Broken vs. the Way We Were Born

Emarosa's 'Broken vs. the Way We Were Born' delves into the complex emotions of betrayal, self-discovery, and the struggle to reconcile one's identity with past experiences. The song's lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person grappling with the aftermath of a damaging relationship. The opening lines, 'Where to now? Drifting his body / Cutting you down,' suggest a sense of aimlessness and the emotional toll inflicted by another's actions. The imagery of 'his eyes don't burn, no / In your skin' evokes a haunting presence that lingers, making it difficult for the narrator to move on.

The recurring theme of being 'broken' and 'open' highlights the internal conflict faced by the narrator. The lines 'How did you ever see me broken? / Well you forced me to find out everyday' and 'Did you ever see me open? / Well you forced me to find out everyday' suggest a forced self-awareness and vulnerability brought on by the relationship. This forced introspection leads to a deeper understanding of the narrator's own flaws and the 'filth' they perceive in themselves, as well as the impact of another's actions on their sense of self.

The song also touches on the idea of upbringing and inherent traits with the lines 'Shallow is the way that I was born / The way that I was brought up.' This suggests a struggle with predetermined aspects of identity and the difficulty of overcoming them. The plea 'How can we forget who we have become / I'll give it all up. / Please wake up.' indicates a desire for change and redemption, but also a recognition of the challenges in achieving it. The repeated assertion that 'Every breath you take, is a lie' underscores the pervasive sense of deceit and the difficulty of finding truth and authenticity in the aftermath of betrayal.