Breakaway
Jackie De Shannon Lyrics
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I'll find somebody new and there'll be no more sorrow
That's what I do each time, but I can't follow through
I can't breakaway, though you make me cry
I can't breakaway, I can't say goodbye
No I'll never never breakaway from you, no, no
No, no, no, no, no
No, no, no, no, no
I'll make that vow to myself, you and I are through
Nothing can change my mind; I'm sorry won't do
That's what I'll say each time, but I can't follow through
I can't breakaway, though you make me cry
I can't breakaway, I can't say goodbye
No I'll never never breakaway from you, no, no
No, no, no, no, no
No, no, no, no, no
No, no, no, no, no
Even though you treat me bad and many cruel words are spoken
You have got a spell on me that just can't be broken, no, no
I'll take your picture down and throw it away
There'll be no baby now, for you to call each day
That's what I'll say each time, but I can't follow through
I can't breakaway, though you make me cry
I can't breakaway, I can't say goodbye
No I'll never never breakaway from you, no, no
No, no, no, no, no
No, no, no, no, no
No, no, no, no, no
I can't breakaway, though you make me cry
I can't breakaway, I can't say goodbye
No I'll never never breakaway from you, no, no
No, no, no, no, no
No, no, no, no, no
No, no, no, no, no
I can't breakaway, I can't breakaway, I can't breakaway
The lyrics of Jackie DeShannon's song Breakaway describe a cycle of attempting to leave a toxic relationship but ultimately failing due to an emotional attachment to their partner. The singer plans to leave town and find someone new in hopes of escaping the sorrow their current relationship brings. However, they cannot seem to follow through with these plans, no matter how much their partner makes them cry. They vow to themselves that they and their partner are through, but cannot bring themselves to say goodbye, admitting they are spellbound by their partner's hold on them.
The singer even takes extreme measures, such as throwing away their partner's picture and refusing to have a child with them, yet they still cannot break away from the relationship. The lyrics suggest that the intense emotional attachment and spell their partner holds over them prevent them from leaving for good. The repetition of "No I'll never never breakaway from you" represents the deep-seated feeling that the singer will never be able to free themselves from their partner's grip.
Overall, these lyrics express the universal experience of being trapped in a relationship that causes sadness and pain. No matter how much someone tries to break free, they might find themselves unable to do so due to their emotional attachment to their partner, even when their partner is treating them poorly.
Line by Line Meaning
I made my reservation, I'm leaving town tomorrow
I've made the necessary arrangements to leave town tomorrow
I'll find somebody new and there'll be no more sorrow
I'll start a new relationship and hope to find happiness
That's what I do each time, but I can't follow through
I always try to move on, but I'm unable to do so
I can't breakaway, though you make me cry
I'm unable to distance myself from you, even though you hurt me
I can't breakaway, I can't say goodbye
I can't bring myself to say goodbye and move on
No I'll never never breakaway from you, no, no
I'm certain that I'll never be able to leave you
I'll make that vow to myself, you and I are through
I'll promise myself that our relationship is over
Nothing can change my mind; I'm sorry won't do
I won't change my mind, and apologizing won't make a difference
Even though you treat me bad and many cruel words are spoken
Despite your mistreatment and abusive words towards me
You have got a spell on me that just can't be broken, no, no
You have a hold on me that I can't seem to break, no matter how hard I try
I'll take your picture down and throw it away
I'll remove all reminders of you from my life
There'll be no baby now, for you to call each day
I won't have any children with you for you to call and remind me of our relationship
I can't breakaway, though you make me cry
I'm still unable to break free from you, despite the pain you cause me
I can't breakaway, I can't say goodbye
I still can't bring myself to say goodbye and move on
No I'll never never breakaway from you, no, no
I'm still certain that I'll never be able to leave you
I can't breakaway, I can't breakaway, I can't breakaway
I'm incapable of breaking away from our relationship
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JACKIE DE SHANNON, SHARI K SHEELEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@user-ke8vm2uw6i
Amazing voice coupled with Amazing talent
@musicrocksoffical
❤❤❤Jackie❤❤❤ One of the best singers of all time. One of the best songwriters of all time too. I love this one!
@user-ke8vm2uw6i
Brilliant 11 55 am
@prepostmodern1032
I love her voice. Plus, she's a great writer.
@tedtimothy9074
I loved when she did Needles and Pins in front of that crowd.
@MegaMagicdog
Tracey Ullman recorded this way back in '84! She did a great version of it IMO.
@haroldreyes7549
WHO IS THAT??? And, A TWENTY YEARS LATER COPYCAT!!!! Jackie beats them ALL!!!
@RomyIgoeX
I'm discovering all her old stuff since falling for things like 'Needles and Pins' etc.. Ta for the tip dad!
@witchdoctorsluckydayakin7551
Soooo pretty and talented
@saguaroboy
YES! So much better than the better known recording. Thank you for uploading!