Broken Timing is a powerful song by Chester Bennington that delves into the painful and unexpected events that life can throw at us. From a party that ended in a hospital visit to witnessing and intervening in an abusive situation only to get hurt, the song explores themes of misfortune, destiny, and emerging stronger than ever before.
[Verse 1]
Wrong place, wrong time, it’s a curse I can't hide
At a party just for fun, didn’t see the danger come
Screeching tires, blinding lights, in a second, my world ignites
Broken bones, broken dreams, it’s not as bad as it seems
[Pre-Chorus]
Why do all these things happen to me?
Is it bad luck or is it destiny?
[Chorus]
Now stronger than ever, I’ll fight through the night
From the ashes, I’ll rise, I won this fight
Through the pain and the sorrow, I'll find my way
Now stronger than ever, I’ll seize the day
[Verse 2]
Outside the club, caught in a storm, chaos in human form
Saw a couple in distress, couldn’t just be a witness
Stepped in to stop the pain, only met with fists and disdain
Bruised and beaten, but my spirit's undefeated
[Pre-Chorus]
Why do all these things happen to me?
Is it bad luck or is it destiny?
[Chorus]
Now stronger than ever, I’ll fight through the night
From the ashes, I’ll rise, I won this fight
Through the pain and the sorrow, I'll find my way
Now stronger than ever, I’ll seize the day
[Bridge]
Life’s a twisted game, with no rules and no name
Every scar tells a story, every wound feeds my glory
Got a leg that’s still healing, got a heart that’s revealing
Even when I'm at my worst, I refuse to be cursed
[Chorus]
Now stronger than ever, I’ll fight through the night
From the ashes, I’ll rise, I won this fight
Through the pain and the sorrow, I'll find my way
Now stronger than ever, I’ll seize the day
[Outro]
So here I stand, unbroken and free
No longer a victim to destiny
Now stronger than ever, I’ll face what may come
In this journey of life, I’m second to none
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Song about my life events where I was in the wrong place at the wrong time.
One time I went to a party only to get intentionally hit by a car which broke my leg.
Another I showed up outside a club and saw a couple fighting. Boyfriend was on drugs and being abusive so I stepped in to stop it, but got my ass kicked.
Why do all these things happen to me?
Is it bad luck or is it destiny?
Now stronger than ever
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