Break Me Down
Unveiling Hidden Desires: Break Me Down by Criminal Outpost
Lyrics
Na na na naa
Repetitive sounds used for musical effect, no specific lyrical meaning.
Na na na naa
-Na na na naa
-One time if I look once more then I will fall victim to those eyes
The singer fears falling for someone's captivating eyes if they look again.
But I can't help myself it's no surprise
Despite the fear, they can't resist the attraction; it's expected.
Said she wanna dive head first into the water tell me what you see
A person wants to explore deeply ("dive head first") into something (relationship), seeking insight.
She said a whole lotta animals watching me
They feel observed or judged by many ("a whole lotta animals") in this pursuit.
I didn't wanna tell your secret
The singer keeps someone's secret, respecting their privacy.
I didn't wanna make you cry
They didn't intend to cause emotional pain or make the person cry.
You always seem to wonder
The person often wonders but is urged not to question why things happen.
Don't ever wonder why
Advice not to dwell on past mistakes or choices.
Don't focus on no regrets
Emphasizing the repetition of regrets ("replayed a thousand times") in one's mind.
Replayed a thousand times
Noting the irony that broken things often become meaningful or come to life unexpectedly.
Funny how the broken things come to life
Requesting not to push away but to confront and communicate despite difficulties.
Break me down girl don't just shut me out no way
Expressing a desire not to be emotionally shut out by the person.
Cause I'm feeling you
The singer feels a strong connection or attraction towards the person.
Woah oh oh ohh
Musical interjection expressing emotion or emphasis.
Break me down girl don't just shut me out no way
Similar to line 15, emphasizing the plea not to shut the singer out emotionally.
Cause you're feeling it too
The person is also experiencing a mutual emotional connection.
Woah oh oh ohh
Musical interjection expressing emotion or emphasis.
Na na na naa
Repetitive sounds used for musical effect, no specific lyrical meaning.
Na na na naa
-Na na na naa
-Everybody running round' in a circle wondering why they don't go nowhere no more no more no more
Describing a sense of stagnation or being stuck in a cycle of unfulfilling routines.
You take a chance and you drive it on down to the backboard just to find no one's been keeping your score
Taking risks but finding that there's no recognition or acknowledgment of efforts.
Oh and I won't stop till I reach the very top
Determination to keep striving for success until reaching the pinnacle.
I know it sounds cliche but today is our day
Optimistic belief that today is a special or significant day despite it seeming cliché.
Aye aye
Exclamation expressing affirmation or agreement.
One time take my hand once more I can take you far let's fly away
Invitation to embark on a journey together towards something better or different.
Oh you never fail to surprise me
The person's ability to surprise the singer repeatedly is acknowledged.
Break me down girl don't just shut me out no way
Reiterating the plea not to emotionally shut the singer out, emphasizing communication.
Cause I'm feeling you
The singer's strong emotional connection or feelings towards the person reiterated.
Woah oh oh ohh
Musical interjection expressing emotion or emphasis.
Break me down girl don't just shut me out no way
Similar to line 31, emphasizing the mutual emotional connection.
Cause you're feeling it too
Musical interjection expressing emotion or emphasis.
I know you're feeling it too
Acknowledging the person's shared emotional experience.
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