Jive Bunny's three number ones were "Swing the Mood", "That's What I Like" and "Let's Party". All three songs used sampling and synthesisers to combine pop music from the early rock and roll era together into a medley. The results were somewhat like the earlier Stars on 45, who actually hired "sound-alike" singers and musicians to recreate the music from scratch.
Breakaway
Jive Bunny 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
In Jive Bunny's song "Breakaway," the singer has made a reservation and plans to leave town to start fresh and find somebody new. They claim that each time they make this decision, they can't follow through with it because they can't break away from their current relationship. Despite the fact that their partner makes them cry and treats them poorly, the singer is unable to say goodbye and move on. Even though they have made a vow to end the relationship and throw away any reminders of it, they still feel trapped and unable to break free. This struggle is summed up in the repetition of the refrain, "I can't breakaway, though you make me cry, I can't say goodbye, no I'll never never breakaway from you, no, no."
The lyrics of "Breakaway" represent the internal conflict of someone who knows they need to leave a toxic relationship but can't bring themselves to let go. The singer is aware of the harm that their partner is causing them, and they try to convince themselves and the listener that they will be able to leave this time, but ultimately they can't. The repetition of the refrain emphasizes the overwhelming feeling of being trapped and unable to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
I made my reservation, I'm leaving town tomorrow
I have decided to leave and start over without you.
I'll find somebody new and there'll be no more sorrow
I want to find someone who will make me happy and end our sad relationship.
That's what I do each time, but I can't follow through
Although I always make promises to leave, I never actually leave you.
I can't breakaway, though you make me cry
I feel trapped and unable to let go of this relationship, even though it causes me pain.
I can't breakaway, I can't say goodbye
I am unable to end this relationship, despite my best efforts.
No I'll never never breakaway from you, no, no
I am resigned to the fact that I will never be able to leave this relationship.
I'll make that vow to myself, you and I are through
I promise myself and you that our relationship is over.
Nothing can change my mind; I'm sorry won't do
No matter what you say or do, I am resolved to leave you and nothing will change my mind.
Even though you treat me bad and many cruel words are spoken
Despite the way you mistreat me and say hurtful things, I am unable to leave you.
You have got a spell on me that just can't be broken, no, no
Somehow, you have an inexplicable hold over me that I cannot break.
I'll take your picture down and throw it away
As a symbol of ending our relationship, I will remove any physical reminder of you.
There'll be no baby now, for you to call each day
I will not have a child with you to tie us together and give you a reason to contact me.
I can't breakaway, though you make me cry
Despite the emotions that this relationship brings up in me, I am unable to leave.
I can't breakaway, I can't say goodbye
Despite wanting to end things, I cannot bring myself to say the words.
No I'll never never breakaway from you, no, no
Once again, I am resigned to the fact that I will never be able to leave this relationship.
I can't breakaway, I can't breakaway, I can't breakaway
I am completely incapable of ending this relationship, despite my desire to do so.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jackie De Shannon, Shari K Sheeley
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