Dan was in several bands prior to Scarlet White, getting his passion for music after attending a Creed concert. After many line up attempts, Scarlet White consists of Dan Hall, Spencer Minor, and Erica Wallen. Scarlet White has released two studio albums, Scarlet White and The Inbetween. The Inbetween was recorded at GCR Audio Recording Studios in Buffalo, New York, owned by Robby Takac of the Goo Goo Dolls. The band released their third and final studio album in November 2017 titled The Other Side. The Other Side was also recorded at GCR Audio.
Breaking the Cycle
Scarlet White Lyrics
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It all looks the same
How can we, how can we pretend
We gotta turn the page
We won't believe these lies are like a disease
There's no off-beat, like a broken record stuck on repeat
Like a broken record stuck on repeat
We're breaking the cycle
We're walking the mile
Put an end to the old way, You promised a new day
Breaking the cycle
We're breaking the cycle
Leave the past behind us
You gotta hope in the future, no fear and confusion
Breaking the cycle
Just kiss it, just kiss it goodbye
Don't waste your time
Start living, start living now
You gotta brand new life
When the world tries to put you down
You know you gotta stand your ground
You just gotta break away (breaking the cycle)
We're breaking the cycle
We're walking the mile
Put an end to the old way, You promised a new day
We're breaking the cycle
We're walking the mile
Put an end to the old way, You promised a new day
The lyrics to Scarlet White's song "Breaking the Cycle" speak to the idea of breaking free from old patterns and cycles that bring pain, hurt, and confusion. The first verse begins with a question of when things will change, as everything appears to be the same. The singer acknowledges the need to turn the page and leave behind the lies that have held them captive like a disease. The use of the metaphor of a broken record on repeat emphasizes the repetitiveness of the negative cycles in their life.
The chorus speaks to the need to break the cycle and walk a new path, leaving the past behind. It acknowledges the hope in a better future without fear and confusion. The repeated line of "breaking the cycle" emphasizes the importance of this idea to the singer.
The second verse urges the listener to not waste their time and start living now with a brand new life. It acknowledges the difficulty of standing up to the world when it tries to put you down but emphasizes the need to break away.
Overall, the lyrics of "Breaking the Cycle" encourage the listener to leave behind old patterns and cycles that bring negativity in their life and instead embrace a new path with hope and a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
When does it, when does it end
When will this cycle of pain and suffering come to an end?
It all looks the same
The situation feels like an unchanging, repetitive pattern.
How can we, how can we pretend
How can we continue to act as though everything is fine when it's not?
We gotta turn the page
We need to move on and begin a new chapter in our lives.
We won't believe these lies are like a disease
We refuse to accept false beliefs that only harm us.
There's no off-beat, like a broken record stuck on repeat
We feel trapped and unable to escape the same cycle of negativity.
We're breaking the cycle
We are taking action to break free from the repetitive pain and suffering.
We're walking the mile
We are willing to endure the journey, step by step, towards a better future.
Put an end to the old way, You promised a new day
We are committed to ending the old patterns and embracing the promise of a new, better life.
Leave the past behind us
We are choosing to let go of the past and focus on the present and the future.
You gotta hope in the future, no fear and confusion
We have faith in a brighter future and refuse to be weighed down by fear and uncertainty.
Just kiss it, just kiss it goodbye
We need to let go of the old, negative patterns and leave them behind for good.
Don't waste your time
We must use our time wisely and focus on building a better future instead of dwelling on the past.
Start living, start living now
It's time to start truly living life to the fullest, embracing the present and the future.
When the world tries to put you down
No matter what challenges we face, we won't let the world defeat us.
You know you gotta stand your ground
We will persevere and stand firm in our commitment to a better future.
You just gotta break away (breaking the cycle)
It's time to break free from the old patterns and habits and embrace a new way of life.
Writer(s): SILVERBERG JOSHUA DAVID, HALL DANIEL STEVEN, WILLIAMS THOMAS KIPP, MCLEOD CHRISTOPHER BURTON
Contributed by Kennedy F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.