Break
Rare Lyrics


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Break it
Break it down
Hold up
I'ma break it down
I'ma let you know
How it's going down
I was losing faith
I was giving up
I was losing life
I was catching up
I had many falls
I was getting up
I was falling down
Picking myself up
Damn
Hold up
I'ma break it down
I'ma let you know
How it's going down
I was working hard
I was getting work
I was in my feelings
Didn't like my work
I had people lying
Tell me I was great
Talk behind my back
Smiling in my face
Momma had the key
Always kept me sane
Back against the ropes
Fighting for my name
Menace to myself
Feeling like I'm Kane
Cried so many tears
Pouring out like rain
Never been afraid
Of failure
Til today
Two sons
And they love me
Each day
Each day
Oh yeah
Break it
Break it down
Hold up
I'ma break it down
I'ma let you know
How it's going down
Scared of being free
Scared of being me
Scared of being
Who i know
I'm posed to be
Scared of being
The lord has put
On me
Scared of taking chances
Scared of having loss
Loss so many
How the hell
Can I win at all
Scared of losing love
Scared of breaking off
From a Comfort zone
Hard to grow a part
When I left the part
Played another part
Niggas had to talk
Said I ain't the part
Said I'm brand new
Finish what you start
Swore a nigga changing
Changing for the best
Guess it's not enough
Guess this ain't a trek
Guess this ain't a journey
Guess I'm stuck
With less
Guess I'm holding on
To my momma's death
To my sister's death
Tell me please what's next
PLEASE!
Tell me how to live
Guess you got it right
How to move along
How to make it right
How to raise my kids
How to love my wife
How to make to this bread
How to live your life
Nigga
Not my life though
Break it
Break it down
Hold up
I'ma break it down
I'ma let you know
How it's going down
Sure life's better
On the other side
Got some unfinished work
Over this side
If I get it
How I get it
Is it alright
Did the lord
Give the ok
And make it right
I got a loan
On my temple
Gotta treat it right
Gotta mind my own
Gotta get in line
Got niggas in my ear
Did I hear you right
Do it how the others do it
You'll be alright
Been on my own
Being me being different right
Only difference
I don't dare
It's the truth right
Nigga
It's the truth right?
Break it
Break it down
Hold up
I'ma break it down




I'ma let you know
How it's going down

Overall Meaning

In "Break," Rare expresses his personal journey of overcoming obstacles, self-doubt, and the fear of being himself. The lyrics depict a story of resilience and determination in the face of adversity. Rare starts off by acknowledging his struggles, feeling as though he was losing faith, life, and constantly falling down. However, he decides to break it down and let everyone know how he is persevering through it all.


Throughout the song, Rare talks about working hard, dealing with negativity and lies, and feeling like he was fighting for his name. He mentions the importance of his mother's support in keeping him sane and how he cried many tears. Despite all the challenges, he was never afraid of failure until recently, possibly because of his responsibilities as a father. He finds strength in his love for his sons, motivating him to keep pushing forward.


Rare shares his fear of being free and being true to himself. He speaks about being scared of the expectations that others, including the Lord, have placed on him. He also expresses his fear of taking chances, losing love, and leaving his comfort zone. He reflects on the struggles he faced when trying to change and better himself, feeling like it's not enough and not knowing what comes next.


In the final verses, Rare questions how to live, how to move forward, and how to fulfill his various roles in life, including being a parent, spouse, and breadwinner. He mentions the pressure from others and how he strives to be different, emphasizing that he values authenticity over conformity. Despite the uncertainty, he refuses to give up and continues to break down his journey for others to understand.


Overall, "Break" is a deeply introspective and heartfelt song that conveys the challenges and fears Rare has faced on his personal journey towards self-acceptance.


Line by Line Meaning

Break it
Challenge and dismantle the current situation


Break it down
Analyze and deconstruct the details


Hold up
Pause and pay attention


I'ma break it down
I will explain it thoroughly


I'ma let you know
I will inform and disclose


How it's going down
The current state and circumstances


I was losing faith
I was losing belief and confidence


I was giving up
I was surrendering and quitting


I was losing life
I was losing vitality and purpose


I was catching up
I was trying to keep pace and recover


I had many falls
I experienced numerous setbacks


I was getting up
I was resilient and getting back on my feet


I was falling down
I was stumbling and facing failures


Picking myself up
I was taking responsibility and lifting myself


Damn
Expressing surprise or frustration


I was working hard
I was putting in effort and exerting myself


I was getting work
I was receiving job opportunities


I was in my feelings
I was caught up in my emotions


Didn't like my work
I did not find fulfillment in my tasks


I had people lying
There were individuals deceiving me


Tell me I was great
Praising and complimenting me falsely


Talk behind my back
Engaging in gossip and spreading rumors


Smiling in my face
Putting on a facade of friendliness


Momma had the key
My mother held the solution or guidance


Always kept me sane
She provided stability and mental balance


Back against the ropes
Facing adversity and being cornered


Fighting for my name
Struggling to maintain my reputation


Menace to myself
A threat or danger to my own well-being


Feeling like I'm Kane
Experiencing a sense of inner torment or conflict


Cried so many tears
I shed countless tears


Pouring out like rain
Flowing continuously and abundantly


Never been afraid
I have never experienced fear


Of failure
Of falling short and not succeeding


Til today
Until this moment


Two sons
I have two children


And they love me
They have affection for me


Each day
Every single day


Scared of being free
Afraid of embracing liberation and independence


Scared of being me
Afraid of being true to myself


Scared of being
Fearful of becoming


Who I know
The person I am aware of


I'm posed to be
The person I am meant to be


Scared of taking chances
Afraid to seize opportunities


Scared of having loss
Fearful of experiencing defeat


Loss so many
Suffered multiple losses


How the hell
Expressing frustration and disbelief


Can I win at all
Can I achieve victory in any aspect


Scared of losing love
Fearful of losing affection and connection


Scared of breaking off
Afraid to end a relationship or bond


From a Comfort zone
Leaving a familiar and secure environment


Hard to grow a part
Difficult to separate and evolve


When I left the part
When I abandoned my role


Played another part
Assumed a different role or identity


Niggas had to talk
People had to gossip and criticize


Said I ain't the part
Claimed I am not suitable for the role


Said I'm brand new
Asserted that I have changed completely


Finish what you start
Complete the task or commitment you commence


Swore a nigga changing
Promised that I am transforming


Changing for the best
Evolving in a positive manner


Guess it's not enough
Indicating that my efforts are insufficient


Guess this ain't a trek
This journey does not meet expectations


Guess this ain't a journey
Realizing that this is not a fulfilling quest


Guess I'm stuck
I am trapped and unable to progress


With less
In a state of deficiency


Guess I'm holding on
I am clinging to something


To my momma's death
To the loss of my mother


To my sister's death
To the demise of my sister


Tell me please what's next
Requesting guidance on the next steps


PLEASE!
An impassioned plea


Tell me how to live
Instruct me on how to navigate life


Guess you got it right
Suppose you understand it correctly


How to move along
How to progress and continue


How to make it right
How to rectify and improve the situation


How to raise my kids
How to nurture and guide my children


How to love my wife
How to display affection towards my spouse


How to make to this bread
How to acquire financial success


How to live your life
How to lead one's own existence


Not my life though
But not my own life


Sure life's better
Certainly, life is improved


On the other side
In comparison to an alternate situation


Got some unfinished work
Have remaining tasks to complete


Over this side
In this particular situation


If I get it
If I understand it correctly


How I get it
The means through which I achieve it


Is it alright
Is it acceptable and appropriate


Did the lord
Did the divine entity


Give the ok
Grant approval


And make it right
And ensure it is correct and just


I got a loan
I acquired a debt or obligation


On my temple
On the sacred space within myself


Gotta treat it right
Must handle it with care and respect


Gotta mind my own
Must focus on my personal affairs


Gotta get in line
Must conform and follow the proper order


Got niggas in my ear
Have individuals influencing and advising me


Did I hear you right
Did I understand you correctly


Do it how the others do it
Imitate the actions of those around me


You'll be alright
You will be fine and successful


Been on my own
Have been independent and self-reliant


Being me being different right
Embracing my individuality and uniqueness


Only difference
The sole distinction


I don't dare
I do not hesitate or shy away


It's the truth right
It is accurate and genuine, isn't it


Break it
Challenge and dismantle the current situation


Break it down
Analyze and deconstruct the details


Hold up
Pause and pay attention


I'ma break it down
I will explain it thoroughly


I'ma let you know
I will inform and disclose


How it's going down
The current state and circumstances




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Written by: Devin Thomas

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25.Oooh Baby - Pamoja
26.Love Is All You Need - Madeleine Bell
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5. It Ain't Fun But It's Fun - The Fabulous Originals
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18.Let's Do It Again - Billy Sha-Rae
19.Sesami Street - Blowfly
20.Trippin On the Sound - Jeannie Tracy
21.Disco Function - Rare Function
22.Street Scene - Leon Mitchison
23.Since I Was A Little Girl - Hard Driversvivian Lee
24.Steel City Disco - Steel City Orchestra
25.Oooh Baby - Pamoja
26.Love Is All You Need - Madeleine Bell
27.Time - Ju-Par Universal Orchestra

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