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Breakaway
The Creamers Lyrics
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I'll find somebody new and there'll be no more sorrow
That's what I do each time, but I can't follow through
I can't breakaway, though you make me cry
I can't breakaway, I can't say goodbye
No I'll never never breakaway from you, no, no
No, no, no, no, no
No, no, no, no, no
I'll make that vow to myself, you and I are through
Nothing can change my mind; I'm sorry won't do
That's what I'll say each time, but I can't follow through
I can't breakaway, though you make me cry
I can't breakaway, I can't say goodbye
No I'll never never breakaway from you, no, no
No, no, no, no, no
No, no, no, no, no
No, no, no, no, no
Even though you treat me bad and many cruel words are spoken
You have got a spell on me that just can't be broken, no, no
I'll take your picture down and throw it away
There'll be no baby now, for you to call each day
That's what I'll say each time, but I can't follow through
I can't breakaway, though you make me cry
I can't breakaway, I can't say goodbye
No I'll never never breakaway from you, no, no
No, no, no, no, no
No, no, no, no, no
No, no, no, no, no
I can't breakaway, though you make me cry
I can't breakaway, I can't say goodbye
No I'll never never breakaway from you, no, no
No, no, no, no, no
No, no, no, no, no
No, no, no, no, no
I can't breakaway, I can't breakaway, I can't breakaway
The Creamers' song "Breakaway" is about the singer's inner conflict between wanting to move on from a toxic relationship and not being able to leave. She makes reservations to leave town and start anew, yet she repeatedly fails to follow through. This implies that there is an emotional bond that keeps her attached to the person she's trying to leave. She acknowledges that the person treats her badly and says that she'll throw away his picture and reject a baby, but even that vow falls flat. The repetition of "I can't breakaway, though you make me cry / I can't breakaway, I can't say goodbye / No I'll never never breakaway from you" highlights the struggle of trying to break free but always getting drawn back in.
The lyrics suggest that there's an emotional hold that the person has over the singer. The phrase "You have got a spell on me that just can't be broken" implies that the person has some sort of power over her that she can't resist. The singer seems to be aware of how her partner treats her badly, given the lyrics "even though you treat me bad and many cruel words are spoken," which could mean that emotional manipulation is involved. The singer's inability to break free despite trying multiple times could be reflective of how toxic relationships can feel like they have a hold over people despite knowing they need to leave.
Line by Line Meaning
I made my reservation, I'm leaving town tomorrow
I have planned to leave and move on from you, starting tomorrow.
I'll find somebody new and there'll be no more sorrow
I hope to find a new love and no longer feel the pain caused by you.
That's what I do each time, but I can't follow through
I always have the intention to move on, but I never do.
I can't breakaway, though you make me cry
Despite the hurt you cause me, I cannot bring myself to leave you.
I can't breakaway, I can't say goodbye
I am unable to end things with you, no matter how much I want to.
No I'll never never breakaway from you, no, no
I know deep down that I will never be able to break free from you.
I'll make that vow to myself, you and I are through
I swear to myself that our relationship is over.
Nothing can change my mind; I'm sorry won't do
No matter what you say or do, my decision is final and cannot be swayed.
Even though you treat me bad and many cruel words are spoken
Despite the hurt and pain you cause me, I am still unable to leave you.
You have got a spell on me that just can't be broken, no, no
There is something about you that has a hold over me that I cannot resist.
I'll take your picture down and throw it away
I will remove all physical reminders of you from my life.
There'll be no baby now, for you to call each day
I will not have children with you, thus ending any ties we have together.
I can't breakaway, I can't breakaway, I can't breakaway
No matter how hard I try, I am unable to break free from you.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jackie De Shannon, Shari K Sheeley
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