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Shattered
O.A.R. Lyrics
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From this burnout scene
Another time, another town
Another everything
But it's always back to you
Stumble out, in the night
From the pouring rain
There's more I need
It's always back to you
But I'm good without ya
Yeah, I'm good without you
Yeah, yeah, yeah
How many times can I break till I shatter?
Over the line can't define what I'm after
I always turn the car around
Give me a break let me make my own pattern
All that it takes is some time but I'm shattered
I always turn the car around
I had no idea that the night
Would take so damn long
Took it out, on the street
While the rain still falls
Push me back to you
But I'm good without ya
Yeah, I'm good without you
Yeah, yeah, yeah
How many times can I break till I shatter?
Over the line can't define what I'm after
I always turn the car around
Give me a break let me make my own pattern
All that it takes is some time but I'm shattered
I always turn the car around
Give it up, give it up, baby
Give it up, give it up, now
Now
How many times can I break till I shatter?
Over the line can't define what I'm after
I always turn the car around
All that I feel is the realness I'm faking
Taking my time but it's time that I'm wasting
Always turn the car around
How many times can I break till I shatter?
Over the line can't define what I'm after
I always turn the car around
Don't wanna turn that car around
I gotta turn this thing around
The O.A.R. song "Shattered" is a tale of a break-up and the process of moving on. It emphasizes the struggle of moving on from a relationship and the constant reminder that one cannot escape from the pain and memories. The lyrics describe how the singer keeps trying to break free but keeps finding themselves returning to the past, symbolized as "you." The song opens with the lead singer expressing the need for change and a way out of the situation. However, as the chorus progresses, the singer asks how many times they can break until they shatter and how they always end up going back or turning the car around. The singer describes feeling stuck, fake, and consumed by the memories of the past love, unable to move on.
The second verse goes on to describe the singer's attempts to escape, and the slow arrival of reality, "I had no idea that the night would take so damn long." The chorus repeats, with the lead singer acknowledging the need to break free from the old patterns, but still finding it hard to let go. The song finishes off with the repeated plea of not wanting to go back and needing to turn the situation around.
Overall, "Shattered" is about the pain and struggle of trying to move on from a past relationship, realizing that breaking free from the pain is harder than expected, and acknowledging the need to change patterns to break free.
Line by Line Meaning
In a way, I need a change
I need to move on from this burnout scene
From this burnout scene
From this exhausting and dull environment
Another time, another town, Another everything
I need a fresh start and a new environment
But it's always back to you
No matter where I go, my mind always comes back to you
Stumble out, in the night, From the pouring rain
I left outside in the pouring rain, disoriented and uncertain
Made the block, sat and thought, There's more I need
I walked around the block and reflected on my life, realizing I need more
It's always back to you
Despite my attempts to move on, my thoughts revolve around you
But I'm good without ya, Yeah, I'm good without you, Yeah, yeah, yeah
I don't need you to be happy and fulfilled
How many times can I break till I shatter?
How much can I endure before I completely fall apart?
Over the line can't define what I'm after
I'm not sure what I'm seeking, but I'm going too far in my search for it
I always turn the car around
I keep returning to my starting point, unable to move forward
Give me a break let me make my own pattern
Allow me to find my own way and create my own path
All that it takes is some time but I'm shattered
It only takes a little more time for me to completely fall apart
I had no idea that the night, Would take so damn long
I didn't expect the night to feel so endless and unbearable
Took it out, on the street, While the rain still falls
I let out my frustrations on the street, while the rain continues to pour
Push me back to you
My negative feelings guide me back to thoughts of you
All that I feel is the realness I'm faking
I don't truly feel anything, I'm just putting on a facade
Taking my time but it's time that I'm wasting
I'm not making any progress, I'm just wasting time
Don't wanna turn that car around
I don't want to keep returning to the same place
I gotta turn this thing around
I need to change the direction of my life and find a new path
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: GREGG WATTENBERG, MARC ROBERGE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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In a way, I need a change
From this burnout scene
Another time, another town, another everything
But it's always back to you
Stumble out in the night
From the pouring rain
Made the block, sat and thought
There's more I need
It's always back to you
But I'm good without ya
Yeah I'm good without you
Yeah, yeah, yeah
How many times can I break till I shatter?
Over the line, can't define what I'm after
I always turn the car around
Give me a break, let me make my own pattern
All that it takes is some time
But I'm shattered
I always turn the car around
I had no idea that the night
Would take so damn long
Took it out, on the street
While the rain still falls
Push me back to you
But I'm good without ya
Yeah I'm good without you
Yeah, yeah, yeah
How many times can I break till I shatter?
Over the line, can't define what I'm after
I always turn the car around
Give me a break, let me make my own pattern
All that it takes is some time
But I'm shattered
I always turn the car around
Give it up, give it up baby
Give it up, give it up now, now
How many times can I break till I shatter?
Over the line, can't define what I'm after
I always turn the car around
All that I feel is the realness I'm faking
Taking my time
But its time that I'm wasting
I always turn the car around
How many times can I break till I shatter?
Over the line, can't define what I'm after
I always turn the car around
Don't wanna turn that car around
I gotta turn this thing around
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