Breaking
Eternal Decision Lyrics
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Hold it in till I choke, "Here I go again."
Breaking- My addiction is breaking.
Hating- My condition I'm hating.
Taking- My conviction is taking hold of me.
Breaking- Never make it if I do it on my own.
Breaking- I can't make it if I do it all alone.
Breaking- I'm breaking free.
Shoot it in my vein "Feel the flow."
Till I block out the pain. "Fallen down so low."
First the man takes a drink.
"Then the drink takes a drink."
Then the drink takes the man.
"Now I understand."
Chorus:
The lyrics of the song Breaking by Eternal Decision depict a person struggling with addiction and seeking help to break free from it. The chorus repeats the word "Breaking" several times, emphasizing the intense desire to overcome the addiction. The first two lines of the song talk about inhaling smoke and holding it until choking, indicating the use of drugs. The next line "Here I go again" suggests that this is a recurring behavior. The second verse talks about injecting drugs into veins until the pain is blocked out, and the person falls down so low. The bridge "First the man takes a drink/ Then the drink takes a drink/ Then the drink takes the man/ Now I understand" vividly portrays the destructive nature of addiction as it slowly consumes an individual.
The lyrics suggest that the individual is aware of their condition and hates it but is unable to break free from it alone. They need someone to be there for them when they're going down to help them rise back up. The song implores the listener to reach out to their loved ones who may be struggling with addiction and support them in their journey towards recovery.
Line by Line Meaning
Inhale the smoke, "Take it in."
Hold it in till I choke, "Here I go again."
My addiction is taking hold of me and I can't resist it, even though I know it's harmful and could lead to my downfall.
Breaking- My addiction is breaking.
Hating- My condition I'm hating.
Taking- My conviction is taking hold of me.
Breaking- Never make it if I do it on my own.
Breaking- I can't make it if I do it all alone.
Breaking- I need you to be there when I'm going down.
Breaking- I'm breaking free.
I know that I need help to break free from my addiction and that trying to do it alone will only lead to failure. I hate that I am in this situation, but I am taking steps to regain control of my life and break free from the addiction that has held me captive for so long.
Shoot it in my vein "Feel the flow."
Till I block out the pain. "Fallen down so low."
I am using drugs to escape the pain and problems in my life, but in doing so, I am only causing myself more harm and suffering. I have sunk so low that I can't see a way out of this cycle of addiction and self-destruction.
First the man takes a drink.
"Then the drink takes a drink."
Then the drink takes the man.
"Now I understand."
I have come to the realization that my addiction has taken control of me and that I am no longer in charge. It started with just one drink or hit, but now I am unable to stop and my addiction is running my life. I understand now that I need to take action to break free from this cycle and regain control of my life.
Contributed by Caroline M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.