I Can't Break Down
Alanis Morissette

Now I know I can handle this

I'll close my mouth and clench my fist

I've lived this day in a thousand ways

But there's a flaw to add to your list


Go on and squeeze a little more

'Cause if you scream I'll just ignore you

But I've rehearsed this scene in a million dreams

You're getting closer to my core


I'm so damn frustrated

Losing breath and now I'm shaking

Gotta keep myself from breaking down

Someone get me out


(Chorus)

Tear don't you fall, eyes dont you cry

Need to get me round this corner

I can't break down, break down

Pride don't cave in, head don't fall off

While I'm open you can read me

I can't break down, break down

Break down, break down


Blocked it out for long enough

Got really good at playing rough now

I've been prepared and not really cared

But being brave is getting tough


Chin don't start to quiver

Hands now don't you shiver

Gotta keep myself from breaking down

Someone get me out

Someone let me out


(Chorus)

Tear don't you fall, eyes dont you cry

Need to get me round this corner

I can't break down, break down

Pride don't cave in, head don't fall off

While I'm open you can read me

I can't break down, break down

Break down, break down


You smile like the cat who's got the cream

I'm vulnerable and I know you see me

There's so much I wanna say

But this lump in my throat makes me walk away

Away

Away


Tear do't you fall, eyes don't you cry

Pride don't cave in, head don't let go


(Chorus)

Tear don't you fall, eyes dont you cry

Need to get me round this corner

I can't break down, break down

Pride don't cave in, head don't fall off

While I'm open you can read me

I can't break down, break down

Break down, break down

x2 (to fade)


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