An uptempo drum and bass and experimental pop song about heartbreak, it was written and produced by PinkPantheress and Adam F.
A snippet of the song went viral on TikTok, and it subsequently peaked at number 74 on the UK Singles Chart and at number 30 on the Billboard Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart. A visualizer for the song was directed by Malt Disney and released on June 21, 2021.
Break It Off
pinkpantheress Lyrics
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Until I left the party the other night
Do you remember all things that you said me?
That came out of his mouth automatically
But I'm so used to sayin'
I'm fine
And then something that you did to hurt me worse
Despite (those times)
One day I just wanna hear to say, "I like you"
What's stopping you?
Aah-ah-ah-ah
What's stopping you?
What's stopping you?
Aah-ah-ah-ah
What's stopping you?
Wish I could go back to lying beside you on the bed
(Why did I like you? Breaking it off)
I'm out here thinking about every bad mistake I made
(Why did I like you? Breaking it off)
But I'm so used to sayin'
I'm fine
And then something that you did to hurt me worse
It comes to me
Despite (those times)
One day I just wanna hear to say, "I like you"
What's stopping you?
(Hey, hey)
What's stopping you?
Aah-ah-ah-ah
What's stopping you?
(Why did I like you? Breaking it off)
What's stopping you?
What's stopping you?
(Why did I like you? Breaking it off)
The lyrics to PinkPantheress's song Break It off depict the internal struggle of the singer as she tries to move on from a past relationship. The singer reveals that despite trying to hide her emotions, she cried after leaving a party, possibly due to the memories of the past relationship that was triggered by something that was said to her. She also remembers experiencing hurt from the relationship, which she tries to suppress by always saying "I'm fine." However, there is still a part of her that longs to hear the person say "I like you," revealing that despite everything, she still has feelings for the person.
The repeated line "What's stopping you?" may refer to the singer's desire for the person to express their feelings towards her or to initiate a new romantic relationship. However, there may be external or internal barriers hindering the person from doing so. Overall, the lyrics express the complex nature of moving on from past relationships, the struggle to suppress emotions, and the desire for closure or a second chance.
Line by Line Meaning
No one ever saw me cry
I kept my emotions hidden from others
Until I left the party the other night
I finally let my emotions show when I was alone
Do you remember all things that you said me?
I recall all the hurtful things you said to me
That came out of his mouth automatically
Your hurtful words were thoughtless and automatic
But I'm so used to sayin'
I'm accustomed to pretending everything is okay
I'm fine
I say I'm okay even when I'm not
And then something that you did to hurt me worse
Your actions hurt me more than your words
It comes to me
I can't stop thinking about the hurt you caused
Despite (those times)
Even though I've been hurt before
One day I just wanna hear to say, "I like you"
I long to hear you express your true feelings for me
What's stopping you?
What's preventing you from being honest about your feelings?
Aah-ah-ah-ah
Vocalization, no specific meaning
Wish I could go back to lying beside you on the bed
I regret breaking up with you and miss being close to you
(Why did I like you? Breaking it off)
Questioning the decision to break up
I'm out here thinking about every bad mistake I made
I'm reflecting on my own mistakes in the relationship
What's stopping you?
What's preventing you from being honest about your feelings?
(Hey, hey)
Vocalization, no specific meaning
(Why did I like you? Breaking it off)
Questioning the decision to break up
What's stopping you?
What's preventing you from being honest about your feelings?
What's stopping you?
What's preventing you from being honest about your feelings?
(Why did I like you? Breaking it off)
Questioning the decision to break up
Writer(s): Brandon O Sullivan
Contributed by Hunter B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@UntamedGorillaAss
Lyrics:
No one ever saw me cry
Until I left the party the other night
Do you remember all things that you said me?
That came out of his mouth automatically
But I'm so used to saying, "I'm fine"
And then something that you did to hurt me worse
It comes to me, despite (those times)
One day, I just wanna hear to say, "I like you"
What's stopping you? Ah-ah-ah-ah
What's stopping you?
What's stopping you? Ah-ah-ah-ah
What's stopping you?
Wish I could go back to lying beside you on the bed
(Why did I like you? Breaking it off)
I'm out here thinking about every bad mistake I made
(Why did I like you? Breaking it off)
But I'm so used to saying, "I'm fine"
And then something that you did to hurt me worse
It comes to me, despite (those times)
One day, I just wanna hear to say, "I like you"
What's stopping you? (Hey!)
What's stopping you? Ah-ah-ah-ah
What's stopping you?
(Why did I like you? Breaking it off)
What's stopping you?
What's stopping you?
(Why did I like you? Breaking it off)
@thespringwaterssa
Lyrics <3
No one ever saw me cry
Until I left the party the other night
Do you remember all things that you said me?
That came out of his mouth automatically
But I'm so used to sayin'
I'm fine
And then something that you did to hurt me worse
It comes to me
Despite (those times)
One day I just wanna hear to say, "I like you"
What's stopping you?
Aah-ah-ah-ah
What's stopping you?
What's stopping you?
Aah-ah-ah-ah
What's stopping you?
Wish I could go back to lying beside you on the bed
(Why did I like you? Breaking it off)
I'm out here thinking about every bad mistake I made
(Why did I like you? Breaking it off)
But I'm so used to sayin'
I'm fine
And then something that you did to hurt me worse
It comes to me
Despite (those times)
One day I just wanna hear to say, "I like you"
What's stopping you?
(Hey, hey)
What's stopping you?
Aah-ah-ah-ah
What's stopping you?
(Why did I like you? Breaking it off)
What's stopping you?
What's stopping you?
(Why did I like you? Breaking it off)
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@laurlocal
LYRICS
No one ever saw me cry
Until I left the party the other night
Do you remember all things that you said me?
That came out of his mouth automatically
But I'm so used to sayin'
I'm fine
And then something that you did to hurt me worse
It comes to me
Despite (those times)
One day I just wanna hear to say, "I like you"
What's stopping you?
Aah-ah-ah-ah
What's stopping you?
What's stopping you?
Aah-ah-ah-ah
What's stopping you?
Wish I could go back to lying beside you on the bed
(Why did I like you? Breaking it off)
I'm out here thinking about every bad mistake I made
(Why did I like you? Breaking it off)
But I'm so used to sayin'
I'm fine
And then something that you did to hurt me worse
It comes to me
Despite (those times)
One day I just wanna hear to say, "I like you"
What's stopping you?
(Hey, hey)
What's stopping you?
Aah-ah-ah-ah
What's stopping you?
(Why did I like you? Breaking it off)
What's stopping you?
What's stopping you?
(Why did I like you? Breaking it off)
@caz7202
lyrics
no one ever saw me cry
until i left the party the other night
do you remember all the things that you said to me?
that came out of this mouth automatically
but iβm so used to sayinβ
iβm fine
and the something that you did to hurt me last
it comes to me
despite(those times)
3x one day i just wanna hear you say
i like you
whatβs stopping you?
(aahhh)
wish i could go back to lying beside you on the bed
(why did i like you? breaking it off)
iβm out here thinking about every bad mistake i made
(why did i like you? breaking it off)
but iβm so used to sayinβ
iβm fine
@vlamslayedt5557
THE WAY YOU SAY βHEYβ IS AMAZINGGGGG
@CarlosCortes-xj2eh
hahahahahaha
@kayla.foster2
@@CarlosCortes-xj2eh whatβs funny
@kayla.foster2
@@CarlosCortes-xj2eh you saying that pisses me off π
@magicaldimpleberry2365
@@kayla.foster2 lmaooo
@jerboas
@@kayla.foster2 lol
@greetingsfromnarnia5016
Your songs just itch a spot in my brain
@zakke6851
RIGHT! couldn't have explained it any better.
@mikevstheworld2
word
@henr4baile9
Guys the background song is actually Adam F - Circles. This song wouldn't be the same without it and she doesn't even give credit smh π