We Are Broken
Paramore Lyrics
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And I've been waiting for the sun
With my wide eyes
I've seen worlds that don't belong
My mouth is dry
With words I cannot verbalize
Tell me why
Keep me safe inside
Your arms like towers
Tower over me, yeah
Cause we are broken
What must we do to restore
Our innocence
And all the promise we adored?
Give us life again
Cause we just wanna be whole
Lock the doors
Cause I'd like to capture this voice
It came to me tonight
So everyone will have a choice
And under red lights
I'll show myself it wasn't forged
We're at war
We live like this
Keep me safe inside
Your arms like towers
Tower over me
Cause we are broken
What must we do to restore
Our innocence
And all the promise we adored?
Give us life again
Cause we just wanna be whole
(Ah, ah)
(Ah) tower over me
(Ah) tower over me
(Ah)
And I'll take the truth at any cost
Cause we are broken
What must we do to restore
Our innocence
And all the promise we adored?
Give us life again
Cause we just wanna be whole
The song "We Are Broken" by Paramore is a powerful expression of the sadness and pain that comes with feeling lost and disconnected. The lyrics describe the feeling of being on the outside looking in, of seeing a world that doesn't feel like it belongs. The singer's mouth is dry with words she can't articulate, a symbol of the disconnect between her inner feelings and her ability to express them.
The chorus expresses the desire to restore the innocence and promise that were once cherished. The sadness and pain of feeling lost is contrasted with the hope and longing to be whole again. The repeated refrain of "keep me safe inside your arms like towers" emphasizes the need for security and protection in a world that can be harsh and unforgiving.
The second verse introduces the imagery of "red lights" and the idea of "capturing voices," which suggests a desire to be heard and understood. The singer shows herself in the red light, as though revealing her true self to the world. The line "we're at war, we live like this" speaks to the sense of conflict and struggle inherent in the human experience.
Overall, "We Are Broken" is a poignant and emotional expression of the pain and longing that comes with feeling disconnected from the world. The song's powerful imagery and evocative lyrics make it a standout in Paramore's discography.
Line by Line Meaning
I am outside
I am excluded from something or somewhere
And I've been waiting for the sun
I am anxiously waiting for something to give me hope
With my wide eyes
Using my eyes, I am observing all the things that are happening around me
I've seen worlds that don't belong
I have witnessed a lot of situations that feel out of place and unnatural
My mouth is dry
I am thirsting to speak, to say the things that I am feeling
With words I cannot verbalize
However, I am unable to express my emotions in a way that makes sense
Tell me why
I am asking for an explanation of why things are the way they are
We live like this
I am pointing out that the current situation is unsatisfactory
Keep me safe inside
I plead to be kept safe and protected in a place that is secure
Your arms like towers
I am relying on someone’s strength and protection to keep me safe
Tower over me, yeah
I am seeking comfort in the presence of a powerful figure
Cause we are broken
We are emotionally damaged and need help being repaired
What must we do to restore
What steps should we take to fix ourselves?
Our innocence
Our naivety and childishness that we have lost
And all the promise we adored?
And all the hopes and vows that we cherished once have now faded away?
Give us life again
Give us some hope and new opportunities to start over
Cause we just wanna be whole
We just want to be emotionally stable and mentally healthy
Lock the doors
I want to keep this moment safe and remember it
Cause I'd like to capture this voice
I wish to retain this tone and feeling forever in my memory
It came to me tonight
The feeling or moment happened recently, and I want to preserve it
So everyone will have a choice
For the benefit of the people, they should have the choice to keep these moments safe
And under red lights
When all the chaos ends or when everything is calmer, I will show my true self
I'll show myself it wasn't forged
I will prove to others that what I am feeling is genuine and authentic
We're at war
We are constantly battling against feelings of sadness and uncertainties
Keep me safe inside
It is repeated again how I want to be protected
Cause we are broken
We are broken once again, mentally and physically
What must we do to restore
How to fix ourselves again?
Our innocence
Our purity and childlike aura that has long gone
And all the promise we adored?
All the promises that we loved and cherished long ago and made were now meaningless and sterile?
Give us life again
Grant us a chance to start over again and build a new future for ourselves
Cause we just wanna be whole
Because all we want is mental stability and a normal, healthy life
(Ah... Ah...)
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(Ah...) Tower over me
Repetition of the earlier line expressing the desire for protection and strength
(Ah...) Tower over me
Repetition of the earlier line expressing the desire for protection and strength
And I'll take the truth at any cost
I am willing to face reality and the harsh truths that come with it regardless of the pain and struggle involved
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Hayley Williams, Josh Farro, David Jonathan Bendeth
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I am outside
And I've been waiting for the sun
With my wide eyes
I've seen worlds that don't belong
My mouth is dry
With words I cannot verbalize
Tell me why
We live like this
Keep me safe inside
Your arms like towers
Tower over me, yeah
Cause we are broken
What must we do to restore
Our innocence
And all the promise we adored?
Give us life again
Cause we just wanna be whole
Lock the doors
Cause I'd like to capture this voice
It came to me tonight
So everyone will have a choice
And under red lights
I'll show myself it wasn't forged
We're at war
We live like this
Keep me safe inside
Your arms like towers
Tower over me
Cause we are broken
What must we do to restore
Our innocence
And all the promise we adored?
Give us life again
Cause we just wanna be whole
Tower over me
(Ah...) Tower over me
(Ah...)
And I'll take the truth at any cost
Cause we are broken
What must we do to restore
Our innocence
And all the promise we adored?
Give us life again
Cause we just wanna be whole
@l.j.r4887
lyrics of
I am outside,
And I've been waiting for the sun.
And with my wide eyes,
I've seen worlds that don't belong.
My mouth is dry,
With words I cannot verbalize.
Tell me why,
We live like this.
Keep me safe inside,
Your arms like towers.
Tower over me.
Yeah,
Cause we are broken.
What must we do to restore,
Our innocence.
And all the promise we adored.
Give us life again,
Cause we just wanna be whole.
Lock the doors,
Cause I'd like to capture this voice.
It came to me tonight,
So everyone will have a choice.
And under red lights,
I'll show myself it wasn't forged.
We're at war,
We live like this.
Keep me safe inside,
Your arms like towers.
Tower over me.
Cause we are broken.
What must we do to restore,
Our innocence.
And all the promise we adored.
Give us life again,
Cause we just wanna be whole.
Tower over me.
Tower over me...
And I'll take the truth at any cost.
Cause we are broken.
What must we do to restore,
Our innocence.
And all the promise we adored.
Give us life again,
Cause we just wanna be whole.
@seanhastings4432
Why is it that their lesser-known songs are some of their best ones?
@Introvertkee
I was just thinking this!
@GBCRUSH1983
Right!
@marisolcastaneda0
Because sadly people like what's catchy, not what has a meaning.
@millieireland4178
+Sunny Santos agreed!
@antiroiders
This is from one of their earlier albums, which were to me much more appealing and meaningful than the music in their latest albums. Their music is now much more commercial.
@eleanorcrowther2316
Last time I listened to this I was 15/16 and now listening to it at 21 it has so much more meaning. Got tears..
@esmeraldacrpl605
Eleanor Crowther Same!!!! :cccc
@daniellaperez7695
Eleanor Crowther should've had meaning then. idky some 15 year olds are such dumb assess
@safiracampos331
:(