Breakaway
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 (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 pray
I could 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
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
Far away (I will)
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
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'll 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
The lyrics to Kelly Clarkson's Breakaway are a powerful expression of the desire for freedom and self-discovery. The lyrics describe Clarkson's experiences growing up in a small town where she felt out of place and unfulfilled. The rainy days represented her immediate surroundings, but she longed for something more significant in life. She describes feeling unheard and unwanted, and despite her attempts to fit in and belong, she felt trapped in her small town.
The chorus of the song is a declaration of her determination to breakaway and chase her dreams. She wants to "spread her wings" and "learn how to fly", taking risks and making changes to achieve the kind of life she wants. She is willing to leave behind everything that has held her back and take a chance on the unknown possibilities that await her.
The last verses of the song describe her journey through the world, encountering new experiences, taking risks and making her own way. Despite all her new adventures, she promises to never forget where she came from and the people she left behind.
Overall, Breakaway is a heartfelt expression of young adulthood, filled with a longing for freedom, self-discovery, and a desire to live life to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
Grew up in a small town
I grew up in a small town and felt like I was limited by the place I came from.
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
When it rained I used to dream of something better for myself, wondering if I would ever be happy and praying that one day it would happen.
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 pray
I could breakaway
I wanted to be seen and heard by others, but it felt like I was invisible, and something didn't feel right about fitting in here. I prayed that one day I could break free from this feeling.
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
I'm going to take a leap of faith and do whatever it takes to achieve my dreams, and I won't forget the people I care about. I'll take a risk, seize an opportunity, and make a change that gets me closer to breaking free from what's holding me back.
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 want to experience new things and escape from my current situation for a while. I want to feel the warmth of the sun and the thrill of the adventure. And I want to break free from everything that's holding me back.
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 don't know where my journey might lead me, but I have to keep moving forward and take that leap of faith to break free from my current situation. I need to fly away and breakaway to find my true path in life.
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
It's hard to leave behind what's comfortable and what you know, but I need to take that risk and make a change. I'm moving towards the light and leaving the darkness behind, but I'll never forget where I come from. I need to breakaway and start anew.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Avril Lavigne, Bridget Benenate, Matthew Gerrard
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"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 Read Full BioWritten for the film "The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement". May 2006, "Breakaway" was reissued as the fifth and final single from the album of the same name. Written by Avril Lavigne, Bridget Benenate and Matthew Gerrard.
"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.
零式エイト
Grew up in a small town
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
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 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
Daniella
2023 and I still love this song such a breath of fresh air
Dandiii
Every Sunday I'll wait this song in radio FM countdown 😁
Kody Maxwell
I listened to this song in 2007, which was 16 years ago. And I will be there in 2023.
Madaz Hernandez
listening right now ❤
Bridges
Literally randomly thought of this song and it means so much!! Love this song. I broke away!
bxrbvrx BC
me too 🖤 songs like this don’t exist anymore
lester andes
This is one of the songs that defined the 2000s music scene. Thank you Avril Lavigne for writing this song. Thank you Kelly Clarkson for making this song the treasure that it is.
Lazaro Oliveira
já estou amando tudo isso
Matthew McAlister
Avril was the inspiration but she was not the main songwriter. Credit where it’s due
emelyarye
@Matthew McAlister no, she wrote the song when she was 14