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| Song details | |
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| Title | Bend and Not Break |
| Artist | Dashboard Confessional |
| Album | A Mark, A Mission, A Brand, A Scar [2003],  Track 5  |
| Genre | Alternative, Indie, Rock |
| Duration | 05:07 |
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| Song lyrics |
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I catalog these steps now
Decisive and intentioned Precise and patterned specifically to yours I'm talented at breathing Especially exhaling So that my chest will rise and fall with yours I'm careful not to wake you Fearing conversation It's better just to hold you And keep you pacified I'm talented with reason I cover all the angles I can fail before I ever try Try to understand, there's an old mistake that fools will make And I'm the king of them, pushing everything that's good away, so Won't you hold me now (I will not bend, I will not break) Won't you hold me now (I will not bend, I will not break) I am fairly agile I can bend and not break Or I can break and take it with a smile And I am so resilient I recover quickly I'll convince you soon that I am fine Try to understand, there's an old mistake that fools will make And I'm the king of them, pushing everything that's good away, so Won't you hold me now (I will not bend, I will not break) Won't you hold me now (for you I rise, for you I fall) Just hold me close to you, just hold me close to you Just hold me close to you, just hold me close to you, to you And try to understand, there's an old mistake that fools will make And I'm the king of them, pushing everything that's good away So, won't you hold me now Won't you hold me now Now, now, now, now, now  submitted by Melissa corrected by Ari West [Mar. 12/05] on 13-03-2005 |
Send "Bend and Not Break" ringtone to your cell| 22 comments |
| Song comments | |
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 22-11-2007 04:03 AcousticMe24 | |
 112 posts | This is by far one of my favorite Dashboard songs and possibly some of the best lyrics I've ever read (that's saying a LOT).
There's just so much meaning. Some of his songs seem so personal, I almost feel bad for listening to them... as if they should be kept in a diary, and not produced in an album. |
| 01-03-2007 14:44 TheStagger28 | |
 92 posts | Another one of the great DC songs, to me, I think this song is about fearing that horrible conversation because everytime you start talking with that someone, it goes bad, but you know you want to hold and be with them. A fragile, delicate mode to be in, don't want to screw anything up, but you want to stay.... |
| 31-12-2006 04:42 stuckinsunday | |
16 posts | Miss the old Dashboard.
Great song. 3 |
| 27-05-2006 18:45 HYPNOTiSED | |
 9,699 posts | Pretty song! |
| 07-05-2006 18:21 monthz | |
28 posts | the lyrics are really great in this song, it's probably one of my favourite dashboard songs now. i love it near the end of the song where the key changes and he sings the chorus... [lyrics=] try to understand there's an old mistake that fools will make and, i'm the king of them pushing everything that's good away, won't you hold me noooooooow[/lyrics]
i LOVE the way he holds the now the first time and changes the note lower and lower, it sounds GREAT. |
| 07-09-2005 08:17 legonader | |
6 posts | Love this song the lyrics are so meaningful. Have a alot of respect for chris and another great song produce. Love DC |
| 01-09-2005 03:41 emoandproud | |
66 posts | "talented at breathing, especially exhaling. so that my chest will rise and fall with yours"
i love that line so much =) its so cute. this song is great. having said that. dashboard is the king of everything, i love almost every song |
| 14-08-2005 19:07 emoman456 | |
5 posts | This song is about the speaker who has changed his way of life to fit with the one he loves: "Precise and patterned specifically to yours". These two people have found their "room" to live. "Bend and not break" means to be able to make sacrifices and/or compromises for the sake of hapiness for the one you love. |
| 12-08-2005 08:10 courtney8916 | |
98 posts | I completely, and utterly agree! These lyrics are most impressive and I fall in love with every dashboard song I hear. DASHBOARD IS AMAZING!
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| 02-08-2005 12:23 annieeeisrad | |
4 posts | i think when i'm old i'll listen to dashboard and be flooded with every memory of being young. i have every intention of listening to them always though. 
this song just makes me think of happy times.the way chris write lyrically is so astounding, its an unusual style and so distinct. i love love love this song.yaay. |
| 23-05-2005 03:43 Orangestar16 | |
2 posts | Amazing song....I can relate to every single Dashboard song, and this one is no different. Brilliant lyrics.  |
| 25-04-2005 01:47 r0mancEb00kgEEk | |
9 posts | Awesome song! Their earlier music is by far the best though, but this is still a great one! I am fairly agile I can bend and not break or I can break and take it with a smile and I am so resilient I recover quickly I'll convince you soon that I am fine...AMAZING!!  |
| 02-01-2005 06:15 dimsim | |
50 posts | I love this song it is so sweet and I love you dashboard confessional and I luv u chris u r my hero  |
| 06-12-2004 19:32 angel_anomie | |
8 posts | not worthy! not many are! this song rocks esp when ur down, esp coz of a girl! |
| 17-10-2004 16:43 magnificentliar | |
5 posts | has anyone heard of the string quartet, the did a tribute to dashboard and it is amazing, espescially this song. go out and find it and fall in love with this song all over again. |
| 17-09-2004 00:04 chucktaylors | |
4 posts | Bend and Not Break has to be one of the best Dashboard songs out there. I always post it on all of my journals because it has some great lyrics. |
| 11-09-2004 02:21 XoXoLeSLeY | |
27 posts | oh gosh, i love this song. i love how it starts i love how it ends. it brings so many memories back. |
| 04-08-2004 03:06 gothoops13 | |
549 posts | What do ya'll think it means? |
| 25-07-2004 04:14 IloveCarrabba | |
297 posts | this song is lyrically genius. as are most all dashboard songs... <3 |
| 17-07-2004 17:48 maddawgmaurer | |
76 posts | gr8 song |
| 13-07-2004 00:47 AzNcuTiE77 | |
47 posts | ya Dashboard is awesome!! n i esp. like this song cuz i can sorta relate to it n if u wanna no wat i mean u can IM me at DaNceRSruLe77 or AzNsuGaBabE77. but once again u really cant pick a song from dashboard to call the best of the best cuz all the songs r awesome!!! |
| 21-06-2004 22:55 cashdogrocks | |
5 posts | i love dashboard. they have to be one of my favorite bands. they kick your butt  they make me feel happy!  |