Breaking Inside
Shinedown Lyrics


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I caught a chill
And it's still frozen on my skin
I think about why
I'm alone, by myself
No one else to explain
How far do I go
No one knows
If the end is so much better why don't we just live forever
Don't tell me I'm the last one in line
Don't tell me I'm too late this time

I don't want to live
To waste another day
Underneath the shadow of mistakes I made
'Cause I feel like I'm breaking inside
I don't want to fall and say I lost it all
'Cause baby there's a part of me to hit the wall
Leaving pieces of me behind
And I feel like I'm breaking inside

Out here, nothings clear
Except the moment I decided to move on and I ignited
Disappear into the fear
You know there ain't no comin' back
When you're still carrying the past
You can't erase, separate
Cigarette in my hand,
Hope you all understand

I won't be the last one in line
I finally figured out what's mine

I don't want to live
To waste another day
Underneath the shadow of mistakes I made
'Cause I feel like I'm breaking inside
I don't want to fall and say I lost it all
'Cause baby there's a part of me to hit the wall
Leaving pieces of me behind
And I feel like I'm breaking inside

I won't be the last one in line
I finally figured out what's mine

I don't want to live
To waste another day
Underneath the shadow of mistakes I made
'Cause I feel like I'm breaking inside
I don't want to fall and say I lost it all
'Cause baby there's a part of me to hit the wall
Leaving pieces of me behind
And I feel like I'm breaking inside

Leaving pieces of me behind
And I feel like I'm breaking inside




And I feel like I'm breaking
I feel like I'm breaking inside

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Shinedown's song Breaking Inside are about someone who caught a chill, which is still making them feel frozen. They reflect on why they are alone and have no one else to explain their situation to. The person questions how far they should go and recognizes that no one knows the answer. The lyrics also express the idea of eternal life, wondering if it's better, why don't people just live forever. The chorus conveys the feeling of being broken inside and not wanting to waste another day, living under the shadow of past mistakes.


The second verse talks about how everything feels unclear, except for the one moment where the person decided to move on and ignite a change. They disappear in fear, knowing that once they have left their past behind, there's no coming back. They hope that everyone will understand that they won't be the last one in line and they're finally figuring out what's theirs. In the last chorus, the person repeats the idea of leaving pieces of themselves behind but acknowledges that they're breaking inside.


Line by Line Meaning

I caught a chill
I experienced a physical sensation of coldness.


And it's still frozen on my skin
The feeling of coldness remains with me even though it's been a while since I experienced it.


I think about why
I ponder and reflect on the reasons behind my current situation.


I'm alone, by myself
I am isolated and have no one else around me.


No one else to explain
There is no one else who can help me understand my situation or provide me with a sense of comfort.


How far do I go
I am uncertain about how much effort I should put into changing my situation.


No one knows
No one has the answer or knows what's best for me.


If the end is so much better why don't we just live forever
Even though the idea of living forever and having a perfect end is desirable, it is not possible or realistic.


Don't tell me I'm the last one in line
Don't make me feel like I'm too late to make a change or that I've missed my chance.


Don't tell me I'm too late this time
Don't suggest that I missed an opportunity to fix or improve things.


I don't want to live
I don't want to continue with my current way of life.


To waste another day
I don't want to spend any more time without purpose or fulfillment.


Underneath the shadow of mistakes I made
I feel weighed down by the regrets and errors I've made in the past.


'Cause I feel like I'm breaking inside
I feel like I am emotionally falling apart or deteriorating.


I don't want to fall and say I lost it all
I don't want to give up and feel like I've failed, losing everything I value.


'Cause baby there's a part of me to hit the wall
There is a side of me that is bound to hit an obstacle, causing me to struggle.


Leaving pieces of me behind
As I move on, I am leaving aspects of myself in the past.


Out here, nothings clear
In my current state, everything seems murky, confusing, and unclear.


Except the moment I decided to move on and I ignited
The only thing I am certain about is that I need to take action and move forward.


Disappear into the fear
I am venturing into uncertainty and possible danger.


You know there ain't no comin' back
Once I take this step, there is no turning back.


When you're still carrying the past
However, the memories and events of my past are still affecting me.


You can't erase, separate
I cannot just forget or detach myself from my past experiences.


Cigarette in my hand,
I am holding a cigarette, possibly as a coping mechanism for my stress and anxiety.


Hope you all understand
I wish that others could comprehend my situation and emotions.


I won't be the last one in line
I won't be the only person to face this problem or make a change.


I finally figured out what's mine
I have discovered what I personally need and desire in my life.


Leaving pieces of me behind
As I move forward with my new understanding, I am leaving parts of myself and my past behind.


And I feel like I'm breaking inside
Despite my progress, I still feel like I am coming apart emotionally.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BOBBY HUFF, BRENT SMITH

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@mariannakappa13

FROM GREECE MANY MANY THANKS Shinedown.....!!!

I caught a chill and it's still frozen on my skin
I think about why I'm alone by myself no one else to explain
How far do I go no one knows
If the end is so much better why don't we just live forever?

Don't tell me I'm the last one in line
Don't tell me I'm too late this time

I don't wanna live to waste another day
Underneath the shadow of mistakes I've made
'Cuz I feel like I'm breaking inside

I, I, I, I don't wanna fall and say I lost it all
'Cuz maybe there's a part of me that hit the wall
Leaving pieces of me behind
And I feel like I'm breaking inside

Out here nothing's clear
Except the moment I decided to move on and I ignited
Disappear into the fear
You know there ain't no coming back when you're still carrying the past

You can't erase, separate
Cigarette in my hand, hope you all understand
I won't be the last one in line
I finally figured out what's mine

I don't wanna live to waste another day
Underneath the shadow of mistakes I've made
'Cuz I feel like I'm breaking inside

I, I, I, I don't wanna fall and say I lost it all
'Cuz maybe there's a part of me that hit the wall
Leaving pieces of me behind, leaving pieces of me behind
And I feel like I'm breaking inside

I won't be the last one in line
I finally figured out what's mine

I don't wanna live to waste another day
Underneath the shadow of mistakes I've made
'Cuz I feel like I'm breaking inside

I, I, I, I don't wanna fall and say I lost it all
'Cuz maybe there's a part of me that hit the wall
Leaving pieces of me behind, leaving pieces of me behind
And I feel like I'm breaking inside

And I feel like I'm breaking
And I feel like I'm breaking inside



All comments from YouTube:

@Meriale46

I think everyone everyone on earth has felt like this at some time or another. It's wonderful to be able to come to a place like Youtube and listen to some great music to put you right again. Even if the lyrics seem sad or depressing, it does help to heal old and new wounded hearts. 

@Meriale46

It was odd that the day I added this comment, my nephew had committed suicide in Australia. Yet I didn't learn of his passing until this morning... He was so very young and promising to leave us so soon. I suppose his immediate family couldn't see that he was Breaking Inside, and we as a whole family lost him. R.I.P A.R...You are Loved...(Lost but not forgotten.)

@feliciadollak3395

Shinedown is the shit when it comes to life, feelings and the truth about this world!!
All of their albums hit a heart string....

@phoenixgirl238

i gotta say that this song is pretty sad....but it honestly makes me smile because this song is practically the story of my life.

@zeecaptainz

oh my good god...i can.t stop crying...i really felt down few days now, aparentlly for no reason at all, ....i can find myself in every word of this song except for the cigarettes...

@hardlukwoman443

His voice sends chills. Absolutely Love this group. Throws Kisses their ways. Muah!

@ViicGaaraLoverHokage

2016 and still listening. such a good tune 👂👌🎵

@oppernockitytunes

The absolute most under appreciated group of guys ever!!!!!!

@carolinecoster6432

never the last one in line,,,,,already broken inside,,,,,,,shinedown is amazing talented group keep rocking

@nicholewilder8873

shinedown is fucking amazing in concert!!!! so glad I got to see them!

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