Made to Be Broken
Good Riddance Lyrics


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I spilled a drop of blood and drenched my soul
I pulled my skin through the wire
Spat out the broken prose
And when the curtain close
I'll be behind you with a knife at your back

And I'll fight your hate
With what's in my head
And what's inside my heart
I'll never relate to the things that you've said

Just stopped to fantasize
About the bluest eyes
And a certain smile
That'll rip your soul to pieces
Come quick and cauterize this wide open wound
Then give me something for the bleeding

And I'll fight this fate
With what's in my head
And what's inside my heart
I'll never relate to things that you said

I won't shut my eyes 'till it all just goes away
And I don't know I can make it through another day

When it started it was just a little lie
We kept that burning questions
Deep, deep down inside
Now we're older and our time is running down
Can we still make it right
Somehow the second time around

We don't believe the lies that they've told us
Yea the second time around
Returning to the scene of the crime yeah
Just for one more time around

Skipped over and chastised
'Cause we're never just like you
Misunderstood right from the start
Wore all your cheap abuse like battle scars
Like men from mars to you




And now you're terrified
When you see what we've become

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Good Riddance's song "Made to Be Broken" express a strong desire for individuality and a refusal to conform to societal expectations. The opening lines - "I spilled a drop of blood and drenched my soul / I pulled my skin through the wire / Spat out the broken prose" - suggest that the singer is willing to endure pain and suffering to express themselves honestly. The lyrics also incorporate themes of rebellion, vengeance, and unease towards the future. The line "And I'll be behind you with a knife at your back" suggests a desire to take revenge against those who have wronged the singer or held them back.


The chorus of the song - "I'll fight your hate / With what's in my head / And what's inside my heart / I'll never relate to the things that you've said" - implies that the singer is determined to resist internalizing the negativity and hateful attitudes of those around them. The song also touches on themes of lost love, with lines like "Just stopped to fantasize / About the bluest eyes / And a certain smile / That'll rip your soul to pieces." Despite all these themes, the song ultimately urges listeners to be true to themselves and to continue to fight against the pressures of society that would seek to bend them to its will.


Line by Line Meaning

I spilled a drop of blood and drenched my soul
I have been through a lot of pain and it has made me feel empty


I pulled my skin through the wire
I have been hurt so much that I feel like I am being tortured


Spat out the broken prose
I am trying to express my feelings, but it seems like my words are not enough


And when the curtain close
When everything is finally over,


I'll be behind you with a knife at your back
I'll be ready to take my revenge on you.


And I'll fight your hate
I won't let your hate control me


With what's in my head
I will use my intellect


And what's inside my heart
And my emotions


I'll never relate to the things that you've said
I will never agree with the things you believe in


Just stopped to fantasize
I paused for a moment to daydream


About the bluest eyes
I thought of someone who has strikingly blue eyes


And a certain smile
And a particular smile


That'll rip your soul to pieces
That could destroy you emotionally


Come quick and cauterize this wide open wound
Someone please help me heal from my severe emotional pain


Then give me something for the bleeding
I need some kind of support to help me cope with my distress


And I'll fight this fate
I refuse to accept my circumstances


I won't shut my eyes 'till it all just goes away
I won't pretend everything is okay until my problems disappear


And I don't know I can make it through another day
I don't know if I can handle another day of suffering


When it started it was just a little lie
When it all began, it was just a small deception


We kept that burning questions
We held onto that nagging suspicion


Deep, deep down inside
Buried deep within us


Now we're older and our time is running down
Now that we are older, we feel like time is running out


Can we still make it right
Is it still possible for us to fix the situation?


Somehow the second time around
Maybe if we try again


We don't believe the lies that they've told us
We don't accept the falsehoods that have been fed to us


Yea the second time around
We might have a better chance if we try again


Returning to the scene of the crime yeah
Going back to the place where it all started


Just for one more time around
Just to see if we can change the outcome


Skipped over and chastised
We have been ignored and punished


'Cause we're never just like you
Because we are different from everyone else


Misunderstood right from the start
People have never truly understood us


Wore all your cheap abuse like battle scars
We have had to endure your insults and bullying like wounds from a war


Like men from mars to you
Our differences are so great, you can't relate to us


And now you're terrified
You're scared now that we've shown our strength


When you see what we've become
Now that you see how powerful we are




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Comments from YouTube:

WarNerve85

Great song by an awesome band

09hanley

Good riddance and propagandhi are now my favorite bands

cfhdude

THIS SONG IS JUST SO FUKING WINDOW BREAKING COOL!!!!! SALUUDD

G K

watch it in high quality, the sound is much better then!

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