The Sooner the Better
Broken Back Lyrics


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And the sooner the better
And the sooner the better

You've never crossed the line
Don't you wanna to see what's behind
But you'd better make up your mind
About the ocean
You've never crossed the line
Don't you wanna to see what's behind
But you'd better make up your mind
And the sooner the better

And the sooner the better
And the sooner the better

I wanna see the world
Don't wanna do it on my own
So pack your things
We ain't coming home for a little while

And if we leave tonight
Would you have time to say goodbye
Grab all you need
Don't wanna leave nothing behind

You've never crossed the line
Don't you wanna to see what's behind
But you'd better make up your mind
About the ocean
You've never crossed the line
Don't you wanna to see what's behind
But you'd better make up your mind
And the sooner the better

And the sooner the better
And the sooner the better

Let's take a subway to the ocean
With no regrets we'll just keep going
And we can fake wolf cries, say we're sick in bed
We still got dreams inside our heads
We still got dreams inside unread

You've never crossed the line
Don't you wanna to see what's behind
But you'd better make up your mind
About the ocean
You've never crossed the line
Don't you wanna to see what's behind
But you'd better make up your mind
And the sooner the better

And the sooner the better




And the sooner the better
And the sooner the better

Overall Meaning

Broken Back's song "The Sooner the Better" talks about the desire to explore the world and embrace new experiences while also highlighting the importance of making quick decisions in order to do so. The song begins with the repetitive phrase "the sooner the better" which acts as a reminder to not waste time and take action immediately. The chorus also emphasizes this by stating "You've never crossed the line, don't you want to see what's behind, but you’d better make up your mind, and the sooner the better." It suggests that one needs to make a decision to take a risk and explore the unknown, and by doing so, they might discover new things.


The song goes on to explore the idea of traveling with a partner or a friend, as a way to explore the world together. The lines "I wanna see the world, don't wanna do it on my own, so pack your things, we ain't coming home for a little while" highlight the idea of having someone close to you while adventuring. However, the song also acknowledges that taking the plunge can be scary and that it is difficult to leave everything behind. The lines "And if we leave tonight, would you have time to say goodbye, grab all you need, don't wanna leave nothing behind" suggests that while it is exciting to explore new territories, it can also be a difficult decision to make.


In its entirety, "The Sooner the Better" encourages listeners to be brave and make quick decisions to explore the unknown. It speaks to the desire to see the world and not be constrained by fear, while also emphasizing the importance of having someone close to you while you embark on new adventures.


Line by Line Meaning

And the sooner the better
We need to start this adventure as soon as possible


You've never crossed the line
You've never taken major risks


Don't you wanna to see what's behind
Don't you want to explore new worlds?


But you'd better make up your mind
You need to decide whether or not to take this chance


About the ocean
About the unknown


I wanna see the world
I want to explore and experience different cultures


Don't wanna do it on my own
I don't want to go on this journey alone


So pack your things
Prepare yourself to leave


We ain't coming home for a little while
We will be away for some time


And if we leave tonight
If we take this chance now


Would you have time to say goodbye
Would you be ready to leave without a proper goodbye?


Grab all you need
Take everything important


Don't wanna leave nothing behind
We don't want to regret not taking something important


Let's take a subway to the ocean
Let's take a metaphorical journey from the predictable (subway) to the unknown (ocean)


With no regrets we'll just keep going
We will not think of the consequences, just move forward with the journey


And we can fake wolf cries, say we're sick in bed
We can excuse ourselves from our normal lives with fake reasons


We still got dreams inside our heads
We still have aspirations waiting to be fulfilled


We still got dreams inside unread
We still have dreams that we have not yet begun to explore




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JEROME FAGNET, PENNY ELIZABETH FOSTER

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Comments from YouTube:

cladic98

The song and the clip are amazing. This is gonna be trending for sure! Good job Broken Back! Xoxo

Dibéline Waal

C'est super entraînant, super clip, bon travail de toute l'équipe, BRAVO! 😊

Marie-Cécile Hardy

Quand deux êtres que tu admires se retrouvent pour une parfaite collaboration! YES!

Ash

I´ve just discovered you and I can´t stop listening to your music!

Florentine

cette musique a quelque chose de régénérant et après je vois ce clip qui confirme... Un ENORME MERCI et encore encore du brokenback please

Priscilla B

Oh c'est trop génial ! J'avais hâte de voir le résultat avec Marion ;) Vous êtes au top ! Et j'adore la chanson !

Jose Viviescas

Siempre logran transmitir increíbles emociones con sus videos, gracias!!

Le Bulot Voyageur

Je dis oui !!! Toujours aussi bon écouter

Sandrine Gabrielli

Le clip est vraiment bien j’adore! Et la musique encore plus 😍

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