Breakaway
George Ezra/Musicfire.in Lyrics
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He won't tell her what is going on
Well try, oh, try, oh
Lie, oh, lie, oh
He won't tell her what is going on
You may think that he's a demolition expert
When he's finished with your self-esteem
Oh, come find shelter, oh your shelter with me
With me
Breakaway
She don't like to disturb the peace
Became attached to the weak at least
She's got diamonds to show for it
That tree of gold for it
Well, she don't like to disturb the peace
You may think that he's a master of disguise
You lost your dignity, you compromised
It may be true, we all need knocking down a few
Come find shelter, oh your shelter with me, with me
Breakaway, oh
Breakaway, oh
Breakaway, oh
Breakaway, oh
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You (breakaway, oh)
You may think that he's a demolition expert (breakaway, oh)
When he's finished with your self-esteem (breakaway, oh)
It may be true, we all need knocking down a few (breakaway, oh)
Come find shelter oh your shelter with me, with me (breakaway, oh)
Breakaway, oh
Breakaway
In George Ezra's song "Breakaway," the lyrics describe a situation where someone is struggling to communicate with their partner about what is going on. The repetition of "He won't tell her what is going on" emphasizes the lack of communication and suggests that the situation is causing tension in their relationship. The lyrics also suggest that the person may have low self-esteem and feels like they have been knocked down by their partner, as seen in the lines "You may think that he's a demolition expert, When he's finished with your self-esteem." On the other hand, the partner seems to be a peacemaker who avoids confrontation, as seen in the line "She don't like to disturb the peace." The repetition of "Breakaway, oh" throughout the song suggests that the person singing is encouraging the other partner to break free from their current situation and find shelter with them.
Additionally, the lyrics suggest that the partner who is not communicating may be hiding something, as seen in the lines "Lie, oh, lie, oh, He won't tell her what is going on." The use of repetition and the contrast between the two partners' personalities help to convey the emotional weight of the situation and the need for a breakthrough in communication. Overall, the lyrics of "Breakaway" convey the difficulties of relationships and the importance of communication and support.
Line by Line Meaning
He won't tell her what is going on
The person in question is not willing to communicate what is troubling him to his partner.
Well try, oh, try, oh
He has been asked to try and tell her what's going on, but he's not willing to.
Lie, oh, lie, oh
He may have resorted to lying instead of telling the truth.
You may think that he's a demolition expert
The person in question is perceived to be very destructive.
When he's finished with your self-esteem
His actions have an effect on the self-esteem of those around him.
It may be true, we all need knocking down a few
The person speaking acknowledges that everyone has their flaws and shortcomings.
Oh, come find shelter, oh your shelter with me
The singer is offering comfort and support to those who need it.
She don't like to disturb the peace
The woman described is someone who doesn't like to cause trouble.
Became attached to the weak at least
She may have become attached to people whom others may consider weak or vulnerable.
She's got diamonds to show for it
She may have benefited from these relationships in some way, perhaps materially.
That tree of gold for it
She may have obtained wealth or material possessions as a result of her relationships.
You may think that he's a master of disguise
The person in question is perceived to be good at hiding or deceiving others.
You lost your dignity, you compromised
His actions may have caused the person being addressed to make compromises that have affected their dignity or self-respect.
Breakaway, oh
The chorus encourages the listeners to break away from negative patterns or relationships.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: GEORGE BARNETT, JOEL LASLETT POTT
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