Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo met in Virginia Beach, Virginia at the ages of 12 at a summer camp for musicians, which they both disliked. They spent their free time making beats and performing in groups with fellow childhood friend Timbaland. Shay Haley began performing with Williams and Hugo in high school. After watching the duo perform at a high school talent show, Teddy Riley, a musician and producer, signed Williams and Hugo in 1992. After producing songs for several artists throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s, the production duo formed N.E.R.D in 2001 as a side project.
Breakout
N.E.R.D Lyrics
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So what?
But they're all laughing
What's up?
Why the tears have no fear
We are here for you
But I know how you feel, I know how you feel
If you feel just like I feel, PUSH PEOPLE
Baby, everything is plastic, nothing is real, PUSH PEOPLE
Fuck your lover makes not steal, PUSH PEOPLE
We just dance and no big deal, PUSH PEOPLE
He just let the bullshit pass, PUSH PEOPLE
So we just skateboard your ass, PUSH PEOPLE
Got my bones, my wheels, PUSH PEOPLE
We just dance and no big deal, PUSH PEOPLE
Break out [x11]
All you can be is just you cause
You're real not the plasic time.
But reality sets and
You're stuck in this plastic life.
Why the tears
We are here for you
But I know how you feel, I know how you feel
When nothing cares.
Break out [x11]
Hey!
Shit happens, hey, just blow it off, whooo,
Man, don't it make you feel rage, rage, yeah
Hey!
Shit happens, you-uh, just blow it off, whooo,
Man, don't it make you feel rage ,rage ,yeah
Just as long we got the same thing in our vains,
You and I ,we are both the same
I bail you out and show you what you see
'bout love, N*E*R*D, peace
The lyrics to N.E.R.D.'s song "Breakout" focus on feeling isolated and disconnected from others, but finding a way to break out of those negative emotions through music and community. The opening lines acknowledge an uncomfortable situation where others are laughing at the person, but the lyrics quickly move to a message of support and togetherness. The lines "Why the tears have no fear / We are here for you / But I know how you feel, I know how you feel / When no-one cares" express empathy for the individual's pain but emphasize that they are not alone.
The chorus then repeats the phrase "Push People" with various lines that encourage the listener to release their frustrations and find joy in creative pursuits. The line "Everything is plastic, nothing is real" speaks to the artificiality of society and the need to find something genuine and authentic. The song then continues with a description of the freedom of skateboarding and the importance of staying true to oneself, concluding with the repetition of the phrase "Break out."
Overall, "Breakout" is a call to action for those who feel trapped or disconnected from others. The lyrics encourage listeners to find community, embrace their creativity, and stay true to themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
It just happened
Something unexpected occurred
So what?
It's not a big deal
But they're all laughing
Other people are mocking or belittling the situation
What's up?
What's happening? What's the problem?
Why the tears have no fear
Don't be afraid to cry or show emotion
We are here for you
Supportive friends are present
But I know how you feel, I know how you feel
I understand what you're going through
When no-one cares
Feeling like nobody else is there to help
If you feel just like I feel, PUSH PEOPLE
Express yourself boldly and without hesitation
Baby, everything is plastic, nothing is real, PUSH PEOPLE
Modern life can feel superficial, embrace authenticity
Fuck your lover makes not steal, PUSH PEOPLE
Don't let romantic relationships define or control you
We just dance and no big deal, PUSH PEOPLE
Enjoy life and don't take things too seriously
He just let the bullshit pass, PUSH PEOPLE
Avoid negativity and focus on positive experiences
So we just skateboard your ass, PUSH PEOPLE
We will ignore or overcome adversity with ease
Got my bones, my wheels, PUSH PEOPLE
I have the tools and skills to navigate challenges
Break out [x11]
Free yourself from restrictions and barriers
All you can be is just you cause
Your true self is all you need to be
You're real not the plasic time.
Authenticity is more valuable than superficiality
But reality sets and
Eventually, the truth of the situation becomes apparent
You're stuck in this plastic life.
Feeling trapped in a superficial and inauthentic world
Hey!
Expression of enthusiasm or urgency
Shit happens, hey, just blow it off, whooo,
Negative events occur; try to shake them off
Man, don't it make you feel rage, rage, yeah
Frustration, anger, or disillusionment
Just as long we got the same thing in our vains,
As long as we share common values or interests
You and I ,we are both the same
We are alike in some way
I bail you out and show you what you see
I'll help you out and reveal the truth
'bout love, N*E*R*D, peace
About love, the band N*E*R*D, and peace
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHAD HUGO, PHARRELL WILLIAMS, PHARRELL L WILLIAMS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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[Verse 1 - Pharrell]
It just happened, so what
But they're all laughing, wassup
Why the tears? have no fear
We are here for you
But I know how you feel
I know how you feel when no one cares
[Bridge - Pharrell & (Shae)]
If you feel just like I feel (push people)
Everythings plastic, nothings real (push people)
Fuck your lover face, not steal (push people)
We're just dancing, no big deal (push people)
Hey just let the bullshit pass (push people)
Or we'll skateboard your ass (push people)
Got more bombs, more wheels (push people)
We're just dancing, no big deal (push people)
[Hook - Pharrell & (Shae)]
Breakout (push people) breakout
Breakout (push people) breakout
Breakout (push people) breakout
Breakout (push people) breakout
Breakout (push people) breakout
Breakout (push people) breakout
(Push people) break awayyyyy (push people)
[Verse - Pharrell Williams]
All you can be is just you
Cause you're real, not the plastic type
But reality sets in this dark and this plastic life
Why the tears? we're all here for you
But I know how you feel
I know how you feel and I do care
[Bridge]
[Hook]
[Bridge - Pharrell]
Hey (shit happens) hey (just blow it off) (WHOOOOO!!!!)
Man, well don't it make ya feel GREEAAATTTT yeah, GREEAAATTTT yeah
(WHOOOOO!!!!) Hey! (shit happens) uh huh (just blow it off) (WHOOOOO!!!!)
Yeah, well don't it make ya feel GREEAAATTTT yeah, GREEAAATTTT yeah
(WHOOOOO!!!!) .. just as long as we got the same thing in our veins
You and I, we are both the same
I'll bail you out, show you what you seek
One love, N.E.R.D, peace
@branm7581
[Verse 1: Pharrell Williams]
It just happened, so what?
But they're all laughing, what's up?
Why the tears? Have no fear, we are here for you
But I know how you feel, I know how you feel when no one cares
[Pre-Chorus: Pharrell and Shay]
If you feel just like I feel (Push people!)
Everything's plastic, nothing's real (Push people!)
Fuck your lover face, not steal (Push people!)
We're just dancing, no big deal (Push people!)
Hey, just let the bullshit pass (Push people!)
Or we'll skateboard your ass (Push people!)
Got more bombs, more wheels (Push people!)
We're just dancing, no big deal (Push people!)
[Chorus: Pharrell and Shay]
Breakout, breakout (Push people!)
Breakout, breakout (Push people!)
Breakout, breakout (Push people!)
Breakout, breakout (Push people!)
Breakout, breakout (Push people!)
Breakout, breakout (Push people! Push people!)
Break away (Push people!)
[Verse 2: Pharrell]
All you can be is just you 'cause you're real, not the plastic type
But reality sets in this dark and this plastic life
Why the tears? We're all here for you
But I know how you feel, I know how you feel and I do care
[Pre-Chorus: Pharrell and Shay]
If you feel just like I feel (Push people!)
Everything's plastic, nothing's real (Push people!)
Fuck your lover face, not steal (Push people!)
We're just dancing, no big deal (Push people!)
Hey, just let the bullshit pass (Push people!)
Or we'll skateboard your ass (Push people!)
Got more bombs, more wheels (Push people!)
We're just dancing, no big deal (Push people!)
[Chorus: Pharrell and Shay]
Breakout, breakout (Push people!)
Breakout, breakout (Push people!)
Breakout, breakout (Push people!)
Breakout, breakout (Push people!)
Breakout, breakout (Push people!)
Breakout, breakout (Push people! Push people!)
Break away (Push people!)
[Bridge: Pharrell and Shay]
Hey, hey (Shit happens, just blow it off, woo!)
Man, well, we're gonna make you feel rage, rage, yeah (Woo!)
Hey! Uh-huh, uh, yeah (Shit happens, just blow it off, woo!)
We're gonna make you feel rage, rage, yeah (Woo!)
[Outro: Pharrell]
Just as long as we got the same thing in our veins
You and I, we are both the same
I'll bail you out, show you what you should see
One love, N*E*R*D, peace
@jkkloikloo8179
It just happened, so what?
But they're all laughing, wassup?
Why the tears? have no fear
We are here for you
But I know how you feel
I know how you feel, when no one cares
If you feel just like I feel (push people)
Everything's plastic, nothings real (push people)
Fuck your lover face, not steal (push people)
We're just dancing, no big deal (push people)
Hey, just let the bullshit pass (push people)
Or we'll skateboard your ass (push people)
Got more bombs, more wheels (push people)
We're just dancing, no big deal (push people)
Breakout (push people) breakout
Breakout (push people) breakout
Breakout (push people) breakout
Breakout (push people) breakout
Breakout (push people) breakout
Breakout (push people) breakout
(Push people) break away-ay-ay (push people)
All you can be is just you
'Cause you're real, not the plastic type
But reality sets in this dark and this plastic life
Why the tears? we're all here for you
But I know how you feel
I know how you feel and I do care
If you feel just like I feel (push people)
Everything's plastic, nothings real (push people)
Fuck your lover face, not steal (push people)
We're just dancing, no big deal (push people)
He, y just let the bullshit pass (push people)
Or we'll skateboard your ass (push people)
Got more bombs, more wheels (push people)
We're just dancing, no big deal (push people)
Breakout (push people) breakout
Breakout (push people) breakout
Breakout (push people) breakout
Breakout (push people) breakout
Breakout (push people) breakout
Breakout (push people) breakout
(Push people) break away-ay-ay (push people)
Hey (shit happens)
hey (just blow it off)(woo)
Man, well don't it make ya feel rage yeah, rage yeah (woo)
Hey (shit happens) uh huh (just blow it off)(woo)
Yeah, well don't it make ya feel rage yeah, rage yeah (woo)
Just as long as we got the same thing in our veins
You and I, we are both the same
I'll bail you out, show you what you seek
One love, N.E.R.D, peace
@itoitonomi1849
This song has strengthened me so many times when i’m down. Love NERD.
@azmomconnection
Ex. Act. Ly!
@acura-integurl
same
@blahbluh9351
nerd single handedly saved my high-school years. I have cried to their music I used their music to get pumped before a skate sesh. and now I am almost 30. listening to the old stuff brings back memories. thanks
@sergiop.4909
hope you feel better now bro
@dannylapointe6650
When you feel like a weirdo in this world where you seem to be alone but there's this song to help to you embrace it and be yourself.
2017, still the same struggles.
@YoureDone96
"Just as long as we got the same thing in our veins, you and I, we are both the same" perfect
@emmismom8347
Hell yeah. Black Lives Matter! ❤
@BoyPorcelain
i think i was 7 years old when my mum showed me this album... i listened to it everyday, NERD were probably the first band i used to properly love so much hearing this song is just amazing to me, brings so many memories back, especially when i need it now cause ive just been through a tough time in my life..
@miked5252
N.E.R.D music always makes me feel good. Reminds me of some of my favorite memories. Nostalgia at its finest.. N.E.R.D forever!!