David Lindgren (born April 28, 1982 in Skellefteå, Sweden) is a Swedish sin… Read Full Bio ↴David Lindgren (born April 28, 1982 in Skellefteå, Sweden) is a Swedish singer and musical artist.

Lindgren was born in the north of Sweden, but moved to Gothenburg to study musical theatre after high school. Since then he has performed in different musicals like "Hairspray" and "High School Musical" (2008-2009). He has also competed in the Swedish TV-show "Så ska det låta" twice (2009 and 2010).

In December 2010, Lindgren were announced as one of the participants in Melodifestivalen 2012, the Swedish selection for Eurovision Song Contest 2012. Lindgren was the first backup entry, since one entry was withdrawn.

On February 11, 2012, Lindgren (along with Ulrik Munther) won the second semi-final of Melodifestivalen 2012, with his entry, "Shout It Out", a dance track written by Fernando Fuentes and Tony Nilsson. The song was originally called ‘To The Sky’ and was actually supposed to be Danny Saucedo’s entry.

Breakaway
David Lindgren Lyrics

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Breakaway
I'm leaving yesterday
Tomorrow come to me
I'm prepared for you to come
'Cause honey, it's all clear to me

As if I never wanted this
As if always missed

As if I gotta be set free

I gotta breakaway
You can't make me stay
I gotta breakaway
There's nothing more to say

I'm heading for a breakaway, breakaway
Nothing's gonna make me stay, make me stay
Heading for a breakaway, breakaway
There is nothing more to say, more to say
Heading for a break-break-break-break breakaway
Heading for a break-break-break-break breakaway
Heading for a break-break-break-break breakaway
Heading for a break-break-break-break breakaway

I spread my wings
I want to fly again
I'm just breathing in
The universe is mine and
I am over this
I'm leaving all behind

As if I never wanted this
As if always missed
As if I gotta be set free

I gotta breakaway
You can't make me stay
I gotta breakaway
There's nothing more to say

I'm heading for a breakaway, breakaway
Nothing's gonna make me stay, make me stay
I'm heading for a breakaway, breakaway
There is nothing more to say, more to say
Heading for a break-break-break-break breakaway
Heading for a break-break-break-break breakaway
Heading for a break-break-break-break breakaway
Heading for a break-break-break-break breakaway

I gotta breakaway
You can't make me stay
I gotta breakaway
There's nothing more to say

I'm heading for a breakaway, breakaway
Nothing's gonna make me stay, make me stay
I'm heading for a breakaway, breakaway
There is nothing more to say, more to say
Heading for a break-break-break-break breakaway
Heading for a break-break-break-break breakaway

Heading for a break-break-break-break breakaway
Heading for a break-break-break-break breakaway

Overall Meaning

In David Lindgren's Breakaway, the lyrics express a desire to leave the past behind and move forward towards a better future. The song begins with the singer declaring that they are leaving yesterday and looking forward to tomorrow. The singer is prepared for whatever is to come and understands that they need to break free from their past in order to move forward.

The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "I gotta breakaway" several times, emphasizing the importance of freeing oneself from the past. The singer is determined to move on and will not be persuaded to stay where they are. The bridge of the song speaks of spreading one's wings, wanting to fly again, and leaving everything behind. This bridge, combined with the chorus, shows the importance of taking risks in life and not being afraid to leave behind what no longer serves you.

Overall, Breakaway is a song about moving forward and leaving the past behind. It speaks to anyone who has gone through difficult times and needs the courage to move on to a better future.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm leaving yesterday
I am moving on from my past

Tomorrow come to me
I am eagerly anticipating the future

I'm prepared for you to come
I am ready to face whatever the future may hold

'Cause honey, it's all clear to me
I have clarity about my path forward

As if I never wanted this
I am questioning my past desires and motives

As if always missed
I feel like I have been missing out on something

As if I gotta be set free
I feel like I am trapped and need to break free

I gotta breakaway
I need to make a clean break from my current situation

You can't make me stay
I will not be held back or persuaded to stay

There's nothing more to say
I have made up my mind and there is nothing left to discuss

I'm heading for a breakaway, breakaway
I am determined to leave and start fresh