Break Away

Lyrics: Break Away

[Verse] I was young, I was happy, I was free, A world of endless possibility. Then you took everything away from me, Locked my heart and stole the key. You put me in chains I couldn't see, Wrapped your lies around my dreams. You gave me heartache, you gave me pain, Still somehow I learned to smile again [Pre-Chorus] You thought you'd buried all my fire, Left me broken, left me tired. But underneath these silent scars, There's a spark you can't put out. [Chorus] Oh, I've got to break away From the pain and the sorrow every day. This is not a life, I was a friend, a lover and a wife. I'm finding strength inside my soul, Picking up the pieces, taking back control. Oh, I've got to break away, I'm not living like this another day.** [Verse 2] You wore your mask so everyone believed, No one saw what happened behind the scenes. I learned to hide every bruise inside, While you smiled and let my spirit die. Until then I'll play your game, One day everyone will know my name. The truth you've buried won't remain, Your kingdom's built on fear and shame. [Bridge] One day when you expect it the least, I will unleash my inner beast. No more silence, no more fear, Your time is ending, mine is here. Every chain will hit the floor, You'll never own my life no more. I'll rise above what you've become, You'll hear the sound of freedom come. [Final Chorus] Oh, I've got to break away From the pain and the sorrow every day. This is not a life, I was a friend, a lover and a wife. Now I'm stronger than I've ever been, This is where my life begins. Oh, I've got to break away, I'm leaving all your darkness far away.** [Outro] I was young, I was happy, I was free... Now I'm finally becoming me. You took everything... or so you thought, But you never took the fight I've got. Oh... I've got to break away...

About this song

A powerful, building rock track following a narrator's journey of escaping an abusive, manipulative relationship to reclaim her autonomy and sense of self. It shifts from quiet, vulnerable verses to explosive, triumphant choruses celebrating resilience and freedom from controlling, harmful dynamics.

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• @justrob · Jul 15, 2026

  love this

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