Picture Me Broken emerged in 2005 under the name "Lane Four" playing classic rock covers as 12 year olds. Picture Me Broken, however, was truly born when the band landed a spot on a date of Linkin Park's Projekt Revolution Tour with their songs "Blind and "Live Forever." PMB defines their sound as melodic hard rock with elements of post-hardcore. Now, after the release of their EP, "Dearest, I'm So Sorry" Picture Me Broken is taking the music scene by storm, appearing on MTV2 and being awarded "Best Breakout Artist: Bay Area" by MTV. Picture Me Broken is all about live energy, catchy choruses, and intense breakdowns; ready to take over the music scene while still in high school!
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* Layla Brooklyn Allman – Vocals, Keyboard
* Dante Phoenix – Lead Guitar
* Jimmy Strimpel - Rhythm Guitar
* Austin Dunn – Bass Guitar
* Shaun Foist – Drums
Live Forever
Picture Me Broken Lyrics
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Woke me up and told me
I'm not half alive... I'm choking
Thought I'd hold on just barely
Turn my wishes in fears
And my smiles into tears
But it's over... is this over?
Rise from the ruins
I'll never die
I'll wake up feeling fine
And I think I could Live Forever
Alive as I fall from your cold embrace
I must die or live forever
Forever
Let's find strength to go our own way
Don't live another day
Drowning in all your
Enemies, don't follow me
I'm not listening
I've wasted so much time
I'll leave you far behind
Turned my wishes into fears
And my smiles into tears
But it's over
Is this over?
[Chorus]
Your caustic words will never kill me
I'd like to be the last one to fall
It's not that I hate you
I'm simply above this
I just want to live
The lyrics of Picture Me Broken's song "Live Forever" convey a sense of determination and defiance. The opening lines suggest that the singer has been awakened to the fact that they are not truly living but instead choking under the weight of their fears and doubts. Despite feeling like they are barely holding on, the singer decides to "rise from the ruins" and fully embrace life. They believe they can "live forever" and no longer wish to be held down by their enemies or the negative words of others.
The chorus serves as an anthem for the singer's new outlook on life. They express the desire to not only survive, but thrive and "wake up feeling fine" each day. The phrase "alive as I fall from your cold embrace" suggests that the singer is leaving behind someone or something that was once holding them back. The final line, "I must die or live forever," emphasizes the singer's commitment to living life to the fullest and not just merely existing.
Overall, "Live Forever" is a powerful song about overcoming obstacles and seizing the moment. It encourages listeners to take control of their lives and not let anyone else dictate their happiness or success.
Line by Line Meaning
Something woke me
Something has awakened me from being half alive.
Woke me up and told me
The awakening has imparted a message.
I'm not half alive... I'm choking
The awakening revealed that the person is choking in life.
Thought I'd hold on just barely
The thought of barely surviving seems to be the modus operandi.
Turn my wishes into fears
The dreams and hopes have become suffocating anxieties.
And my smiles into tears
Joy has given way to anguish.
But it's over... is this over?
The person seems uncertain whether this is the end of the long pain filled chapter.
Rise from the ruins
The person wants to emerge from the broken state stronger.
I'll never die
The person seeks to transcend human physicality.
I'll wake up feeling fine
When morning comes, the person will feel alive and hopeful.
And I think I could Live Forever
The person believes they can achieve immortality.
Alive as I fall from your cold embrace
Even if the person falls, they will thrive.
I must die or live forever
The person does not want to settle for a mediocre existence.
Let's find strength to go our own way
The person encourages themselves and others to find individual strength.
Don't live another day
The person does not want to continue living in an unfulfilling way.
Drowning in all your
The person feels overwhelmed by the negativity around them.
Enemies, don't follow me
The person does not want to associate with those who bring them down.
I'm not listening
The person has no interest in hearing detrimental things.
I've wasted so much time
The person realizes that they have lost valuable time already.
I'll leave you far behind
The person has chosen to leave negativity behind them.
Your caustic words will never kill me
Negative speech will not harm the person.
I'd like to be the last one to fall
The person wants to stand strong until the end.
It's not that I hate you
The person does not possess negative feelings toward anyone.
I'm simply above this
The person has moved above any hurtful words or actions of others.
I just want to live
At the end of the day, the person desires a fulfilling life.
Contributed by Carter E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
corey burmingham
HER VOICE IS AMAZING!!!!!
Angelo Wilmot-Harvey
This is the first band that I have found where the singer was a female and she could do awsome screams! THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO BEATING THIS BAND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Fla Huer
I don't know how there's idiot people want to compare you guys with another bands, PMB doesn't sounds like nothing seen before, has an original style, a fabulous female screamer, two talented guitar players, a beautiful bass player and an awesome drummer, everything that a great band need you got it, I love you guys!
Josh Hilliard
You guys are amazing and I just can't get enough! Glad I stumbled across you!
metalmania131
You guys are fucking amazing. I expect you see you still around in the future. Awesome voice!
heather mahoney
amazing song. it is definately one of my favorites now
Charissa
i realy love this band. :) cant wait till another album comes out. :)
Emese
Great band!!! The singer is amazing!
A Grizzle Fo Shizzle
awesome voice.... this all works so well together
Alexis Miller
Absolutely awesome!! love it