Hey There
Breaking Through Lyrics

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She says, "I'm tired
Of being pushed around."
She says, "I'm afraid
Oh, I'm scared as hell to open my mouth
To utter one word."
She said, "I don't know
How to talk to him
I don't know

What to say."

Well, don't be scared child
Just run away
And it'll all be okay

I said, "Hey, there,
Where did you go?"
Somewehere she can call home
A place where she can lay her head down
And talk about it all

She said, "It's been a while
Since I've gone down that road
There's just too many faces
I'm trying to forget
(I'm trying to forget)
And it'll all be okay."

I said, "Hey, there,
Where did you go?"
Somewhere she can call home
A place where she can lay her head down
And talk about it all

I said, "Hey, there,
Where did you go?"
She said somewhere
That she can call home

I said, "Hey, there,
Where did you go?"
Somewhere she can call home
A place where she can lay her head down

And talk about it all
A place where she can lay her head down

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Hey There" by Breaking Through describe a conversation between the lead singer and a girl who is feeling overwhelmed and afraid. The girl expresses her frustration with being pushed around and her fear of speaking up. The singer reassures her that she doesn't have to be scared, and suggests running away as a solution. The girl then opens up about her struggles and the difficulty she has faced in trying to forget painful memories. Throughout the song, the singer repeats the phrase "Hey there, where did you go?" as if searching for this girl who has disappeared.

The song is a message of hope for anyone who is struggling and feeling alone. It encourages listeners to find a place where they feel safe and can talk about their problems. The repetition of the phrase "Hey there, where did you go?" adds a sense of urgency and concern, as if the singer is desperately trying to find this girl and make sure she is okay.

The lyrics of the song are enhanced by the lead singer's emotional delivery, with a mix of softness and intensity that perfectly captures the song's message. The uncluttered melody and simple guitar riff give it a raw, authentic feel that makes the lyrics even more relatable.

Line by Line Meaning

She says, "I'm tired Of being pushed around."
She expresses exhaustion from being mistreated by others.

She says, "I'm afraid Oh, I'm scared as hell to open my mouth To utter one word."
She feels frightened and intimidated by the prospect of speaking up and expressing herself.

She said, "I don't know How to talk to him I don't know What to say."
She admits to feeling unsure and awkward about communicating with a particular person.

Well, don't be scared child Just run away And it'll all be okay
The artist urges the girl to not be afraid and to leave the current situation, in the belief that everything will be okay.

I said, "Hey, there, Where did you go?" Somewehere she can call home A place where she can lay her head down And talk about it all
The artist asks the girl where she's gone to find a comfortable and safe place to confide in others and discuss her problems.

She said, "It's been a while Since I've gone down that road There's just too many faces I'm trying to forget (I'm trying to forget) And it'll all be okay."
She explains that it's been some time since she's found a place to feel at ease and divulge her troubles, and is hoping it will help her forget painful memories.

She said somewhere That she can call home
She reveals that she's found a place where she feels safe and comfortable enough to refer to as 'home'.

A place where she can lay her head down And talk about it all A place where she can lay her head down
The girl has found a place where she can express herself and unload her worries in a safe and comforting environment.

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