Breakaway
Daniel Seavey Lyrics
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Grew up in a small town
I'd just stare out my window
Dreaming of what could be
If I'd end up happy
I would pray (I would pray)
Trying hard to reach out
But when I tried to speak out
Felt like no one could hear me
Wanted to belong here
But something felt so wrong here
So I prayed
I could break away
I'll spread my wings and I'll learn how to fly
I'll do what it takes till I touch the sky
Make a wish (make a wish)
Take a chance (chance)
Make a change (change)
And breakaway
Out of the darkness and into the sun
I won't forget all the ones that I love
Take a risk (take a risk)
Take a chance (chance)
Make a change (change)
And breakaway
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Wanna feel the warm breeze
Sleep under a palm tree
Feel the rush of the ocean
Get onboard a fast train
Travel on a jet plane
Far away
And breakaway
I'll spread my wings and I'll learn how to fly
I'll do what it takes till I touch the sky
Make a wish (make a wish)
Take a chance (chance)
Make a change (change)
And breakaway
Out of the darkness and into the sun, but
I won't forget all the ones that I love
Take a risk (take a risk)
Take a chance (chance)
Make a change (change)
And breakaway
Buildings with a hundred floors, swinging around revolving doors
Baby I don't know where they'll take me, but I gotta keep moving on, moving on
Fly away
I'll spread my wings and I'll learn how to fly
Do what it takes till I touch the sky
Take a risk (take a risk)
Take a chance (chance)
Make a change (change)
And breakaway
And breakaway
And breakaway
The song "Breakaway" by Daniel Seavey is an uplifting and inspiring tune about breaking free from a suffocating and unfulfilling small town life. The lyrics are an expression of the singer's longing to escape the limitations of his current lifestyle and the hope that he has for a new and more fulfilling life. The opening lines, "Grew up in a small town, when the rain would fall down, I'd just stare out my window, dreaming of what could be," set the tone for the rest of the song.
The singer speaks of trying to reach out and be heard, but feeling like no one is listening. He feels an overwhelming sense of being out of place where he is and wishes to belong somewhere else. His longing is for something that feels right for him, something that he knows he can find if he just breaks away. He speaks of "spread[ing] my wings," "learn[ing] how to fly," and "touch[ing] the sky" as metaphors for taking risks and pursuing his dreams.
Overall, "Breakaway" is a song of hope and encouragement for anyone who dreams of making a change in their lives. It's about seizing opportunities, taking chances, and spreading your wings.
Line by Line Meaning
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Repetitive, meaningless sounds used as a background beat in the song.
Grew up in a small town
I was raised in a small, confined community.
When the rain would fall down
Whenever it rained or things got tough.
I'd just stare out my window
I would just sit and think about what could be instead of taking action.
Dreaming of what could be
Wondering and imagining about a better future for myself.
If I'd end up happy
Considering whether I could ever find true happiness.
I would pray (I would pray)
I turned to prayer as a way to cope with my situation.
Trying hard to reach out
I made various attempts to connect with others.
But when I tried to speak out
But when I attempted to express myself.
Felt like no one could hear me
I felt like no one was listening to me.
Wanted to belong here
I wanted to feel like I belonged in this place.
But something felt so wrong here
But something didn't feel right here.
So I prayed
So I continued to pray and hope for a better situation.
I could break away
I could change my situation and escape from the current circumstances.
I'll spread my wings and I'll learn how to fly
I will venture out and grow on my own.
I'll do what it takes till I touch the sky
I will work hard until I achieve my dreams.
Make a wish (make a wish)
I will aim for my goals and put my energy into making them a reality.
Take a chance (chance)
I will take risks and put myself out there to find new opportunities.
Make a change (change)
I will initiate and embrace change.
And breakaway
And breakaway from my current situation.
Out of the darkness and into the sun
Out of a difficult situation or negative emotions and into a positive one.
I won't forget all the ones that I love
I will still remember and cherish the people who matter to me.
Take a risk (take a risk)
I will take a chance to explore uncharted waters.
And breakaway
And breakaway from the things that hold me back.
Buildings with a hundred floors, swinging around revolving doors
An unfamiliar, difficult and potentially dangerous new environment.
Baby I don't know where they'll take me, but I gotta keep moving on, moving on
I don't know where this journey will lead me, but I need to keep moving forward regardless.
Fly away
Escape and explore new horizons.
And breakaway
And keep moving forward to achieve my dreams.
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