Broken Child
Psy'Aviah Lyrics


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Broken child, cold at heart
Killed in time, stripped of pride
Broken dreams, shattered heart
Unheard screams, wasted tears

Broken child, cold at heart
You fake it to make it
Twisted mind, simplified
Untied from your inner child

No time for emotions, no place to cry
How much more before you die?

Broken child, cold at heart
Lost inside, angry life




Left to fade, meant to break
Taunted soul, dead loss

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Psy'Aviah's song "Broken Child" tell the story of a person who has been through significant trauma and has become emotionally disconnected as a result. The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song by describing this person as "cold at heart" and "killed in time," indicating that they have been through a great deal of pain and have shut down emotionally to cope with it. The second verse expands on this idea, describing the person's "twisted mind" and their disconnection from their inner child. The chorus asks how much more this person can take before they die, underscoring the severity of their situation.


The lyrics also touch on the ideas of broken dreams and wasted tears, indicating that this person's emotional struggles have impacted their ability to live fulfilling life. The final verse describes this person as a "taunted soul" who is meant to break, highlighting the idea that their emotional pain has been inflicted upon them by others in addition to being internal.


Overall, the lyrics of "Broken Child" paint a picture of a person who has been through significant trauma and has become emotionally disconnected and unable to cope. The song asks listeners to empathize with this person's struggles and to consider the ways in which they might be able to help them heal.


Line by Line Meaning

Broken child, cold at heart
A young and vulnerable soul who is emotionally withdrawn and ice-cold.


Killed in time, stripped of pride
A person who lost their true identity over time, and their dignity and self-esteem are taken away.


Broken dreams, shattered heart
Aspirations and hopes that are destroyed, leading to a heart that has been broken into pieces.


Unheard screams, wasted tears
Outcries and tears that go unnoticed, causing emotional exhaustion and despair.


You fake it to make it
One has to pretend to be strong to conceal one's vulnerabilities.


Twisted mind, simplified
The complexity of an emotionally damaged individual's thoughts have been transformed and oversimplified.


Untied from your inner child
Disconnected from one's innocent, carefree self.


No time for emotions, no place to cry
A person who may be too overwhelmed to express their feelings safely and be comforted.


How much more before you die?
Asking how much more pain and suffering one must endure before they break further or succumb to their emotions.


Lost inside, angry life
A person who is lost in life's complexities and whose frustration has turned into anger.


Left to fade, meant to break
Condemned to succumb to emotional wounds and drifting away from one's true self.


Taunted soul, dead loss
A tormented and hopeless spirit who is unable to cope with their emotional burden.




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