The Breakdown
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Askin' how I've been and what's new
Nothing's really changed I'm still with my crew
Say you feelin' down, felling real blue
I just wanna change the color on your mood ring too

I think about the past then I break down
thinkin' 'bout all that we've been through
I fall way too deep and I drown
When I see another n**** 'trynna get with you
I Can't change your mind so what now?
Do I try or do I go? Its time to pick and choose
I gotta move on baby, some how,
I try to win your heart but I always lose

Yea I always lose, when I was lost you used to be my muse
Left me out of nowhere, I was so confused
Fast forward now you lonely, step into my shoes
Used to give a damn about what you think
Now its different, I ain't trippin', feelings bulletproof
Hittin' up my phone askin' to link
Should answer to this cancer? Don't know what to do

I ask her how she been and whats new
Nothings really changed she still with her crew
I said I'm feelin' down, I'm felling real blue
She just trynna change the color on my mood ring too

I think about the past then I break down
thinkin' 'bout all that we've been through
I fall way too deep and I drown
When i see another n**** 'trynna get with you
I Can't change your mind so what now?
Do I try or do I go? Its time to pick and choose




I gotta move on baby, some how,
I try to win your heart but I always lose

Overall Meaning

In "The Breakdown," Jay reflects on a past relationship and the lingering emotions that still haunt him. The song opens with Jay being asked about his well-being and any updates in his life. Despite the passage of time, nothing has truly changed for him as he remains with his close group of friends. However, the person he is conversing with seems to be feeling down and blue, prompting Jay to express his desire to change their mood as well by altering their "mood ring." This metaphor suggests that he wants to uplift and bring joy to this person's life, perhaps drawing from his own experiences of heartbreak.


As the song progresses, Jay delves into deeper emotions and memories. He admits to frequently reminiscing about the past, causing him to break down emotionally. The weight of the shared experiences he had with this person weighs heavily on him, often leaving him feeling overwhelmed and drowning in his thoughts. The mention of other potential suitors trying to pursue the person he still has feelings for intensifies this pain.


Uncertain about what to do next, Jay contemplates whether to continue his efforts to change this person's mind and win them back or to let go and move on. He acknowledges the pattern of always losing when it comes to trying to win this person's heart. Despite this realization, the lyrics also hint at a shift in Jay's perspective. He acknowledges that he used to be deeply affected by their opinions and thoughts, but now he is more resilient and less concerned about their judgments. The final lines show the tables turning, as the person he was discussing earlier asks him how he's been and if anything has changed for him. Jay's response mirrors their earlier conversation, highlighting the shared experiences and emotions they both have felt.


Line by Line Meaning

Askin' how I've been and what's new
Inquiring about my current state and recent developments


Nothing's really changed I'm still with my crew
Everything remains the same, I am still with my group of friends


Say you feelin' down, felling real blue
You express your sadness and feel very low


I just wanna change the color on your mood ring too
I desire to alter your emotional state and bring positivity to your life


I think about the past then I break down
When I reflect on our history, I experience emotional breakdown


thinkin' 'bout all that we've been through
Contemplating the various experiences we have shared


I fall way too deep and I drown
I become deeply entrenched in my emotions and feel overwhelmed


When I see another n**** 'trynna get with you
My emotions intensify upon witnessing someone else attempting to pursue a romantic relationship with you


I Can't change your mind so what now?
I am unable to alter your thoughts and feelings, what should I do next?


Do I try or do I go? Its time to pick and choose
Should I make an effort or should I leave? The moment calls for a decision


I gotta move on baby, some how
I need to find a way to progress and let go, my dear


I try to win your heart but I always lose
I repeatedly attempt to capture your affection, but I consistently fail


Yea I always lose, when I was lost you used to be my muse
Indeed, I consistently experience defeat; when I was confused, you used to inspire my creativity


Left me out of nowhere, I was so confused
You unexpectedly abandoned me, leaving me in a state of utter perplexity


Fast forward now you lonely, step into my shoes
Now, after time has passed, you find yourself alone, empathize with my perspective


Used to give a damn about what you think
Previously, I cared deeply about your opinions and thoughts


Now its different, I ain't trippin', feelings bulletproof
Now, my attitude has changed, I am not bothered, my emotions are resilient


Hittin' up my phone askin' to link
Contacting me through messages, requesting to meet in person


Should answer to this cancer? Don't know what to do
Should I respond to this toxic influence? I am uncertain about the appropriate course of action


I ask her how she been and whats new
I inquire about her well-being and recent developments


Nothings really changed she still with her crew
Not much has altered, she is still with her group of friends


I said I'm feelin' down, I'm felling real blue
I express my own sadness, feeling extremely melancholic


She just trynna change the color on my mood ring too
She is attempting to alter my emotional state as well, just like I desired to do earlier




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[Chorus]
Hey, livin' like a mess, tryna numb my pain
Battlin' the demons in my mind all day
Either I'm fucked up or I'm insane
Pop a pill, have a drink, don't break down
Hey, livin' like a mess, tryna numb my pain
Battlin' the demons in my mind all day
Either I'm fucked up or I'm insane
Pop a pill, have a drink, don't break down

[Verse 1]
Let's flash back to a moment in time
When I was just a troubled youth tryna cope with his mind
With psychedelics, cocaine and some smokin aside
When I was broke and overdosed and was hopin' to die
Yeah, I guess the damaged of feelin' fuckin' abandoned
Left me torn so I was slammin' like every drug I was handed
I managed 'til I ran out then ravaged through my dad's house
Gather all my shit so I could sell it for a bag now
I couldn't tell that I was losin' myself
And that the drugs only added to confusion I felt
And when the homies hit me up I was refusing to help
'Cause I was busy tryna make a fuckin' noose with a belt
But I was lonely and sick of feelin' depressed
I was runnin' out of options and ways to cope with the stress
I thought I'd feel bliss when the reaper came to collect
'Cause I'm done with the pain
Id rather hang to my death and say
[Chorus]
Hey, livin' like a mess, tryna numb my pain
Battlin' the demons in my mind all day
Either I'm fucked up or I'm insane
Pop a pill, have a drink, don't break down
Hey, livin' like a mess, tryna numb my pain
Battlin' the demons in my mind all day
Either I'm fucked up or I'm insane
Pop a pill, have a drink, don't break down

[Verse 2]
I never thought that my life would end when I'm seventeen
Now I'm writing notes to my family I thought I'd never leave
But all this pain I've been feeling, it's time to set it free
Time to turn this torturous life of mine to a severed dream
I waited 'til it was late and family was sleepin'
Was thinkin' 'bout death
I wasn't thinkin' 'bout 'em grievin'
I thought that when they read the note they'd understand my reasons
So I crept downstairs, time to finally conquer my demons
I grabbed the booze plus a bottle of pills
Ran 'em back up to my room feelin' hollow with chills
Wasn't nervous, I was ready, I was confident still
Put a dozen in my palm and started poppin' to kill
Yeah, I'm finally doing it, time to call in the eulogist
I got what I deserved, I took my life and I ruined it
Thirty minutes later my feelin's started to fade
Went from fallin' out of love to fallin' into my grave
I'm gettin' woozy and passin' out in my bed
I was fadin' in and out, a few moments away from death
But somethin' in my stomach was travelin' up my chest
I just fell to the floor and started puking up red
And now the medicine is coverin' my hands
They were drenched in it
This is not the way that it was planned
I crawled to my bed, I was barely able to stand
This is not what I intended, I got myself in a jam
I fucked up, I was broken and weak
I never wanted to die, I wanted a moment of peace
Felt my heart skip a beat when I woke from my sleep
The next day and saw the suicide note at my feet
And thought
[Chorus]
Hey, livin' like a mess, tryna numb my pain
Battlin' the demons in my mind all day
Either I'm fucked up or I'm insane
Pop a pill, have a drink, don't break down
Hey, livin' like a mess, tryna numb my pain
Battlin' the demons in my mind all day
Either I'm fucked up or I'm insane
Pop a pill, have a drink, don't break down
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Produced By
Fabri Beatz
Written By
Vin Jay
Release Date
April 14, 2023
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Steven Fair

No lie. This song gets me in my zone. This goes crazy

SlimShady_ 911

Stumbled upon brain dead, been listening to it off and on, I'm digging the lyrical talent fr and I definitely a sucker for a deep heavy beat too. This one is no exception, I love it. Literally not even 30 seconds in and I was like "Aight this guy's onto something." Manifesting a successful career for u sir

Burny Mak

Everytime I think I've heard VinJay's sickest shit, he releases ANOTHER banger! Everything this dude makes is a slapper! I hope I can get a feature from this dude one day! Burny Mak ft. VinJay.. shits guaranteed to blow some mf speakers out!

Lil Foot

Vin my man, all my life I've struggled with addiction and suicidal tendencies and this song hit every part of me that is broken and man, thank you. I was thinking about acting on those thoughts but I chose to listen to the "this is Vin Jay" playlist on spotify and this song was second on shuffle and shit man, I cried for a good 20 minutes. Keep up the good work bro. ❤

One Two

Keep the fire burning bro.🔥🔥🔥
Finally a real rapper in this current day and age.

Swedshadowninja6

Ngl I can relate to this song so much.👑👑👑👑👑 this is a fire track 🔥🔥🔥

TheTruthIsLostWithTime

You have no idea how much this music helps.

Zack'ry Breeze

Holy sh!t man, you're lucky! I'm glad you made it to where you are today. 🔥

TryinToJudgeYoEngineByYoPaintJob

I'm glad and grateful that you are still here Vin. ❤

David Herron

Dam bro I kinda found this song by accident and I tell ya man most the song hit home for me..as far as like drugs to numb the pain ect..maybe more than I could comprehend I guess..thanks for making this one homie..
Sure you'll never see this shit but for real thanks bro I'm sure it took a lot to be the man to get it out there like that ..

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