Break
Rebecca Roubion Lyrics
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And all I gotta do is dig
But I'm waiting on a landslide
'Cause I won't break for nothing
Though my mistakes cost me something
It's all that I can do, and it's more than I can take,
But I won't break
You find comfort in my confines,
Think I'm a diamond in the ruff
But I'm afraid of what you might find
'Cause I won't break for nothing
Though my mistakes cost me something
It's all that I can do, and it's more than I can take,
It's all I ever do, it's all I've ever done
I keep running from the stars like a bullet from a gun
And every shot I take is another web I've spun
And I need you to be free, and you need to let me run
'Cause I won't break for nothing
Though my mistakes cost me something
It's all that I can do, and it's more than I can take,
But I won't break
The lyrics to "Break" by Rebecca Roubion depict a complex mixture of confidence and fear in the face of opportunity. The opening lines suggest that the singer has a great deal of potential, but is hesitant to take action. They describe themselves as "sitting on a gold mine" and alluding to the possibility of striking it rich, but rather than begin to dig, they are "waiting on a landslide." This suggests a fear of change or a preference for something happening outside of their control rather than taking matters into their own hands.
Despite this hesitancy, the singer is clear that they will not let anything break them. They acknowledge that their mistakes have cost them something but insist that it's all they can do and that they won't buckle under the pressure. They state this fearlessness several times throughout the song, reinforcing their conviction.
The final lines of the track reveal more about the singer's internal conflicts. They describe themselves as "running from the stars" and feeling trapped by the expectations of others. They need freedom, and the other person in the song needs to let them go, suggesting that there is perhaps a relationship that is holding them back.
Overall, "Break" is a poignant exploration of the often-complicated mix of hope, fear, and tenacity that accompanies the pursuit of success.
Line by Line Meaning
Sitting on a gold mine
I have potential and opportunity for success
And all I gotta do is dig
It is within my power to achieve success
But I'm waiting on a landslide
I am hesitant and expectant of a sudden and dramatic event to propel me to success
'Cause I won't break for nothing
I am resilient and will not give up or change my goals for anything
Though my mistakes cost me something
I acknowledge the consequences of my mistakes
It's all that I can do, and it's more than I can take,
I am doing my best and the pressure is overwhelming
But I won't break
I am determined to persist and endure
You find comfort in my confines,
You value my predictable and familiar qualities
Think I'm a diamond in the ruff
You perceive that I have potential despite my rough exterior
But I'm afraid of what you might find
I fear that you will discover faults or weaknesses in me
It's all I ever do, it's all I've ever done
I have been striving for success for a long time
I keep running from the stars like a bullet from a gun
I avoid opportunities for success like a danger to my well-being
And every shot I take is another web I've spun
Every attempt at success leads me to become more entangled in my difficulties
And I need you to be free, and you need to let me run
I crave independence and you must allow me to pursue my goals
Contributed by Elijah P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@cathysue785
Sitting on a gold mine
And all I gotta do is dig
But I’m waiting on a landslide
'Cause I won’t break for nothing
Though my mistakes cost me something
It’s all that I can do, and it’s more than I can take,
But I won’t break
You find comfort in my confines,
Think I’m a diamond in the ruff
But I’m afraid of what you might find
'Cause I won’t break for nothing
Though my mistakes cost me something
It’s all that I can do, and it’s more than I can take,
But I won’t break
It’s all I ever do, it’s all I’ve ever done
I keep running from the stars like a bullet from a gun
And every shot I take is another web I’ve spun
And I need you to be free, and you need to let me run
'Cause I won’t break for nothing
Though my mistakes cost me something
It’s all that I can do, and it’s more than I can take,
But I won’t break
@aboutnici
I just heard this song on this week's episode of Jane the Virgin, when the scene with Jane on the bus and that scene with Rafael in his hotel room discussing their baby!
@fatimamenawa1496
Same!
@SimplyLarrin
Vanessia Dawson Same! I just watched this episode and Shazamed it
to find it!
@saraashraf
Vanessia Dawson Same!!!
@XxellexX
yesss!
@sssophie9292
+Vanessia Dawson I'm just watching 1x13 :)
@WantHugs
Here from Jane The Virgin. Wow, hope you make it big. This is so calming to me...will definitely be on repeat for a while.
@Chunkytot1
I heard it on Jane the Virgin and the few bars that were played of the song on the episode got me googling what song it was immediately. It's not only an amazing song, but it's also sung beautifully!
@lexycondeelis3093
Me TOO!!! Apparently it's been in a lot of stuff. Hate I'm just now discovering it.
@Chunkytot1
Lexy Berry I hear you, it's like arriving last to the party. But at least we know it now and I still think it's "better late than never." ;)