DISCOGRAPHY:
2010 NOW AND EVER AFTER
2007 RECOLLECTION
2006 iREVOLT NOW!
2004 MANIMAL
2001 SUBURBAN TRIBE
1998 ELEKTRO 57
1998 PRIME TIME COLLECTION
1997 PANORAMA
1995 PURITY
1994 PRIMITIVE
Bandmembers:
* Ville Tuomi, vocals (2000–)
* Roope Sirén, guitar (1994–)
* Janne Joutsenniemi, bass (1994–)
* Alec Hirst-Gee, drums (1994–)
* Euge Valovirta, guitar (2006–)
Former bandmembers:
* Jouni Markkanen, vocals (1994–2000)
* Emerson Burton, keyboard (1997-2001)
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You Can't Break What's Already Broken
Suburban Tribe Lyrics
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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
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
Contributed by Sadie R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.