Break
Michael Ellis Lyrics
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Where the strangers go and the natives stay
She sings 'come on break the rain'
And even some might stop and have her explain
If they knew she doesn't mean to entertain
When she sings 'come on break the rain'
I'm saying hey
Come along
Come along
Watching the busses as they pass and leave
But her back's pressed hard against the seat
And she sings 'come on break the rain'
Figuring a way to finally get it done
Imagine what if she ever really got onto one
But she sings 'come on break the rain'
I'm saying hey
Come along
Hey
Come along
And she goes on for ages and looks for a sign
In the heads and the faces, looks and likes
Where nothing is easy, she's holding the line
Ain't calling for help as she's singing her song
Na-na-na
But how much do you think you can elongate a line?
In a secluded corner on the terminal quay
Where the strangers go and the natives stay
She sings 'come on break the rain'
And even some might stop and have her explain
If they knew she doesn't mean to entertain
When she sings 'come on break the rain'
Hey
Come along
Hey hey
Come along
Break the rain!
The lyrics to Michael Ellis's song "Break" describe a woman who finds herself in a secluded corner on a terminal quay. The location serves as a metaphorical representation of a liminal space, a place where outsiders and locals coexist. The woman sings, "come on break the rain," which can be interpreted as a plea for someone to bring change or bring light to her stagnant situation. However, it becomes clear that she isn't singing to entertain anyone but rather expressing her desire for a shift in her own life. The repetition of "come on break the rain" emphasizes her longing for something new and exciting.
As the lyrics continue, we see the woman observing buses passing by, with her back pressed hard against the seat. This image suggests a sense of longing and frustration as she remains stuck in her current circumstance. She continues to sing "come on break the rain," searching for a way to break free and make a change. The line "figuring a way to finally get it done" hints at her determination to find a solution or pathway towards a better future. The mention of imagining what would happen if she actually managed to achieve her dreams adds a layer of hope to her longing.
The repetition of the lyrics "come along, hey" serves as a call to action, urging someone to join her in her journey. It's as if she's reaching out to potential allies or companions who may also be seeking change. However, she continues to sing alone, surrounded by a sea of faces and opinions. The line "where nothing is easy, she's holding the line" suggests that she's persevering through the difficulties and challenges that come with pursuing change.
In the final verse, she is seen searching for a sign in the heads and faces of those passing by. This implies that she's seeking some sort of validation or validation that her desires are not in vain. Despite the hardships, she remains steadfast, refusing to ask for help and instead choosing to express herself through her song. The repetition of "break the rain" is a culmination of her plea for change and a release from the barriers holding her back.
Overall, the song "Break" by Michael Ellis explores the theme of longing for change and breaking free from a stagnant situation. It captures the struggle and determination of an individual who is seeking something more in life and uses their voice as a means of expressing their desires.
Line by Line Meaning
In a secluded corner on the terminal quay
In a quiet and hidden spot by the dock
Where the strangers go and the natives stay
Where unfamiliar people visit and locals remain
She sings 'come on break the rain'
She pleads for the rain to stop
And even some might stop and have her explain
And perhaps a few people pause and ask her to clarify
If they knew she doesn't mean to entertain
If they understood that she isn't trying to amuse them
When she sings 'come on break the rain'
As she sings, urging the rain to cease
I'm saying hey
I'm expressing
Come along
Join her on this journey
Watching the busses as they pass and leave
Observing the buses coming and going
But her back's pressed hard against the seat
Yet she's feeling weighed down and trapped
And she sings 'come on break the rain'
Still she sings, hoping for the rain to cease
Figuring a way to finally get it done
Trying to find a solution to accomplish her goal
Imagine what if she ever really got onto one
Contemplating the possibilities if she actually succeeded
But she sings 'come on break the rain'
Nevertheless, she continues singing, urging the rain to stop
And she goes on for ages and looks for a sign
She persists for a long time and searches for a signal
In the heads and the faces, looks and likes
Among the thoughts and expressions, appearances and preferences
Where nothing is easy, she's holding the line
In a challenging place where she remains determined
Ain't calling for help as she's singing her song
She isn't asking for assistance while singing her heart out
Na-na-na
(vocalization)
But how much do you think you can elongate a line?
But how far do you believe you can stretch a situation?
Break the rain!
Make the rain stop!
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Written by: Ulrik Kowalk
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Marvobees
As always,a clear and definitive explanation. Outstanding 😊
Vincent King
Thank you for your time and knowledge.
I always enjoy listening to someone who knows what they are talking about.
Top man Michael Ellis
Janice Massie
I have been around dogs my whole life and now in my later years have decided to focus on helping dogs and their owners. So, naturally I am beginning to learn how to work with both. This video has been very helpful and informative. I took notes! I have understanding of most of this already. However, you are so correct that dog handlers need to speak the same language! Not only will it speed up my communication effectively, it will show my level of understanding and professionalism. Thanks Michael! I know that I am the newbie volunteer down at my local shelter, but at least I won't sound like one. 😊
Arnold Layne
A looooot of people hate their dog jumping up on them. And I absolutely understand why. My rule is, my dog can jump up and get loves as long as her back feet do not leave the ground. That results in a calmer stand up, rather than a hyper jumping trying to get into your arms. I have a terrible back, gotta meet me halfway sometimes. Haha
Susan Lippy
Well done and very clear presentation.
panzer
Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.
Eddie Pollard
Really clear descriptions of the processes. I’m curious about something though. I come from the world of behavior analysis, with lots of training and work with kids, and moving into dog training. I frequently hear references to Pavlov from dog trainers, but his primary work was with Respondent, or reflexive behaviors. That relationship is a simple stimulus-response relationship, and applies primarily to things like salivating, blinking, flinching, etc. Most training with dogs or people are operant, which encompass a four term contingency of motivation, stimulus, response, and consequence. That being said, Skinner was in large part responsible for most of our conceptual and scientific verification of operant learning through systematic manipulations and data collection with various animals. However, I never seem to hear his name referenced, or the field of behavior analysis in these discussions. Any idea why that is?
Jake Morris
BF Skinner is referenced all the time! You haven’t consumed enough dog training media, and/or been around enough dog training yet. Believe me, real dog trainers pay homage to both Pavlov and Skinner.
Ina
A lot of R+ trainers use classical conditioning to change emotions in the dogs and then consequently behaviours that's why it's so heavily referenced in dog training.
Ie. A dog scared of other dogs getting a treat each time it sees another and consequently its physiological reaction dogs changes, then do emotions, then does the behaviour.
Ina
Classical and Operant conditioning are not separate. They work hand in hand.
And they're both very handy to know and understand in dog training.
There are a lot of situations we need to pay attention to what the dog may be classically learning. Especially when implementing positive punishment.
You do not want to mess up positive punishment.