Breakaway
Breaking Chains: Unveiling the Hidden Depths of George Ezra's 'Breakaway'
Lyrics
He won't tell her what is going on
He refuses to disclose what is happening to her
He won't tell her what is going on
Reiteration of his unwillingness to share information with her
Well try, oh, try, oh
Encouraging him to make an effort or attempt
Lie, oh, lie, oh
Suggesting the possibility of deception or falsehood
He won't tell her what is going on
Repeated indication that he withholds details from her
You may think that he's a demolition expert
Describing him as someone skilled in breaking down confidence
When he's finished with your self-esteem
After affecting self-worth, there might be a need for rebuilding
It may be true, we all need knocking down a few
Acknowledging that everyone requires a humbling experience
Oh, come find shelter, oh your shelter with me
Inviting her to find solace and protection with him
With me
Reiteration of finding shelter with him
Breakaway
Introduction of the theme of breaking away
She don't like to disturb the peace
She avoids causing disturbance or conflict
Became attached to the weak at least
Developed a connection with those who are vulnerable
She's got diamonds to show for it
She has tangible rewards (diamonds) for her actions
That tree of gold for it
Symbolic benefit gained from her choices
Well, she don't like to disturb the peace
Reiteration of her aversion to disturbance
You may think that he's a master of disguise
Portraying him as adept at concealing his true identity
You lost your dignity, you compromised
Loss of self-respect and making compromises
It may be true, we all need knocking down a few
Acknowledging the universal need for humbling experiences
Come find shelter, oh your shelter with me, with me
Inviting her to seek refuge and protection with him
Breakaway, oh
Repetition of the word "Breakaway," reinforcing the theme
Breakaway, oh
-Breakaway, oh
-Breakaway, oh
-Breakaway, oh
-Breakaway, oh
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Blank line, possibly indicating a break or change
You (breakaway, oh)
Repetition of the theme "Breakaway" with an invitation for shelter
You may think that he's a demolition expert (breakaway, oh)
-When he's finished with your self-esteem (breakaway, oh)
-It may be true, we all need knocking down a few (breakaway, oh)
-Come find shelter oh your shelter with me, with me (breakaway, oh)
-Breakaway, oh
Final repetition of the word "Breakaway," potentially concluding the theme
Breakaway
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