Break
Y O U Lyrics


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He's tired of distractions & meaningless noise,
Tired of answering questions about the methods he employs,
Tired of rebels without a cause & the man they annoy,
When there's slackers in the basement & rejects down the hall,
He's thinking, I need a break from it all.

She's overworked & she's underpaid,
There's a line 'round the corner to see the progress that she made,
She never tried to be different, just worked out that way,
When there's angels in her stairwell & ghosts living in her walls,
She's thinking, I need a break from it all.

It shouldn't feel like such a crime
To wish for a more simple time,
But there's angels in her stairwell & ghosts living in her walls,
She's thinking, I need a break from it all.

Bad news in the papers, every word of it true,
Bills falling out the mailbox, every one overdue,
Every stranger has a crisis, there's only so much you can do,
When you're painted in the corner with your back against the wall,
You're thinking, I need a break from it--

All my enemies were lovers, all my messages are missed,
I need to go undercover, pretend I don't exist,
But I'm painted in the corner with my back against the wall,
And I need a break from it all.

It shouldn't feel like such a crime
To wish for a more simple time,
But I'm painted in this corner with my back against this wall,
And I need a break from it all.





I'm painted in the corner with my back against the wall,
I need a break.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Y O U's song "Break" discuss the overwhelming feeling of needing to escape from the noise and chaos of daily life. The first verse speaks to a person who is tired of dealing with distractions and meaningless questions about their work. The mention of rebels without a cause and slackers highlights the frustration with unproductive and unhelpful people around them. Similarly, in the second verse, the singer describes a person who is overworked and underpaid, but always strives to keep going. She feels she needs a break from the angels and ghosts who haunt her space, which may be a metaphor for the stresses of everyday life.


The chorus emphasizes that it is not a crime to wish for simpler times and to take a step back when things feel overwhelming. The final verse incorporates imagery of bills and crises that everyone seems to be dealing with, highlighting the idea that it can be challenging to escape the burdens of the world. The lyrics suggest the singer is feeling cornered, having enemies seemingly everywhere, and messages being missed. They need to escape their situation and pretend not to exist, but the walls of their situation leave them feeling trapped.


Overall, the theme of the song is relatable to anyone who has felt overwhelmed and needed a break. It's a reminder to take care of ourselves and step back when life becomes too much to handle.


Line by Line Meaning

He's tired of distractions & meaningless noise,
He's fed up with anything that doesn't serve a purpose and all the unnecessary noise that clutters his mind.


Tired of answering questions about the methods he employs,
He's sick of having to explain himself and defend his actions to others.


Tired of rebels without a cause & the man they annoy,
He's exhausted by those who rebel just for the sake of it and those who cause trouble for the system without a real reason.


When there's slackers in the basement & rejects down the hall,
He's frustrated by the lack of productivity and motivation from those around him, as well as the outright negativity.


He's thinking, I need a break from it all.
He's considering the idea of taking a step back from everything and finding some peace and quiet away from the chaos.


She's overworked & she's underpaid,
She's working too hard and not getting the compensation or recognition she deserves.


There's a line 'round the corner to see the progress that she made,
She's achieved a lot and people are flocking to see her success.


She never tried to be different, just worked out that way,
She didn't purposely set out to be unique or stand out, but her hard work and talent have made her different from the rest.


When there's angels in her stairwell & ghosts living in her walls,
Despite her achievements, there are still some seemingly supernatural or paranormal things that haunt her and prevent her from feeling completely at peace.


She's thinking, I need a break from it all.
She's also considering the idea of taking a step back from everything and finding some peace and quiet away from the chaos.


Bad news in the papers, every word of it true,
She's constantly bombarded with negative news and feels like everything she reads or hears is true and happening around her.


Bills falling out the mailbox, every one overdue,
Her financial situation is dire and she's struggling to keep up with her bills, which are all past due.


Every stranger has a crisis, there's only so much you can do,
Everyone she encounters seems to be going through a tough time and she's starting to feel overwhelmed and helpless in dealing with all these issues.


When you're painted in the corner with your back against the wall,
When you feel like you're at your wit's end and have no other options left to turn to.


You're thinking, I need a break from it--
You're considering the option of taking a break from the constant stresses and struggles in your life.


All my enemies were lovers, all my messages are missed,
Those who were once close to him have become his enemies, and he's struggling to connect with the people who matter most to him. His messages are being ignored or misunderstood.


I need to go undercover, pretend I don't exist,
He wants to disappear and go off the grid, to escape from the constant scrutiny and expectations placed on him by others.


But I'm painted in the corner with my back against the wall,
He feels trapped and confined, with limited options and resources to turn to.


And I need a break from it all.
He, too, is considering the idea of taking a step back from everything and finding some peace and quiet away from the chaos.


It shouldn't feel like such a crime
Taking a break or stepping back from the constant pressures and stresses in life shouldn't be seen as a negative thing.


To wish for a more simple time,
Wanting to go back to a time when things were less complicated and stressful is a natural human desire.


But I'm painted in this corner with my back against this wall,
He's still feeling trapped and confined, with little room to maneuver or find relief.


And I need a break from it all.
He continues to feel the pull towards taking a break and finding some peace and quiet to recharge.


I'm painted in the corner with my back against the wall,
He repeats this phrase to emphasize the feeling of being trapped and confined, unable to break free of the stresses and pressures in life.


I need a break.
He concludes the song with a simple, straightforward statement of his desire to take a break and find some rest and relaxation.




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