zombies, missing the simple times and the comforts of our hometowns. Gil calls on us to derail off the tracks, loosen the caboose and rise above the ashes.


The lyrics also contain a message of perseverance, with Gil stating that he is going to hand the crown to his queen so she knows who's the realest. He is determined to motivate his team to rise up and keep feasting, and to raise his children up to be good people. There are also elements of personal struggle in the lyrics, with Gil talking about the pain he's endured and searching for a cure for the sickness surrounding him.


Overall, "Break It Down" is a powerful and introspective song that urges us to question our habits and motivations, and to persevere in the face of adversity.


Line by Line Meaning

disrupt the habits before they disrupt you,
Don't let your bad habits take control, take charge before they take charge of you.


walk around like some zombies but we got no clue,
We're just going through the motions, zombie-like, without understanding what's really going on around us.


better stop and ask some questions before you make your move,
Don't blindly make decisions without first questioning and fully understanding the situation.


derail off the tracks, landslide, loose caboose,
Things can go off the rails quickly, causing a landslide of problems and making it difficult to get back on track.


missing all the comforts of my hometown,
Feeling homesick and longing for the simplicity and comfort of home.


missing simple times, it's so hard now,
Life used to be easier and more straightforward, but now everything is more complicated and difficult.


complicated, complex, we on a roll down,
Life is becoming ever more complex and difficult, and it seems like things are only getting worse.


destroy to rebuild until I take the crown,
Sometimes you have to break things down in order to rebuild them better than before and achieve success.


gonna hand it to my queen so she knows who's the realest,
I'll give credit where credit is due and show my appreciation for the people who support and build me up.


a lion in this jungle trying to show them who's the illest,
I'm strong and powerful, and I'll do whatever it takes to prove myself and rise to the top.


motivate my team, they rise up when they feel it,
I know how to inspire and motivate my team, and they'll achieve great things when they feel supported and empowered.


momentum strong but bad hands they keep dealing,
Despite our success, we keep facing setbacks and obstacles that are beyond our control.


rise above the ashes as I crash through the ceiling,
I won't let obstacles hold me back; I'll push through and rise above them to even greater heights.


cast the net wide to get more fish for the feeding,
I'll keep working hard and expanding my reach to secure more opportunities and success.


got a small army and we down for some feasting,
I have a team of dedicated people who are willing to go all in and celebrate our success together.


raise these kids up to guarantee they ain't heathens.
I want to raise my children to be good, respectable people with strong values and morals.


let me break it down,
Let me explain the situation in detail and make it clear.


I came to melt the crown,
I'm here to take down the competition and become the top dog.


crack the walls with my sound,
My music is powerful enough to break down barriers and shatter people's perceptions.


hear the lion roar now,
I'm making my presence known and showing my strength and power.


digging through these trenches,
I'm working hard and pushing through the toughest challenges.


ethic so relentless,
I have an unwavering work ethic and won't give up until I succeed.


keep chasing wishes,
I'll keep striving towards my goals and aspirations.


while we blow this off the hinges.
We'll knock everything down and create something new and even better in its place.


better hope he don't find me chilling upstate,
Don't underestimate me and assume I'm not capable of success just because I'm not in the big city.


better hope he don't realize I'm in first place,
Be careful not to overlook or underestimate me because I might already be leading the pack.


baby powder, smack a fool, all in good tastes,
Everything I do is done with confidence and style, even if it might seem unconventional or unusual.


this old school pimpin', true kings accept their fate,
I'm staying true to my roots and doing things my way, even if it's not always popular or accepted.


you can't imagine the pain I've endured,
I've been through a lot of difficult and painful experiences that have shaped me and made me who I am.


you've never walked your boots through manure,
You haven't been through the same struggles and hardships as me, so you can't understand what I've gone through.


the frequencies I dictate are nothing short of pure,
My music is authentic and powerful, with a clear and honest message.


surrounded by a sickness so I'm searching for the cure,
I'm constantly facing negativity and toxicity, so I'm looking for a way to overcome it and find something positive.


and if I never find it, know I died trying,
Even if I never achieve my ultimate goals, I'll keep pushing and striving until the end.


you hiding in your secrets and slowly dying,
Don't hide from the truth and bottle up your emotions; it will only lead to a slow, painful demise.


feel that karma coming for you, I'm the pilot,
If you do bad things, karma will eventually catch up to you and I'm the one who will bring it to you.


as soon as I see you I'ma start a riot,
I won't let people get away with doing wrong; I'll stand up and cause a stir to bring attention to the issue.


this Hip Hop it don't stop, I told you it don't quit,
Hip hop music and culture will always keep going, no matter what obstacles or challenges arise.


a fire breathing dragon when my soul starts to spit,
My passion and drive for music are like fire within me, pushing me to create powerful and meaningful art.


feel the heat rising as the steam starts to lift,
I can feel the momentum and excitement building as I create and perform my music.


i see this as a curse but some call it a gift.
My talent and passion for music can sometimes feel like a burden or curse, but others view it as a gift and blessing.


read between the lines, I know that you feel this,
Pay attention to the hidden meanings and messages in my music, because I know you can relate to them.


raging through these pages I am suddenly fearless,
When I'm creating music and expressing myself, I feel empowered and fearless.


music is the one thing that's never betrayed me,
Music has always been a constant in my life that has never let me down or betrayed me.


on this grind until I shine, fuck you, pay me,
I'm working hard and putting in the effort to achieve my goals, and I won't let anyone take advantage of me or my talent without compensation.


too many dudes been trying to fuck with my lady,
People have been trying to take advantage of my success or ride my coattails, but I won't let them.


y'all about to see the beast, watch me go crazy,
I'm about to unleash my full potential and show everyone just what I'm capable of.


universe been pitching me curve balls lately,
Life has been throwing me unexpected and difficult challenges lately.


calm it down, hit the bong, let me get hazy,
To deal with the stress and difficulties, I'll take a break and relax with some marijuana.


back with a vengeance,
I'm coming back stronger than ever, ready to take on anything.


ride to this beat, let me know how you feeling,
Listen to my music and let me know how it makes you feel and what message it sends to you.


it's pouring down rain and there's holes in my ceiling,
Life is tough and unpredictable, and even my own home isn't completely safe and secure.


wipe the tears away through these layers I am peeling,
I'm breaking down my emotional walls and being vulnerable to deal with my pain and struggles.


it's the truth that I seek,
I'm searching for honesty and authenticity in my music and my life.


the meaning of that word changes every other week,
The definition of truth can be subjective and constantly changing, depending on who you ask and their perspective.


keep the music spinning as I dig through the crates,
I'll keep creating and performing music as I search for inspiration and new sounds.


you can keep on sleeping but I'm fully awake.
While others may be complacent or unaware, I'm fully engaged and aware of what's going on around me.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ANDREW MURRAY, SAM ROMAN, Andrew Ian Murray, Samuel Elliot Roman

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