The band reunited in February 2012, with a new album to be released in 2015.
Made to Be Broken
Good Riddance Lyrics
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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
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
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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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!