You Can't Break What's Already Broken
Suburban Tribe Lyrics


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It takes a sad clown to reveal the pain of his tears
The crowd is laughing as the painted smile disappears
Only a naive fool has nothing at all to hide
I learned the hardest way
The hardest ones will survive

I'll take revenge for all the shit and all the lies
My victory's to see the weakness in your eyes

Break, Break
You can't break what's already broken
Break, Break
You can't break what's already broken

It takes a total freak to show vulnerability
Pathetic monologues provoke only hostility
Only a coward needs to confess or apologise
Repenting losers beg forgiveness for their lives

I've no regrets
I've no remorse
I hate myself so don't waste your love
I feel no pain




It's all the same
You can't break what's already broken

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "You Can't Break What's Already Broken" by Suburban Tribe delve into the idea of strength and resilience in the face of pain and vulnerability. The singer acknowledges how hard it is to reveal emotions and pain, especially when people around us seem to mock or dismiss it. He argues that it takes more courage to admit our weaknesses and insecurities than to put on a facade of strength and indifference. The song's title is a powerful statement that implies that no matter how hard someone tries to bring us down, they cannot break something that is already shattered. By accepting and owning our brokenness, we become unbreakable.


The lyrics also touch on themes of revenge, regret, and self-loathing. The singer expresses his desire to seek revenge on those who have hurt him and his disdain for those who confess their mistakes or ask for forgiveness. He claims to have no regrets or remorse but instead hates himself, suggesting that his brokenness stems from a deep-seated self-hatred. The overall message is that even when we feel broken and worthless, we still have the power to rise above it and become stronger.


Line by Line Meaning

It takes a sad clown to reveal the pain of his tears
Only someone who is already hurt can show their true feelings


The crowd is laughing as the painted smile disappears
People only see the surface and don't understand the pain underneath


Only a naive fool has nothing at all to hide
Everyone has something they keep hidden; only the naive believe otherwise


I learned the hardest way
I gained wisdom through pain and struggle


The hardest ones will survive
Those who have gone through the most difficult times are the ones who will make it through


I'll take revenge for all the shit and all the lies
I will seek revenge for the wrongs done to me


My victory's to see the weakness in your eyes
I will triumph by recognizing and exploiting your vulnerability


Break, Break
The chorus emphasizing the idea of breaking


You can't break what's already broken
Those who have already suffered can't be hurt any more


It takes a total freak to show vulnerability
Only those who are considered strange or abnormal are brave enough to show their true selves


Pathetic monologues provoke only hostility
Sharing emotions only leads to anger from others


Only a coward needs to confess or apologise
Only those who are weak apologize and feel guilty for their actions


Repenting losers beg forgiveness for their lives
Only those who have given up beg for forgiveness


I've no regrets
I don't feel bad about anything I've done


I've no remorse
I don't feel guilty for anything I've done


I hate myself so don't waste your love
I don't value love or kindness, and hate myself too much to accept it


I feel no pain
I have become numb to the world and feel nothing


It's all the same
Nothing affects me anymore


You can't break what's already broken
Repeating the chorus to emphasize the theme of the song




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