Break it down
Scäm Luiz Lyrics


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Stand for your right
Don't quit the fight
One day you'll see
We shall be free

The truth exists and she's on the way
She'll give you the answer
Sacrifices along the way
Can you take the torture

The revolution inside your head
Already ate the oppression

You deal with hope, you've gotta deal with fear
Salvation is far, the evil is near

And we know – what the hell is going on
And we know – that a change has got to come

And we know – the pressure's getting too high
It's gonna burst – it's going to explode right into the sky

And we know – they can't say a word
And we know – they wanna shout
But they don't wanna get hurt

And we know – that they know the consequence
But freedom's waiting, freedom's waiting
Freedom's waiting for all of them

Stand for your right
Don't quit the fight
One day you'll see
We shall be free

We plant a tree for – liberty/equality
We plant a tree for – honesty/sincerity




We plant a tree for – to grow the key to humanity
We plant a tree for – you and me/we shall be free

Overall Meaning

In the song "Break It Down" by Scäm Luiz, the singer speaks about the need to stand up for our rights and not give up in the fight for freedom. The song encourages listeners to believe that someday we will all be free. The lyrics speak of the truth being on its way and that it will give us answers to what we need. The sacrifices that have to be made along the way are another subject of the song. It questions whether one can take the torture and continue on a path filled with hardships.


Line by Line Meaning

Stand for your right
Don't give up on fighting for what you believe is right


Don't quit the fight
Keep persevering and making progress, even when it's tough


One day you'll see
Eventually, the hard work will pay off and positive change will come


We shall be free
We will achieve freedom from oppression and injustice


The truth exists and she's on the way
There is a path to finding the truth, even if we haven't found it yet


She'll give you the answer
The truth will reveal what needs to be done to make things right


Sacrifices along the way
Making progress towards change often involves difficult sacrifices


Can you take the torture
Are you strong enough to endure the pain and hardships of the fight for justice?


The revolution inside your head
Change starts with a shift in our own minds and perspectives


Already ate the oppression
Oppressive beliefs have no place in the mindset of someone fighting for change


You deal with hope, you've gotta deal with fear
Fighting for change can bring both hope and fear, and both need to be addressed


Salvation is far, the evil is near
Positive change may be far off, while immediate threats to progress are close by


And we know – what the hell is going on
We are aware of the issues and injustices that need to be addressed


And we know – that a change has got to come
We recognize the need for change and are determined to make it happen


And we know – the pressure's getting too high
The need for change is becoming urgent and overwhelming


It's gonna burst – it's going to explode right into the sky
The pressure for change will result in a powerful and explosive movement


And we know – they can't say a word
Those who have been causing injustice and oppression will have no defense


And we know – they wanna shout
Those who have been oppressed want to voice their grievances


But they don't wanna get hurt
The oppressed don't want to risk further harm or violence


And we know – that they know the consequence
Those who have caused harm are aware of the consequences to come


But freedom's waiting, freedom's waiting
Despite the hardships, freedom and justice are worth fighting for


Freedom's waiting for all of them
Everyone deserves the right to freedom and justice


We plant a tree for – liberty/equality
Symbolically planting trees represents planting the seeds of freedom and equality


We plant a tree for – honesty/sincerity
Planting the seeds of honesty and sincerity will lead to a more just and fair world


We plant a tree for – to grow the key to humanity
The growth of humanity depends on cultivating justice, freedom, and truth


We plant a tree for – you and me/we shall be free
The fight for freedom and justice is for everyone, and we will all eventually be free




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