Break Free
KITCHEN - Ariana Grande Lyrics
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I should have said it before
Tried to hide it, fake it
I can't pretend anymore
I only want to die alive
Never by the hands of a broken heart
I don't wanna hear you lie tonight
This is the part when I say I don't want ya
I'm stronger than I've been before
This is the part when I break free
'Cause I can't resist it no more
This is the part when I say I don't want ya
I'm stronger than I've been before
This is the part when I break free
'Cause I can't resist it no more
You were better, deeper
I was under your spell
Like a deadly fever, yeah, babe
On the highway to hell
I only want to die alive
Never by the hands of a broken heart
I don't wanna hear you lie tonight
Now that I've become who I really am
This is the part when I say I don't want ya
I'm stronger than I've been before
This is the part when I break free
'Cause I can't resist it no more
This is the part when I say I don't want ya
I'm stronger than I've been before
This is the part when I break free
'Cause I can't resist it no more
(No more, baby, ooh)
Thought of your body, I came alive
It was lethal, it was fatal
In my dreams it felt so right
But I woke up every time
Oh baby
This is the part when I say I don't want ya
I'm stronger than I've been before
This is the part when I break free
'Cause I can't resist it no more
This is the part when I say I don't want ya
I'm stronger than I've been before
This is the part when I break free
'Cause I can't resist it no more
In Ariana Grande's song "Break Free," the lyrics explain the singer's desire to break free from a past relationship that is no longer fulfilling. The opening verse reveals that the singer should have spoken their truth earlier and not pretended to hide their feelings. The pre-chorus repeats the idea of embracing life to the fullest while avoiding a broken heart. The chorus itself is a triumphant declaration of independence and strength in breaking free from the past.
The second verse features a juxtaposition between the singer and their former partner. The use of the word "spell" adds a sense of enchantment or manipulation that the singer was under. It is also suggested that this relationship was toxic and can be likened to "a deadly fever" lacking in genuine affection. The second pre-chorus reinforces the idea that the singer is confident and powerful enough to resist anything that stands in their way of living their best life.
Overall, "Break Free" conveys a message of self-empowerment and the importance of living authentically in order to achieve happiness. The lyrics speak to a universal experience of letting go of relationships that no longer serve us and the triumph of rediscovering oneself afterward. It is a reminder to embrace life and enjoy living without any regrets or hesitations.
Line by Line Meaning
If you want it, take it
I am giving you permission to take what you want from me.
I should have said it before
I regret not telling you how I feel sooner.
Tried to hide it, fake it
I have been trying to conceal my true feelings and pretend that everything is fine.
I can't pretend anymore
I can no longer act as if my feelings do not exist.
I only want to die alive
I want to live life to the fullest without being destroyed by heartbreak.
Never by the hands of a broken heart
I do not want to experience heartbreak and be left vulnerable and shattered.
I don't wanna hear you lie tonight
I do not want to hear false promises and lies from you anymore.
Now that I've become who I really am
I have discovered my true self and I refuse to compromise it for anyone else.
This is the part when I say I don't want ya
I am declaring that I do not want you anymore.
I'm stronger than I've been before
I have grown stronger and more resilient over time.
This is the part when I break free
I am finally breaking free from the hold you had over me.
'Cause I can't resist it no more
I am unable to resist the urge to break free and move on.
You were better, deeper
You used to be a better and more genuine version of yourself.
I was under your spell
I was once mesmerized and under your control.
Like a deadly fever, yeah, babe
Our relationship was like a destructive illness that could not be contained.
On the highway to hell
Our relationship was heading towards disaster and destruction.
Thought of your body, I came alive
I felt passionate and alive at the thought of being intimate with you.
It was lethal, it was fatal
Being with you would have had disastrous consequences for me.
In my dreams it felt so right
In my fantasies, being with you seemed perfect and ideal.
But I woke up every time
In reality, I knew that being with you would not work out.
Oh baby
Expressing affection and fondness towards the person being addressed.
(No more, baby, ooh)
Signifying the end of a relationship and moving on.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Anton Zaslavski, Max Martin, Savan Kotecha
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