Breaking the Rules
Jack Savoretti Lyrics


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Sick and tired of getting older
I keep getting lost trying to find my way
Looking for love in every corner
night after night
but every street light looks the same

So I'm taking the chance, walking away, breaking the rules
nobody here can tell me what to do

I'm out on my own, making my way
trying to be someone that I can be proud of one day
I'm out on my own, doing it my way

I gotta be tough, gotta be stronger
and take the time to understand
This city cant get any colder
stab you in the back while shaking your hand

So I'm taking the chance, walking away, breaking the rules
nobody here can tell me what to do

I'm out on my own, making my way
trying to be someone that I can be proud of one day
I'm out on my own, doing it my way
doing it my own way

Taking the chance, walking away, breaking the rules
nobody here can tell me what to do

I'm out on my own, making my way
trying to be someone that I can be proud of one day
I'm out on my own
doing it my way




doing it my way
doing it my own way

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Jack Savoretti's "Breaking The Rules" depict a sense of frustration that comes with growing old and still feeling aimless. The lyrics depict the struggle of the singer who finds himself unable to find love or any sense of fulfilment in his life. He feels lost, trapped and unable to see anything beyond the narrow scope of his own life. The singer yearns for something more and decides to take a chance on walking away and breaking the rules. He refuses to be held down and controlled by anyone, and he believes that nobody can determine his destiny.


In the second verse, Savoretti addresses the need to be tough and stronger, not only to survive but also to thrive in the cold and cutthroat urban environment. The singer realizes that this city is a place that will deceive and stab him in the back while shaking his hand. Again, the singer is determined to break free from convention and forge his own unique path.


Overall, the lyrics speak to the general desire for freedom of choice and carving your identity in the face of an all-too-materialistic society.


Line by Line Meaning

Sick and tired of getting older
I am feeling unhappy and exhausted about the process of aging.


I keep getting lost trying to find my way
I feel confused and disoriented while trying to navigate my life.


Looking for love in every corner
I am searching for love in various places, hoping to find it everywhere.


night after night
I keep searching every night.


but every street light looks the same
All the places I search for love seem similar and unexciting.


So I'm taking the chance, walking away, breaking the rules
I am taking a risk and defying the norms to pursue my own path.


nobody here can tell me what to do
No one has the authority to dictate my choices.


I'm out on my own, making my way
I am on my own, trying to figure out how to succeed in life.


trying to be someone that I can be proud of one day
I am striving to become a person I can be proud of in the future.


I gotta be tough, gotta be stronger
I need to toughen up and become stronger to survive in this harsh world.


and take the time to understand
I need to spend the time to comprehend my environment.


This city cant get any colder
I cannot tolerate the city becoming colder and more hostile.


stab you in the back while shaking your hand
People in this city cannot be trusted and will betray you while acting friendly.


doing it my own way
I am pursuing my goals in a unique and independent way.


doing it my way
I am pursuing my goals in a way that aligns with my personal values and beliefs.




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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@blessedsanjay

Sick and tired of getting older
I keep getting lost trying to find my way
Looking for love in every corner
Night after night
But every street light looks the same
So I'm taking the chance, walking away, breaking the rules
Nobody here can tell me what to do
I'm out on my own, making my way
Trying to be someone that I can be proud of one day
I'm out on my own, doing it my way
I gotta be tough, gotta be stronger
And take the time to understand
This city can't get any colder
Stab you in the back while shaking your hand
So I'm taking the chance, walking away, breaking the rules
Nobody here can tell me what to do
I'm out on my own, making my way
Trying to be someone that I can be proud of one day
I'm out on my own, doing it my way
Doing it my own way, yeah
Taking the chance, walking away, breaking the rules
Nobody here can tell me what to do
I'm out on my own, making my way
Trying to be someone that I can be proud of one day
I'm out on my own
Doing it my way
Doing it my way
Doing it my own way



@sevin4637

#LYRICS
Sick and tired of getting older
I keep getting lost trying to find my way
Looking for love in every corner
Night after night
But every street light looks the same

So I'm taking the chance, walking away, breaking the rules
Nobody here can tell me what to do
I'm out on my own, making my way
Trying to be someone that I can be proud of one day
I'm out on my own, doing it my way

I gotta be tough, gotta be stronger
And take the time to understand
This city can't get any colder
Stab you in the back while shaking your hand

So I'm taking the chance, walking away, breaking the rules
Nobody here can tell me what to do
I'm out on my own, making my way
Trying to be someone that I can be proud of one day
I'm out on my own, doing it my way
Doing it my own way, yeah

Taking the chance, walking away, breaking the rules
Nobody here can tell me what to do
I'm out on my own, making my way
Trying to be someone that I can be proud of one day
I'm out on my own

Doing it my way
Doing it my way
Doing it my own way



All comments from YouTube:

@Dano-MX5

I came across Jack tonight and I am blown away. I’m 71 and still get emotional when I come across someone who speaks to my soul thru their music. Bravo young man. Much love to you!

@TheSanbao

That means you are alive, your heart is open. Beautiful

@michaelfalsetti5468

I'm 62 I get it as well 😊

@m.h.t6916

❤❤❤

@m.h.t6916

Miten päin tahansa!

@pasquieanne1012

Wouah moi aussi je suis vivante 🙏

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@MsRoshniAli

While digging YouTube, sometimes you find GOLD

@rosswright5547

Right?! Wow!

@sonicfoxxmusic4281

If you are even luckier you dig up a piece of gold, stuck to a large diamond, with the name JACK SAVORETTI written in that diamond.

@veektori2698

so true!

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