I Break Down
SAVANNAH DEXTER Lyrics

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I Break down I break down I break down I break ddown

It's every day that I wake up it's almost instant that I'm stressin'
I got bills that ain't been paid on top of battlin' depression
That's what all they do is hate like all I'm gonna make is bad impressions
I'm sliding as I pray that I don't use this Smith and Wesson

Hey you don't even really know me who you met was an imposter
A narcissist at times like being kind at even in my roster
Gotta grind because I gotta shine cause if I don't why even bother
Gotta make my momma proud and turn out better than my father
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I Break Down I Break Down I Break Down
I Break Down I Break Down I Break Down
I Break Down I Break Down I Break Down
I Break Down I Break Down I Break Down

Wake up feeling that pressure, hit the line up off of my dresser
And my baby's momma stay trippin' on me but i don't even stress her
Like yo, I know that they don't even know I got that .40 on my chin
I swear to god I'm about to blow
So sick and tire of being sick and tired and that real
I hate myself I an't forgave myself for my brothers went and got killed
And I break myself and mistake myself for that guy that nobody feel
When they say that they were late I swear it sends me in a tear

I Break Down I Break Down I Break Down
I Break Down I Break Down I Break Down
I Break Down I Break Down I Break Down
I Break Down I Break Down I Break Down

Been through hell my heart still heavy
They can't learn to love me they'd rather reject me
Life change quick, I'm the center of attention
People talk shit but they never even met me
Motherfucker maybe hate me now
They just never didn't wait around
Life's too short gotta get up and get it
Fake friends only hang around for a minute
Blue check now they hang around for an image
I don't need fake love now bitch you can end it
I'm deaf to what they saying now
My music's what they playing now, breaking down

I Break Down I Break Down I Break Down
I Break Down I Break Down I Break Down

I Break Down I Break Down I Break Down
I Break Down I Break Down I Break Down

Overall Meaning

The song "I Break Down" by Savannah Dexter is a powerful expression of intense emotion and struggle. She describes feeling overwhelmed by stress and depression, and the pressure to succeed despite societal obstacles. The repetition of the line "I break down" reinforces the weight that she is carrying, and the urgency of her need to acknowledge and release these feelings.

Dexter also addresses the criticism and judgment that she faces from others, as well as the internal judgment she places on herself. She acknowledges her mistakes and the pain that they cause, but refuses to let them define her. The third verse introduces a note of defiance, as she asserts her worth and declares her determination to succeed.

Overall, "I Break Down" is a raw and honest depiction of the complexities of mental health and emotional labor, and the impact that social expectations can have on individuals. It is a powerful anthem of self-acceptance and perseverance in the face of adversity.

Line by Line Meaning

I Break down I break down I break down I break ddown
The repetition of this line emphasizes the singer's emotional breakdown and serves as the chorus of the song.

It's every day that I wake up it's almost instant that I'm stressin'
The singer wakes up stressed every day and this instant stress has become a regular part of her life.

I got bills that ain't been paid on top of battlin' depression
The singer is dealing with financial difficulties and is also struggling with depression.

That's what all they do is hate like all I'm gonna make is bad impressions
The artist is facing constant criticism and negativity from others who doubt her abilities and success.

I'm sliding as I pray that I don't use this Smith and Wesson
The artist is experiencing a strong desire to harm herself with a gun but is actively trying to resist this urge.

Hey you don't even really know me who you met was an imposter
The singer feels misunderstood and that others have a false perception of her true identity.

A narcissist at times like being kind at even in my roster
The singer is admitting that she can be self-absorbed and that even when she is kind to others, it is for her own benefit.

Gotta grind because I gotta shine cause if I don't why even bother
The artist feels the need to work hard and be successful in order to feel a sense of purpose and accomplishment.

Gotta make my momma proud and turn out better than my father
The artist wants to make her mother proud of her accomplishments and improve upon the example set by her father.

Wake up feeling that pressure, hit the line up off of my dresser
The artist feels pressure and stress upon waking up each day and immediately checks her phone for messages and notifications.

And my baby's momma stay trippin' on me but i don't even stress her
The mother of the singer's child causes drama and issues but she chooses to not let it affect her emotionally.

Like yo, I know that they don't even know I got that .40 on my chin
The artist is carrying a gun and is aware that others are unaware of this fact.

I swear to god I'm about to blow
The singer is feeling overwhelmed and close to breaking point.

So sick and tire of being sick and tired and that real
The singer is exhausted of constantly feeling sick and tired in her life.

I hate myself I an't forgave myself for my brothers went and got killed
The singer is struggling with guilt and grief over the loss of her brothers and has not been able to forgive herself for their deaths.

And I break myself and mistake myself for that guy that nobody feel
The artist is struggling with low self-worth and feels like no one can relate to her struggles.

When they say that they were late I swear it sends me in a tear
The artist is easily triggered emotionally, especially by situations where others arrive late.

Been through hell my heart still heavy
The singer has been through difficult experiences and is still dealing with emotional weight from those experiences in her heart.

They can't learn to love me they'd rather reject me
The singer is feeling unlovable and as though others prefer to reject her instead of trying to understand her better.

Life change quick, I'm the center of attention
The artist's life has changed rapidly and suddenly she finds herself being the focus of attention.

People talk shit but they never even met me
The artist is facing criticism from people who do not know her in-person and are basing their opinions on assumptions.

Motherfucker maybe hate me now
The artist is aware that people might hate her and has come to terms with this possibility.

They just never didn't wait around
The people who used to be in the singer's life left quickly and never bothered to stick around.

Life's too short gotta get up and get it
The artist believes that life is too brief to waste time and is motivated to take action.

Fake friends only hang around for a minute
The singer recognizes that some of her friends are not genuine and only stick around for a short period of time.

Blue check now they hang around for an image
The singer has achieved a level of success and now people want to be associated with her for their own benefits.

I don't need fake love now bitch you can end it
The singer does not want fake or insincere love from others and is willing to cut off those who cannot provide genuine affection.

I'm deaf to what they saying now
The artist has learned to tune out negativity and criticism from others.

My music's what they playing now, breaking down
Despite her struggles, the artist knows that her music is gaining popularity and is reaching people who relate to her emotions and experiences.

Lyrics © ONErpm
Written by: FJ Outlaw, Savannah Dexter

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