Broken Toy
SNFU Lyrics


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There was a boy who had a toy
But it was no car or train
The toy that he had was the best toy in the world
The toy was called his brain

This toy could talk, this toy could think
There was no limit at all
Then one day this perfect toy broke
So now he thinks nothing but broken thoughts

So now he plays each and every day
With his broken toy
When this toy turned out to be his brain
No one else wanted to play, yeah!

So now he plays each and every day
With his broken toy




When the toy turned out to be his brain
No one else wanted to play, yeah!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of SNFU's song "Broken Toy" speak about a boy who had the perfect toy in the world, which was his brain. It was a toy that could talk, think, and had no limits. However, one day, this toy broke, and as a result, the boy started thinking only broken thoughts. The boy then spends his days playing with his broken toy, which turns out to be his brain. However, no one wants to play with him anymore because the toy or his brain is broken.


The song is a metaphor for mental illness and how it can affect individuals' lives. The boy's broken toy is a representation of his mind, which was once perfect and functional but has now been damaged due to some traumatic event or illness. As a result, he experiences difficulty in thinking and functioning normally. The broken toy also alludes to the idea that society views people with mental illness as broken and no longer functional, reflecting the stigma surrounding mental illness.


Overall, "Broken Toy" is a powerful song that highlights the struggles individuals face while dealing with mental illness. It raises awareness and encourages empathy for people who are suffering from this condition.


Line by Line Meaning

There was a boy who had a toy
There was a person who had something they valued


But it was no car or train
But it wasn't a typical toy


The toy that he had was the best toy in the world
Their possession was the most valuable thing in the world to them


The toy was called his brain
Their most prized possession was their brain


This toy could talk, this toy could think
Their brain was intelligent and imaginative


There was no limit at all
Their brain had limitless potential


Then one day this perfect toy broke
Their brain became damaged or dysfunctional


So now he thinks nothing but broken thoughts
As a result, their thoughts are damaged, incomplete or negative


So now he plays each and every day
They spend their time engaging in activities


With his broken toy
With their damaged mind or thoughts


When this toy turned out to be his brain
Realizing that their mind was their most important possession


No one else wanted to play, yeah!
Others lost interest or couldn't relate to their struggles


So now he plays each and every day
They continue to engage in their activities


When the toy turned out to be his brain
Understanding that they must work with what they have


No one else wanted to play, yeah!
Other people still don't understand or connect with them




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