Times keep changing, yet one thing remains
A heartbeat reaching out beyond the frame
From ink‑stained letters, to buzzing pagers’ call
Now I swipe the night away, searching for it all
Grown‑ups keep saying, “Those days are gone,”
But this wish we hold still echoes on
Past the tiny glowing window’s light
True friends are waiting, just one tap tonight
Mom wrote letters, counting every mile
Dad would let the pay‑phone ring a while
Different shapes, the same desire inside
Young hearts keep the signal alive
Close to someone, diving deeper still
Far‑off voices set my soul to thrill
Critics shout—it’s always been that way
Books or phones, same fears, same play
Smartphones weave the world in neon threads
Brand‑new dreams built on the paths we tread
And tomorrow’s kids will do it too
With fresher tools and the same old truth
Seasons spin, but one thing never dies
We crave a touch that meets another’s eyes
That endless song of youth will testify
It’s all okay yeah, it’s all alright
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- Producer
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Screens of Youth
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We are excited to release "Breaking Free Tonight," a song about the loneliness felt on late-night city streets and the yearning for freedom that emerges from it.
This track explores themes that resonate with many people today: the suffocating feeling of daily life and the desire to find your authentic self. Through imagery of walking through the city at night, we capture those moments of scrolling through your phone in solitude, feeling out of place at home or school, and being weighed down by others' expectations.
The song begins with quiet isolation and gradually builds as the narrator discovers their inner voice. Rather than ending in despair, it transforms into courage to move forward, illustrating the journey from feeling lost to finding the strength to keep going.
The most striking moment comes when the narrator finds "light" in the darkness-not as a moment of having all the answers, but as the realization that there's meaning in the act of walking forward itself.
This is a song meant to be listened to while walking through the night. We hope it can offer some courage to anyone who finds themselves moving forward despite feeling uncertain about the path ahead.
The track captures universal feelings of searching for identity and freedom, making it relatable to listeners worldwide who have ever felt trapped by expectations or struggled to find their place in the world.
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