Break It Down
J.Slow Lyrics


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disrupt the habits before they disrupt you,
walk around like some zombies but we got no clue,
better stop and ask some questions before you make your move,
derail off the tracks, landslide, loose caboose,
missing all the comforts of my hometown,
missing simple times, it's so hard now,
complicated, complex, we on a roll down,
destroy to rebuild until I take the crown,
gonna hand it to my queen so she knows who's the realest,
a lion in this jungle trying to show them who's the illest,
motivate my team, they rise up when they feel it,
momentum strong but bad hands they keep dealing,
rise above the ashes as I crash through the ceiling,
cast the net wide to get more fish for the feeding,
got a small army and we down for some feasting,
raise these kids up to guarantee they ain't heathens.

let me break it down,
I came to melt the crown,
crack the walls with my sound,
hear the lion roar now,
digging through these trenches,
ethic so relentless,
keep chasing wishes,
while we blow this off the hinges.

better hope he don't find me chilling upstate,
better hope he don't realize I'm in first place,
baby powder, smack a fool, all in good tastes,
this old school pimpin', true kings accept their fate,
you can't imagine the pain I've endured,
you've never walked your boots through manure,
the frequencies I dictate are nothing short of pure,
surrounded by a sickness so I'm searching for the cure,
and if I never find it, know I died trying,
you hiding in your secrets and slowly dying,
feel that karma coming for you, I'm the pilot,
as soon as I see you I'ma start a riot,
this Hip Hop it don't stop, I told you it don't quit,
a fire breathing dragon when my soul starts to spit,
feel the heat rising as the steam starts to lift,
i see this as a curse but some call it a gift.

let me break it down,
I came to melt the crown,
crack the walls with my sound,
hear the lion roar now,
digging through these trenches,
ethic so relentless,
keep chasing wishes,
while we blow this off the hinges.

read between the lines, I know that you feel this,
raging through these pages I am suddenly fearless,
music is the one thing that's never betrayed me,
on this grind until I shine, fuck you, pay me,
too many dudes been trying to fuck with my lady,
y'all about to see the beast, watch me go crazy,
universe been pitching me curve balls lately,
calm it down, hit the bong, let me get hazy,
...back with a vengeance,
ride to this beat, let me know how you feeling,
it's pouring down rain and there's holes in my ceiling,
wipe the tears away through these layers I am peeling,
...it's the truth that I seek,
the meaning of that word changes every other week,
keep the music spinning as I dig through the crates,
you can keep on sleeping but I'm fully awake.

let me break it down,
I came to melt the crown,
crack the walls with my sound,
hear the lion roar now,
digging through these trenches,
ethic so relentless,




keep chasing wishes,
while we blow this off the hinges.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of J.Slow's song Break It Down paint a vivid picture of his life, his struggles, and his goals. He encourages listeners to disrupt their habits before those habits disrupt them, to stop and ask questions before making a move, and to destroy to rebuild until they take the crown. He speaks about his small army that is down for some feasting and raising their kids to guarantee they ain't heathens. J.Slow portrays himself as a lion in the jungle trying to show them who's the illest, motivating his team to rise up when they feel it, and leading the charge as they rise above the ashes. He speaks about his relentless work ethic and chasing his wishes while blowing things off the hinges.


In the second verse, J.Slow's raw energy and passion come to the fore as he talks about his fearlessness and his refusal to give up. He speaks about how music has never betrayed him and how he will keep grinding until he shines. He mentions how the universe has been pitching him curveballs lately and his determination to remain calm and hit it back harder. He encourages readers to keep the music spinning and stay awake, as the meaning of truth changes every other week.


Line by Line Meaning

disrupt the habits before they disrupt you
You need to break out of your routine before it causes you harm.


walk around like some zombies but we got no clue
We go through life without really thinking or observing our surroundings.


better stop and ask some questions before you make your move
You should think critically before taking any action.


derail off the tracks, landslide, loose caboose
If we don't change our ways, we risk losing control and ruining everything we've built.


missing all the comforts of my hometown
I long for the simplicity of my past.


missing simple times, it's so hard now
Life has become more complicated and difficult to navigate.


complicated, complex, we on a roll down
Our lives are becoming increasingly complex and difficult to manage.


destroy to rebuild until I take the crown
We need to break down the old ways to build something new and better.


gonna hand it to my queen so she knows who's the realest
I want to empower my partner and show her that I'm the real deal.


a lion in this jungle trying to show them who's the illest
I'm a strong and powerful force, trying to prove myself to others.


motivate my team, they rise up when they feel it
I inspire and lead my team to success.


momentum strong but bad hands they keep dealing
Despite our strong momentum, we encounter setbacks and obstacles.


rise above the ashes as I crash through the ceiling
We will overcome our challenges and emerge even stronger than before.


cast the net wide to get more fish for the feeding
We're expanding our reach to achieve greater success.


got a small army and we down for some feasting
We have a dedicated team ready to take on any challenge.


raise these kids up to guarantee they ain't heathens
We want to instill strong values and morals in the next generation.


let me break it down
Let me explain it simply.


I came to melt the crown
I came to achieve great success and be the best.


crack the walls with my sound
I will make an impact and break down barriers with my music.


hear the lion roar now
I am asserting my dominance and strength.


digging through these trenches
I am working hard and fighting to achieve my goals.


ethic so relentless
My work ethic is unwavering and unyielding.


keep chasing wishes
I am constantly working to achieve my dreams and goals.


while we blow this off the hinges
We will achieve our goals in a big way.


better hope he don't find me chilling upstate
You should hope that I'm not taking a break and that I'm still working hard.


better hope he don't realize I'm in first place
You should hope that I don't become too confident or arrogant.


baby powder, smack a fool, all in good tastes
I am living a flashy and extravagant lifestyle, but it is all in good fun.


this old school pimpin', true kings accept their fate
I embrace my role as a successful and confident leader.


you can't imagine the pain I've endured
I've been through a great deal of hardship and suffering.


you've never walked your boots through manure
You've never experienced the same hardships as I have.


the frequencies I dictate are nothing short of pure
My music is authentic and genuine.


surrounded by a sickness so I'm searching for the cure
I'm looking for a solution to the problems and negativity around me.


and if I never find it, know I died trying
I will never give up searching for a better solution.


you hiding in your secrets and slowly dying
If you keep your problems a secret, they will eat away at you until you are destroyed.


feel that karma coming for you, I'm the pilot
The consequences of your actions will soon catch up to you.


as soon as I see you I'ma start a riot
I am a powerful and influential force that can stir things up.


this Hip Hop it don't stop, I told you it don't quit
Hip hop music will always be around and never fade away.


a fire breathing dragon when my soul starts to spit
I become fierce and powerful when I express myself through music.


feel the heat rising as the steam starts to lift
My energy and passion are building and growing stronger.


i see this as a curse but some call it a gift
I view my talent and success as both a blessing and a curse.


read between the lines, I know that you feel this
Pay attention to what I'm saying, because you'll relate to it.


raging through these pages I am suddenly fearless
I become brave and courageous when I express myself through music.


music is the one thing that's never betrayed me
My music has always been a constant source of support and inspiration.


on this grind until I shine, fuck you, pay me
I am working tirelessly until I achieve success and get the recognition I deserve.


too many dudes been trying to fuck with my lady
Too many people have been trying to interfere with my progress.


y'all about to see the beast, watch me go crazy
You are about to witness the full extent of my power and energy.


universe been pitching me curve balls lately
I've been dealing with a lot of unexpected challenges and setbacks.


calm it down, hit the bong, let me get hazy
I need to relax and unwind after facing so many challenges.


...back with a vengeance
I'm back and ready to take on anything that comes my way.


ride to this beat, let me know how you feeling
Listen to this music and let it make you feel something.


it's pouring down rain and there's holes in my ceiling
Despite the hardships I face, I keep pushing forward and creating new things.


wipe the tears away through these layers I am peeling
I am taking off my mask and showing my true self through my music.


...it's the truth that I seek
I am searching for authenticity and honesty in everything I do.


the meaning of that word changes every other week
The definition of words and concepts can be constantly evolving and changing.


keep the music spinning as I dig through the crates
I am constantly exploring new music and ideas to stay inspired.


you can keep on sleeping but I'm fully awake
While others may be unaware or apathetic, I am fully aware and working hard.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ANDREW MURRAY, SAM ROMAN, Andrew Ian Murray, Samuel Elliot Roman

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