Breakdown
Mariah Carey feat. Krayzie Bone & Wish Bone Lyrics
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Steady breakin' me on down, break break down
Steady breakin' me on down
Break break down, steady breakin' me on down
Break break down, steady breakin' me on down
You called yesterday to basically say
That you care for me
Immediately I pretended
To be feeling similarly
And led you to believe it was okay
To just walk away from the one thing
That's unyielding and sacred to me
Well I guess I'm trying to be
Nonchalant about it
And I'm going to extremes to prove
I'm fine without you
But in reality I'm slowly losing my mind
Underneath a disguise of a smile
Gradually I'm dying inside
Friends ask me how I feel
And I lie convincingly
'Cause I don't want to reveal
The fact that I'm suffering
So I wear my disguise
'Til I go home at night
And turn down all the lights
And then I break down and cry
So what do you do
When somebody you're so devoted to
Suddenly just stops loving you
And it seems they haven't got a clue
Of the pain that rejection is putting you through
Do you cling to your pride
And sing I will survive
Do you lash out and say how dare you leave this way?
Do you hold on in vain as they just slip away
Well I guess I'm trying to be
Nonchalant about it
And I'm going to extremes to prove
I'm fine without you
But in reality I'm slowly losing my mind
Underneath the disguise of a smile
Gradually I'm dying inside
Friends ask me how I feel
And I lie convincingly
'Cause I don't want to reveal
The fact that I'm suffering
So I wear my disguise
'Til I go home at night
And turn down all the lights
And then I break down and cry
It'll break you down
Only if you let it
Everyday crazy situations rocking my mind
Tryin' to break me down
But I won't let it
Forget it (forget it)
I be feelin' like you bringing me down
Taking me around
Stressin' me out
I think i better go and get out
And let me release some stress (stress)
Don't ever wanna feel no pain (pain)
Hoping for the sun
But it looks like rain (rain, rain, rain)
Lord, I just wanna maintain
Yeah, I can feel pressures y'all
But never the less
Krayzie won't fall
It's over, it's ending here (here)
Well I guess I'm trying to be
Nonchalant about it
And I'm going to extremes to prove
I'm fine without you
But in reality I'm slowly losing my mind
Underneath the guise of a smile
Gradually I'm dying inside
Friends ask me how I feel
And I lie convincingly
'Cause I don't want to reveal
The fact that I'm suffering
So I wear my disguise
'Til I go home at night
And turn down all the lights
And then I break down and cry
Well I guess I'm trying to be
Nonchalant about it
And I'm going to extremes to prove
I'm fine without you
But in reality I'm slowly losing my mind
Underneath the guise of a smile
Gradually I'm dying inside
Friends ask me how I feel
And I lie convincingly
'Cause I don't want to reveal
The fact that I'm suffering
So I wear my disguise
'Til I go home at night
And turn down all the lights
And then I break down and cry
Well I guess I'm trying to be
Nonchalant about it
And I'm going to extremes to prove
I'm fine without you
But in reality I'm slowly losing my mind
Underneath the guise of a smile
Gradually I'm dying inside
Friends ask me how I feel
And I lie convincingly
'Cause I don't want to reveal
The fact that I'm suffering
So I wear my disguise
'Til I go home at night
And turn down all the lights
And then I break down and cry
The song "Breakdown" by Mariah Carey featuring Krayzie Bone and Wish Bone is about the struggle of dealing with heartbreak and rejection. The repeated phrase "break break down" represents the gradual emotional breakdown that the singer experiences. The song starts with a phone call conversation where the singer is told that they are cared for but not loved. The singer pretends to feel the same way to make the other person feel better, but inside they are heartbroken. Throughout the song, the singer struggles with hiding their pain, pretending to be fine, and wearing a disguise to hide their suffering. However, the pain eventually becomes too much, and they break down and cry.
In the chorus, Mariah Carey sings about trying to be nonchalant and going to extreme measures to prove that she is fine without the person who rejected her. The pain, however, is too much, and she breaks down and cries. Krayzie Bone and Wish Bone rap about the daily stress and pressure that they feel and the struggle to maintain their mental health.
Overall, "Breakdown" is a powerful song about the emotional trauma of heartbreak and the struggle of hiding one's true feelings. It highlights the importance of being honest about one's emotions and the damaging effects of pretending to be fine.
Line by Line Meaning
Break break down
Expresses a feeling of being consistently broken down
Steady breakin' me on down, break break down
Reiterates the feeling of being continuously broken down
You called yesterday to basically say that you care for me, but that you're just not in love
Recalling a conversation with a loved one, who expressed care for the singer, but also revealed that they are no longer in love
Immediately I pretended to be feeling similarly and led you to believe it was okay to just walk away from the one thing that's unyielding and sacred to me
Admitting to pretending to feel similarly to the loved one's feelings to avoid confrontation and allowing them to leave without a fight, despite the situation being very important and meaningful to the artist
Well, I guess I'm trying to be nonchalant about it and I'm going to extremes to prove I'm fine without you
Admitting to the personal struggle in trying to appear indifferent and avoid showing pain over losing the loved one
But in reality, I'm slowly losing my mind underneath a disguise of a smile Gradually, I'm dying inside
Revealing the true personal turmoil and emotional pain being experienced internally, despite attempts to cover it up with a facade of happiness
Friends ask me how I feel and I lie convincingly 'Cause I don't want to reveal the fact that I'm suffering
Acknowledging the necessity to hide the pain from others and the desire to appear strong and unaffected by the loss
So, I wear my disguise 'til I go home at night and turn down all the lights and then I break down and cry
Explaining the struggle to maintain composure during the day, only to break down in private when alone
Do you cling to your pride and sing 'I will survive' Do you lash out and say 'How dare you leave this way?' Do you hold on in vain as they just slip away
Pondering the different ways to handle the rejection and loss, including holding onto pride or lashing out, but ultimately realizing that there may not be a solution to ease the pain
It'll break you down Only if you let it Everyday crazy situations rocking my mind Tryin' to break me down But I won't let it Forget it (forget it)
Suggesting the importance of perseverance and refusing to let the pain consume the self
I be feelin' like you bringing me down Taking me around Stressin' me out I think I better go and get out And let me release some stress
Acknowledging the feelings of stress and uncertainty brought about by the loss of the loved one and considering taking time to reset
Don't ever wanna feel no pain Hoping for the sun But it looks like rain Lord, I just wanna maintain
Expressing a desire to avoid pain and maintain stability during a difficult time
Yeah, I can feel pressures y'all But never the less Krayzie won't fall It's over, it's ending here
Asserting the strength and determination to withstand the pain and come out stronger, even when facing pressure and difficult situations
Lyrics © Regard Music, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Mariah Carey, Sean Combs, Anthony Henderson, Steven A Jordan, Charles Scruggs
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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[Intro: Krayzie Bone]
Break-breakdown
Steady breaking me on down
Break-breakdown
Steady breaking me on down
Break-breakdown
Steady breaking me on down
Break-breakdown
Steady breaking me on down
[Verse 1: Mariah Carey]
You called yesterday to basically say
That you care for me but that you're just not in love
Immediately, I pretended to be feeling similarly
And led you to believe I was okay
To just walk away from the one thing
That's unyielding and sacred to me
[Chorus: Mariah Carey]
Well, I guess I'm trying to be nonchalant about it
And I'm going to extremes to prove I'm fine without you
But in reality I'm slowly losing my mind (losing my mind)
Underneath the guise of a smile gradually I'm dying inside
(Underneath the guise of a smile)
Friends ask me how I feel and I lie convincingly
'Cause I don't want to reveal the fact that that I'm suffering
So I wear my disguise 'til I go home at night
And turn down all the lights and then I break down and cry
[Verse 2: Mariah Carey & Krayzie Bone]
So, what do you do when somebody you're devoted to
Suddenly just stops loving you and it seems they haven't got a clue
Of the pain that rejection is putting you through
Do you cling to your pride and sing "I will survive"
(Gotta get control and roll roll roll on)
Do you lash out and say "How dare you leave this way"
(Gotta get control and roll roll roll on)
(Gotta get control and roll roll roll on)
Do you hold on in vain as they just slip away
(Gotta get control and roll roll roll on)
[Chorus: Mariah Carey & Krayzie Bone]
Well, I guess I'm trying to be nonchalant about it
Break-breakdown
And I'm going to extremes to prove I'm fine without you
Steady breaking me on down
But in reality I'm slowly losing my mind (losing my mind)
Break-breakdown
Underneath the guise of a smile gradually I'm dying inside
(Under the smile)
Steady breaking me on down
Friends ask me how I feel and I lie convincingly
(How do you feel?)
Break-breakdown
'Cause I don't want to reveal the fact that I'm suffering
Steady breaking me on down
So I wear my disguise 'til I go home at night
Break-breakdown
And turn down all the lights and then I break down and cry
Steady breaking me on down
(I cry...)
Yeah
Come on, yeah
Come on, come on
[Hook: Mariah Carey & Krayzie Bone]
I don't wanna break down
(Breakdown, breakdown)
Break-breakdown
(Gotta get control and roll roll roll on)
I don't wanna break down
(Breakdown, breakdown)
Steady breaking me on down
(Gotta get control and roll roll roll on)
I don't wanna break down
(Breakdown, breakdown)
Break-breakdown
(Gotta get control and roll roll roll on)
I don't wanna break down
(Breakdown, breakdown)
Steady breaking me on down
(Gotta get control and roll roll roll on)
[Verse 3: Wish Bone]
Gonna break you down
Only if you let it
Everyday crazy situations rocking my mind
Trying to break me down
But I won't let it
Forget it
[Verse 4: Krayzie Bone]
I be feeling like you're breaking me down
Kicking me around, stressing me out
I think you better go and get out
And let me release some stress
[Verse 5: Wish Bone]
Don't ever wanna feel no pain
Hoping for the sun but it looks like rain
Lord, I just wanna maintain
[Verse 6: Krayzie Bone]
Yeah, I'm feeling pressures you all
But nevertheless Krayzie won't fall
It's over, it's ending here
[Chorus: Mariah Carey]
Well, I guess I'm trying to be nonchalant about it
(I'm trying)
And I'm going to extremes to prove I'm fine without you
But in reality I'm slowly losing my mind
(I'm gradually dying inside)
Underneath the guise of a smile gradually I'm dying inside
(In my heart as I cry)
Friends ask me how I feel and I lie convincingly
(How do I feel?)
'Cause I don't want to reveal the fact that I'm suffering
(I'm losing my mind)
So I wear my disguise 'til I go home at night
And turn down all the lights and then I break down and cry
(So I breakdown and cry)
[Chorus: Mariah Carey & Krayzie Bone]
Well, I guess I'm trying to be nonchalant about it
Gotta get control and roll roll roll on
And I'm going to extremes to prove I'm fine without you
Gotta get control and roll roll roll on
But in reality I'm slowly losing my mind
Gotta get control and roll roll roll on
Underneath the guise of a smile gradually I'm dying inside
Gotta get control and roll roll roll on
Friends ask me how I feel and I lie convincingly
(How do I feel?)
Gotta get control and roll roll roll on
'Cause I don't want to reveal the fact that I'm suffering
(What do you think? You gotta know I'm suffering, so I...)
Gotta get control and roll roll roll on
So I wear my disguise 'til I go home at night
(I turn off the lights and breakdown and cry)
Gotta get control and roll roll roll on
And turn down all the lights and then I break down and cry
Gotta get control and roll roll roll on
[Chorus: Mariah Carey & Krayzie Bone]
Well, I guess I'm trying to be nonchalant about it
Break-breakdown
(Cry, cry, cry)
And I'm going to extremes to prove I'm fine without you
Steady breaking me on down
But in reality I'm slowly losing my mind
Break-breakdown
(Cry, cry, cry)
Underneath the guise of a smile gradually I'm dying inside
Steady breaking me on down
(Cry, cry, cry)
Friends ask me how I feel and I lie convincingly
Break-breakdown
'Cause I don't want to reveal the fact that I'm suffering
Steady breaking me on down
(Cry, cry, cry)
So I wear my disguise 'til I go home at night
Break-breakdown
And turn down all the lights and then I break down and cry
Steady breaking me on down
[Outro: Mariah Carey & Krayzie Bone]
I don't wanna break down
Break-breakdown
(Gotta get control and roll roll roll on)
I don't wanna break down
Steady breaking me on down
(Gotta get control and roll roll roll on)
@jermaineking8687
This collab was perfect because Mariah was singing like she was rapping, and Bone Thugs raps like their singing! That Harmony was perfect! 🙌🏾
@DestineyAmerie
Dude fr✨✨✨
@missdee4927
Seriously. They went together so well.
@abayomigbemisola6001
Well explained comment👏
@nylgnd38
all facts
@Knightmare_143
Can't help but have love for both and my speakers in the trunk sing like love birds!
@self_made_king2089
Her lyrical cadence is damn near perfect. The way she uses the syllables, rhyming and vocabulary is amazing..”that you care for me but, that you’re just not in love” “immediately I pretended to be, feeling similarly” she snapped🔥
@mugshotmarley
She's copying the Bone Thugs n Harmony flow to the t. And she can do it well
@scottgarbo1288
Exactly. Her talent here is impeccable and unmatched. Lyrical and melodic magic.
@t-babyyupressed2906
Nah it’s Absolutely Perfect 💯