Natives of Detroit, Michigan, Battlecross has had the privilege to share the stage with the most incredible bands such as Overkill, Gwar, The Absence, Dying Fetus, Woe of Tyrants, Vader, The Faceless, Vital Remains, Paul Dianno, and Mushroomhead. BX toured in Fall/Winter of 2011 with Diamond Plate & Rose Funeral, and were hand picked to play the CMJ music fest with Turbid North, Kvelertak, & Skeletonwitch in Brooklyn NY on 10/21/11.
The band recording their first full-length album "Pursuit of Honor" (recorded and co-produced by Josh Schroeder) at Random Awesome Recording Studio in Bay City, Michigan.
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Breaking You
Battlecross Lyrics
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And I never thought to take a breath for myself
I will take this breath Cus I'll inhale while I am
Breaking you
Drowning inside of a pool of your faith
Release the weights that continue to drag me down
I will never be held back Cus I'll exhale while I am
Breaking you
Shame on you for all the shit you've stirred
I blame you for all that has occurred fucker
Controlling lies of a fake This will be your last mistake
I will not ever let this Become the end of myself
You could not be further more from the truth
I will become the mother fucking end of you
I will become your end Cus I'll Inhale while I am
Breaking you Inhale Exhale
The lyrics in Battlecross's song "Breaking You" depict a person who has had their life controlled by someone else from the beginning, and now they are determined to break free from that control. The first verse speaks to the realization that the person singing the song has never had a chance to take a breath for themselves, always living in the shadow of the person controlling them. However, they are now taking a breath and breaking free while they break the person who has held them down. The second verse speaks to the anger and resentment the singer feels towards the person controlling them. They blame them for everything that has gone wrong in their life and declare that they will not let this control be the end of them, but instead, they will become the end of the person controlling them.
The chorus of the song is significant because it symbolizes the literal act of breathing. The singer inhales while they are breaking the person controlling them, emphasizing the importance of taking a breath for themselves and not being held back anymore. The final line, "Inhale Exhale," further emphasizes the importance of breathing, which is a vital function that can be taken for granted.
Overall, the message of the song is empowering and speaks to the importance of taking control of one's life and not letting others hold them back. It's a powerful anthem for anyone who has struggled with control and the feeling of being held down by someone else.
Line by Line Meaning
You were controlling me right straight from the start
From the very beginning of our relationship, you have been manipulating and controlling me.
And I never thought to take a breath for myself
I was so consumed by your influence that I didn't even consider my own needs and desires.
I will take this breath Cus I'll inhale while I am Breaking you
Now that I am aware of your control, I will take a breath for myself and use my newfound strength to break free from your grasp.
Drowning inside of a pool of your faith
I feel suffocated and overwhelmed by your dogmatic beliefs and expectations.
Release the weights that continue to drag me down
I need to let go of the burdens you have placed on me that are weighing me down.
I will never be held back Cus I'll exhale while I am Breaking you
I will never let you hold me back again because I will use my breath and strength to break free from your control.
Shame on you for all the shit you've stirred
You should be ashamed of yourself for all the trouble you have caused.
I blame you for all that has occurred fucker
I hold you responsible for all the negative things that have happened between us.
Controlling lies of a fake This will be your last mistake
I see through your lies and manipulation, and this will be the final error you make in our relationship.
I will not ever let this Become the end of myself
I won't let your control and manipulation destroy me.
You could not be further more from the truth
Your perspective on this situation is completely warped and misguided.
I will become the mother fucking end of you
I will be the one to put a stop to your manipulation and control.
I will become your end Cus I'll Inhale while I am Breaking you Inhale Exhale
I will use my strength and take deep breaths as I use my newfound power to break free and put an end to your control.
Writer(s): Tony Asta, Michael Kreger, Don Slater, Marshall Wood, Hiran Deraniyagala
Contributed by Hudson I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kalynda :aka: BGirl KaT Bennett
i love this band so much and they are amazing muscians..keep rocking on dudes
Brandon Fraser
Me and my buddy are in this video! Moshing our asses off! Orion festival 2013 in Detroit! Badass song! Definitely my fave!! Keep it metal battlcross!!
Vinay Mulukutla
Gotta love the slap bass in the midst of a high velocity thrash metal assault.
A Osmer
I so want to be an actor in one of these videos.
Granola Bob
aww fuck yes!!
Turtle_Squirts_ TRUE
I'll never forget the day I got to shake his hand fayetteville
Jonathan and erin Holmes
went to high school with Kyle. he did a Metallica song for a talent show haha
Duncan Young
Cough cough pantera cough cough, still awesome though.
Dr Chef
These guys have all the highs of other bands without the lows😂😂
Hesher 79
Have you ever listened to pantera? This sounds nothing like pantera