Crumble
Breakdown of Sanity Lyrics


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The grey clouds obliterate the light blue sky, they're approaching quickly
The sloppy and filthy streets are reflecting the human condition
Everywhere I look I can only see narrow alleyways
The bridges are burning

No chance to heal the wounds, no time-out from the selfish world
The cold environment is looking at me, in hope of getting answers
I close my eyes to stop the time, to forget all this misery
Where am I? where's the place where the roses still grow?
I can't hear through these hazy words anymore
Is this the reality or just my perception?
Wait for a sign but you can't see me, through this blurred visibility
But I can see you, the fear in your face, the fluttering eyelid, you can't hide, you can't

I perceive there is a way out
There's might be a solution that cures the world

Can't you feel it? can you really see it?
So shout out, Convince me




Step up!
You're the gunman, I am just the bullet shot from your gun now

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Crumble" by Breakdown of Sanity depict a bleak and hopeless world. The singer describes a city where grey clouds are rapidly approaching, and the streets are dirty and reflective of the human condition. The bridges are burning, emphasizing the idea that there is no escape from the destruction and chaos around them. The singer longs for a place where roses still grow, but they seem trapped in this grim reality. They can't hear clearly anymore, and they question whether what they are perceiving around them is real or just their own perception. In the midst of all this, the singer sees someone else's fear and vulnerability, and they believe there might be a way out of this world's misery. In the end, the lyrics take on a somewhat cryptic tone, as the singer implores someone to step up and assume responsibility for the world's problems: "You're the gunman, I am just the bullet shot from your gun now."


This song is a powerful commentary on the state of the world and the struggle to find hope in the midst of despair. The lyrics describe a world that is falling apart, with no clear solution in sight. The singer is overwhelmed by the chaos and destruction, but they hold on to the hope that there might be a way out. The metaphor of the "gunman" and the "bullet" is particularly striking, suggesting that we all have a part to play in healing the world's wounds. Overall, "Crumble" is a thought-provoking and emotional song that speaks to the human experience in a deeply compelling way.


Line by Line Meaning

The grey clouds obliterate the light blue sky, they're approaching quickly
The dark clouds are resembling the distress and gloom rapidly overtaking the bright sky above.


The sloppy and filthy streets are reflecting the human condition
The streets mirror the unpleasant and disorderly state of the people who inhabit them.


Everywhere I look I can only see narrow alleyways
I can only see slim and confined paths, implying that it feels impossible to escape the problems.


The bridges are burning
The bridges being set on fire are symbolic of the relationships that are being destroyed.


No chance to heal the wounds, no time-out from the selfish world
It is impossible to recover from the pain caused by the world's selfishness and there is no respite from it.


The cold environment is looking at me, in hope of getting answers
The surroundings are without compassion and are searching for explanations from me.


I close my eyes to stop the time, to forget all this misery
Shutting my eyes is a way of halting time, to escape and ignore the agony.


Where am I? where's the place where the roses still grow?
In this desolate setting, I am inquiring about a place where beauty still exists.


I can't hear through these hazy words anymore
The words being said are unclear and incomprehensible.


Is this the reality or just my perception?
Uncertainty arises about whether this is the actuality and if not, then only a personal view.


Wait for a sign but you can't see me, through this blurred visibility
Although waiting for an indication, my foggy presence can't be recognized.


But I can see you, the fear in your face, the fluttering eyelid, you can't hide, you can't
I can detect the anxiety, the quivering in your eyes, and the truth is unavoidable for you.


I perceive there is a way out
I discover there might be an escape from the current situation.


There's might be a solution that cures the world
There is hope that there could be a remedy to heal the world.


Can't you feel it? can you really see it?
Do you not sense this? Are you unable to comprehend it?


So shout out, Convince me
Speak up and persuade me to believe what you're saying.


Step up!
Take action and rise to the challenge.


You're the gunman, I am just the bullet shot from your gun now
You are the one who creates the problems, and I am just a victim of your destructive actions.




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@dgenxryan

The grey clouds obliterate the light blue sky
They're approaching quickly
The sloppy and filthy streets are
The streets are reflecting
Reflecting the human condition
Everywhere I look I can only see narrow alleyways

The bridges are burning

No chance to heal the wounds, no time-out from the selfish world
The cold environment is looking at me
In hopes (fucking getting) of getting answers

I close my eyes to stop the time, to forget all this misery
Where am I?
Where's the place where the roses still grow?
I can't hear through these hazy words anymore

Is this the reality or just my perception?
Wait for a sign but you can't see me
Through this blurred visibility

But I can see you
The fear in your face
The fluttering eyelid
But you can't hide
You can't

I perceive there is a way out
This might be a solution that cures the world

Can't you feel it?
Can you really see it?
So shout out, convince me
Step up!
So step up
Step up

You're the gunman
I am just the bullet shot from your gun now
Shot!
I am just a bullet shot from your gun



All comments from YouTube:

@dreamzzstate5909

Probably the first band and album where I truly love every song on the album

@bowl028

+Nick Ingala same dude ! the album should be called "Perfection", not "Perception" !

@dreamzzstate5909

forreal!

@therussianmudkip

this is the best part of the album IMO, that intro gives me chills

@Peeta6

This song, particularly the part from 3:25, is a fu**in genius masterpiece! Thank YOU guys for creating this!!

@ScreamAimFire111

This is the best band ever!!!! How are they going un-noticed!!!??? Buy their stuff!!

@liljeffy3897

perception more like perfection

@psicobot

I just became an instant fan of this band. Wow I can't wait to hear something more of their other stuff!!

@DSNG_RSMG

This band writes hands down, the best breakdowns.

@DefinitionLegend

3:39.

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