Break Away
Straight Ahead Lyrics


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When things turn on me. Can't take no more.Find away out. Breakaway. Free to find true prosperity. Search for it now cause in time we all pay. At first I didn't even care. When will it be okay. Second I couldn't decide, hold back or explode. It's easy to say nothing, to sit in a corner and keep your mouth shut. Put in your place. You think you'll get your way. Now, gotta breakaway. Get ready, hold steady. You think you'll get your way. Now, gotta breakaway. You think you'll get your say. Not gonna listen. Not gonna hear it, just don't get in my way. Sick and tired, sick of you.Something to prove, take a step. Don't want to hear it. Not a worry in the world about what you have to say. "not gonna listen to what they say" "break through, break free, break away"




Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Straight Ahead’s Break Away are about the singer’s determination to escape the negativity and obstacles they face. The opening line “when things turn on me” indicates that the singer feels like they are under attack and are struggling to cope with the pressure. The repetition of “breakaway” reinforces the singer’s need to escape and find freedom. The lyrics caution that in time everyone pays a price, so it is better to search for true prosperity and take steps to break away from negativity. The singer acknowledges that at first, they didn’t care about the situation and then felt conflicted about whether to hold back or explode with emotion.


The lyrics suggest that it is easy to remain silent and do nothing, but ultimately, the singer chooses to break away as they are sick and tired of feeling powerless and having people tell them what to do. The line “not gonna listen, not gonna hear it” reinforces the singer’s decision to be assertive and break free from limitations. The repetition of “break through, break free, break away” reinforces the idea of the singer taking decisive action to move forward. The song’s driving beat and passionate vocals add to the sense of urgency conveyed in the lyrics.


Line by Line Meaning

When things turn on me. Can't take no more.
When everything seems to be going against me, it becomes too much to handle.


Find away out. Breakaway. Free to find true prosperity.
Looking for a way out, breaking free, being able to find genuine prosperity and success for oneself.


Search for it now cause in time we all pay.
It is essential to start searching for it now because eventually, everyone has to pay for their choices.


At first I didn't even care.
Initially, I did not have any concern or interest in it.


When will it be okay.
I wonder when everything will be right and okay.


Second I couldn't decide, hold back or explode.
Later I couldn't make up my mind whether to restrain my emotions or express them vigorously.


It's easy to say nothing, to sit in a corner and keep your mouth shut.
It is effortless to say nothing, to keep silent and not speak up for oneself.


Put in your place.
Be made to feel inferior or subservient to someone else.


You think you'll get your way. Now, gotta breakaway.
You thought that you would get your way, but now I have to break away from you.


Get ready, hold steady.
Prepare yourself and stay firm (mentally and emotionally).


You think you'll get your way. Now, gotta breakaway.
You believed that you would have your say, but now I have to breakaway from you.


You think you'll get your say. Not gonna listen.
You think that you will be heard, but I won't listen to you.


Not gonna hear it, just don't get in my way.
I will not listen to you, so do not interfere or obstruct me.


Sick and tired, sick of you.
I am exhausted and bored with you.


Something to prove, take a step.
I have something to prove to myself, so I need to take a step forward.


Don't want to hear it.
I do not want to listen to it.


Not a worry in the world about what you have to say.
I do not have any anxiety or concern for what you say or think.


"not gonna listen to what they say" "break through, break free, break away"
I won't pay attention to what they are saying, and I need to break through, break free, and break away from it all.




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@Achantilbillysmisadventures

I am 14 a about 4 months ago I was a the skate park working on backside airs and met an old guy playing bad brains, minor threat and agnostic front out of speaker while he was skating.. I was already into those bands and i still am! I went up to him and and we talked about punk and hardcore. Two days later i come back to the park and he is there and he gives me a record (i had told him i had a record player) he says listen to this you might like it. It was the 7 inch version of this and it blew my mind. One of my all time favorite albums!

@fartbag_mlg8353

troll

@aaron2a82

Im listening to this first time in ages because I just watched Thrasher "brutality" DVD and a guy in first scene is wearing the tshirt

@mattpalmer152

I was 19 when i first learned about my butt

@RaymondGinn1978

7” would be bootleg. This was a 12”

@jakejohnstone3986

literally the best record ever made

@louidivine3140

Is this the new York band

@evolvetougly

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@muchamore321

- Never turn your back. It's time to care. Stop the violence. Just don't stare. You and I. It's our scene. Time to fight for freedom and equality. Love is in our hearts. It was from the start. Open your eyes. "Become aware". Not afraid to do what you know you can. Not afraid to take that dare. Not afraid. Not afraid to care. We're in this together. It's out destiny. Fight for a cause. Fighting for you and me. Care!
- When things turn on me. Can't take no more.Find away out. Breakaway. Free to find true prosperity. Search for it now cause in time we all pay. At first I didn't even care. When will it be okay. Second I couldn't decide, hold back or explode. It's easy to say nothing, to sit in a corner and keep your mouth shut. Put in your place. You think you'll get your way. Now, gotta breakaway. Get ready, hold steady. You think you'll get your way. Now, gotta breakaway. You think you'll get your say. Not gonna listen. Not gonna hear it, just don't get in my way. Sick and tired, sick of you.Something to prove, take a step. Don't want to hear it. Not a worry in the world about what you have to say. "not gonna listen to what they say" "break through, break free, break away"
- Live and let live. Don't be obnoxious. Have some self respect. Show this world you exist. You don't have to be kicked around. (what gives them the right) Be yourself and be proud. (say what you gotta say) Forget what others have to think. (they'll think what they want to think) Some peoples attitudes stink
- The choice will always be yours. How far are you willing to go? If what you feel is real then I know you'll be there when I turn. Now that the spot light landed on you and you don't know what to say. Since you don't know what you're talking about. You never felt it inside. What we say, what we play, is what we feel. Don't wear special clothes or make up for appeal. When i get the chance to speak, weither or not they hear. We got the attitude and the right idea. Always looking for a new trend. You think you really believed that you were sincere. You cut down people you call friends. Anything just to get ahead. You know everything about nothing. You have no idea. None
- I'm for the people. I stand for them. If everyone learned to give a helping hand. You can count on me, your fellow man. In out fight for untiy, we stand. So many people, seem they don't mind. Broken spirits, they walk that line. Look deep inside yourself and try to find, a caring person with an open mind. Look deep inside yourself and try to find, a caring person with a positive state of mind. The way we think. The way we act. We walk STRAIGHT AHEAD willing to give. Always dare hold out our hands cause we care. We'll do the best we can. I'm for the people. I stand for them. If everyone learned to give a helping hand. You can count on me
- Young at heart, all for fun. We fight for right, to all be one. We speak through music. Our voice will never stop. When we communicate we know not to listen to your rot. A burst of energy is what we give. Being ourselves is how we live. "Spirit Of Youth" We're not the same. We all think different. But the spirit of youth, we all live it. Young at heart, out for fun. We speak our minds. Don't hide behind lies. "Spirit Of Youth" in you and me. We got the power. We should stick together. Nothing can go wrong. "Spirit Of Youth" Young at heart, our for fun. Still standing strong. Standing as one

@Mrkillermarshmellow1

Super Gualter you can't imagine how thankful I am right now

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