Breakeven
Jayesslee Lyrics


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I'm still alive but I'm barely breathing
Just prayed to a God that I believe in
'Cause I got time while she got freedom
'Cause when a heart breaks, no, it don't break even
Her best days were some of my worst
She finally met a man that's gonna put her first
I'm wide awake she's no trouble sleeping
'Cause when a heart breaks no it don't break even... even... no
What am I supposed to do when the best part of me was always you?
And what am I supposed to say when I'm all choked up and you're ok?
I'm falling to pieces, yeah, I'm falling to pieces
They say bad things happen for a reason
But no wise words gonna stop the bleeding
'Cause she's moved on while I'm still grieving
And when a heart breaks no it don't break even, even... no
What am I gonna do when the best part of me was always you?




And what am I supposed to say when I'm all choked up and you're ok?
I'm falling to pieces, yeah I'm falling to pieces, yeah I'm falling to pieces Yeah, I'm falling to pieces

Overall Meaning

The song Breakeven by Jayesslee is a heart-wrenching ode to lost love and the pain that comes with it. The lyrics describe the singer's state of mind after a painful breakup with someone he still loves deeply. The first verse suggests that he is barely holding on, and has turned to prayer to help him cope. He compares his situation to that of his former partner, who seems to have moved on completely.


The chorus brings home the pain of his situation, with the repetition of the phrase "What am I supposed to do when the best part of me was always you?" This line is a plaintive plea for answers, suggesting that he is lost without his former love. The contrast between his emotional state and that of his ex, who is "okay" despite the breakup, only serves to heighten his pain. The second verse reinforces this feeling of despair, with the singer acknowledging that nothing can stop the bleeding in his heart.


Overall, the song captures the anguish of a broken heart with raw honesty and vulnerability. The singer's intense emotions are impossible to ignore, as he grapples with the difficulties of moving on after a devastating loss.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm still alive but I'm barely breathing
Although I am physically present, I am enduring emotional pain causing me to feel like I am barely alive.


Just prayed to a God that I believe in
In a moment of distress, I turned to the God that I personally have faith in for help.


'Cause I got time while she got freedom
Since I have spare time, I am unable to escape my heartbreak but she's unburdened by my pain and has the freedom to move on.


'Cause when a heart breaks, no, it don't break even
The aftermath of a heartbreak is more tumultuous for some people than others, it is never equal.


Her best days were some of my worst
While she was thriving, I was languishing; I was not living my best life when she was having the greatest time of hers.


She finally met a man that's gonna put her first
She has found someone that will prioritize and value her above all, which she did not necessarily have in a relationship with me.


I'm wide awake she's no trouble sleeping
I am struggling to sleep because of the pain but she is able to sleep with ease, unperturbed by the heartache.


'Cause when a heart breaks no it don't break even... even... no
A heartbreak is never a balanced trade; it comes with differing and uneven levels of distress for different people.


What am I supposed to do when the best part of me was always you?
I am unsure of how to move forward when you are the most significant and positive part of my life.


And what am I supposed to say when I'm all choked up and you're ok?
I am unable to speak coherently due to the turmoil within me, while you remain unfazed by the aftermath of our breakup.


I'm falling to pieces, yeah, I'm falling to pieces
I am crumbling and disintegrating due to the pain of heartbreak and unable to pick myself up.


They say bad things happen for a reason
It is said that all unfortunate events in life have a purpose or are part of some grander plan.


But no wise words gonna stop the bleeding
Although people search for solace in wise words and advice, nothing is able to entirely heal the wound created by heartbreak.


'Cause she's moved on while I'm still grieving
While I am struggling to come to terms with the end of our relationship, she has already moved on and not mourning as intensely anymore.


And when a heart breaks no it don't break even, even... no
Underlining the fact that a heartbreak affects everyone in different magnitudes and frequencies, imbalance is the only consistent outcome of heartbreak.


What am I gonna do when the best part of me was always you?
I do not know how to approach life when I valued myself mostly through our relationship and you cannot provide validation anymore.


And what am I supposed to say when I'm all choked up and you're okay?
I am rendered speechless due to my instability, while you are not impacted as severely and can function effortlessly without me.


I'm falling to pieces, yeah I'm falling to pieces, yeah I'm falling to pieces
I am coming apart at the seams, the heartbreak has entirely shattered me and I am unable to hold myself together.




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@BabettBolze

I'm still alive but I'm barely breathin'
Just praiyin' to a god that I believe in
I got time while she got freedom
'cause when a heart breaks no it don't break even
Her best days will be some of my worst
She finally met a man who's gonna put her first
I'm wide awake she's no trouble sleepin'
'cause when a heart breaks no it don't break even, even no

What am I supposed to do when the best part of me was always you and
What am I supposed to say when I'm all choked up but you're okay and
I'm falling to pieces, I'm falling to pieces

They say bad things happen for a reason
but no wise words gonna stop the bleedin'
She's moved on while I'm still breathin'
'cause when a heart breaks no it don't break even, even no

What am I gonna do when the best part of me was always you and
What am I supposed to say when I'm all choked up but you're okay and
I'm falling to pieces, yeah
I'm falling to pieces, yeah
I'm falling to pieces

*siiiiingggggg :D



@ninisdoingthings6246

I'm still alive but I'm barely breathing
Just praying to a god that I don't believe in
'Cause I got time, while she got freedom
'Cause when a heart breaks, no, it don't break even

Her best days will be some of my worst
She finally met a man who's gonna put her first
While I'm wide awake, she's no trouble sleeping
'Cause when a heart breaks, no, it don't break even

What am I supposed to do when the best part of me was always you?
What am I supposed to say when I'm all choked up and you're okay?
I'm falling to pieces
I'm falling to pieces

They say bad things happen for a reason
But no wise words gonna stop the bleeding
'Cause she's moved on while I'm still grieving
And when a heart breaks, no, it don't break even

What am I gonna do
When the best part of me was always you?
And what am I supposed to say
When I'm all choked up and you're okay

I'm falling to pieces, yeah
I'm falling to pieces, yeah
(One still in love while the other one's leaving)
I'm falling to pieces
('Cause when a heart breaks, no, it don't break even)

You got his heart and my heart and none of the pain
You took your suitcase, I took the blame
Now I'm tryin' to make sense of what little remains
'Cause you left me with no love, and no love to my name

I'm still alive but I'm barely breathing
Just praying to a god that I don't believe in
'Cause I got time while she got freedom
'Cause when a heart breaks no, it don't break
No it don't break, no it don't break even no.

What am I gonna do
When the best part of me was always you?
And what am I supposed to say
When I'm all choked up and you're okay?

I'm falling to pieces, yeah
I'm falling to pieces, yeah
I'm falling to pieces
(One still in love while the other one's leaving)
('Cause when a heart breaks, no, it don't break even)

Oh, it don't break even, no
Oh, it don't break even, no
Oh, it don't break even, no



All comments from YouTube:

@sare2007

You guys will never know how amazing you are! You've got me through so many rough times. My bf passed away last year and I used to play you guys to him (he loved you too) and I still listen to you now when he's gone. I have been for years, I've searched and searched but no one has touched me or sounds as beautiful as you girls. I hope you're happy, in love and free. God bless xo

@angelinaballerina2407

Sarah You need to look up Boyce avenue, you will love them they are quality and unique like these are, vocals are pure awsum x

@silvotorestyles9728

Sarah Siren hope your okay now dear

@imloadedbaby2979

Hope you're okay Sarah.

@irsyadalfahmi8231

Beautifull song by jayeslee youre the best forever 👍👍

@dnatalee

still subscribed and still listening <3

@imloadedbaby2979

Me too.

@White_0leander

Even the "Hi" in the beginning sounded beautiful.

@ilokiwi

Brittany Nowlin It's becasue its a filter :D

@boringuser1

ilokiwi No they are harmonizing "hi"

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