breakOUT
n·e·r·d Lyrics
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So what?
But they're all laughing
What's up?
Why the tears have no fear
We are here for you
But I know how you feel, I know how you feel
If you feel just like I feel, PUSH PEOPLE
Baby, everything is plastic, nothing is real, PUSH PEOPLE
Fuck your lover makes not steal, PUSH PEOPLE
We just dance and no big deal, PUSH PEOPLE
He just let the bullshit pass, PUSH PEOPLE
So we just skateboard your ass, PUSH PEOPLE
Got my bones, my wheels, PUSH PEOPLE
We just dance and no big deal, PUSH PEOPLE
Break out [x11]
All you can be is just you cause
You're real not the plasic time.
But reality sets and
You're stuck in this plastic life.
Why the tears
We are here for you
But I know how you feel, I know how you feel
When nothing cares.
Break out [x11]
Hey!
Shit happens, hey, just blow it off, whooo,
Man, don't it make you feel rage, rage, yeah
Hey!
Shit happens, you-uh, just blow it off, whooo,
Man, don't it make you feel rage ,rage ,yeah
Just as long we got the same thing in our vains,
You and I ,we are both the same
I bail you out and show you what you see
'bout love, N*E*R*D, peace
The song Breakout by n·e·r·d is a declaration of independence from societal expectations and pressure. The first verse begins with the singer proclaiming that something has happened and asking why everyone around them is laughing. They then acknowledge the feeling of being alone in a world where no one cares about their struggles. The chorus encourages listeners to push back against plasticity and conformity - to break out of their current situation and be true to themselves. The second verse highlights the common experiences that unite people who are not content with the status quo, with the singer encouraging others to join them in their push for independence.
The song's overall message is one of empowerment - the chorus repeatedly calls for listeners to "push people" and break out of their current situation. The bridge further underscores this message, with the singer urging listeners to not let setbacks and disappointment get them down, but instead to use those experiences to fuel their desire for change.
Overall, Breakout is a rallying cry for individuality and self-determination in the face of societal pressure to conform.
Line by Line Meaning
It just happened
Something unexpected took place
So what?
Does not really matter
But they're all laughing
Other people are mocking the situation
What's up?
What is the issue?
Why the tears have no fear
Do not be afraid to cry
We are here for you
We support you
But I know how you feel, I know how you feel
I understand your emotions
When no-one cares
Feeling alone and ignored
If you feel just like I feel, PUSH PEOPLE
When you feel frustrated, act out and push others away
Baby, everything is plastic, nothing is real, PUSH PEOPLE
Modern life feels fake and forced, push back against it
Fuck your lover makes not steal, PUSH PEOPLE
Love cannot be bought, so push people away who think it can
We just dance and no big deal, PUSH PEOPLE
The simple joy of dancing is more important, so push others aside and enjoy yourself
He just let the bullshit pass, PUSH PEOPLE
Do not allow others to feed you lies, but push them back instead
So we just skateboard your ass, PUSH PEOPLE
Use skating as an outlet to escape from negativity, and push back against those who try to bring you down
Got my bones, my wheels, PUSH PEOPLE
Using skating as a way to express oneself and push past negativity
Break out [x11]
Use skating and self-expression to break out of a negative situation
All you can be is just you cause
Just be yourself
You're real not the plasic time.
You are genuine in a fake world
But reality sets and
However, reality soon sets in
You're stuck in this plastic life.
You feel trapped in this inauthentic world
Hey!
Expression of excitement
Shit happens, hey, just blow it off, whooo,
Things sometimes go wrong, but just let it go
Man, don't it make you feel rage, rage, yeah
It is frustrating, but do not let it make you bitter
Just as long we got the same thing in our vains,
As long as the desire for change is shared
You and I ,we are both the same
We are similar in our outlook
I bail you out and show you what you see
I will be there to support you and reveal the truth
'bout love, N*E*R*D, peace
This is a song about love, N*E*R*D, and peace
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHAD HUGO, PHARRELL WILLIAMS, PHARRELL L WILLIAMS
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