About A Breakup Lyrics – Salem Ilese
About A Breakup Lyrics
[Intro: Salem Ilese]
Ba-da-da-da-da-da, ba-da-da
[Verse 1: Salem Ilese]
I could paint the ceiling blue
And never leave my room
Just make it all go "boom"
Blow my life up over you
You could paint your bedroom green
While sobbing over me
Go pick up nicotine, try to kill me in your sleep
[Pre-Chorus: Salem Ilese]
But I can't help feeling sorry about
Feeling sorry for myself, for myself
[Chorus: Salem Ilese]
The world's too f**ked to cry about a breakup
The world's too f**ked to cry about a breakup
No, I can't help feeling sorry about
Feeling sorry for myself, for myself
And crying 'bout a breakup
Ba-da-da-da-da-da, ba-da-da
[Verse 2: Salem Ilese]
I could drink my body weight
In Dollar Store champagne
And sleep for seven days
But we'd still be worlds away
You could kiss a girl
Or two or twenty-four
But when they'd shut your door
You would only miss me more
[Pre-Chorus: Salem Ilese]
No, I can't help feeling sorry about
Feeling sorry for mysеlf, for myself
(No, no, no)
[Chorus: Salem Ilese]
The world's too f**ked to cry about a brеakup
The world's too f**ked to cry about a breakup
No, I can't help feeling sorry about
Feeling sorry for myself, for myself
And crying 'bout a breakup
[Bridge: Salem Ilese]
Ba-da-da-da-da-da, da-da-da-da-da (Oh)
And crying 'bout a breakup
Ba-da-da-da-da-da, da-da-da-da-da (Oh)
[Pre-Chorus: Salem Ilese]
The world's too f**ked to cry 'bout a breakup
So I give up fighting for the small stuff
The world's too f**ked, I'm lucky when I wake up
But I never wanna wake up
Crying 'bout a breakup
[Chorus: Salem Ilese]
The world's too f**ked to cry about a breakup
The world's too f**ked to cry about a breakup
No, I can't help feeling sorry about
Feeling sorry for myself, for myself
And crying 'bout a breakup
About A Breakup Lyrics Meaning
The lyrics of "About A Breakup" by Salem Ilese deals with the emotional turmoil following a breakup, but with a unique twist. It juxtaposes personal heartbreak against the broader backdrop of a world that's already in a state of turmoil. The singer grapples with feelings of self-pity and sorrow over the breakup but acknowledges that in the grand scheme of things, their personal issues might seem trivial. This realization, however, does not lessen the intensity of their emotions. The song captures the struggle of reconciling personal pain with a sense of perspective about larger global issues.
[Verse 1: Salem Ilese]
In the first verse, the singer imagines immersing themselves in an activity (painting the ceiling blue) to avoid facing the outside world, symbolizing a retreat into their own space to cope with their emotions. The line "blow my life up over you" indicates the extreme measures they might consider due to the heartbreak. On the other hand, they speculate about their ex-partner doing something similar, such as painting their bedroom green and using nicotine to cope with their sadness, even harboring subconscious hostility.
[Pre-Chorus: Salem Ilese]
Here, the singer reflects on their feelings of self-pity. Despite acknowledging that they are feeling sorry for themselves, they cannot help but feel this way, indicating a deep sense of self-awareness and helplessness.
[Chorus: Salem Ilese]
The chorus emphasizes the main theme of the song: the world is too chaotic and troubled ("too fucked") to be upset over a breakup. This line suggests a sense of guilt or futility in feeling sorry for oneself when larger issues are at play. Despite this realization, the singer admits to still feeling sorry for themselves and struggling with the breakup.
[Verse 2: Salem Ilese]
In the second verse, the singer considers self-destructive behaviors, such as drinking excessively to numb the pain, yet recognizes that these actions won't bring them closer to their ex. They also imagine their ex-partner trying to move on by being with others, but ultimately failing to do so, as the emotional attachment remains strong.
[Bridge: Salem Ilese]
The bridge includes the repeated melodic "ba-da-da" sounds, maintaining the whimsical yet melancholic tone of the song. The singer reiterates the futility of crying over a breakup when the world is in such a dire state, acknowledging a sense of resignation.
[Pre-Chorus: Salem Ilese]
In this variation of the pre-chorus, the singer emphasizes the pointlessness of fretting over minor issues when the world is fraught with bigger problems. They express a desire to stop focusing on trivial matters but admit to the difficulty of this mindset.
[Popular Phrases Explained]
1. "I could paint the ceiling blue and never leave my room" - This line symbolizes the singer's desire to isolate themselves and avoid facing reality by immersing in a mundane, repetitive task.
2. "Blow my life up over you" - This phrase conveys the intensity of the singer's emotions, suggesting that they might consider drastic measures because of the heartbreak.
3. "The world's too fucked to cry about a breakup" - This recurring line highlights the contrast between personal grief and global issues, questioning the significance of individual sorrow in a chaotic world.
4. "Drink my body weight in Dollar Store champagne" - This phrase reflects a self-destructive coping mechanism, where the singer contemplates excessive drinking to numb the pain of the breakup.
5. "I give up fighting for the small stuff" - This line expresses the singer's resignation to not worrying about minor issues in the face of larger global problems, though they struggle to apply this perspective to their personal pain.
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Cast & Crew
- Album
- Salem Ilese (Singles)
- Artist / Band
- Producer(s)
- Salem Ilese & Bendik Møller
- Writter(s)
- Salem Ilese, Ryan Perez-Daple & Bendik Møller
- Released On
- April 22, 2021
Salem Ilese (Singles) Songs
- 1.(L)only Child
- 2.About A Breakup
- 3.Coke & Mentos
- 4.Hey Siri
- 5.Mad at 2020
- 6.Mad at Disney
- 7.PS5 ft. TXT
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FAQs & Knowledge
Who is the singer of "About A Breakup" song?
"About A Breakup" song is sung by Salem Ilese.
Who is the lyrics writer of "About A Breakup" song?
"About A Breakup" song lyrics written by Salem Ilese, Ryan Perez-Daple & Bendik Møller.
Who is the music producer of "About A Breakup" song?
"About A Breakup" song music composed & produced by Salem Ilese & Bendik Møller.
When was "About A Breakup" song released?
"About A Breakup" song was released on April 22, 2021.