1. Manhole were an alternative metal band made up of Tairrie B (now of My R… Read Full Bio ↴1. Manhole were an alternative metal band made up of Tairrie B (now of My Ruin) on vocals, Scott Ueda on guitar, Rico Vallasenor on bass guitar and Marcelo Palomino on drums.

They were made to change their name for legal reasons, so after the release of their debut album 'All Is Not Well' they rechristened themselves Tura Satana (after the cult film actress). The line-up remained the same, aside from some additional musicians that were present on their studio albums.

2. Manhole is a American Punk band from Lake Jackson, TX. They formed in 2019.

Break
Manhole Lyrics

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i'm stuck inside my mind it's ugly what i find you think that i'm so kind this face has got you blind the
little girl will hide so pretty on the outside gonna burn and bleed this hate is killing me
i stay awake till three i'm drownin in my sleep i know the flesh is weak i pray my soul to keep i suffocated
with grief this monster will not leave my nightmare's just begun i hate what iv'e become
cuz you made me to break me
i'm daddy's little girl my mommy's next to me i'd rather kill myself than go to therapy why won't i shut my
mouth? cuz youv'e got eyes like me why don't you shoot yourself so someone dies for me mommy!
cuz you made me to hate me

i try to fight but there's no use guess i was built for your abuse bodies bruised hands are cold vicious
thoughts i can't control shed the demons rid the past slit my wrists so they ask... what is real? what is fake?
pray to god i don't break
father forgive me, for i have sinned its been 2 weeks since my last confession
don't tell me what iv'e broken you aint seen nothin yet the glass just left me swollen it's you i'm gonna get
are you afraid of me? i think you should be i'd rather kill myself than let you make me bleed i live in misery
and sit there quietly why don't you stab yourself so someone dies for me mommy

no i'm not happy now you're still here next to me i'd rather swallow shit than you infecting me i vomit
constantly while you apologize why don't you kill yourself so someone fuckin dies mommy

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Manhole's song "Break" paint a bleak picture of a person who is trapped inside their own mind, struggling with a deep-seated self-hatred and a desire for revenge against those who have hurt them. The singer reveals that they were made to feel this way by their parents, particularly their mother, who they blame for the abuse and trauma they have endured. This sense of anger and betrayal is compounded by the fact that the singer feels they are trapped in an endless cycle of suffering and violence, with no escape in sight.

Throughout the song, there are references to self-harm and suicidal ideation, as the singer grapples with their inner demons and tries to find a way out of their pain. There are also moments of intense vulnerability, as the singer begs for forgiveness and confesses their sins to a higher power. The lyrics are raw and unflinching, exposing the dark underbelly of the human psyche and the complex emotions that can arise from trauma and abuse.

Overall, "Break" is a powerful song that speaks to the pain and complexity of the human experience. It is not an easy listen, but its honesty and emotional resonance make it a testament to the enduring power of music to heal and connect us.

Line by Line Meaning

i'm stuck inside my mind it's ugly what i find
I am trapped within my thoughts, and what I discover inside is nothing beautiful.

you think that i'm so kind this face has got you blind
You believe that I am a compassionate person, but my outer appearance is deceiving you.

the little girl will hide so pretty on the outside gonna burn and bleed this hate is killing me
The innocent child within me is concealing my pain from the world, and the hatred within me is causing my destruction.

i stay awake till three i'm drownin in my sleep i know the flesh is weak i pray my soul to keep i suffocated with grief this monster will not leave my nightmare's just begun i hate what iv'e become
I cannot sleep, and my thoughts are overpowering me. I am begging for strength to keep my soul from dying, but I am consumed by grief. The monster inside me is relentless, and I am trapped in a never-ending nightmare. I despise the person that I have become.

cuz you made me to break me
You created me to destroy myself.

i'm daddy's little girl my mommy's next to me i'd rather kill myself than go to therapy why won't i shut my mouth? cuz youv'e got eyes like me why don't you shoot yourself so someone dies for me mommy!
I am a small child, and my mother is always there. I despise the thought of seeking help, so I would rather die. I cannot stop speaking because I inherited your traits, and I want you to die for me.

cuz you made me to hate me
You created me to despise myself.

i try to fight but there's no use guess i was built for your abuse bodies bruised hands are cold vicious thoughts i can't control shed the demons rid the past slit my wrists so they ask... what is real? what is fake? pray to god i don't break
I attempt to resist, but I am not strong enough. My physical body is sore, and I cannot control the violent thoughts within me. I am trying to rid myself of the demons from my past, and I am questioning what is genuine or false. I pray that I do not shatter under the pressure.

father forgive me, for i have sinned its been 2 weeks since my last confession
I ask for forgiveness from God for my wrongdoing. It has been two weeks since I last confessed.

don't tell me what iv'e broken you aint seen nothin yet the glass just left me swollen it's you i'm gonna get
Do not tell me what I have destroyed because I have not even begun to unleash my anger. The glass has only caused me pain and swelling, and I will come after you.

are you afraid of me? i think you should be i'd rather kill myself than let you make me bleed i live in misery and sit there quietly why don't you stab yourself so someone dies for me mommy
Are you afraid of me? You should be. Instead of allowing you to cause me harm, I would rather die. I exist in agony, but I keep it to myself. Why don't you kill yourself so someone can die for me, Mommy?

no i'm not happy now you're still here next to me i'd rather swallow shit than you infecting me i vomit constantly while you apologize why don't you kill yourself so someone fuckin dies mommy
I am not content with you being close to me. Instead of being in your presence, I would rather consume disgusting substances. I continuously vomit while you express remorse. Why don't you kill yourself, so somebody will finally die for me, Mother?

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, BMG Rights Management
Written by: DAVID BELLOCHIO, STACY WILDE

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