Breakdown
Ar'mon & Trey Lyrics

I said break, breakdown
The singer is expressing their desire to break down and stop communicating due to conflict.

Stay breaking me all down
The singer is acknowledging that the conflict is causing them emotional distress.

Okay, okay, I put my pride down (down)
The singer is admitting that they have allowed their pride to get in the way of resolving the conflict and are now willing to put it aside.

Put down your attitude (′tude)
The artist is asking the other person to stop being hostile and confrontational.

You stop yelling at me (me), I stop yelling at you (you)
The artist is proposing a mutually respectful approach to communication without resorting to yelling.

We both said somethings, most of it ain't even true (true)
The singer is acknowledging that in the heat of an argument, people often make untrue and exaggerated statements that only add fuel to the fire.

We talk crazy when we mad, you know how we do
The singer is acknowledging that under the influence of intense emotions, they and the other person are prone to talking irrationally and crazily.

I need a minute, can you give me one?
The artist is asking for some alone time to process their thoughts and feelings.

Let me get my mind right, room, can you give me some?
The artist is asking for some space to calm down and regain their composure.

We do this all the time, this time feels like we really done
The artist is recognizing that the conflict is a recurring pattern in their relationship, but this time it feels more serious and threatening to the relationship.

And I'ma breakdown
The singer is expressing their vulnerability and the emotional impact that the conflict is having on them.

'Cause even though I′m kinda heated right now
The artist is acknowledging their own anger and frustration in the situation.

I don't like it when you're not around
The singer is recognizing the importance of the other person in their life and their dependence on their presence.

So, I think we need to figure this out right now
The singer is proposing a need for resolution and a clear plan to address the conflict.

Tell me, if you love me, why you leaving?
The singer is questioning the other person's motives and commitment to the relationship.

Thought we were together for a reason
The artist is reminding the other person of the reasons why they are in a relationship and the importance of staying committed to those reasons.

If you really love me, why you leaving?
The artist is expressing their confusion and hurt at the other person's desire to leave the relationship.

Yeah, you better stop it right there
The singer is warning the other person to stop saying something that may lead to more conflict and hurt.

You ′bout to say somethings I ain't tryna hear
The singer is acknowledging that they want to avoid further confrontation and are not prepared to hear negative remarks.

The part of you that makes me wanna leave
The artist is recognizing that there are aspects of the other person's behavior that make them want to end the relationship.

The part of you that makes me wanna cheat
The artist is acknowledging their own vulnerability and attraction to other people when they are dissatisfied in a relationship.

Girl, you really tryna make me see the signs
The artist is recognizing that the other person is indirectly communicating their desire to end the relationship.

This time feels like we're really done
The singer is recognizing that the conflict may have damaged the relationship beyond repair.

If you really love me, why you leaving?
The artist is reiterating their confusion and hurt at the other person's desire to end the relationship.

Ooh, why, ooh, why do you-
The singer is expressing their emotional distress and confusion about the situation.