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Breaker
Peter Bjorn and John Lyrics
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Before you start
I'm gonna break your arm and concentration
Before you make a sound
And try to turn us down
I'm gonna stuff your mouth with all your riddles
I don't need your lovin'
I'm trying to express a thing
I haven't got a clue about
I guess that's how it's done
You had to follow
If you didn't know the way around
Before you break my heart
Before you run
I'm gonna break your nose and sing about it
I don't need your lovin'
But your words are digging through me like a knife
I'm trying to express a thing
I haven't got a clue about
I guess that's how it's done
You had to follow
If you didn't know the way around
Before you break my heart
Before you break my heart
Before you break my heart
Before you break
The lyrics to Peter Bjorn and John's song Breaker discuss the end of a relationship and the emotions that come with it. The singer is warning their partner that if they try to break their heart or turn away from the relationship, the singer will retaliate in a violent manner. The imagery of breaking someone's arm, stuffing their mouth with riddles, and breaking their nose create a sense of danger and aggression in the song. The line "I'm trying to express a thing I haven't got a clue about" is especially poignant, as it highlights the confusion and uncertainty that often come with the end of a relationship.
Overall, the song is about the power struggle within a relationship and the fear of being hurt. The singer is trying to regain control and protect themselves from further pain, even if it means resorting to violence. The harsh lyrics and energetic music create a sense of tension and unease, which reflect the turbulent emotions involved in a breakup.
Line by Line Meaning
Before you break my heart
I want to prevent you from causing me emotional pain
Before you start
I'm going to take action to stop you from doing whatever you're planning
I'm gonna break your arm and concentration
I will physically harm you and interrupt your focus
Before you make a sound
I will silence you before you even have a chance to speak
And try to turn us down
I won't let you diminish or suppress our voices
I'm gonna stuff your mouth with all your riddles
I will force you to confront your own confusing words and ideas
I don't need your lovin'
I am not dependent on your emotional affection or validation
But your words are digging through me like a knife
Your words are hurtful and piercing
I'm trying to express a thing
I am attempting to convey something important
I haven't got a clue about
I am struggling to articulate and understand this idea
I guess that's how it's done
This is a part of the process of growth and self-discovery
You had to follow
You needed to obey or submit to someone else's authority
If you didn't know the way around
If you lacked knowledge or guidance
Before you run
I want to stop you from fleeing or avoiding the situation
I'm gonna break your nose and sing about it
I will harm you physically and take pride in it
Before you break my heart
I want to protect myself from being hurt by you
Before you break my heart
I am emphasizing the urgency and importance of avoiding emotional pain
Before you break my heart
Reiterating the main point of the song
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BJ�RN YTTLING, JOHN ERIKSSON, PETER MOREN
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Rrobynne
I still remember the first time I heard this, when it was released on the website... and everybody said it sounded like Vampire Weekend for some reason. I just think it's the sound of AWESOME.
Valdo BK
Jajajajaja sameeee
Milky White
Great tune
Daphne Rose
I love this
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