- David McCormick (lead singer)
- Alan… Read Full Bio ↴A Rotterdam November is:
- David McCormick (lead singer)
- Alan Schwaderer (keys, guitar, backup vocals)
- Jared Nelson (guitar, backup vocals)
- Andy Baker (bass)
- David Niacaris (drums)
- Dylan Anitok (guitar, backup vocals)
The band formed in late 2006, Boise, Idaho.
Their name alludes to what happened in the aftermath of the bombing of the city of Rotterdam during WWII. After the heart of the venerable city had been completely destroyed, architects reconstructed it from scratch. The band's name reflects the interpretation of this idea of "an old city with a new heart" as a Christian metaphor for the renewing transformation of a heart damaged by sin.
Breaking For You
A Rotterdam November Lyrics
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Hey, you didn't show up today. Maybe
it's better this way, cuz baby, you've
got your own life you should live it.
Do, if you only knew, every single
thought I thought of you, I've done all
I can do. I swear it's the truth.
So, you're leaving. You turn your back
and walk away, won't listen to a word I
say, I'm breaking for you. Calling out
to you, at the top of my lungs. I've
waited for you. The waiting is done.
Verse 2:
Now, what about first love? What about faithfulness? Cuz baby, you're just about to break it.
You, should take a few steps back. What you need I already have. Dead and dying love, we could be more than that.
Chorus:
Spoken part: I know my tone is matter of fact and I'm guilty of being too direct, but please come back. Please come back.
Chorus without Doo's:
Ending ( close to last part of chorus melody):
I died for you, so we could be one. Right now we're two, separate sides, fighting for what? Who knows, do you? You're running away, but the desert stretches for miles that way. I'm breaking for you, I'm breaking for you.
The lyrics of "Breaking For You" by A Rotterdam November highlight the pain of unrequited love and the struggle of wanting someone who is just not willing to reciprocate. In the first verse, the singer addresses the absence of the person they are addressing and acknowledges that it may be better for them to live their own life. The singer then confesses that they have been unable to stop thinking about this person and have done everything they could to try and win their love.
The chorus reveals the depth of the singer's pain as the person they love leaves without hearing them out, and they are left calling out to them desperately. As the singer pleads with this person to come back, they highlight the importance of first love and faithfulness, and how they are just about to break it by leaving. The spoken part highlights the directness of the singer's tone and how they are aware of it, but cannot help their need for this person to come back.
The ending is the climax of the song, where the singer declares that they have died for this person, wanting to be one with them, but is left with the realization that they are still two separate sides fighting for something that they are uncertain of. As the person they love walks away, leaving the singer to break for them, the lyrics leave a lingering sense of sadness and heartache.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, you didn't show up today. Maybe it's better this way, cuz baby, you've got your own life you should live it.
I understand if you can't make it today. It's okay, though, because you have your own life and you should live it to its fullest.
Do, if you only knew, every single thought I thought of you, I've done all I can do. I swear it's the truth.
If only you knew how much I think about you. I've done everything in my power to show you my love. I swear it's true.
So, you're leaving. You turn your back and walk away, won't listen to a word I say, I'm breaking for you. Calling out to you, at the top of my lungs. I've waited for you. The waiting is done.
It hurts me deeply to see you go. As you walk away, ignoring me, I feel like I'm breaking inside. I shout out to you at the top of my lungs, hoping you'll hear me. I've been waiting for you for a long time, but now I accept that it's over.
Now, what about first love? What about faithfulness? Cuz baby, you're just about to break it. You, should take a few steps back. What you need I already have. Dead and dying love, we could be more than that.
What happened to our first love? What about the faithfulness we promised each other? You're about to break that promise, and it hurts. I think you should reconsider your actions and take a step back. What you're looking for, I already have. We don't need to settle for a love that's dead or dying. We can have so much more.
I know my tone is matter of fact and I'm guilty of being too direct, but please come back. Please come back.
I apologize if my tone has been too harsh or direct. But please, come back to me. I miss you.
I died for you, so we could be one. Right now we're two, separate sides, fighting for what? Who knows, do you? You're running away, but the desert stretches for miles that way. I'm breaking for you, I'm breaking for you.
I gave up a lot for you, so that we could be together. But right now, we're just two separate people, fighting against each other for no good reason. You're running away, even though the journey ahead looks bleak. Meanwhile, I feel like my heart is breaking for you.
Contributed by Aaliyah K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.