The band gained recognition in the United Kingdom and United States during 2006 and 2007 due to the success of their single "Young Folks", whilst staying virtually unknown in their homeland, Sweden.
Breakin' Point
Peter Bjorn and John Lyrics
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Stay inside with your doubts
In the quest of what it's worthwhile always tried
On the couch, hypnotised
It's a small step for humanity
A giant step for me
I've been waiting for your kick to set me free
Got it from whiskey like any loser can
We're running on empty and leave it all in your hands
Now show me what you do
I'm listening to you
Should be hiding in the bus among my dream
Now the clock sets the scene
You can legally waiting your right train
What to do? What to say?
All the trivialities are out focus in my mind
All I really wish is you be doing fine
Saw it in Jesus, saw it in Superman
Got it from whiskey like any loser can
We're running on empty and leave it all in your hands
Now show me what you do
I'm listening to you
Saw it in Jesus, saw it in Superman
Got it from Whiskey like any loser can
We're running on empty, leave it all in your hands
Now show me what you do
I'm listening
Saw it in Jesus, saw it in Superman
Got it from whiskey like any loser can
We're running on empty, leave it all in your hands
Now show me what you do
I'm listening to you
Listening to you
Listening to you
The lyrics to Peter Bjorn and John's song Breakin' Point depict a moment of introspection and self-doubt. The scene is set in late October in Europe, where the singer seems to be holed up inside, grappling with his doubts and questioning the worth of his pursuits. He is hypnotized by his own thoughts as he takes a small step for humanity, but a giant step for himself. He has been waiting for someone, perhaps an inspiration or a push, to set him free from the shackles of his own mind.
The singer's thoughts are interrupted by his own distractions. He talks about "running on empty" and leaving everything in the hands of someone else. He's willing to listen to anyone who can offer him guidance - be it Jesus or Superman or even whiskey. He wishes to be hiding away with his dreams and to focus on the trivialities. Despite his distractions, what he really wants is for the person he's addressing to be doing fine. The lyrics are introspective and describe a moment of intense thoughtfulness and a quest for meaning.
Line by Line Meaning
In the european late October nights
During the cold, dark nights of late October in Europe
Stay inside with your doubts
Stay indoors with your worries and uncertainties
In the quest of what it's worthwhile always tried
Continuously attempting to discover what is truly valuable
On the couch, hypnotised
Sitting on the sofa, in a trance-like state
It's a small step for humanity
This may be a trivial step for mankind in general
A giant step for me
However, for me personally, it is a major achievement
I've been waiting for your kick to set me free
I have been waiting for your sudden motivation to release me from this state
Saw it in Jesus, saw it in Superman
I saw this same inspiration in religious and fictional characters
Got it from whiskey like any loser can
I received it from alcohol, just like any other person who's lost and seeking solace
We're running on empty and leave it all in your hands
We're exhausted and have put everything in your grasp
Now show me what you do
Prove to us what you're capable of
I'm listening to you
I'm paying close attention to what you're saying
Should be hiding in the bus among my dream
I should be hiding in a vehicle, lost in my own thoughts and aspirations
Now the clock sets the scene
The time marker now determines the setting
You can legally waiting your right train
You can wait for the right train legally
What to do? What to say?
I'm unsure of what actions or words I should use
All the trivialities are out focus in my mind
All of the small concerns are out of focus and insignificant in my thoughts
All I really wish is you be doing fine
All I truly desire is for you to be well
Listening to you
Continuing to pay attention to you
Writer(s): Peter Moren, Bjorn Yttling, Emile Haynie, John Eriksson
Contributed by Wyatt B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@brittolste229
[Lyrics]
In the European late October nights,
Stay inside with your doubts.
In the quest of what is worthwhile or is trite,
On the couch, hypnotized.
It's a small step for humanity, a giant step for me.
I've been waiting for your kick to set me free.
[Chorus]
I saw it in Jesus. Saw it in Superman.
Got it from whiskey like any loser can.
Been running on empty. I leave it all in your hands.
Now show me what to do.
I'm listening to you.
You've been hiding in the bosom of my dream.
Now the clock sets the scene.
We've been eagerly awaiting your entrée.
What to do? What to say?
All the trivialities are out of focus in my mind.
All I really wish is you'll be doing fine.
[Chorus]
I saw it in Jesus. Saw it in Superman.
Got it from whiskey like any loser can.
We're running on empty. I leave it all in your hands.
Now show me what to do.
I'm listening to you.
[Instrumental bridge]
[Chorus]
I saw it in Jesus. Saw it in Superman.
Got it from whiskey like any loser can.
We're running on empty. I leave it all in your hands
Now show me what you do.
I'm listening to...
I saw it in Jesus. Saw it in Superman.
Got it from whiskey like any loser can.
We're running on empty. I leave it all in your hands.
Now show me what to do.
I'm listening to you.
[Outro]
Listening to you...
Listening to you...
@manumaestri
In the European late October nights
Stay inside with your doubts
In the quest of what it's worthwhile always tried
On the couch, hypnotized
It's a small step for humanity
A giant step for me
I've been waiting for your kick to set me free
Saw it in Jesus, saw it Superman
Got it from whisky like any loser can
We're running on empty and leave it all in your hands
Now show me what you do
I'm listening to you
Should be hiding in the bus among my dream
Now the clock sets the scene
You can legally waiting your right train
What to do? What to say?
All the trivialities are out of focus in my mind
All I really wish is you be doing fine
Saw it in Jesus, saw it Superman
Got it from whisky like any loser can
We're running on empty and leave it all in your hands
Now show me what you do
I'm listening to you
(instrumental)
Saw it in Jesus, saw it Superman
Got it from whisky like any loser can
We're running on empty and leave it all in your hands
Now show me what you do
I'm listening
Saw it in Jesus, saw it Superman
Got it from whisky like any loser can
We're running on empty and leave it all in your hands
Now show me what you do
I'm listening to you
Listening to you
Listening to you
@heyblenda
I'm so in love with this song. Holy mother.
This is truly amazing to my ears. PBJ is the best.
@selmancetin518
gd
@ronaldotuaister9955
esses caras sao genios do indie
@samirfranco4851
Sempre bom!!!
@zeldaslayer96
Can't wait for this new album, these singles are great!
@dafunkel
this song is so awesome and damn its very underrated. I pray this group to be very famous soon. count me in. im your fan.
@pexx97
Canzone fantastica! Un suono veramente piacevole
@victorforesticastro4901
Absolutely love it. Nice job PBJ! you guys are the best!!!
@bat1sta980
Art to your ears in its purest form
@jojlolii1876
I love this music ! It so soft and clean .