Breakaway
Celine Dion Lyrics
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To the dagger in your eye
I just have to lay my body down
Go and lay my body down
I pretend to be asleep
But I know you hear me cry
I just have to lay my body down
Go and lay my body down
But if I
Really want a change
Then I must admit
That I'm the one to blame
If I could break away
Cut the cord
For worse or better
If I could turn the page
At last and say
Goodbye forever
But on the other side
Of yesterday
Beyond the heartache
What if all I am
Without the pain
Is empty hearted?
I could break away
Is it true what people say
That it's darkest before dawn?
I just have to lay my body down
Go and lay my body down
Any hope we might have saved
Is too weak to let live on
I just have to lay my body down
Go and lay my body down
And if I
Really want a change
Then tonight I'm gonna need
All of my strength
If I could break away
Cut the cord
For worse or better
If I could turn the page
At last and say
Goodbye forever
But on the other side
Of yesterday
Beyond the heartache
What if all I am
Without the pain
Is empty hearted?
I could break away
Oh, anything is better than this (anything is better, anything is better)
I know
Anything is better
If I could break away
Cut the cord
For worse or better
If I could turn the page
At last and say
Goodbye forever
But on the other side
Of yesterday
Beyond the heartache
What if all I am
Without the pain
Is empty hearted?
If I could break away
If I could turn the page
But on the other side
Of yesterday
Beyond the heartache
What if all I am
Without the pain
Is empty hearted?
I could break away
The lyrics of Celine Dion's "Breakaway" convey a powerful message about the struggle to leave behind a toxic, painful situation. The singer is caught in a relationship that is emotionally and perhaps even physically abusive. She feels trapped and powerless, enduring the pain silently while fantasizing about being able to break away. The opening lines, "From the fire in your words to the dagger in your eye," describe the hostility and aggression that she faces from her partner. Despite her attempts to hide her pain, she cannot help but cry herself to sleep each night.
The second stanza reveals the singer's desire for change, but also her uncertainty and fear. She questions whether leaving the relationship will truly bring her the happiness she seeks, or if it will only leave her feeling "empty hearted." The lyrics capture the ambivalence and complexity of the decision to leave an abusive relationship, as the singer weighs the benefits of escape against the uncertainty and unknowns that lie ahead. Ultimately, the chorus delivers a message of empowerment and hope, as the singer imagines a future of possibilities: "If I could break away...I could turn the page."
Overall, "Breakaway" is a poignant and relatable portrayal of a difficult and painful situation. It acknowledges the complexity of leaving a toxic relationship, the fear of the unknown that often accompanies such a decision, and the hope that awaits on the other side.
Line by Line Meaning
From the fire in your words
Talking to someone (likely a romantic partner) who speaks with intensity and passion.
To the dagger in your eye
Acknowledging the harshness and disrespect in their partner's gaze.
I just have to lay my body down
Feeling powerless to change the situation.
Go and lay my body down
Resigning oneself to the inevitable outcome.
I pretend to be asleep
Hiding emotions and vulnerability.
But I know you hear me cry
Recognizing that the partner is aware of their pain and suffering.
But if I
Contemplating a path towards change and escape from the toxic situation.
Really want a change
Desiring a way out of the destructive relationship.
Then I must admit
Recognizing one's own complicity in the situation and taking responsibility for it.
That I'm the one to blame
Acknowledging one's role in enabling the negative dynamic in the relationship.
If I could break away
Exploring the possibility of leaving the partner and the relationship behind for a better life.
Cut the cord
Ending ties with the partner and severing the connection for good.
For worse or better
Accepting that the future is uncertain but still valuing freedom from the current situation.
If I could turn the page
Starting a new chapter in life and leaving the past behind.
At last and say
Finally being able to articulate the goodbye and move forward.
Goodbye forever
Saying farewell to the partner and the relationship forever.
But on the other side
Wondering what the future holds and fearing the unknown.
Of yesterday
The past, the memories, and the history that one must leave behind.
Beyond the heartache
Looking forward to a time that is free from pain and suffering.
What if all I am
Questioning identity and self-worth without the toxic relationship.
Without the pain
Imagining a life without the emotional distress and turmoil caused by the partner.
Is empty hearted
Wondering if it is possible to feel happy and fulfilled without the addiction to pain and suffering.
Oh, anything is better than this
Expressing the desperation and desire for a way out of the negative situation, no matter how uncertain or difficult the future may be.
I know
Feeling sure about the decision to break away from the relationship.
Anything is better
Believing that leaving the partner behind is the right thing to do, no matter the cost.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Audra Mae, Audra Mae Butts, Johan Fransson, Tim Mikael Larsson, Tobias Lundgren
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@Thaithainy
From the fire in your words
To the dagger in your eye
I just have to lay my body down
Go and lay my body down
I pretend to be asleep
But I know you hear me cry
I just have to lay my body down
Go and lay my body down
But if I really want to change
Then I must admit
That I'm the one to blame
If I could breakaway
Cut the cord
For worse or better
If I could turn the page
At last and say
Goodbye forever
But on the other side
Of yesterday
Beyond the heartache
What if all I am
Without the pain
Is empty heartache
I could breakaway
Is it true what people say
That it's darkest before dawn?
I just have to lay my body down
Go and lay my body down
Any hope we might have saved
Is too weak to let live on
I just have to lay my body down
Go and lay my body down
And if I really want to change
Then tonight I'm gonna need
All of my strength
If I could breakaway
Cut the cord
For worse or better
If I could turn the page
At last and say
Goodbye forever
But on the other side
Of yesterday
Beyond the heartache
What if all I am
Without the pain
Is empty heartache
I could breakaway
Oh, anything is better than this
I know
Anything is better
If I could breakaway
Cut the cord
For worse or better
If I could turn the page
At last and say
Goodbye forever
But on the other side
Of yesterday
Beyond the heartache
What if all I am
Without the pain
Is empty heartache
If I could breakaway
If I could turn the page
But on the other side
Of yesterday
Beyond the heartache
What if all I am
Without the pain
Is empty heartache
I could break away
@jamesmcdonald3875
The pain, the emotion, the voice!Chills after all these years. This song means more than ever. Celine ❤️
@Doublecrossedx3
Céline Dion. Best singer of our time. True.
@ManuelRodriguez-yj9tq
The best forever....I love Celine Dion
@danilobeloy8791
Nice
@2009Rafka
I will say - the best singer of all time :)
@danielarigutini1641
🎼⭐👸👏❤💋🌹🙏
@universeofmusic56789
@@2009RafkaShe's not. She's one of the best. I think Whitney Houston was the best. Celine Dion deserve this title for sure, but Whitney is intouchable and the best singer of all time in my opnion.
@karenking8659
Celine is the most emotional singer out there. She puts the feelings, and emotions into every song she sings. So many writers talk of how she brings their music to life. She is the epitome of what an vocalist should be. An artist that can convey the true depth of emotion the writer intended, or even beyond that.
@BeatriceAudino
C est absolument DIVIN !!
CELINE est émouvante dans cette
Chanson et il il y a tout son
C o e u r ! MERCI CELINE
Beatrice ❤❤❤
@Cortisch
This song was originally recorded by German singer Ivy Quainoo, the first winner of the voice germany, this is a cover from celine. Love both versions so much