"Breakaway" received positive reviews from music critics, who could relate to the song's message and simple lyrics. It incorporates acoustic guitars and airy drums which are interspersed with Clarkson's controlled voice. The lyrics narrate Clarkson's journey as a girl growing up in a small town who follows her dream for self-improvement.
Break Away
Kelly Clarkson Lyrics
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And when the rain would fall down
I'd just stare out my window
Dreamin' of what could be
And if I'd end up happy
I would pray
Trying hard to reach out
Felt like no one could hear me
Wanted to belong here
But something felt so wrong here
So I pray
I could breakaway
I'll spread my wings, and I'll learn how to fly
I'll do what it takes till I touch the sky
And I'll make a wish
Take a chance
Make a change
And breakaway
Out of the darkness and into the sun
But I won't forget all the ones that I love
I'll take a risk
Take a chance
Make a change
And breakaway
Want to feel the warm breeze
Sleep under a palm tree
Feel the rush of the ocean
Get on board a fast train
Travel on a jet plane
Faraway
And breakaway
I'll spread my wings, and I'll learn how to fly
I'll do what it takes till I touch the sky
And I'll make a wish, take a chance, make a change
And breakaway
Out of the darkness and into the sun
I won't forget all the ones that I love
I gotta take a risk, take a chance, make a change
And breakaway
Buildings with a hundred floors
Swinging 'round revolvin' doors
Maybe I don't know where they take me
But gotta keep movin' on
Movin' on
Fly away
Breakaway
I'll spread my wings, and I'll learn how to fly
Though it's not easy to tell you goodbye
I gotta take a risk, take a chance, make a change
And breakaway
Out of the darkness and into the sun
But I won't forget the place I come from
I gotta take a risk, take a chance, make a change
And breakaway
Breakaway
Breakaway
In Kelly Clarkson's song "Break Away," she reflects on her past experiences growing up in a small town and feeling like she didn't fit in. The rain, which is a recurring motif throughout the song, symbolizes her unhappiness and longing for something more. She prays for a better life, hoping to break away from her current situation.
She tries to reach out and connect with others, but feels like no one is listening, and that something is inherently wrong with her surroundings. She dreams of spreading her wings and learning how to fly, taking risks, making changes, and ultimately breaking away. She wants to feel the warm breeze, sleep under a palm tree, and feel the rush of the ocean. She wants to travel and experience life to the fullest.
The song is an anthem for anyone who has felt trapped or limited by their circumstances. It's a call to action, a reminder to take risks, and to chase after dreams. The lyrics encourage listeners to embrace change, leave the darkness behind, and move into the light.
Line by Line Meaning
Grew up in a small town
I was born and raised in a small town
And when the rain would fall down
Whenever it rained
I'd just stare out my window
I would look out of my window
Dreamin' of what could be
Imagining the possibilities
And if I'd end up happy
Wondering if I would find happiness
I would pray
I would pray for it
Trying hard to reach out
Struggling to connect with others
But when I tried to speak out
But when I attempted to express myself
Felt like no one could hear me
It seemed as though nobody was listening
Wanted to belong here
Desiring to fit in
But something felt so wrong here
But it didn't feel right
So I pray
So I pray for guidance
I could breakaway
That I could escape from my current situation
I'll spread my wings, and I'll learn how to fly
I'll try new things and gain independence
I'll do what it takes till I touch the sky
I'll work hard until I achieve my goals
And I'll make a wish
And I'll make a wish for a better life
Take a chance
Take a bold step
Make a change
Make a significant difference
And breakaway
And escape from the negativity holding me back
Out of the darkness and into the sun
Out of the gloom and into the light
But I won't forget all the ones that I love
But I won't forget the people who mean a lot to me
I'll take a risk
I'll take a chance on myself
Take a chance
Take a bold step
Make a change
Make a significant difference
And breakaway
And escape from the negativity holding me back
Want to feel the warm breeze
Desiring warmth and relaxation
Sleep under a palm tree
Relaxing under a palm tree
Feel the rush of the ocean
Being moved by the power of the sea
Get on board a fast train
Taking a speedy journey
Travel on a jet plane
Flying on a plane
Faraway
To far-off places
And breakaway
And escape from the negativity holding me back
Buildings with a hundred floors
Tall buildings with numerous levels
Swinging 'round revolvin' doors
Doors that spin around
Maybe I don't know where they take me
Perhaps I don't know where I'm headed
But gotta keep movin' on
But I need to keep moving forward
Movin' on
Continuing to move on with my life
Fly away
Fly off to new horizons
Though it's not easy to tell you goodbye
Although it won't be easy to say goodbye
But I won't forget the place I come from
But I'll always remember my hometown
Breakaway
Escape and start anew
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Avril Ramona Lavigne, Bridget Louise Benenate, Matthew Gerrard
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@lalan6795
Grew up in a small town
And when the rain would fall down
I'd just stare out my window
Dreaming of what could be
And if I'd end up happy
I would pray
Trying hard to reach out
But when I tried to speak out
Felt like no one could hear me
Wanted to belong here
But something felt so wrong here
So I prayed I could break away
I'll spread my wings and I'll learn how to fly
I'll do what it takes 'til I touch the sky
And I'll make a wish
Take a chance
Make a change
And breakaway
Out of the darkness and into the sun
But I won't forget all the ones that I love
I'll take a risk
Take a chance
Make a change
And breakaway
Wanna feel the warm breeze
Sleep under a palm tree
Feel the rush of the ocean
Get on board a fast train
Travel on a jet plane far away
And breakaway
I'll spread my wings and I'll learn how to fly
I'll do what it takes 'til I touch the sky
And I'll make a wish
Take a chance
Make a change
And breakaway
Out of the darkness and into the sun
But I won't forget all the ones that I love
I'll take a risk
Take a chance
Make a change
And breakaway
Buildings with a hundred floors
Swinging 'round revolving doors
Maybe I don't know where they'll take me
But gotta keep moving on, moving on
Fly away, breakaway
I'll spread my wings
And I'll learn how to fly
Though it's not easy to tell you goodbye
I gotta take a risk
Take a chance
Make a change
And breakaway
Out of the darkness and into the sun
But I won't forget the place I come from
I gotta take a risk
Take a chance
Make a change
And breakaway, breakaway, breakaway
@Oscar.AnangeloftheLord.Perez.1
Out of the darkness.
Please people, get out of the darkness. See God, see the light. Don't be in the darkness and do bad things. See this world and see there is good and evil.
Be good. Help your neighbors. Help the needy.
Be good.
See the light.
@pinkcarolstar
Breakaway - Kelly Clarkson 😍
Grew up in a small town
And when the rain would fall down
I'd just stare out my window
Dreaming of what could be
And if I'd end up happy
I would pray
Trying hard to reach out
But when I tried to speak out
Felt like no one could hear me
Wanted to belong here
But something felt so wrong here
So I'd pray
I could breakaway
I'll spread my wings and I'll learn how to fly
I'll do what it takes, till I touch the sky
Make a wish, take a chance
Make a change and breakaway
Out of the darkness and into the sun
But I won't forget all the ones that I love
I'll take a risk take a chance
Make a change and breakaway
Wanna feel the warm breeze
Sleep under a palm tree
Feel the rush of the ocean
Get onboard a fast train
Travel on a jetplane
Far away
And breakaway
I'll spread my wings and I'll learn how to fly
I'll do what it takes, till I touch the sky
Make a wish, take a chance
Make a change and breakaway
Out of the darkness and into the sun
But I won't forget all the ones that I love
I gotta take a risk, take a chance
Make a change and breakaway
Buildings with a hundred floors
Swinging with revolving doors
Maybe I don't know where they'll take me but
Gotta keep moving on, moving on
Fly away, breakaway
I'll spread my wings and I'll learn how to fly
Though it's not easy to tell you goodbye
I gotta take a risk, take a chance
Make a change and breakaway
Out of the darkness and into the sun
But I won't forget the place I come from
I gotta take a risk, take a chance
Make a change and breakaway
Breakaway
Breakaway
@IsaacSangma_XX93
Anyone 2024?
@Soireeondemand
Me
@cfrench61995
Yup
@MarkTalaugon
Me💟
@morskeytv3621
Present
@Nakarin1990
Me
@HeyMyLifeIsLibby
Me as a teenager: “LOL what’s she talking about?”
Me 10 years later: “damn. I feel this.”
@carfan5824
HeyMyLifeIsLibby same
@carsoon3772
Did u come back to the 2000's for memories too
@carfan5824
Carson Carter yes