The Answer
Broken Sunday Lyrics


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Teary, tainted eyes
Cold and cracked
The disbelieving crystal glare
What does this to you
Who broke the trendy promises
To make the sky so gray
On this typical day
[Chorus:]
Take my life
And show me what I'm living for
There's nothing I won't do
For the answer

Living skeptical
Questioning everything
That I haven't seen
Why can't I just cave
And accept what everybody thinks
To save my piece of mind
My piece of mind

[Chorus:]

Give me hope
And prove to me that this is worth it
It's killing me like a cancer
And I'm still looking for the answer
I'm still looking for

Aimless, ordinary
Stationary dream
Self destruct
Under the pressure changing me
Changing me

[Chorus:]

Give me hope
And prove to me that this is worth it
It's killing me like a cancer




And I'm still looking for the answer
I'm still looking for

Overall Meaning

The Answer by Broken Sunday is a reflective song about searching for answers in life. The lyrics describe the feeling of disillusionment and confusion that can come with trying to uncover the truth. The use of "teary, tainted eyes" and "cold and cracked" gives a sense of weariness and emotional exhaustion. The "disbelieving crystal glare" is a powerful image of skepticism and mistrust. The song speaks to the common experience of questioning everything and doubting what we haven't seen for ourselves.


The chorus of the song is a plea for guidance and a sense of purpose. The lines "Take my life/And show me what I'm living for/There's nothing I won't do/For the answer" express a willingness to do whatever it takes to find meaning and direction. The second chorus shifts slightly with the line "Give me hope/And prove to me that this is worth it/It's killing me like a cancer/And I'm still looking for the answer." Here, the singer is asking for reassurance that their search is not in vain and that there is a reason to keep going.


The song ends with a sense of confusion and the feeling of being lost. The lines "Aimless, ordinary/Stationary dream/Self destruct/Under the pressure changing me/Changing me" convey a sense of hopelessness and despair. The search for answers can take a toll on a person and leave them feeling broken and directionless.


Line by Line Meaning

Teary, tainted eyes
The eyes are full of tears and look stained, indicating the sadness the person feels.


Cold and cracked
The person feels emotionally cold and broken, as if they had been shattered into pieces.


The disbelieving crystal glare
The person stares in disbelief, as if they are trying to understand or find something that is difficult to see or grasp, perhaps something that shines like crystal.


What does this to you
The person wonders what caused their emotional pain and confusion.


Who broke the trendy promises
The person wonders who failed to keep their promises, especially those that seemed fashionable or desirable but turned out to be false or unfulfilled.


To make the sky so gray
The person uses a metaphor to describe the dullness, sadness, or lack of inspiration that they perceive in their life, perhaps due to disappointment or grief.


Take my life
The person asks someone or something to take control or responsibility for their life.


And show me what I'm living for
The person asks for a purpose or a reason to exist, as if they had lost their sense of meaning or direction.


There's nothing I won't do
The person expresses their willingness to do whatever it takes to find their answer or their goal.


For the answer
The person repeats their desire to find the solution or the meaning they are seeking.


Living skeptical
The person describes their attitude of doubt, suspicion, or disbelief, especially towards things that they have not experienced or confirmed.


Questioning everything
The person states their habit of challenging or doubting every assumption or authority, in order to find the truth or the validity of a claim.


That I haven't seen
The person admits that they lack direct experience or knowledge of certain things that others may take for granted or accept as true.


Why can't I just cave
The person wonders why they cannot give in to conformity or obedience, in order to avoid conflict or worry.


And accept what everybody thinks
The person describes the pressure or the norm of following the majority or the conventional wisdom, even if it conflicts with their own doubts or insights.


To save my piece of mind
The person explains their need to preserve their own sanity or emotional stability, even at the cost of denying their own convictions or dreams.


Give me hope
The person asks for something that can inspire or motivate them, such as a reason to keep going or a belief in a better future.


And prove to me that this is worth it
The person challenges the value or the purpose of their suffering or their struggles, and demands evidence or assurance that it is not in vain or meaningless.


It's killing me like a cancer
The person compares their unresolved questions or doubts to a malignant disease that slowly consumes or destroys them.


And I'm still looking for the answer
The person repeats their persistent search or inquiry for the answer or the truth they seek.


Aimless, ordinary
The person feels lost or directionless, as if their life lacks any sense of purpose or uniqueness.


Stationary dream
The person describes their stagnant or immobile aspirations or visions, as if they cannot move forward or actualize their goals.


Self destruct
The person acknowledges their own tendency or potential to harm themselves, either physically or emotionally, due to their inner conflicts or doubts.


Under the pressure changing me
The person admits that they succumb or adapt to the social or emotional pressure of their environment or their relationships, even if it forces them to change their identity or their beliefs.




Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRANDON BOYD, BRANDON CHARLES BOYD, MICHAEL EINZIGER, MICHAEL AARON EINZIGER, ALEX KATUNICH, GAVIN KOPPEL, JOSE ANTHONY II PASILLAS, JOSE PASILLAS II

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Comments from YouTube:

marlene smith

Still my favorite band ever

google account

2014. Good times. Great memories. Would love to go back. 2018. Reminiscing. Having a drink. Forward.

Jesse wells

It’s a shame they would have been great, does anyone know where I get there music?

Rick K

Hard to believe this band didn't take off.

Christopher Lambdin

They were based out of Grand Rapids, MI. They all had successful careers. I met the band when I was 15. They were extremely talented but life got in the way and they called it quits.

Dani Clark

agreed :(

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