Made To Be Broken
Kill Your Idols Lyrics


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Do this, don't do that
Breaking rules is where its at
And that's the way its going to stay.
If you don't want to try
You better have a reason why
Pass the lawas obey by it
Break the rules don't give a shit
I only have one commandment
Destroy to create, build a new
Smash the hate
What are they for?
Why were rules made?
To be broken
Who's to blame
For all your flaws?
Make abortion outlawed
And put prayed back into school
The truth is as clear as a cesspool
I say piss on all your fucking rules
From where I stand
The inside view of a promised land
Is the inside view of a garbage can
I'll bite the hand that feeds me shit
I am getting sick of the taste of it
Leave the police bleeding
Leave the churches smoking
And you rules leave them




Out in the street because
Your rules were made to be broken

Overall Meaning

These lyrics to Kill Your Idols’ song “Made to Be Broken” are a call to action to rebel against authority and break societal rules. The lyrics first suggest that breaking rules is where it’s at and this mentality is not going to change. The song goes on to encourage listeners to not comply with laws unless there is a good reason to do so, and not to care about the consequences. The chorus declares that rules were made to be broken, and anyone who follows them religiously is simply flawed.


The lyrics delve into controversial topics such as making abortion illegal and putting prayer back into schools. The song suggests that society’s rules are flawed and urges listeners to destroy what exists and create something new that is free of hate and oppressive rules. The song also calls for rebellion against the police and churches, leaving them to bleed and smoke in the streets. The song’s overall message is that rules and authorities are oppressive and must be overthrown to create a better world.


Line by Line Meaning

Do this, don't do that
The oppressive nature of rules is frustrating.


Breaking rules is where its at
Breaking rules is liberating and empowering.


And that's the way its going to stay.
This sentiment will not change.


If you don't want to try
If you are not willing to take risks,


You better have a reason why
you should be able to justify your decision.


Pass the lawas obey by it
Laws are created to be followed,


Break the rules don't give a shit
but rules can and should be broken.


I only have one commandment
The only rule I follow is this:


Destroy to create, build a new
Destruction is necessary to create something new.


Smash the hate
Destroy any hate you encounter.


What are they for?
What purpose do rules serve?


Why were rules made?
Why did people create rules in the first place?


To be broken
Perhaps rules were meant to be broken.


Who's to blame
Who is responsible for the rules we must follow?


For all your flaws?
Are rules responsible for society's imperfections?


Make abortion outlawed
Perhaps some rules are ill-conceived, such as outlawing abortion.


And put prayed back into school
Other rules, such as mandatory prayer in schools,


The truth is as clear as a cesspool
can be just as dirty and unpleasant.


I say piss on all your fucking rules
This speaker has disdain for all rules.


From where I stand
From my point of view,


The inside view of a promised land
The logical result of following rules,


Is the inside view of a garbage can
Can actually be ugly and undesirable.


I'll bite the hand that feeds me shit
I will reject the rules and systems that oppress me.


I am getting sick of the taste of it
I am tired of being limited by external restrictions.


Leave the police bleeding
Even law enforcement may not be immune to destruction and revitalization.


Leave the churches smoking
Old systems may need to be destroyed in order to create something new.


And you rules leave them
Rules, too, should be left behind in order to create something truly innovative.


Out in the street because
This is because rules may no longer be relevant.


Your rules were made to be broken
Ultimately, rules may be broken in order to move forward.




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