Break
Jack Larsen Lyrics
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I broke my arm when I was five
Did my first push-up when I was nine
I fell in love at seventeen
Same year I tripped on LSD
There was nothing for me
Bricks in my head
Looking for a sign, looking for a sign tonight
Hit them yellow lines, hit them yellow lines tonight
Nothing on my mind
Got me feeling like I'm in 99
Looking at the sky
Everything was fine
Nothing on my mind
Got me feeling like I'm in 99
Looking at the sky
Everything was fine
Nothing on my mind
Got me feeling like I'm in 99
Looking at the sky
Everything was fine
Nothing on my mind
Got me feeling like I'm in 99
Looking at the sky
Everything was fine
Hand me a t-shirt I know you got one at the foot of your bed
Hand me a t-shirt I know you got one at the foot of your bed
Momma told me always do what she says
And if you're losing your head
You can come to me instead
Get em
Honey, America's Dead
You were suburban bred
Stop looking under the bed
Bugs in my shed
Bricks in my head
Looking for a sign, looking for a sign tonight
Hit them yellow lines, hit them yellow lines tonight
Nothing on my mind
Got me feeling like I'm in 99
Looking at the sky
Everything was fine
Nothing on my mind
Got me feeling like I'm in 99
Looking at the sky
Everything was fine
Nothing on my mind
Got me feeling like I'm in 99
Looking at the sky
Everything was fine
Nothing on my mind
Got me feeling like I'm in 99
Looking at the sky
Everything was fine
In the summer
In the summer
In the summer
In the summer
The song "Break" by Jack Larsen reflects on the singer's life and how he has experienced various things throughout his journey. The opening lines talk about breaking his arm at the age of five and achieving his first push-up at nine, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for the human experience of growth and development. He then talks about falling in love and taking LSD at the age of seventeen, which could signify a turning point in his life where he began to see things differently.
The repeated phrase "nothing on my mind" suggests a state of mind where the singer feels a sense of peace and clarity, letting him escape the present moment and reminisce on the past. He then goes on to ask for a t-shirt to be handed to him, which could symbolize his desire to hold onto a piece of the past as a way to remember and cherish it.
The references to insects and bricks throughout the song could be interpreted in many different ways, but they could signify a sense of heaviness or burden weighing down the singer. The lines "Hit them yellow lines tonight" could mean that he is going to leave the heavy things behind and move forward.
Overall, "Break" is a reflective song that encourages listeners to think about their past experiences and learn from them. It conveys a sense of hope and freedom through the exploration of one's own life story.
Line by Line Meaning
I broke my arm when I was five
At an early age, I experienced physical pain and injury
Did my first push-up when I was nine
At an early age, I began to cultivate strength and physical fitness
I fell in love at seventeen
At a formative age, I became emotionally invested in a romantic relationship
Same year I tripped on LSD
At a formative age, I experimented with drugs and altered states of consciousness
There was nothing for me
Despite these experiences, I still felt lost or unfulfilled
Bugs in my shed
My personal space and environment may be contaminated or corrupted in some way
Bricks in my head
My thoughts and perceptions may feel heavy or constraining
Looking for a sign, looking for a sign tonight
I am searching for some kind of guidance or direction in my life
Hit them yellow lines, hit them yellow lines tonight
I may be engaging in reckless or self-destructive behavior in order to cope with my feelings
Nothing on my mind
In this moment, I am free from worry or preoccupation
Got me feeling like I'm in 99
I am experiencing a sense of nostalgia or longing for an earlier time in my life
Looking at the sky
I am contemplating the majesty and beauty of the natural world around me
Hand me a t-shirt I know you got one at the foot of your bed
I am requesting a simple item of clothing from someone I trust
Momma told me always do what she says
I have internalized my mother's guidance and authority
And if you're losing your head
If you are struggling or overwhelmed
You can come to me instead
I am offering myself as a source of support for those who need it
Get em
An exhortation to take action, possibly with aggression
Honey, America's Dead
A mournful observation that American society or culture is no longer alive
You were suburban bred
You were raised or socialized in a privileged, middle-class environment
Stop looking under the bed
Stop indulging in irrational fears or anxieties
In the summer
A repeated phrase suggesting a fond memory or nostalgic longing for a particular time or place
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CHRISTOPER CAMERON HATAM, JOHN RICHARD LARSEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@surrenderkai
This video is beautifully shot. I can't wait for your upcoming project and everything you got coming after that. Definitely a new fan :)
@Cedrou21
Jack is so underrated man it hurts
@meg7221
the production makes me feel so nostalgic especially as my highschool experience ends. thank u
@Cedrou21
whis i knew this song back in high school
@deadbabyjokes5319
what in 2-3 years ahah
@NatalieGreen.
jack, unreal
@catsray09
This is amazing. I don't know of anyone else making music quite like this
@wprtt3646
I like music from Thailand ❤
@jesussegovia1556
My fav song of 2018 so far
@XGoldenHeartx3
Loving this song. Thanks Spotify 😁