Aaron vs AJ – Part 2: “Breaking Point”
Intro (Aaron)
(Door slams shut.)
Aaron:
I’m tired…
You hear me?
I’m tired of carrying everybody.
Tired of smiling when I’m breaking.
Tired of fighting battles nobody sees.
Every day it’s something else.
Another problem.
Another burden.
Another reason to keep pushing when I got nothing left.
I just want a break…
Just one break.
(Aaron drops onto the couch and buries his face in his hands.)
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Verse 1 (AJ)
AJ:
A break?
You really think life gives breaks?
That’s your problem, Aaron.
You keep expecting peace in a world built on chaos.
You keep trying to save everybody.
Trying to be the hero.
Trying to be the preacher.
Trying to be the good guy.
Look where it got you.
Exhausted.
Frustrated.
Angry.
Sitting here talking to yourself because nobody understands what you’re carrying.
You know who would’ve handled this?
Me.
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Verse 2 (Aaron)
Aaron:
No.
Don’t start that.
I know exactly where this is going.
You think every problem needs a fight.
Every disagreement needs a war.
Every betrayal deserves revenge.
I’ve walked that road before.
I know where it ends.
It leaves people hurt.
It leaves me hurt.
It leaves scars that never heal.
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Verse 3 (AJ)
AJ:
And what has your way done?
Let’s talk about that.
You forgive.
People hurt you again.
You trust.
People betray you again.
You show kindness.
People take advantage again.
Tell me, Aaron…
How many times do you have to get burned before you stop touching the fire?
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Pre-Chorus (Aaron)
Aaron:
You don’t understand.
Every day I’m better .
Trying to become somebody better.
I am becoming the man God wants me to be.
But lately…
I don’t know.
The pressure keeps building.
The pain keeps growing.
And honestly…
I’m angry.
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Chorus (AJ & Aaron)
AJ:
Then let it out!
Let the old Aaron return!
Let the fire burn!
Let them feel your rage!
Aaron:
No!
That’s not who I want to be!
AJ:
But it’s who you are!
Aaron:
It’s who I was!
AJ:
Then why are you shaking?
Aaron:
Because I’m human!
AJ:
Then stop pretending you’re strong!
Aaron:
I’m not pretending!
I’m being hanging on
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Verse 4 (AJ)
AJ:
Look at you.
Eyes heavy.
Heart broken.
Spirit worn down.
You’re carrying everybody else’s problems.
Who’s carrying yours?
Nobody.
You know it.
I know it.
Maybe it’s time to stop caring so much.
Maybe it’s time to stop being available.
Maybe it’s time to stop saving people who wouldn’t save you.
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Verse 5 (Aaron)
Aaron:
You think I haven’t thought about that?
You think I haven’t wanted to walk away?
To disappear for a while?
To shut everything off?
I have.
More times than I can count.
But every time I want to quit,
God reminds me why I started.
Not because it’s easy.
Not because people appreciate it.
But because it’s right.
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Bridge
AJ:
And what if you’re tired of doing what’s right?
Aaron:
Then I rest.
AJ:
What if you’re angry?
Aaron:
Then I pray.
AJ:
What if you’re h
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