Breakdown
No Curfew Lyrics
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You got power burning in your hand you naughty little boy
So then something deep
inside you doesn't know that it's for real
You wanna lite up the show so now we know the way you feel
You breakdown
Breakdown
Who will save you
We're gonna breakdown
We're gonna break
Trenchcoat invades the day and blows us all away
Immitation all around you wanna play the game
So then you break down the walls around the demons in your head
And then you let 'em run around the world and swallow you instead
Breakdown
Breakdown
Who will save you
When we only wanna blame you
Cause you take what's all around you
And then we wonder why
Why you are the way you are just take a look around
We're gonna breakdown
Who will save you
When we only wanna blame you
Cause you take what's all around you
And then we wonder why
Why you are the way you are just take a
look around
We're gonna breakdown
We're gonna break
We're gona breakdown
We're gonna break
The lyrics to No Curfew's song "Breakdown" provide an intriguing insight into the psyche of a troubled individual. The opening lines describe how the singer has found their "favourite toy" - a weapon or a means of causing destruction. The sense of power they get from wielding this object is clear, but the lyrics suggest that there is something deeper within the character that drives them to want to "lite up the show" and make a spectacle of themselves.
The chorus of the song laments the absence of anyone who can "save" the character from themselves. The other characters in the song seem to want to blame the singer for their behaviour rather than show empathy or understanding towards them. They're quick to point out the ways in which the character is destructive, but they don't take responsibility for the role society has played in shaping them.
In the second verse, we get an image of the character cloaked in a trenchcoat, perhaps evoking a sense of anonymity or danger. There's also an element of copying others, as the singer wants to "play the game" and replicate the behaviour they've seen around them. But ultimately, it's the "walls around the demons in your head" that are the real problem. The character is struggling with internal demons that are driving them to lash out and wreak havoc in the world.
Overall, "Breakdown" is a poignant commentary on the ways in which society often fails those who are struggling with mental health issues, addiction, or other challenges. It highlights the need for empathy, understanding, and support rather than blame or judgement.
Line by Line Meaning
Daddy didn't lock it so you found your favourite toy
You were given access to something that you enjoy by an authority figure who did not restrict access.
You got power burning in your hand you naughty little boy
You feel a sense of empowerment and control that you aren't supposed to have.
So then something deep inside you doesn't know that it's for real
You have a feeling or urge that you don't fully understand or recognize.
You wanna lite up the show so now we know the way you feel
You are driven by a desire to make a big impact and draw attention to yourself.
Trenchcoat invades the day and blows us all away
An unexpected and dangerous event disrupts the normal order of things.
Immitation all around you wanna play the game
You feel pressure to conform and participate in a certain activity or behavior.
So then you break down the walls around the demons in your head
You confront and try to overcome your internal struggles or negative thoughts.
And then you let 'em run around the world and swallow you instead
Despite your efforts, your struggles or negative thoughts seem to take over and consume you.
Cause you take what's all around you
You are influenced by your environment or the people and things around you.
And then we wonder why, Why you are the way you are just take a look around
We question or don't understand your actions or behavior, but fail to recognize the role we play in shaping them.
We're gonna breakdown
We as a collective group or society are headed for a period of turmoil or instability.
Who will save you When we only wanna blame you
We do not take responsibility for our part in contributing to the issues or problems that you face, and instead only assign blame.
We're gonna break
We are headed for a catastrophic event that will cause significant damage or destruction.
We're gona breakdown We're gonna break
We are repeating the warning that we are headed for chaos and destruction.
Contributed by Nolan V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
susea
How can someone dislike this is beyond me! Jimmy!! Love ya man!!!
Paul Buxton
Blows most of the so called top ten away in these silly Polls 🎼
Michael Hoffman
A GREAT guitar player....and nice guy.
earthaltar
Geez, what a monster player. Technique for days!
jakollee
"Beverly Hillbillies chords" and "Petticoat Junction" - can tell what TV shows Jimmy watched growing up!
jakollee
I think the guitar you're thinking of is a Jerry Jones baritone guitar. Check out the track breakdown of "Bilgewater Blues" on youtube.
gdasilva
Geo Guitar Guy, that tele is a actually a japanese tele he bought off ebay, and i think it has Lollar pickups. He talks about it on his rig rundown video for Premier Guitar.
Boomstick
He has Lollars in all his guitars besides the baritone... yup! That was one of the better rig rundowns.
joeriffanucci
he's just chillin' with The Master :-)
youdukw
What is the name of the black guitar that JImmy sometimes plays?