Breakdown
Pzychobitch Lyrics


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You always tried so hard - but i could forget you all the same
Your concept never happened of love
It's your manner that betrayed you - and your god above

Mistrust - the chain between us
I'm not in your head, you're not in mine
It's heavy-handed - to the baseline - to the baseline - to the baseline
Now -you lie on the floor
The ceiling's coming down
But even can't break the door
This - is your breakdown
Have you ever felt like falling
Onto your own?

Now - see the timeline
It's going underground
But it's your turn to combine
You - say you guard me
But i've used the time to learn
And now i can see

Mitrust - the chain between us
I'm not in your head, you're not in mine
It's heavy-handed - to the baseline - to the baseline - to the baseline

Cause you don't know
That you need row
Sow your wild oats




Your manner is - beyond the pale
Beyond the pale....beyond the baseline!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Pzychobitch's song Breakdown showcase the complexities of a relationship gone wrong. The beginning of the song acknowledges the effort one person has put into the relationship, but ultimately they have forgotten their partner. The concept of love that they had was misguided, and it was ultimately their manner that betrayed them, along with their belief in a higher power. The feeling of mistrust permeates the relationship, establishing a barrier that is impossible to overcome. The heaviness of the situation is reflected in the repeating of "to the baseline".


As the song progresses, the relationship deteriorates to the point where one person is on the floor experiencing a breakdown while the other cannot even break the door to help them. The line "have you ever felt like falling onto your own?" indicates that the person experiencing the breakdown has been left to deal with their issues alone. When the timeline goes underground, it becomes the other person's turn to step up and help, but they are unable to do so effectively. The repetition of "to the baseline" becomes more urgent, emphasizing the severity of the situation.


The final lines of the song highlight the person's realization that they have outgrown their partner. As the other person continues to sow their wild oats, the singer has learned and grown, finally realizing that their partner's manner is beyond the pale. The repetition of "beyond the pale" and "beyond the baseline" emphasizes the disconnect between the two people.


Line by Line Meaning

You always tried so hard - but i could forget you all the same
Despite your efforts to win my affection, I am able to easily forget about you


Your concept never happened of love
Your idea of love was never realized


It's your manner that betrayed you - and your god above
Your behavior not only failed to win my love, but it also goes against what you claim to believe in


Mistrust - the chain between us
The lack of trust between us is what keeps us apart


I'm not in your head, you're not in mine
We don't understand each other's thoughts and feelings


It's heavy-handed - to the baseline - to the baseline - to the baseline
The music is intense and overwhelming, emphasizing the tension between us


Now -you lie on the floor
You are defeated and helpless


The ceiling's coming down
Your world is falling apart


But even can't break the door
You are trapped and unable to escape your problems


This - is your breakdown
You have reached a breaking point


Have you ever felt like falling
Have you ever felt like losing control?


Onto your own?
Without anyone to catch you?


Now - see the timeline
Take a look at what has led us to this point


It's going underground
Things are getting worse and harder to deal with


But it's your turn to combine
It's time for you to take responsibility and fix things


You - say you guard me
You claim to protect and care for me


But i've used the time to learn
I have taken the time to gain knowledge and independence


And now i can see
I am no longer blind to the truth of the situation


Cause you don't know
You are ignorant of the situation


That you need row
You need to change your ways


Sow your wild oats
Experience life and make mistakes


Your manner is - beyond the pale
Your behavior is unacceptable


Beyond the pale....beyond the baseline!
Your actions have gone too far and beyond what is acceptable




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