Break
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Morning breaks on skates
Noon breeze on skis
Nights are black as tar
Tell me what goes on at night
When the kids are sleeping tight?

The toboggans in the night
Slide away upon the hill

The toboggans in the night
Slide away of their own will
Louis saw them, yes he did
Underneath the moon's glow
Louis saw them, yes he did
They were his, so he should know

Morning breaks on skates
Noon breeze on skis
Nights are black as tar
Tell me what goes on at night
When the kids are sleeping tight?

The toboggans and the skis
Leave no tracks upon the snow
The toboggans and the skis
They are silent as they go
And the skates upon the lake
Twist and twirl but never fall
But the skates upon the lake
Have no feet in them at all

Morning breaks on skates
Noon breeze on skis
Nights are black as tar
Tell me what goes on at night
When the kids are sleeping tight?

In the morning we can see
That the sleds are still around
But the skates and all the skis
They are nowhere to be found
You'll find a ski up on the hill
You'll find a skate under a cap
It all depends upon the chill
And if the kids have had their nap

Morning breaks on skates

Noon breeze on skis
Nights are black as tar

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to A.o.T.'s song "Break in" paint a picture of the different activities that take place during different times of the day and the mysteries that occur at night while kids are sleeping. The first stanza sets the scene, describing the break of morning on skates, the breeze of noon on skis, and the dark nights. The singer then questions what happens during the night when the children are tucked away in their beds.

The second and third stanzas focus on the toboggans, skis, and skates that come to life at night. They slide away on their own will, leaving no trace behind. Louis, who seems to be the witness, affirms that he saw them under the moon's glow and claims they belong to him, suggesting some sort of ownership or connection.

The song continues to explore the surreality of these nighttime activities. The skates on the lake twist and twirl without falling, but strangely, they have no feet in them at all. The third stanza repeats the question about what goes on at night when the kids are sleeping tight.

The final stanza reveals the aftermath of these nighttime adventures. In the morning, the sleds are still visible, but the skates and skis are nowhere to be found. Only a ski on the hill and a skate under a cap remain. The whereabouts of the skates and skis seem to depend on the chill in the air and whether the kids have taken their nap.

Overall, the lyrics of "Break in" by A.o.T. convey a sense of wonder and curiosity about what happens while the world is resting at night, highlighting the mysterious and magical nature of children's imaginations.

Line by Line Meaning

Morning breaks on skates
The start of the day is filled with excitement and energy

Noon breeze on skis
Midday brings a sense of freedom and exhilaration

Nights are black as tar
The darkness of the night holds mystery and unknowns

Tell me what goes on at night
Curiosity about the activities during nighttime

When the kids are sleeping tight?
Wondering what happens when the children are peacefully asleep

The toboggans in the night
The sleds come alive and move on their own in the darkness

Slide away upon the hill
Gliding down the hill in a thrilling and carefree manner

They were his, so he should know
Louis personally witnessed the toboggans in action and can attest to their existence

The toboggans and the skis
Both the sleds and skis leave no evidence behind as they travel

Leave no tracks upon the snow
Their movements are covert and undetectable

They are silent as they go
The sleds and skis make no noise as they glide through the snow

And the skates upon the lake
The ice skates on the frozen lake

Twist and twirl but never fall
Performing graceful and flawless movements without stumbling

But the skates upon the lake
Surprisingly, there are no feet inside the skates

Have no feet in them at all
The skates move independently without any human presence

In the morning we can see
As day breaks, the evidence of sleds is still visible

That the sleds are still around
The toboggans remain present in the morning light

But the skates and all the skis
However, the skates and skis are nowhere to be found

They are nowhere to be found
The absence of skates and skis raises curiosity about their whereabouts

You'll find a ski up on the hill
Sometimes a ski can be discovered left behind on the hill

You'll find a skate under a cap
On occasion, a skate might be found hidden beneath a hat or cover

It all depends upon the chill
The availability of skates and skis relies on the coldness of the weather

And if the kids have had their nap
The presence of skates and skis can also be influenced by whether the children have taken their afternoon rest

Lyrics © Évangeline/APEM
Written by: CAMPAGNE SUZANNE CECILE, Gilles Vigneault, Michelle Campagne, Robert Bibeau

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