Break
Johan S Lyrics

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I could break your heart in two
Like an old piece of plywood
And I could never fix you
And I could cut you to the bone
I was running like a chainsaw
When you saw me on my own
But I believe that I could love you forever
Hold you and never let go

Cause the heart I break the easiest
Is the one I need the most
You could drive me up the wall
Like a European race car
And wait for me to fall
And you could tell it like it is
'til all I am is every stupid thing
I ever did
But I believe that you could love me forever
Hold me and never let go
Cause the heart you break the easiest
Is the one you need the most
And you stopped me cold on the
Road I was running
I've never done it before
So, hold me and don't let me go
Cause the love that you have given me
Well, it kinda feels like home

The heart I love so easily
You're the one I need the most

Overall Meaning

In "Break," Johan S explores the complexities and vulnerability of love and relationships. The lyrics convey a sense of emotional turmoil and hesitation, as the singer contemplates their role in potentially hurting the person they care about most.

The opening lines, "I could break your heart in two, like an old piece of plywood," highlight the destructive power the singer believes they possess. They see themselves as capable of causing pain and are unsure if they can mend what they break. This reflects a fear of commitment and a lack of self-assurance in their ability to love unconditionally.

The line, "I was running like a chainsaw when you saw me on my own," metaphorically suggests that the singer was recklessly living their life without consideration for the consequences. This could be seen as a defense mechanism, as they fear that their past behaviors or actions could harm the relationship. Despite their doubts and flaws, the singer still believes they are capable of lasting love and wants to hold onto it tightly.

The second verse focuses on the other person in the relationship and their impact on the singer. They are compared to a European race car, symbolizing their ability to both excite and rattle the singer's emotions. The line, "you could tell it like it is, 'til all I am is every stupid thing I ever did," suggests that the other person has a way of exposing the singer's vulnerability and flaws. However, despite this, the singer still believes that the other person could love them deeply.

In the bridge, the song takes a turn as the singer acknowledges the transformative effect the other person has had on them. They realize that they have been stopped in their tracks by this unexpected love and that it feels like home. It represents a moment of surrender and acceptance, where the singer wants to be held and protected from their own insecurities. They acknowledge that the other person's love is what they need the most, despite the risks and potential heartache involved.

Overall, "Break" explores the push and pull of relationships, the fear of hurting others, and the desire to be loved and accepted for who we are, flaws and all.

Line by Line Meaning

I could break your heart in two
I have the power to shatter your heart into two pieces

Like an old piece of plywood
Just like how an old piece of plywood easily breaks, so can your heart

And I could never fix you
I am incapable of repairing the damage I would cause

And I could cut you to the bone
I have the ability to deeply wound you, leaving you emotionally exposed

I was running like a chainsaw
I was moving at a fast pace, driven by destructive intentions

When you saw me on my own
You witnessed my destructive behavior when I was isolated

But I believe that I could love you forever
Despite my destructive tendencies, I still have faith in my ability to love you endlessly

Hold you and never let go
I want to embrace you tightly and never release my grasp

Cause the heart I break the easiest
The heart that is most vulnerable to my destructive actions is the one I desire the most

Is the one I need the most
The person whose heart I break easily is the person I rely on and yearn for deeply

You could drive me up the wall
Your actions have the potential to irritate and frustrate me greatly

Like a European race car
Similar to how a European race car speeds and maneuvers quickly, you can push me to my limits

And wait for me to fall
You anticipate and hope for my downfall

And you could tell it like it is
You are not afraid to speak the truth, even if it hurts me

'til all I am is every stupid thing
Until all I am perceived as is someone who has made numerous foolish mistakes

I ever did
All the past actions I have taken

But I believe that you could love me forever
Despite my flaws, I hold onto the belief that you can love me endlessly

Hold me and never let go
Embrace me tightly and never release your grip

Cause the heart you break the easiest
The heart that is most vulnerable to your actions is the one you yearn for the most

Is the one you need the most
The person whose heart you break easily is the person you rely on and desire deeply

And you stopped me cold on the
You completely halted my actions abruptly on the

Road I was running
Path I was treading with great speed

I've never done it before
I have never experienced this feeling or situation previously

So, hold me and don't let me go
In response, I plead for you to embrace me tightly and never release your hold

Cause the love that you have given me
The affection and love you have bestowed upon me

Well, it kinda feels like home
It gives me a sense of belonging, a feeling of being at home

The heart I love so easily
The heart that I am able to love effortlessly

You're the one I need the most
You are the person whom I depend on and desire deeply

Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Johan Glidden

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Shannon Hilts

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