The song "Breaking The Waves" by Erik Hassle talks about a tumultuous relationship and the pain of trying to hold onto someone who keeps hurting themselves. The lyrics suggest that the singer and their partner have been through many ups and downs, constantly picking up the broken pieces of their relationship. The singer doesn't understand why their partner is constantly running away, trying to escape and break free. The phrase "breaking the waves" represents the destructive behavior and patterns in the relationship, which only bring them down. The singer expresses their feelings of helplessness and frustration, as they witness their partner continuously damaging themselves. The chorus emphasizes the singer's longing and wishing for their partner to find peace and stability. They acknowledge that their partner will never truly be theirs, but they still hold onto hope and continue to wish for their well-being. Despite the pain and challenges, the singer remembers a time when they believed their partner was unbreakable and fell in love with them. However, they now see them running away into uncertainty. Overall, "Breaking The Waves" is a melancholic reflection on a troubled relationship, highlighting the struggle of trying to salvage something that seems to be constantly slipping away.
