All Time Low is an American pop punk band formed in Baltimore, Maryland, Un… Read Full Bio ↴All Time Low is an American pop punk band formed in Baltimore, Maryland, United States in 2003. When Alex Gaskarth (lead vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards) was in middle school, he was moved from private school to public school, where he met Jack Barakat (lead guitar, backing vocals), and put the band together; later recruiting Rian Dawson (drums, percussion), and Zack Merrick (bass guitar, backing vocals). The band's name came from a line in the New Found Glory song Head On Collision. Early on, All Time Low mostly performed covers of songs by bands like Green Day, blink-182, and New Found Glory. Since their debut, they have released 9 studio albums: The Party Scene (2005), So Wrong, It's Right (2007), Nothing Personal (2009), Dirty Work (2011), Don't Panic (2012), Future Hearts (2015), Last Young Renegade (2017), Wake Up, Sunshine (2020), and Tell Me I'm Alive (2023) as well as two live albums, Straight to DVD (2010), and Straight to DVD II: Past, Present and Future Hearts (2016). They have also released some EPs, most notably, Put Up or Shut Up (2006), and MTV Unplugged (2010).

Break Out! Break Out!
All Time Low Lyrics

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Luck loves me not tonight, I'm running out
This four leaf clover's all but useless now.
I've got four wheels that say I'm not alone tonight,
I'm always looking for a joy ride through the,
Brightest part of this town.

Break out, break out,
As we escape through the windows,

Head for the car, and never look back, singing-singing,
"Break out, break out,
Our time has come and we've got these big city dreams."

Put up or shut up, we're not wasting time again,
The credits are rolling and we're getting lost again,
In parking lots, to serenading sirens,
As the blue lights bathed our smiles
Break out, break out,
As we escape through the windows,
Head for the car, and never look back, singing-singing,
"Break out, break out,
Our time has come and we've got these big city dreams."

Lets take a moment to reflect,
On the past few years of my life,
I haven't worked myself away,
To stay inside.
This is the time to let us

Break out, break out,
As we escape through the windows,
Head for the car, and never look back, singing-singing,

"Break out, break out,
Our time has come and we've got these big city dreams."

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Break Out! Break Out!" by All Time Low tell a story of a protagonist who is experiencing a string of bad luck. Despite having a four-leaf clover, their luck seems to be running out. However, the singer quickly realizes that they have their car, and with it, the freedom to escape their problems. They decide to drive around the brightest part of town, looking for adventure and excitement.

The song's catchy chorus, "Break Out! Break Out!" conveys a sense of urgency and desire for freedom. The singer is trying to break free from routine, monotony, and boredom. The car becomes a symbol of escape, and the windows become the escape route. The singer is torn between their current life and their big city dreams. The song is all about taking risks and seizing the moment before it's too late.

In conclusion, "Break Out! Break Out!" is a feel-good anthem that encourages listeners to take risks, live in the moment and pursue their dreams. The song's catchy chorus and powerful lyrics make it a favorite among fans of punk rock and pop-punk music.

Line by Line Meaning

Luck loves me not tonight, I'm running out
I am having a stroke of bad luck tonight and I am in a dire situation

This four leaf clover's all but useless now.
I have a symbol of good fortune but it is not helping me in my current situation

I've got four wheels that say I'm not alone tonight,
I have a car and this makes me feel less lonely

I'm always looking for a joy ride through the,
I am always seeking adventure and fun experiences as a way to escape my problems

Brightest part of this town.
I am drawn to the liveliest and most exciting areas of my town

Put up or shut up, we're not wasting time again,
We need to take action and not procrastinate anymore

The credits are rolling and we're getting lost again,
Our time is running out and we need to make the most of it

In parking lots, to serenading sirens,
We are often in parking lots and listening to the sounds of emergency sirens

As the blue lights bathed our smiles
We are happy and carefree, regardless of the surrounding negative situations

Lets take a moment to reflect,
We need to pause and think about our life choices

On the past few years of my life,
We need to think about our experiences and how they have brought us to where we are now

I haven't worked myself away,
I haven't worked hard just to stay in one place

To stay inside.
I am not content with staying in one place and want to explore the world around me

Break out, break out,
We need to escape our current situation and change our lives for the better

As we escape through the windows,
We need to be unconventional in our approach to change

Head for the car, and never look back, singing-singing,
We need to leave our past behind and move forward with hope and optimism

Our time has come and we've got these big city dreams.
We are ready to pursue our dreams and goals, no matter how big they may be

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALEXANDER WILLIAM GASKARTH, JACK BASSAM BARAKAT, ROBERT RYAN DAWSON, ZACHARY STEVEN MERRICK

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