In August 2020, the band announced via Instagram that they would be taking an extended hiatus.
Breaking Free
Night Riots Lyrics
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I've been holding up I've been holding on
Can we make some peace can we find some closure
'Cause you're always there all the time
Every face I meet every road I drive
You're not my savior just someone I used to see I am broken
Something's wrong inside of me
I feel violent like I am dyingI feel broken maybe I'm just breaking free
It's been long enough to know it's over
I had given up now I'm moving on
I got a new friend she's been sleeping over Sometimes I lay awake
While she sleeps
I make believe you're next to me
You're not my savior just someone I used to see I am broken
Something's wrong inside of me
I feel violent like I am dying
I feel broken maybe I'm just breaking free
I just wanna drive all night alone Focus on the pain I want to feel it all
I feel the violent waves crashing down Hold me till I fall asleep
Everything reminding me
You're not my savior just someone I used to see I am broken
Something's wrong inside of me
I feel violent like I am dying
I feel broken maybe I'm just breaking free
The lyrics to Night Riots's song, breaking free, are about moving on from a past relationship. The singer has been holding on for too long and is ready to let go. They are seeking peace and closure with their ex-partner, but they are finding it difficult because their ex is always on their mind. Every face they see and every road they drive, reminds them of their past relationship.
The singer feels broken and something is wrong inside of them. They feel violent and like they are dying. Maybe they are just breaking free from their past relationship. The singer has found a new friend, and sometimes they imagine that their ex-partner is still next to them. They want to drive alone all night long to focus on the pain and feel everything. The violent waves of emotion are crashing down on them, and they just want to be held until they fall asleep.
Overall, the lyrics are a raw and emotional depiction of the struggles of moving on from a past relationship. The singer is grappling with intense feelings of pain, violence, and brokenness, but they are also taking steps to move forward with their life.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been long enough to know it's over
The singer has had enough time to accept that the relationship is over
I've been holding up I've been holding on
The singer has been trying to stay strong and move on despite the pain
Can we make some peace can we find some closure
The singer wants to find a way to end things amicably and move on from the past
'Cause you're always there all the time
The artist is plagued by thoughts and memories of the person they used to be with
Every face I meet every road I drive
No matter where the artist goes, they are reminded of their past with this person
You're not my savior just someone I used to see I am broken
The singer used to rely on this person to fix their problems, but now realizes they were never their savior and feels damaged
Something's wrong inside of me
The singer is grappling with internal pain and turmoil
I feel violent like I am dying
The artist is overwhelmed with negative emotions and feels like they are on the brink of breaking down
I feel broken maybe I'm just breaking free
The artist may feel like they are falling apart, but they could also be in the process of freeing themselves from their past
I had given up now I'm moving on
The artist had lost hope, but now they are starting to make progress in letting go
I got a new friend she's been sleeping over
The singer has found a new companion who has been spending the night
Sometimes I lay awake while she sleeps
The artist has trouble sleeping and occasionally stays up while their new friend sleeps
While she sleeps I make believe you're next to me
The singer still misses their old partner and sometimes imagines they are with them again
I just wanna drive all night alone Focus on the pain I want to feel it all
The singer wants to be alone with their thoughts and emotions, even if it hurts
I feel the violent waves crashing down Hold me till I fall asleep
The singer is overwhelmed by their emotions and wants someone to comfort them
Everything reminding me
The artist is surrounded by reminders of their past relationship
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Travis Hawley, Matt DePauw, Nick Fotinakes, Michael Van Kranenburg, Rico Rodriguez, Kenny Carkeet, Nick Long, Tommy English
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@angiemt5239
[Verse 1]
It's been long enough to know it's over
I've been holding up, I've been holding on
Can we make some peace? Can we find some closure?
Cause you're always there, all the time
On every face I meet, on every road I drive
[Chorus]
You're not my savior, just someone I used to see
I am broken
Something's wrong inside of me
I feel violent
Like I'm dying
I feel broken
Maybe I'm just breaking free
(Breaking free)
(Breaking free)
[Verse 2]
It's been long enough to know it's over
I had given up, and now I'm moving on
I got a new friend, she's been sleeping over
Sometimes I lie awake while she sleeps
I make believe you're next to me
[Chorus]
You're not my savior, just someone I used to see
I am broken
Something's wrong inside of me
I feel violent
Like I'm dying
I feel broken
Maybe I'm just breaking free
(Breaking free)
(Breaking free)
[Bridge]
I just wanna drive all night all alone
Focus on the pain, I want to feel it all
I feel the violent waves crashing down
Hold me till I fall asleep
Everything reminding me
[Chorus]
You're not my savior, just someone I used to see
I am broken
Something's wrong inside of me
I feel violent
Like I'm dying
I feel broken
Maybe I'm just breaking free
You're not my savior, just someone I used to see
I am broken
Something's wrong inside of me
I feel violent
Like I'm dying
I feel broken
Maybe I'm just breaking free
(Breaking free)
(Breaking free)
(Breaking free)
@Netsec.007
Great song that deserved far more exposure. Personal lyrics that connects with many; broken love.
@Kai-ys6ic
This songs played when Clay just recalled memories with Hannah.
That scene is so emotional.
@Foxy-ve1oh
マルフォイ that whole show brings tears to my eyes
@Kai-ys6ic
Oliver Mason me too
@farida.
Ikr
@drainedreject
Yes
@risha7714
OMGG same, even I came from 13 reasons why, i liked the song so I searched up the lyrics lol
@S2Reres2
"I'm still waiting for Hannah Baker." 💔😭
I basically could hear the sound of my heart cracking up at that moment. What a scene! What a song!
@blayblade5650
😭😭😭
@saramirza9645
13 reasons why introduces best music everytime