Her second album, The Sea Alone, is more polished & mature. It was released and digitally distributed in early 2013 to open arms: http://music.cbc.ca/#/artists/Kristi-Lane-Sinclair
Listen to the new full length album at: http://www.kristilanesinclair.com/.
Break
Kristi Lane Sinclair Lyrics
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A sound we know
Walls I try to break down
And I fall flat
Flipped on my back
Your weight it throws me down
Your weight it throws me down
I found low
Take me down
And scream out
No no not tonight
Your heart breaks
As my will takes
It takes you by the throat
Broken bone
We’re all alone
And all I see is you
And all I see is you
I found low
Break me down
I scream out
No this is not the night
Night, night, night, night
In Kristi Lane Sinclair's song "Break", the lyrics depict a haunting and intense emotional struggle. The opening lines "There’s a waiting Ghost, A sound we know, Walls I try to break down" suggest a sense of being haunted by unresolved issues and barriers that the singer is trying to overcome. The image of a ghost waiting implies a lingering presence or memory that is weighing heavily on the singer's mind.
The following lines "And I fall flat, Flipped on my back, Your weight it throws me down, Your weight it throws me down" highlight the metaphorical weight of the past relationship or experience being described. The imagery of falling flat and being thrown down conveys a sense of powerlessness and struggling against overwhelming emotions or circumstances. The repeated refrain emphasizes the burden of this weight and the impact it has on the singer.
The lyrics continue with "I found low, Take me down, And scream out, No no not tonight" expressing a moment of vulnerability and desperation. The singer is feeling at their lowest point and is pleading for respite or a reprieve from their current state of emotional distress. The refusal of the night encapsulates a sense of refusing to succumb to the darkness and turmoil that surrounds them.
As the song progresses, the lines "Your heart breaks, As my will takes, It takes you by the throat" delve into the complex dynamics of a strained relationship. There is a juxtaposition between the heartbreak and the singer's determination to assert themselves, which ultimately leads to a power struggle that feels suffocating and constricting. The imagery of being taken by the throat suggests a sense of being choked or overwhelmed by the intensity of the situation.
The final lines "Broken bone, We’re all alone, And all I see is you, And all I see is you" convey a sense of isolation and fixation on the other person involved in this tumultuous relationship. The broken bone symbolizes a deep wound or fracture in their connection, while the feeling of being alone suggests a sense of disconnection and loneliness despite the lingering presence of the other person. The repetitive refrain of "Night, night, night, night" serves as a haunting echo of the darkness and turmoil that envelops the singer, emphasizing the cyclical nature of their struggles and emotions. The song captures the raw and intense emotions of heartbreak, vulnerability, and inner conflict in a powerful and evocative way.
Line by Line Meaning
There’s a waiting Ghost
There is a lingering presence of something haunting
A sound we know
A familiar and recognizable noise
Walls I try to break down
Struggling to overcome emotional barriers
And I fall flat
I fail to succeed
Flipped on my back
Thrown off balance and vulnerable
Your weight it throws me down
The burden of your presence overwhelms me
I found low
I am at a low point emotionally
Take me down
Bring me into a state of despair
And scream out
Expressing pain or distress loudly
No no not tonight
Not willing to endure more suffering at this moment
Your heart breaks
You are feeling extreme emotional pain
As my will takes
My determination and strength become apparent
It takes you by the throat
Causing a sense of suffocation or restriction
Broken bone
A metaphor for emotional pain or weakness
We’re all alone
Feeling isolated and abandoned
And all I see is you
You are the focus of my thoughts and emotions
Break me down
Force me to confront my vulnerabilities
No this is not the night
Rejecting further suffering and pain in this moment
Night, night, night, night
Repeatedly emphasizing the darkness and difficulty of the situation
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Kristi Lane Sinclair, Terra Lightfoot
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@tylerogimaa
INCREDIBLE. ILU
@jaym5826
One of my top 10 songs i have ever heard. Literally gives me chills with those little bumps on my arm!! Well done!
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@tylerogimaa
Great song! Discovered you from the Indigenous Music Countdown
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Obsessed!!!!