Breakin’ Point
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Verse 1
In the European late October nightStay inside with your doubtsIn the quest of what it's worthwhile or just triteOn the couch, hypnotizedIt's a small step for humanity, a giant step for meI've been waiting for your kick to set me freeChorus
Saw it in Jesus, saw it in SupermanGot it from whiskey like any loser canBeen running on empty, I leave it all in your handsNow show me what to doI'm listening to youVerse 2
You've been hiding in the bosom of my dreamNow the clock sets the sceneWe've been eagerly awaiting your entréeWhat to do? What to say?All the trivialities are out of focus in my mindAll I really wish is you'll be doing fineChorus
Saw it in Jesus, saw it in SupermanGot it from whiskey like any loser canWe're running on empty, I leave it all in your handsNow show me what you doI'm listening to youChorus
I saw it in Jesus, saw it in SupermanGot it from whiskey like any loser canWe're running on empty, leave it all in your handsNow show me what you doI'm listeningI saw it in Jesus, saw it in SupermanGot it from whiskey like any loser canWe're running on empty, leave it all in your handsNow show me what you doI'm listening to youOutro
Listening to youListening to youWhat the song means
A song about emotional exhaustion and dependency. The narrator has reached a breaking point and surrenders all control to another person, hoping they'll provide direction and meaning. References to Jesus, Superman, and whiskey represent different sources of false salvation, while the repeated plea "I'm listening to you" emphasizes complete surrender and vulnerability.
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running on empty — operating with no energy or resources left
describes being emotionally or physically depleted
Song info
- Release date
- 2016-03-25
- Album
- Breakin’ Point
- Written by
- Björn Yttling, John Eriksson, Peter Morén
- Produced by
- Peter Bjorn and John, Emile Haynie, Björn Yttling, John Eriksson, Peter Morén