breakOUT
Ace Frehley (Frehley's Comet) Lyrics
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Paying for a crime when I didn't do anything wrong
Lyin' here rottin' for someone else's mistake
I've come to my senses, it's time to make a break
[Chorus]
Breakout, I'm coming after you
Breakout, I'd say our love is overdue
Breakout, gonna bust of this joint
I'm sick and tired of punching out license plates
For a criminal justice system that I hate
The food here suck, I'm not about to wait
Well I've come to my senses It's time to make a break
[Chorus]
The lyrics to Ace Frehley's "Breakout" depict a man who has been falsely accused and imprisoned for seven years. He is angry and frustrated, feeling trapped and helpless. He can no longer bear the injustice of the situation and has decided that enough is enough. In his desperation, he recognizes that the only way to escape is to break out. The chorus serves as an anthem of rebellion and determination, declaring that he is coming after what he wants and won't let anything hold him back.
This song is a powerful reflection of the human spirit's resilience in the face of adversity. It speaks to the courage and determination of individuals who refuse to be held down by the circumstances of their lives. The themes of anger, frustration, and hopelessness are contrasted with the desire for freedom and the possibility of a better future. In a way, Ace Frehley's "Breakout" is about the universal yearning to break free from the chains that hold us down and keep us from achieving our true potential.
Interestingly, "Breakout" was released as a single in 1987, five years after Frehley left the iconic rock band KISS. The song was part of his third solo album, appropriately titled "Frehley's Comet." Despite the fact that the album was not as successful as his previous works, "Breakout" has remained a fan favorite, earning widespread popularity and acclaim.
Line by Line Meaning
Been in this cell block seven years too long
I've been locked up in this prison for an unjustly long time.
Paying for a crime when I didn't do anything wrong
I was wrongly accused of a crime and forced to serve time for it.
Lyin' here rottin' for someone else's mistake
I'm suffering for someone else's wrongdoing and negligence.
I've come to my senses, it's time to make a break
I've finally realized that I need to take action to regain my freedom and clear my name.
[Chorus] Breakout, I'm coming after you
I'm determined to escape from this prison and pursue my freedom.
Breakout, I'd say our love is overdue
I've been separated from my loved ones for too long and it's time to reunite.
Breakout, I'm at the breakin' point
I'm at my breaking point and can no longer tolerate being in prison.
Breakout, gonna bust of this joint
I'm going to escape from this prison by any means necessary.
I'm sick and tired of punching out license plates
I'm exhausted and frustrated with being forced to work for the prison system.
For a criminal justice system that I hate
I despise the legal system that has wrongfully imprisoned me.
The food here suck, I'm not about to wait
The quality of food in prison is terrible and I'm not willing to endure it any longer.
Well I've come to my senses It's time to make a break
I've finally realized that I need to take action to regain my freedom and clear my name.
[Chorus]
I'm determined to escape from this prison and reunite with my loved ones.
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