This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
The streets are misty in the mornin' light
The fog hides everythin' from view
It's time to make a move to change my life
I gotta make my dreams come true
'Cause I know there's somethin' more inside of me
I'm losin' my mind, livin' a lie
I won't get nowhere if I don't break free
I'm not runnin' away but I just gotta try
Break out tonight
The door's within my reach
Break out tonight
And I don't need no key
Break out tonight
I got the power, I want the glory
And now it's time to do or die
Break out tonight
I hear a siren and I feel the heat
A prowlin' shark in black and white
A painted angel handcuffed in the seat
A child cries alone and dies without a fight
And all these dead-end streets keep tellin' me
I'm losin' my chance the longer I wait
They say you can't escape your destiny
So, I'm makin' my move before it's too late
Break out tonight
The door's within my reach
Break out tonight
And I don't need no key
Break out tonight
I got the power, I want the glory
And now it's time to do or die
Break out tonight
You wanna make your dreams reality
But somethin's got you caught in a vice
They'll try to tear you down and fit you in
So, break open the cage if you wanna fly
Break out tonight
The door's within my reach
Break out tonight
And I don't need no key
Break out tonight
I got my power, I want the glory
And now it's time to do or die
Break out tonight
Tonight, tonight, tonight, tonight
The fog hides everythin' from view
It's time to make a move to change my life
I gotta make my dreams come true
'Cause I know there's somethin' more inside of me
I'm losin' my mind, livin' a lie
I won't get nowhere if I don't break free
I'm not runnin' away but I just gotta try
Break out tonight
The door's within my reach
Break out tonight
And I don't need no key
Break out tonight
I got the power, I want the glory
And now it's time to do or die
Break out tonight
I hear a siren and I feel the heat
A prowlin' shark in black and white
A painted angel handcuffed in the seat
A child cries alone and dies without a fight
And all these dead-end streets keep tellin' me
I'm losin' my chance the longer I wait
They say you can't escape your destiny
So, I'm makin' my move before it's too late
Break out tonight
The door's within my reach
Break out tonight
And I don't need no key
Break out tonight
I got the power, I want the glory
And now it's time to do or die
Break out tonight
You wanna make your dreams reality
But somethin's got you caught in a vice
They'll try to tear you down and fit you in
So, break open the cage if you wanna fly
Break out tonight
The door's within my reach
Break out tonight
And I don't need no key
Break out tonight
I got my power, I want the glory
And now it's time to do or die
Break out tonight
Tonight, tonight, tonight, tonight
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Break Out Tonight Lyrics as written by Jeff Paris David Meniketti
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
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