Break
The Gayle Harrod Band Lyrics
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Your silence is torture, think I'm losing my grip
Pain yields confusion, confusion to rage
It's like some comic tragedy, played out on a stage
Gotta laugh at myself, God I must have been mad
To ever have believed one damn word you said
But I…I…I…I ain't gonna let you break me down no more
Cause I…I…I…I am so much stronger than you took me for
I'll get my feet back on solid ground
And I…I...I…I won't let you break me (down no more)
I've turned this thing over so damn many times
Examined every word, I swear I'm losing my mind
The tears come too easy, the lonely gets thick
Feels like the pressure's rising and it's making me sick
I'm losing all I have and you don't give a damn
The promises you made, were they just a part of your plan
And I…I…I…I Ain't gonna let you break me down no more
Cause I…I…I…I am so much stronger than you took me for
No you can't keep a good woman down
I'll get my feet back on solid ground
And I…I...I…I won't let you break me (down no more)
And I…I...I…I ain't gonna let you break me down no more
Now that times gone by, guess I've kinda made peace
I've found myself forgiveness and even sympathy
I'd like to believe it was real with you and me
I think we both were just victims of your disease
Although it hurt me bad, you kinda set me free
Without you I'd have never known the strength I had in me
And I…I…I…I won't let nobody break me down no more
Cause I…I…I…I am so much stronger than I was before
No I…I…I…I won't let nobody break me down no more
Cause I…I…I…I am so much stronger than I was before
No you can't keep a good woman down
I'll get-my-feet back on solid ground
And I…I...I…I won't let you break me (down no more)
No, I…I…I…I won't let you break me (down no more)
No, I…I…I…I won't let you break me
These lyrics tell the story of a person who has been through a difficult and emotionally draining relationship. The singer feels like time is passing slowly, emphasizing the pain and distress caused by their partner's silence. The pain they feel leads to confusion, and confusion eventually turns into anger. They describe their experience as a "comic tragedy" being acted out on a stage, suggesting that the relationship seemed like a joke with a tragic ending.
The singer reflects on the situation and acknowledges their own naivety. They admit to believing the false promises and lies told by their partner and acknowledge their own madness for having trusted them. However, they refuse to let this person continue to break them down. The singer asserts their strength, proclaiming that they are much stronger than their partner assumed.
Despite their efforts to understand and examine the situation, the singer feels overwhelmed. Tears come easily, and they feel a profound sense of loneliness. This deepens their feeling of being trapped, as if the pressure is building and making them sick. They feel as though they are losing everything, while their partner remains indifferent. The promises made were seemingly just a part of their partner's deceitful plan.
However, as time goes by, the singer finds solace and understands that they need to forgive themselves and their partner. They begin to recognize that their relationship was not genuine, but rather a result of their partner's own issues or "disease." Despite the pain inflicted, the singer realizes that this experience has made them stronger and more resilient. They find their own strength and refuse to let anyone, including their former partner, break them down anymore.
In the end, the singer confidently asserts their newfound strength. They emphasize that no one can keep them down and that they will get back on their feet and stand on solid ground. They are determined to not allow their ex-partner to break them anymore and express their resilience and perseverance. These lyrics ultimately convey a powerful message of self-empowerment and the ability to overcome challenging relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
The days pass by like a slow and steady drip
Time moves slowly and consistently, emphasizing the feeling of monotony and stagnation.
Your silence is torture, think I'm losing my grip
Your lack of communication is causing me great pain and distress, and I feel like I'm losing control of myself.
Pain yields confusion, confusion to rage
The pain I feel from your actions leads to confusion, which eventually transforms into intense anger.
It's like some comic tragedy, played out on a stage
Our relationship feels like a cruel ironic play, filled with both humor and tragedy.
Gotta laugh at myself, God I must have been mad
I need to find humor in my own foolishness, as I must have been insane to have believed your lies.
To ever have believed one damn word you said
I can't believe I was foolish enough to trust a single word that came out of your mouth.
But I…I…I…I ain't gonna let you break me down no more
I am determined and refuse to let you continue to have power over me.
Cause I…I…I…I am so much stronger than you took me for
I possess a strength and resilience that you never expected or underestimated.
No you can't keep a good woman down
You will never be able to suppress or defeat a strong and resilient woman.
I'll get my feet back on solid ground
I will regain my stability and find a firm foundation to stand upon.
And I…I...I…I won't let you break me (down no more)
I am determined to resist and overcome your attempts to break me.
I've turned this thing over so damn many times
I have analyzed and contemplated this situation countless times in search of answers.
Examined every word, I swear I'm losing my mind
I have scrutinized every word you've spoken, and the process is driving me to the brink of insanity.
The tears come too easy, the lonely gets thick
I find myself crying easily, and the loneliness becomes overwhelming.
Feels like the pressure's rising and it's making me sick
I feel an increasing amount of pressure and it is physically and emotionally draining me.
I'm losing all I have and you don't give a damn
I am losing everything I once had, and you show no concern or care.
The promises you made, were they just a part of your plan
I question the sincerity of the promises you made to me, wondering if they were merely a manipulation tactic.
And I…I…I…I Ain't gonna let you break me down no more
I am resolute in my decision to not allow you to continue breaking me down.
Cause I…I…I…I am so much stronger than you took me for
I possess a strength and resilience that you did not anticipate or recognize.
And I…I...I…I won't let you break me (down no more)
I refuse to allow you to break my spirit and continue to cause me harm.
And now that time's gone by, guess I've kinda made peace
As time has passed, I have somewhat found peace and acceptance.
I've found myself forgiveness and even sympathy
I have learned to forgive myself and even feel sympathy for you.
I'd like to believe it was real with you and me
I want to hold onto the belief that our connection and relationship was genuine.
I think we both were just victims of your disease
I believe that both of us were victims of your own personal issues and toxic behavior.
Although it hurt me bad, you kinda set me free
Despite the immense pain it caused me, your actions ultimately liberated me.
Without you I'd have never known the strength I had in me
If it wasn't for you, I would have never discovered the inner strength that resides within me.
And I…I…I…I won't let nobody break me down no more
I am determined to not let anyone else bring me down or cause me harm.
Cause I…I…I…I am so much stronger than I was before
I have grown and become significantly stronger than my previous self.
No I…I…I…I won't let nobody break me down no more
I firmly refuse to allow anyone else to break me down or diminish my strength.
No you can't keep a good woman down
No one has the power to suppress or defeat a strong and determined woman.
I'll get-my-feet back on solid ground
I will regain my stability and find a firm foundation to stand upon.
And I…I...I…I won't let you break me (down no more)
I will not allow you to continue breaking me or causing me harm.
No, I…I…I…I won't let you break me (down no more)
I am resolute in my decision to not let you continue to break me.
No, I…I…I…I won't let you break me
I will not allow you to break my spirit and cause me harm.
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Written by: Gayle Harrod
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