Breakdown
Bad Blood Lyrics


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Breakdown, I'm on a brink of a fucking breakdown, Sick To Death, I'm Giving Up, Want A New Direction, Don't Know Where To Turn, I'm In A Rut, I Can't Get Out

Motivation, Motivation Has Been Stripped From Me, Grind Away Everyday It's All The Same, Thinking, What Best For Me, I'm All Out, This Is All I Know

This Life Isn't Working For Me, I Need The Strength To Break Away, Can Someone Set Me Free? This Is Holing Me Down, Don't Want To Think Of Tomorrow, It Will Be The Same As Today, The Repetition Of A Mundane Life, I'm A Fucking Slave




Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Bad Blood's song "Breakdown" paint a vivid picture of someone who has reached their breaking point in life. The chorus, "Breakdown, I'm on a brink of a fucking breakdown," sets the tone for the entire song. This person is "sick to death" and feels like they "can't get out" of the rut they are in. They want a new direction but don't know where to turn. The lack of motivation is palpable in the next verse, as the person describes how their motivation has been stripped away and everything feels like a grind. They are left wondering what is best for them and feel like they are out of options.


The bridge of the song brings all of these emotions to a head. The person is adamant that this life isn't working for them and they need the strength to break away. They feel like they are being held down and don't want to think about tomorrow because it would be the same as today. The repetition of a mundane life has made them feel like a "fucking slave."


Line by Line Meaning

Breakdown, I'm on a brink of a fucking breakdown
I am close to a mental and emotional collapse


Sick To Death, I'm Giving Up, Want A New Direction, Don't Know Where To Turn, I'm In A Rut, I Can't Get Out
I am tired, disheartened and need a change in life, but don't know what to do and feel stuck.


Motivation, Motivation Has Been Stripped From Me, Grind Away Everyday It's All The Same, Thinking, What Best For Me, I'm All Out, This Is All I Know
I have lost my drive and enthusiasm. Every day seems monotonous, and I can't think of a better alternative. This is all I've known my whole life.


This Life Isn't Working For Me, I Need The Strength To Break Away, Can Someone Set Me Free? This Is Holing Me Down, Don't Want To Think Of Tomorrow, It Will Be The Same As Today, The Repetition Of A Mundane Life, I'm A Fucking Slave
My current lifestyle isn't fulfilling, and I need the courage to make significant changes. I feel trapped and long for someone to liberate me. The thought of tomorrow is daunting because it will only bring the same tedious routine. I feel like I'm imprisoned and don't have control over my life.




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@mads2280

the bad blood mv is a visual representation of gaslight gatekeep girlboss

@MarieKyriney

truer words have never been spoken

@ckamtchoum

From the OG gaslight gatekeep girlboss girl

@combat_chameleon

ohh naaur

@ishanegi117

you hitting that nail on the head G!

@nazraislam4307

she was the pioneer of the girlboss movement actually

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@killrcupcake2994

When this came out and then Taylor started dating Loki's actor I wrote a crack fanfiction where Catastrophe and her besties saved New York instead of the avengers and then she falls in love with Loki

@yoshuaisnotok8794

Omg I need to read this.

@killrcupcake2994

@@yoshuaisnotok8794 I only wrote like 3 chapters and it got lost in time when I deleted my wattpad account sorry ;^[ but I could try to make a new one

@yoshuaisnotok8794

@@killrcupcake2994 oh its ok lol dw

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