SONG INFORMATION
Song: Breakaway
Artist: Kelly Clarkson
Featured On: Breakaway (2004)
Written By: Avril Lavigne, Bridget Benenate, Matthew Gerrard
Produced By: John Shanks
“Breakaway” is a song recorded by Kelly Clarkson for inclusion on the soundtrack for Princess Diaries 2. The song was written by Avril Lavigne for inclusion on her debut album but was excluded form it’s original release. On the 20th anniversary of her album Avril Lavigne included her version as a bonus track.
Following Kelly’s release it was utilized as the title track for her sophomore album, meaning it serves as the first North American single from her second album. Internationally, the song was released as the fifth single. “Breakaway” is registered on ASCAP with Kelly as a registered writer and runs for 3 minutes and 57 seconds.
LYRICS
Da-da-da-da-da-da-duh
Da-da-da-da-da-duh
Da-da-da-da-da-duh
Grew up in a small town
And when the rain would fall down
I’d just stare out my window
Dreaming of what could be
And if I’d end up happy
I would pray (I would pray)
Trying hard to reach out
But when I tried to speak out
Felt like no one could hear me
Wanted to belong here
But something felt so wrong here
So I prayed (I would pray)
I could break away
I’ll spread my wings and I’ll learn how to fly
I’ll do what it takes til I touch the sky
And I’ll make a wish, take a chance, make a change
And breakaway
Out of the darkness and into the sun
But I won’t forget all the ones that I love
I’ll take a risk, take the chance, make a change
And breakaway
Da-da-da-da-da-da-duh
Da-da-da-da-da-duh
Da-da-da-da-da-duh
Wanna feel the warm breeze
Sleep under a palm tree
Feel the rush of the ocean
Get on board a fast train
Travel on a jet plane
Far away and breakaway
I’ll spread my wings and I’ll learn how to fly
I’ll do what it takes til I touch the sky
And I’ll make a wish, take a chance, make a change
And breakaway
Out of the darkness and into the sun (into the sun)
But I won’t forget all the ones that I love
I gotta take a risk, take the chance, make a change
And breakaway
Buildings with a hundred floors
Swinging round revolving doors
Maybe I don’t know where they’ll take me
But I gotta keep moving on, moving on
Fly away, breakaway
I’ll spread my wings and I’ll learn how to fly
Though it’s not easy to tell you goodbye
I gotta take a risk, take the chance, make a change
And breakaway
Out of the darkness and into the sun (into the sun)
But I won’t forget the place I come from
I gotta take a risk, take the chance, make a change
And breakaway, breakaway, break away
