In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
Breakdown!
Let the fun and games begin
She is spayed and broken in
Skin is cold and white
Such a lovely lonely night
Heaven is on the way
You could feel the hate
But I guess you never will
I'm on a roll again
And I want an end
'Cause I feel you creeping in
What I found in this town
I'm heading for a breakdown
What's that sound, you're so loud
I'm heading for a breakdown
Drank up all my alcohol
This is not a free for all
I'll be there for you
'Til my heart is black and blue
Heaven is on the way
You could feel the hate
But I guess you never will
I'm on a roll again
And I want an end
'Cause I feel you creeping in
What I found in this town
I'm heading for a breakdown
What's that sound, you're so loud
I'm heading for a breakdown
What I found in this town
I'm heading for a breakdown
What's that sound, you're so loud
I'm heading for a breakdown
You breakdown, you're so proud.
I'm heading for a breakdown.
What's that sound, it's so loud.
I'm heading for a breakdown.
No!
Let the fun and games begin
She is spayed and broken in
Skin is cold and white
Such a lovely lonely night
Heaven is on the way
You could feel the hate
But I guess you never will
I'm on a roll again
And I want an end
'Cause I feel you creeping in
What I found in this town
I'm heading for a breakdown
What's that sound, you're so loud
I'm heading for a breakdown
Drank up all my alcohol
This is not a free for all
I'll be there for you
'Til my heart is black and blue
Heaven is on the way
You could feel the hate
But I guess you never will
I'm on a roll again
And I want an end
'Cause I feel you creeping in
What I found in this town
I'm heading for a breakdown
What's that sound, you're so loud
I'm heading for a breakdown
What I found in this town
I'm heading for a breakdown
What's that sound, you're so loud
I'm heading for a breakdown
You breakdown, you're so proud.
I'm heading for a breakdown.
What's that sound, it's so loud.
I'm heading for a breakdown.
No!
Lyrics submitted by thewhitepony33
Breakdown Lyrics as written by Jeremy Hummel Benjamin Burnley
Lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company
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