Breakdown
ft. Benji Madden Lyrics
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Go on, go on, let me down
You couldn't tell me if I asked you
"Do you still want me around?"
Come on, come on play your games
Go on, go on, say my name
You won't, you won't stay the same
And don't you know it's just not like me to wait?
'Cause you give me your reasons
But I've heard them all before
This is it, and I'll admit that
I breakdown, I breakdown when I can't see you
I breakdown, I breakdown when you don't call
And I've told myself a thousand times
That if you left I'd be alright and
I breakdown, I breakdown if I can't see you tonight
Come on, come on, keep me here
Go on, go on, watch my tears
Go on, go on, say goodbye cause I know, I know it won't be the last time
Go on and I'll watch you go
Go on, go on, I just hope you know
It's a slim to none chance that I'll be here when you get home
Cause you give me your reasons
But I've heard them all before
This is it, and I'll admit that
I breakdown, I breakdown when I can't see you
I breakdown, I breakdown when you don't call
And I've told myself a thousand times
That if you left I'd be alright and
I breakdown, I breakdown if I can't see you tonight
I really don't wanna talk it out
There's nothing left here to fight about or cry about
So don't misunderstand me, I'm giving up
I really don't wanna see your face,
When you look at me that way like it's a game
I'm really not OK but I won't
Breakdown and breakdown if I can't see you
No I won't breakdown and breakdown if you don't call
I breakdown, I breakdown if I can't see you
I breakdown, I breakdown if you don't call
And I've done this all a thousand times
So now I know I'll be alright and
I breakdown, I breakdown but I won't
I can't stop myself now but I won't
Breakdown and breakdown if I can't see you tonight
The lyrics to Benji Madden's "Breakdown" are a poignant exploration of heartbreak and the cyclical nature of toxic relationships. The opening lines, "Come on, come on, pick me up/Go on, go on, let me down," immediately set the tone for the song. The singer is caught in a push-pull dynamic with their partner, unsure of where they stand in the relationship. They ask the question, "Do you still want me around?" but receive no clear answer.
As the song progresses, the singer becomes increasingly frustrated with their partner's behavior. "You won't, you won't stay the same/And don't you know it's just not like me to wait?" they sing. Despite this, the singer finds themselves trapped in the same patterns, unable to break free from the cycle of hope and disappointment.
The chorus, "I breakdown, I breakdown when I can't see you/I breakdown, I breakdown when you don't call," is a stark admission of the singer's emotional dependence on their partner. They have told themselves that they would be okay if their partner were to leave, but deep down they know that isn't true. However, as the song comes to a close, the singer takes a stand. "I'm really not OK but I won't/Breakdown and breakdown if I can't see you tonight," they assert. It is a small victory, but a victory nonetheless - a refusal to be at the mercy of someone else's actions.
Overall, "Breakdown" is a compelling exploration of the ups and downs of love and the difficult journey towards self-preservation.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on, come on, pick me up
Please come and get me
Go on, go on, let me down
You disappoint me
You couldn't tell me if I asked you
You won't be honest with me
"Do you still want me around?"
I question if you still want me in your life
Come on, come on play your games
Stop playing childish games with me
Go on, go on, say my name
Don't pretend you don't know me
You won't, you won't stay the same
You constantly change
And don't you know it's just not like me to wait?
I don’t like having to wait
'Cause you give me your reasons
You give me excuses
But I've heard them all before
I'm tired of hearing the same things over and over again
This is it, and I'll admit that
This is the end, and I accept it
I breakdown, I breakdown when I can't see you
I become emotional and upset if I can't see you
I breakdown, I breakdown when you don't call
I become upset when you don't contact me
And I've told myself a thousand times
I keep telling myself
That if you left I'd be alright and
I'll be fine if you leave
Come on, come on, keep me here
Stay with me
Go on, go on, watch my tears
You watch me cry
Go on, go on, say goodbye cause I know, I know it won't be the last time
I know this isn't the last goodbye
Go on and I'll watch you go
I'll watch you leave
Go on, go on, I just hope you know
I hope you understand
"It's a slim to none chance that I'll be here when you get home"
I probably won't be here when you return
I really don't wanna talk it out
I don't want to discuss this anymore
There's nothing left here to fight about or cry about
There's nothing to argue or cry over
So don't misunderstand me, I'm giving up
I'm surrendering
I really don't wanna see your face,
I don’t want to look at you
When you look at me that way like it's a game
Don't treat me like a toy or a game
I'm really not OK but I won't
I'm not okay but I can't
Breakdown and breakdown if I can't see you
I can't handle the breakdown if I can't see you
No I won't breakdown and breakdown if you don't call
I refuse to break down if you don’t call
And I've done this all a thousand times
I've been through this many times before
So now I know I'll be alright and
I know I'll be okay now
I can't stop myself now but I won't
I can’t control myself now but I won't
Breakdown and breakdown if I can't see you tonight
I can’t handle the breakdown if I can't see you tonight
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BENJI MADDEN, JENNA RACHAEL MCDOUGALL, WHAKAIO EUBEN TAAHI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@JaydenDonato
Does anyone know the reason why this song and their "All Shapes & Diguises" album can't be found anywhere anymore??
@Jaachi_Aaron-CJ041
This song repeats itself unlike any I’ve seen before in my life. 🔥😍❤️❤️🔥
@freezor80
This song is amazing. How have they been around since 2008 and I just now in mid-2021 discovered them?
@timberwolfe338
Bc they changed their sound, lost the fanbase, then disbanded
@jenkem69
@@timberwolfe338 I didn't know they broke up....that sucks...
@scottmcdonald4236
Same for me in 2020
@giovannipenate5325
I first heard them since 2020
@maltamessiah6493
for uploading this thank you so much 💯
@KatelinMeekis
I love this song. Great job on the video. <3
@ashleysparkify
Aww, thank you so much! :-)