Current Members:
Jonathan Cook (Vocals)
Caleb Turman (Guitar, Vocals)
Austin Bello (Bass Guitar, Vocals)
Kyle Burns (Drums)
Former Members:
Marc Stewart (Lead Guitar)
Kent Garrison (Keyboard)
Breakdown
Forever the Sickest Kids Lyrics
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Seriously
I feel like I don't even know you
And I would rather me leave
Than stay and watch you make a fool of me
You might as well leave
You might as well let me know now
I never wanna see your face round here anymore
Cause it's a breakdown, a breakdown
Where do we go from here?
It's a breakdown, a breakdown
You know that I'd be lying
If I said I wasn't getting quite bored of you yet
And your consistent nagging
And your constant state of panic
Is unnecessary stress for me
You're the tip, tip, tip-top of the charts
You're the best thing I've ever done
And the reality is that I wrote this song for you
You might as well leave
You might as well let me know now
You might as well go, go, go
I never wanna see your face round here anymore
Cause it's a breakdown, a breakdown
Where do we go from here?
It's a breakdown, a breakdown
When wood floors meet high heels
And shadows form from chandeliers
When wood floors meet high heels
And shadows form from chandeliers
You might as well leave
You might as well let me know now
You might as well go, go, go
I never wanna see your face round here anymore
Cause it's a breakdown, a breakdown
Where do we go from here?
It's a breakdown, a breakdown
The lyrics to "Breakdown" by Forever the Sickest Kids paint a picture of frustration, boredom, and disappointment in a relationship that has become strained. The singer addresses their partner directly, asking when the last time was they talked and admitting that they feel like they don't even know them anymore. They would rather leave than watch their partner make a fool of them. The chorus doubles down on this sentiment, telling their partner that they might as well leave and that the singer never wants to see their face around anymore. The repeated refrain of "it's a breakdown" amplifies the sense of things falling apart, and the final lines allude to the tension and perhaps even danger of an argument or confrontation between the two people.
The second verse dives deeper into the singer's feelings about their partner. They acknowledge that they would be lying if they said they weren't getting bored of them, and that their partner's consistent nagging and panic causes them unnecessary stress. However, the song takes a turn when the singer admits that their partner is "the best thing I've ever done" and that they wrote the song for them. It's unclear whether this is an earnest proclamation or a sarcastic remark, adding another layer of complexity to the song.
Overall, "Breakdown" is a powerful and emotional track about the struggles of a relationship on the brink of collapse. The vocals are intense and evocative, and the instrumentation is energetic and dynamic, adding to the overall sense of desperation in the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
When was the last time you talked to me?
I feel like we haven't been communicating lately and I want to know why.
Seriously
I am genuinely concerned about our relationship.
I feel like I don't even know you
Our connection has weakened and I am unsure of who you are as a person.
And I would rather me leave
I would rather leave than stay and feel embarrassed or disrespected.
Than stay and watch you make a fool of me
I don't want to be around to witness you humiliating me.
You might as well leave
If you're going to break up with me, just do it now instead of dragging it out.
You might as well let me know now
Be upfront about your feelings so we can have closure.
You might as well go, go, go
Don't delay in ending things between us.
I never wanna see your face round here anymore
I don't want to be reminded of our failed relationship by seeing you around.
Cause it's a breakdown, a breakdown
Our relationship has crumbled and we're both feeling the effects.
Where do we go from here?
I'm unsure of how to proceed after our relationship has ended.
You know that I'd be lying
I can't pretend like our relationship is still exciting or fulfilling.
If I said I wasn't getting quite bored of you yet
I'm starting to lose interest in our relationship and it's becoming tedious.
And your consistent nagging
Your constant complaining and bothering me is wearing me down.
And your constant state of panic
Your tendency to worry and stress is overwhelming me.
Is unnecessary stress for me
Your behavior is causing me more stress than is necessary.
You're the tip, tip, tip-top of the charts
You are the most important thing to me right now.
You're the best thing I've ever done
Being with you has been the most rewarding experience of my life.
And the reality is that I wrote this song for you
This song is about our relationship and how it's coming to an end.
When wood floors meet high heels
A moment of drama and tension is about to take place.
And shadows form from chandeliers
The environment is tense and uncertain.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: GEOFFREY ROCKWELL, AUSTIN BELLO, KYLE BURNS, JONATHAN SAMUEL COOK, KENT A. GARRISON, MARC STEWART, CALEB TURMAN
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