Line-up
Jason Beebout (vocals)
Sergie Loobkoff (guitar)
Johnny Cruz (drums)
Sean Kennerly (guitar)
Jeremy Bergo (bass)
Discography
Samiam (1990)
Soar (1991)
Billy (1992)
Clumsy (1994)
You Are Freaking Me Out (1998)
Astray (2000)
The New Red Years (2000)
Whatever's Got You Down (2006)
Trips (2011)
Don't Break Me
Samiam Lyrics
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Don't know what to think
I can't speak
I sink a little deeper with every drink
I try to sleep
I shut my eyes
Like a leaky faucet fear floods the room
Patiently by day
It was either lost or it was stolen but
It's been missing for too long
I woke up one morning
I couldn't see the sunrise
I can't recall
The exact moment now but
It began some time ago
And it makes me wonder after all I've done
What have I got to show
What have I got to show
What have I got to show
I'm aggravated
I'm what you created
Now don't break me
According to the lyrics of the song, the singer is sitting in a corner feeling lost and unsure of what to think. The singer seems to be struggling to communicate as they say "I can't speak". The feeling of sinking further with every drink can be interpreted as drowning in their thoughts, anxieties, or depression. The singer then sheds some light on their fear taking over their mind, like a leaky faucet, which creates a feeling of helplessness.
The song progresses with a flashback- the singer broadens their view from the present to the past. They remember a time when they were patiently waiting for something, a constant drip by day- the metaphor intended for time. Something very important was either lost or stolen, and it's been missing far too long. The song then leads up to the present when the singer struggles to remember when exactly they lost their spirit or soul. The song reflects on the feeling of lost potential and makes the singer wonder what he or she has accomplished in life so far, considering every effort he or she had put.
Finally, the song concludes with a request to the listener not to break the singer- this meaning to give validation to the struggles of the singer and show empathy towards them. In all, the song reflects on the struggles of one's inner self and their constant battle to keep their spirit up, which is relatable to many.
Line by Line Meaning
Sitting in the corner
I am lost and confused, unsure of what to do or where to go
Don't know what to think
My thoughts are jumbled and I can't make sense of them
I can't speak
I am silenced by my fear and anxiety
I sink a little deeper with every drink
I'm trying to numb these feelings, but it's only making things worse
I try to sleep
I want to escape this reality by shutting my eyes and drifting off
I shut my eyes
I'm closing myself off from the world and the problems I need to face
Like a leaky faucet fear floods the room
My anxiety is overwhelming and seeps into every aspect of my life
The one that drips away
Time slips away without me noticing
Patiently by day
The passage of time seems slow and unchanging
It was either lost or it was stolen but
Something important to me is missing, but I don't know if it was taken from me or if I lost it myself
It's been missing for too long
I've been searching for this missing piece for what feels like forever
I woke up one morning
I am suddenly aware of how long this feeling of being lost has been present
I couldn't see the sunrise
I am too consumed by my anxiety to see the beauty around me
I can't recall
I'm having trouble remembering how I got to this point or when it all started
The exact moment now but
I don't know exactly when things started to go wrong
It began some time ago
This feeling of being lost and unsure of myself has been building for a while
And it makes me wonder after all I've done
Despite my efforts, I am still struggling and it feels futile
What have I got to show
I am questioning what I have accomplished and if any of it matters
I'm aggravated
I am frustrated and irritated with myself and my situation
I'm what you created
I blame others for my circumstances and my identity
Now don't break me
Despite my struggles, I am pleading with someone to not give up on me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAMES E BROGAN, JASON BEEBOUT, SERGIE LOOBKOFF
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