Breaking Through
First Call Lyrics
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The other part's running for cover
I try to keep the getaway thoughts at bay
Oh, with one thing or the other
It's like a dance of make believe that keeps me
From facing the reality of change
'Cause I like things to stay the same
Shining like a diamond
Finally I'm finding
The one love that is true
Feel Your light around me
Fiery love surround me, I pray
You know that sometimes I hide my heart away
And other times, just hand it over
I'm in an endless circle and I'm afraid, yeah
'Cause this heart's growing colder
Just falling for a fairy tale illusion
The promises that never lead me home
Leave me feeling so alone
But love comes breaking through
Shining like a diamond
Finally I'm finding
The one love that is true
Feel Your light around me
Fiery love surround me
Reaching out to know me
You're not afraid to show me
Strong enough to make it
You're the only love that will stay
Oh, how I need You so
Guardian of all my days
Don't ever let me go
Holding on to You
Nothing can take me away
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh...
Mmm, shining like a diamond
Finally I'm finding
One love that is true
Oh-whoa, feel Your light around me
Fiery love surround me
But love comes breaking through
Shining like a diamond
Finally I'm finding
The one love that is true
Feel Your light around me...
The song, Breaking Through, by First Call, is a powerful declaration of the transformative power of love. The lyrics express a sense of conflict, with one part of the singer wanting to keep things the same and the other part wanting to break free from their limitations. The struggle to avoid change is described as a dance of make-believe, which serves to distance the singer from the reality of their situation. However, the power of love is depicted as a shining light, capable of cutting through the singer's self-delusions and bringing them to a place of authenticity and truth.
The chorus of the song is particularly poignant, as it declares that love comes breaking through, "shining like a diamond" and "finally [the singer is] finding the one love that is true." This love is not simply a sentimental or romantic concept, but rather a force that is described as "fiery" and capable of surrounding and enveloping the singer. The singer acknowledges their need for this love and declares that they are holding on to it tightly. The song then concludes with a repetition of the chorus, underscoring the power and transformative potential of love.
Overall, Breaking Through is a deeply moving song that speaks to the human experience of being torn between our desire for stability and our need for growth and change. It recognizes that the struggle to avoid change can be powerful and compelling, but that the love that comes breaking through has the potential to bring us to a place of greater truth and authenticity.
Line by Line Meaning
You know there's one part of me that runs straight on
I am aware of a part of myself that remains steadfast and unwavering
The other part's running for cover
However, there is another part of me that is afraid and looking for safety
I try to keep the getaway thoughts at bay
I make an effort to suppress my inclination towards fleeing and escaping
Oh, with one thing or the other
Despite my efforts, my thoughts are always vacillating between different options
It's like a dance of make believe that keeps me
The constant dance between different thoughts is like an illusion that keeps me from facing reality
From facing the reality of change
I avoid confronting the changes in my life
'Cause I like things to stay the same
I prefer things to remain as they are, without any changes
But love comes breaking through
Despite my efforts, love manages to break through my defenses
Shining like a diamond
Love shines brightly and radiantly
Finally I'm finding
I am finally discovering something that has been missing in my life
The one love that is true
This love is the only genuine and authentic one
Feel Your light around me
I feel the presence of this love surrounding me like a warm light
Fiery love surround me, I pray
I pray for this passionate and intense love to continue to embrace me
You know that sometimes I hide my heart away
There are moments when I conceal my emotions and vulnerabilities
And other times, just hand it over
While at other times, I freely surrender myself to others
I'm in an endless circle and I'm afraid, yeah
I feel trapped in a vicious cycle and I am afraid
'Cause this heart's growing colder
The constant disappointments have made my heart grow numb and cold
Just falling for a fairy tale illusion
I have been deceived and lured into believing a shallow fairytale-like love
The promises that never lead me home
The promises made to me are empty and never lead to a fulfilling relationship
Leave me feeling so alone
I feel lonely and abandoned despite my attempts to connect with others
Reaching out to know me
This love reaches out to me, trying to understand me
You're not afraid to show me
This love is not afraid of being vulnerable and showing me its true self
Strong enough to make it
This love is powerful and resilient enough to overcome any challenges
You're the only love that will stay
This love is the only one that will truly last and remain constant
Oh, how I need You so
I am acknowledging how much I depend on this love
Guardian of all my days
This love is like a protective guardian, looking after me every day
Don't ever let me go
I plead for this love to never leave my side
Holding on to You
I am determined to always hold on to this love
Nothing can take me away
Nothing can separate me from this love
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