Bullet for My Valentine's debut album, The Poison, was released on 3 October 2005 in the United Kingdom and on 14 February 2006 in the United States to coincide with Valentine's Day. The album entered the Billboard 200 in the US at number 128. It was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. The band made appearances at the Download Festival and Kerrang! XXV, and undertook a US tour with Rob Zombie. Bullet for My Valentine's second studio album, Scream Aim Fire, was released on 29 January 2008 and debuted at number four on the Billboard 200. The band's third album, Fever, was released on 26 April 2010 and debuted at number three on the Billboard 200. Thee band's fourth album, Temper Temper, was released on 12 February 2013 and peaked at number 13 on the Billboard 200. The band's fifth album, Venom, was released on 14 August 2015 and peaked at number three on the UK Albums Chart. The band's sixth album, Gravity, was released on 29 June 2018. The band has sold over five million albums worldwide.
Current members:
Matthew "Matt" Tuck – lead vocals, rhythm/lead guitar (1998–present)
Michael "Padge" Paget – lead guitar, backing vocals (1998–present)
Jamie Mathias – bass guitar, vocals (2015–present)
Jason Bowld – drums, percussion (2017–present; touring member 2016–2017)
Former members:
Nick Crandle – bass guitar (1998–2003)
Jason "Jay" James – bass guitar, vocals (2003–2015)[111]
Michael "Moose" Thomas – drums, percussion (1998–2016)
Breaking Out
Bullet for My Valentine Lyrics
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We could just escape together
So are we breaking out, or are we breaking down
We can't blame this world forever (This world forever)
The end will never come
There's still a mountain left to climb
But we will overcome the hurdles placed inside our minds
Each day will bring us a brand new stars
(What are we fighting for)
We cannot live like this no more
'Cause in the thick of darkened days, we know
We could blame the world forever
We could just escape together
So are we breaking out, or are we breaking down
We can't blame this world forever (This world forever)
Just need some clarity, can't seem to open up these eyes
For what your sympathy it took me time to realize
(This is not what I want)
Or how I thought this life would be
(This is not what we wanted)
So take this shit away from me
'Cause in the thick of darkened days, we know
We could blame the world forever
We could just escape together
So are we breaking out, or are we breaking down
We can't blame this world forever (This world forever)
So are we breaking out, or are we breaking down
I guess what's done is done
But we will overcome
We could blame the world forever
We could blame the world forever
We could just escape together
So are we breaking out, or are we breaking down
We can't blame this world forever (This world forever)
'Cause in the thick of darkened days
We know
The song "Breaking Out Breaking Down" by Bullet for My Valentine is a powerful expression of the struggle to find freedom from the pressures of a world that seems to be closing in. The lyrics suggest that it is easy to blame the world for our problems, but ultimately that approach is not productive, as it does not offer any real solutions. Instead, the song encourages the listener to take action, to either break out or break down, but to move forward with a clear sense of purpose.
The first verse sets the tone for the song, with its stark contrast between blame and escape. The singer is faced with a choice: to keep blaming the world for the problems they face, or to try to escape from it all together. However, this is not an easy decision, as there is still a long way to go before the journey can be complete. The second verse expresses the challenges that still lie ahead, with the mountain that must be climbed and the hurdles that must be overcome. But there is hope, as each day brings new opportunities to grow and to shine.
The chorus brings the message home, with its emphasis on the need to take action. Blaming the world forever is not a productive way to deal with problems, and the only way to move forward is to either break out or break down. The final line of the chorus emphasizes the urgency of the situation, as it reminds the listener that the world will not wait forever. The bridge is a cry for clarity and understanding, as the singer struggles to come to terms with a life that is not what they thought it would be. But ultimately, the song ends on a note of triumph, as the chorus is repeated with even more intensity and resolve.
Line by Line Meaning
We could blame the world forever
We could hold the world accountable for all our troubles indefinitely.
We could just escape together
We could run away together from everything that weighs us down.
So are we breaking out, or are we breaking down
Are we breaking free from our problems, or falling apart under their weight?
We can't blame this world forever (This world forever)
We can't keep blaming the world for our problems.
The end will never come
There will always be obstacles in our way.
There's still a mountain left to climb
There are still challenges we have to overcome.
But we will overcome the hurdles placed inside our minds
We will conquer the mental barriers that hold us back.
(So close, but still so far)
We're making progress, but the finish line is still far away.
(What are we fighting for)
We need to question our motivations.
We cannot live like this no more
We can't keep living with the way things are.
'Cause in the thick of darkened days, we know
When we're feeling at our lowest, we understand.
Just need some clarity, can't seem to open up these eyes
We need a clear understanding of our situation, but we can't see it.
For what your sympathy it took me time to realize
It took me a while to understand your sympathy.
(This is not what I want)
This is not the life I envisioned for myself.
(This is not what we wanted)
This is not what we wanted as a group.
So take this shit away from me
I can't deal with this anymore.
I guess what's done is done
We can't change what's already happened.
But we will overcome
We will find a way to succeed despite our circumstances.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DON GILMORE, JASON JAMES, MICHAEL PAGET, MICHAEL THOMAS, MATTHEW TUCK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Li lith
"Breaking Out"
We're breaking out!
We're breaking out!
These streets became our prison cells
Trapped inside this living hell
We're breaking out
Breaking out
Whoah-oh, whoah-oh, whoah-oh
Whoah-oh, whoah-oh, whoah-oh
Stop crawling on a broken road
No signs of liberty
Hope fading as these streets corrode
Into anonymity
We gotta run or we'll decay
This can't wait so fuck tomorrow
We'll never quit, never walk away
Don't wanna be here, ain't gonna take it
So we're breaking out
Whoah-oh, whoah-oh, whoah-oh
We're breaking out
Whoah-oh, whoah-oh, whoah-oh
Again we're told to bite our tongues
Like no one's listening
They turn their backs, they shut us down
With their negativity
We gotta run or we'll decay
This can't wait so fuck tomorrow
We'll never quit, never walk away
We stand for something, we stand for nothing
So we're breaking out
Whoah-oh, whoah-oh, whoah-oh
We're breaking out
Whoah-oh, whoah-oh, whoah-oh
These streets became our prison cells
Trapped inside this living hell
So we're breaking out
Breaking out
We need to be the renegades (or we'll suffocate)
We can't get back and we can't stand and hesitate
Left drowning in the acid rain (or this hurricane)
Let's find a place with no more, no more barricades
Break it, break it, break it
Don't wanna be here
Break it, break it, break it
So we're breaking out
Whoah-oh, whoah-oh, whoah-oh
We're breaking out
Whoah-oh, whoah-oh, whoah-oh
These streets became our prison cells
Trapped inside this living hell
So we're breaking out
Breaking out
Whoah-oh, whoah-oh, whoah-oh
We're breaking out
Whoah-oh, whoah-oh, whoah-oh
Breaking out
We're breaking out
Julio Sánchez
Bring me a cape. ;) And start singing:
We're breaking out!
We're breaking out!
These streets became our prison cells
Trapped inside this living hell
We're breaking out
Breaking out
Whoah-oh, whoah-oh, whoah-oh
Whoah-oh, whoah-oh, whoah-oh
Stop crawling on a broken road
No signs of liberty
Hope fading as these streets corrode
Into anonimity
We gotta run or we'll decay
This can't wait so fuck tomorrow
We'll never quit, never walk away
Don't wanna be here, ain't gonna take it
So we're breaking out
Whoah-oh, whoah-oh, whoah-oh
We're breaking out
Whoah-oh, whoah-oh, whoah-oh
Again we're told to bite our tongues
Like no one's listening
They turn their backs, they shut us down
With their negativity
[Pre-Chorus]
We gotta run or we'll decay
This can't wait so fuck tomorrow
We'll never quit, never walk away
We stand for something, we stand for nothing
So we're breaking out
Whoah-oh, whoah-oh, whoah-oh
We're breaking out
Whoah-oh, whoah-oh, whoah-oh
These streets became our prison cells
Trapped inside this living hell
So we're breaking out
Breaking out
We need to be the renegades (or we'll suffocate)
We can't get back and we can't stand and hesitate
Left drowning in the acid rain (of this hurricane)
Let's find a place with no more, no more barricades
Break it, break it, break it
Don't wanna be here
Break it, break it, break it
So we're breaking out
Whoah-oh, whoah-oh, whoah-oh
We're breaking out
Whoah-oh, whoah-oh, whoah-oh
These streets became our prison cells
Trapped inside this living hell
So we're breaking out
Breaking out
Whoah-oh, whoah-oh, whoah-oh
We're breaking out
Whoah-oh, whoah-oh, whoah-oh
Breaking out
We're breaking out!
Berry Collou
Na still like this band but to me it's very disappointing how they changed the sound. I liked every single album (ok Temper Temper was a little of as well, but still a decent album i.m.o.)
Gravity is the first album of them which I really dislike.
The Poison - The shit! \m/
Scraim Aim Fire - Awesome
Fever - Nice
Temper Temper - OK
Venom - Damn good!
Gravity - Na...
Sytian Ivanov
2:41 Say what you want about the song, but that last chorus drop is one of their best.
Chip Butty
I know rightttttt? Did you notice the scream when he sings "We're breaking out"? I really hope they do this song live in the upcoming tours.
Onafetse Mohamed
Como se extraña el antiguo bullet
Li lith
"Breaking Out"
We're breaking out!
We're breaking out!
These streets became our prison cells
Trapped inside this living hell
We're breaking out
Breaking out
Whoah-oh, whoah-oh, whoah-oh
Whoah-oh, whoah-oh, whoah-oh
Stop crawling on a broken road
No signs of liberty
Hope fading as these streets corrode
Into anonymity
We gotta run or we'll decay
This can't wait so fuck tomorrow
We'll never quit, never walk away
Don't wanna be here, ain't gonna take it
So we're breaking out
Whoah-oh, whoah-oh, whoah-oh
We're breaking out
Whoah-oh, whoah-oh, whoah-oh
Again we're told to bite our tongues
Like no one's listening
They turn their backs, they shut us down
With their negativity
We gotta run or we'll decay
This can't wait so fuck tomorrow
We'll never quit, never walk away
We stand for something, we stand for nothing
So we're breaking out
Whoah-oh, whoah-oh, whoah-oh
We're breaking out
Whoah-oh, whoah-oh, whoah-oh
These streets became our prison cells
Trapped inside this living hell
So we're breaking out
Breaking out
We need to be the renegades (or we'll suffocate)
We can't get back and we can't stand and hesitate
Left drowning in the acid rain (or this hurricane)
Let's find a place with no more, no more barricades
Break it, break it, break it
Don't wanna be here
Break it, break it, break it
So we're breaking out
Whoah-oh, whoah-oh, whoah-oh
We're breaking out
Whoah-oh, whoah-oh, whoah-oh
These streets became our prison cells
Trapped inside this living hell
So we're breaking out
Breaking out
Whoah-oh, whoah-oh, whoah-oh
We're breaking out
Whoah-oh, whoah-oh, whoah-oh
Breaking out
We're breaking out
Kaan Aras
2:28 that high notes from Matt. Wow...
Mikey Varner
Heard no high notes
Renato Arrué Harris Cooper Young
Buen tema. La batería está muy bíen ecualízada, se escucha bíen el instrumento aquí. Por otra parte se nota que arreglarón mucho la voz de Matt aquí y eso está bíen. Tema sencíllo, símple y dírecto
xColdFir3
Why do so many people complain about their new style?
You can't expect a Band to stay the same forever.
And if you don't like their new songs, then just listen to their old songs.
I like Gravity.
Mark Handscombe
I for one understand that bands need to change their sound up or they risk becoming stale and predictable. Some bands have done this successfully, I just don't feel BFMV are one of them.
Colt
This was the first album of theirs I fully got into, so it remains one of personal favorite albums despite it not being what they're more known for.