daybreak
Cami-Cat Lyrics
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Take a step
Blend in with the rest
I am made for only one purpose
I had always known I'm worthless
Just a trophy from a mission well done nothing more
To anywhere away from this place
But all the sins I committed cannot be ignored
Time moves forward
Time goes on
It does not yield
So I must stay strong
I'll find a reason
To see the sun
Rise one more day
Just before I'm done
No matter how hard I try I can't change the monster that I was
Even if I happen to find I'm fighting for a better cause
I've known since long ago that soon I will reach the end of my road
So till my time has come I'll just keep roughing it up like a rogue
Anyone could have intervened
When the world had tried to break me
But instead I came out stronger than ever before
I believed it would be better
If I chose to break that tether
From the ones who'd left me stranded and so I locked the door
Time moves forward
Time goes on
It forces me to learn
How it all had gone wrong
I'll find a reason
To see the sun
Rise one more day
Just before I'm done
It doesn't matter if you think I can become a better man
It doesn't change the nothing of a human being that I've been
I've lost so much of my life I don't think I'll ever feel complete
And all the world has done is take everything that I love from me
I've known since long ago that soon I will reach the end of my road
So till my time has come I'll just keep roughing it up like a rogue
In "Daybreak," Cami-Cat explores the idea of feeling trapped and worthless, ultimately finding strength in persevering despite past mistakes. The opening lines "Take a breath, take a step, blend in with the rest" convey a sense of conformity and resignation, suggesting a character who has given up on individuality or progress. The lyrics "I am made for only one purpose, I had always known I'm worthless, just a trophy from a mission well done nothing more" reveal a deep-seated belief in personal inadequacy and a sense of being objectified or used.
Despite these feelings of hopelessness, the singer is unwilling to give up entirely. The lines "I'll find a reason, to see the sun, rise one more day, just before I'm done" suggest a determination to find meaning or joy in life, even while acknowledging the inevitability of death. The lyrics "No matter how hard I try I can't change the monster that I was, even if I happen to find I'm fighting for a better cause" convey a sense of regret and self-awareness, acknowledging past mistakes without necessarily seeking redemption.
Overall, "Daybreak" is a poignant and introspective exploration of the human condition, examining themes of conformity, worthiness, and the struggle for purpose in the face of past mistakes and disappointment.
Line by Line Meaning
Take a breath
Pause and relax
Take a step
Move forward
Blend in with the rest
Hide my true nature
I am made for only one purpose
I have no control over my existence
I had always known I'm worthless
I feel like a meaningless object
Just a trophy from a mission well done nothing more
I am a reward for others' success
I could try my luck and escape
I could try to leave this situation
To anywhere away from this place
To any place but here
But all the sins I committed cannot be ignored
I cannot run from my past
Time moves forward
Time never stops
Time goes on
Time keeps moving
It does not yield
It does not give in
So I must stay strong
I have to be strong to endure
I'll find a reason
I'll look for a purpose
To see the sun
To find joy in life
Rise one more day
Start another day
Just before I'm done
Before my time is up
No matter how hard I try I can't change the monster that I was
I cannot erase my past actions
Even if I happen to find I'm fighting for a better cause
I may fight for a better future but my past remains
I've known since long ago that soon I will reach the end of my road
I've accepted my fate
So till my time has come I'll just keep roughing it up like a rogue
I'll keep fighting until the end
Anyone could have intervened
Anyone could have helped me
When the world had tried to break me
When the world was against me
But instead I came out stronger than ever before
But I overcame my struggles and became stronger
I believed it would be better
I thought it was the right choice
If I chose to break that tether
If I cut ties with those who hurt me
From the ones who'd left me stranded and so I locked the door
From the ones who abandoned me
It forces me to learn
It makes me learn from my mistakes
How it all had gone wrong
What led to my current situation
It doesn't matter if you think I can become a better man
Others' opinions don't change who I am
It doesn't change the nothing of a human being that I've been
My past defines me
I've lost so much of my life I don't think I'll ever feel complete
My past has taken a toll on me
And all the world has done is take everything that I love from me
I've lost everything that was important to me
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Catherine Felix
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