Broke City is a four-piece alternative rock band whose music creates a wall… Read Full Bio ↴Broke City is a four-piece alternative rock band whose music creates a wall of sound by layering driving guitars, dynamic melodies, and confessional lyrics. Hailing from Salt Lake City, UT, Broke City has cultivated a rabid local following. Their intoxicating and gritty style on stage, coupled with the gutsy wail of lead singer Joel Pack, has landed them on tours throughout the United States and Canada with bands like 30 Seconds to Mars, Thrice, and The Used. Although their third album, The Answer, was almost silenced due to Warner Bros. absorption of Maverick Records, Broke City persevered, and released it independently to the praise of a following who related to the emotionally fueled record. Armed with both true life and industry experiences, the band adopted the "Earn it Yourself" values of bands like Thrice and Alkaline Trio. Demons behind them, Broke City is currently at work writing and recording powerful new material for possible inclusion on their fall 2010 release, from which half of the proceeds will go to the St Jude Childrens Hospital.

Broke City (is) Joel Pack-vocals/guitar; The Rob-drums; Ryan Sanders-guitar; Jeremy Conder-bass

Bombs Away
Broke City Lyrics

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Don't look for yesterday
I call 'em as I see 'em
A test for what I'll say
My words can't tell you

Bombs away I'm glad you stayed once more
The games we play get in the way for sure

When you look at me that way
Just wanna lock you in my closet
And keep you there for days
My god, you'll think I've lost it

Just for now I'll take this
One moment at a time
This moment I'll say

Bombs away I'm glad you stayed once more
The games we play get in the way for sure
The time passes by me so quickly

My body's black and blue where you bit me
Bombs away I'm glad you stayed once more

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Bombs Away" by Broke City suggest a conflicted, passionate relationship that is both thrilling and dangerous. The opening lines suggest a desire to live in the present, to speak truthfully without dwelling on the past. This sets up the tension of the chorus: "Bombs away," which suggests a willingness to take risks and throw caution to the wind. At the same time, the lyrics acknowledge that "the games we play get in the way for sure," hinting at a sense of danger or recklessness in the relationship.

The second verse is equally intense, with the singer confessing a desire to possess their partner ("Just wanna lock you in my closet / And keep you there for days") while also acknowledging the madness of such a desire ("My god, you'll think I've lost it"). The final lines of the song ("The time passes by me so quickly / My body's black and blue where you bit me") suggest both the physical intensity of the relationship and its fleeting nature. The repetition of "Bombs away I'm glad you stayed once more" throughout the song emphasizes the singer's conflicting emotions: they are simultaneously grateful for the experience of love and frightened by its intensity.

Overall, "Bombs Away" is a song that captures the passionate, dangerous thrill of a relationship that is both exhilarating and potentially destructive.

Line by Line Meaning

Don't look for yesterday
There's no use dwelling on the past.

I call 'em as I see 'em
I speak my mind without hesitation.

A test for what I'll say
What I say might not be easy to hear, but it needs to be said.

My words can't tell you
Words alone cannot fully express what I want to communicate.

Bombs away I'm glad you stayed once more
Despite the challenges, I'm grateful that you're still here with me.

The games we play get in the way for sure
Our actions and decisions often complicate our relationship.

When you look at me that way
Your gaze has a powerful effect on me.

Just wanna lock you in my closet
I feel possessive and protective of you.

And keep you there for days
I want to hold onto this feeling for as long as I can.

My god, you'll think I've lost it
My intensity might appear crazy to you.

Just for now I'll take this
I'll cherish this moment while it lasts.