The Curious Case of Benjamin Burnley
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’ll
be counting down our picks for the top
10 Breaking Benjamin songs
for this list we’re focusing
specifically on official studio releases
which means that no live covers or
individual guest spots made the cut
number ten sooner or later some people
enjoy the cookies and cream ice cream
period of love a time when everything
seems perfectly aligned with the
universe however some unique lovers are
more in touch with reality
for their second album Breaking Benjamin
produced sooner or later which
highlights the fight-or-flight attitude
that can often doom couples from the
start
citing the influence of television and a
feeling of self hate this love song
probably once had you screaming in your
car after a rough conversation with your
significant other
number nine evil angel
a somber take on the agony of love
here’s a Breaking Benjamin track that
actually compares faith to a spreading
cancer
filled with religious metaphors and
aggressive riffs evil angels seems to
represent the conflicting ideals of pain
and ecstasy with the lyrics expressing a
willingness to be put to sleep
aka death or taken away aka heaven
in essence said angel is evil have only
based on one simple idea a perception of
faith and how one approaches their daily
life
thank you
number eight dear agony
Oh
if you’re new to the sounds of Breaking
Benjamin well just the title of this
track speaks volumes about the band
these guys love them some pain and
sometimes they even address their
feelings in proper form with dear agony
Breaking Benjamin kicks off the song on
a dark note detailing one’s acceptance
of imminent death only to about-face
when they don’t like what they see
sometimes you have to hit rock bottom to
rise up again and Breaking Benjamin
reminded us of this concept in the most
haunting of ways
number seven give me a sign
power ballad alert repeat power ballad
alert with an opening reference to a
dead star Breaking Benjamin takes us
into a world of darkness in which
Shepherds are damned and nobody really
gives two hoots about anything well at
least from the lyrical point of view
we all know that any legitimate Rock
epic contains references to destiny
eternity and spirituality and would give
me a sign Breaking Benjamin gave fans a
shout-out to Noah and the Great Flood
it’s a rare radio-friendly hits from the
group and it offers some hope to those
searching for meaning in their horrible
agony
the
number six blow me away ready first
release on the halo 2 original
soundtrack blow me away boasts that
special type of energy and recklessness
that’s ideal for maintaining gamer
adrenaline levels
of course this was the jam that broke
the band as Benjamin Burleigh fired both
Aaron Fink and Mark Lepofsky after
accepting money from the label for a
remix
former drummer Jeremy Hummel also chimed
in as he actually co-wrote blow me away
years before and didn’t receive the
proper amount of Bank for his work when
all was said and done Burley picked up
the pieces and began anew
number five polyamorous polyamorous it
rolls off the tongue with sweet notes of
honey and the scent of lilac but what
does it mean well if you’re not up on
your Greek let’s just say that it’s an
academic way of saying playa from a
lyrical perspective Breaking Benjamin
describes a fellas propensity to lose
control of their hormones upon release
polyamorous helped the band land a major
deal with Hollywood Records thanks to
its healthy dose of metal riffs heavy
vocals and airplay from DJ turned
Breaking Benjamin road manager Fredi
Fabri
number four so cold crowded streets are
cryptic in nature and inspired by the
film 28 days later this song can be
applied to an apocalyptic future and
certainly a distant past
seemingly about the concept of false
prophets so cold exemplifies the
detachment that one may experience as a
revolution looms whether it’s personal
or an actual societal uprising
as a testament to the songwriting
prowess of Breaking Benjamin so cold
gets right to the point while conjuring
up images of a past present and future
thus allowing one to experience the song
in a variety of ways
number three breath
aside from a couple of metaphorical
lyrics breath takes a rather
straightforward approach in expressing
how somebody can just suck you up and
relish in your pain
because obviously a relationship can’t
just be cut and dry somebody must be
declared the winner in that stupid
little argument you’re having and
they’ll boast about it until they take
your breath away for all the wrong
reasons
five
hitting the number one spot on the
Billboard mainstream Rock charts breath
is not only one of the best Breaking
Benjamin Tunes but a killer song as well
number two I will not bow
speaking of power struggles here’s a
hype song for anyone hoping to retain a
sense of dignity or maybe get the upper
hand in a relationship
sure maybe the lyrics are a little bit
psycho as opposed to inspirational but
the point is this don’t back down from
anything but and this is a big one
be prepared to go a little mad along the
way
in other words I will not bow is one
hell of a rebellion song and a track
that only sounds better when turns up to
11
before we unveil our topic here are a
few honorable mentions
number one the diary of Jane
beside you our number one entry was
inspired by a 30s era Hollywood flapper
by the name of Jane O’Brien time while
the diary of Jane can be interpreted in
a multitude of ways the overall vibe
demonstrates the anxiety of having
absolutely no clue of what makes someone
tick or what they expect from a
relationship
Jane who acts as the subject of the song
represents all those hardened
individuals who built a wall around
themselves and keep you guessing until
there’s nothing left to do but unleash
an epic death growl
so do you agree with our selections what
is your favorite Breaking Benjamin song
for more mind-blowing top tens published
daily be sure to subscribe to
watchmojo.com
you
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’ll
be counting down our picks for the top
10 Breaking Benjamin songs
for this list we’re focusing
specifically on official studio releases
which means that no live covers or
individual guest spots made the cut
number ten sooner or later some people
enjoy the cookies and cream ice cream
period of love a time when everything
seems perfectly aligned with the
universe however some unique lovers are
more in touch with reality
for their second album Breaking Benjamin
produced sooner or later which
highlights the fight-or-flight attitude
that can often doom couples from the
start
citing the influence of television and a
feeling of self hate this love song
probably once had you screaming in your
car after a rough conversation with your
significant other
number nine evil angel
a somber take on the agony of love
here’s a Breaking Benjamin track that
actually compares faith to a spreading
cancer
filled with religious metaphors and
aggressive riffs evil angels seems to
represent the conflicting ideals of pain
and ecstasy with the lyrics expressing a
willingness to be put to sleep
aka death or taken away aka heaven
in essence said angel is evil have only
based on one simple idea a perception of
faith and how one approaches their daily
life
thank you
number eight dear agony
Oh
if you’re new to the sounds of Breaking
Benjamin well just the title of this
track speaks volumes about the band
these guys love them some pain and
sometimes they even address their
feelings in proper form with dear agony
Breaking Benjamin kicks off the song on
a dark note detailing one’s acceptance
of imminent death only to about-face
when they don’t like what they see
sometimes you have to hit rock bottom to
rise up again and Breaking Benjamin
reminded us of this concept in the most
haunting of ways
number seven give me a sign
power ballad alert repeat power ballad
alert with an opening reference to a
dead star Breaking Benjamin takes us
into a world of darkness in which
Shepherds are damned and nobody really
gives two hoots about anything well at
least from the lyrical point of view
we all know that any legitimate Rock
epic contains references to destiny
eternity and spirituality and would give
me a sign Breaking Benjamin gave fans a
shout-out to Noah and the Great Flood
it’s a rare radio-friendly hits from the
group and it offers some hope to those
searching for meaning in their horrible
agony
the
number six blow me away ready first
release on the halo 2 original
soundtrack blow me away boasts that
special type of energy and recklessness
that’s ideal for maintaining gamer
adrenaline levels
of course this was the jam that broke
the band as Benjamin Burleigh fired both
Aaron Fink and Mark Lepofsky after
accepting money from the label for a
remix
former drummer Jeremy Hummel also chimed
in as he actually co-wrote blow me away
years before and didn’t receive the
proper amount of Bank for his work when
all was said and done Burley picked up
the pieces and began anew
number five polyamorous polyamorous it
rolls off the tongue with sweet notes of
honey and the scent of lilac but what
does it mean well if you’re not up on
your Greek let’s just say that it’s an
academic way of saying playa from a
lyrical perspective Breaking Benjamin
describes a fellas propensity to lose
control of their hormones upon release
polyamorous helped the band land a major
deal with Hollywood Records thanks to
its healthy dose of metal riffs heavy
vocals and airplay from DJ turned
Breaking Benjamin road manager Fredi
Fabri
number four so cold crowded streets are
cryptic in nature and inspired by the
film 28 days later this song can be
applied to an apocalyptic future and
certainly a distant past
seemingly about the concept of false
prophets so cold exemplifies the
detachment that one may experience as a
revolution looms whether it’s personal
or an actual societal uprising
as a testament to the songwriting
prowess of Breaking Benjamin so cold
gets right to the point while conjuring
up images of a past present and future
thus allowing one to experience the song
in a variety of ways
number three breath
aside from a couple of metaphorical
lyrics breath takes a rather
straightforward approach in expressing
how somebody can just suck you up and
relish in your pain
because obviously a relationship can’t
just be cut and dry somebody must be
declared the winner in that stupid
little argument you’re having and
they’ll boast about it until they take
your breath away for all the wrong
reasons
five
hitting the number one spot on the
Billboard mainstream Rock charts breath
is not only one of the best Breaking
Benjamin Tunes but a killer song as well
number two I will not bow
speaking of power struggles here’s a
hype song for anyone hoping to retain a
sense of dignity or maybe get the upper
hand in a relationship
sure maybe the lyrics are a little bit
psycho as opposed to inspirational but
the point is this don’t back down from
anything but and this is a big one
be prepared to go a little mad along the
way
in other words I will not bow is one
hell of a rebellion song and a track
that only sounds better when turns up to
11
before we unveil our topic here are a
few honorable mentions
number one the diary of Jane
beside you our number one entry was
inspired by a 30s era Hollywood flapper
by the name of Jane O’Brien time while
the diary of Jane can be interpreted in
a multitude of ways the overall vibe
demonstrates the anxiety of having
absolutely no clue of what makes someone
tick or what they expect from a
relationship
Jane who acts as the subject of the song
represents all those hardened
individuals who built a wall around
themselves and keep you guessing until
there’s nothing left to do but unleash
an epic death growl
so do you agree with our selections what
is your favorite Breaking Benjamin song
for more mind-blowing top tens published
daily be sure to subscribe to
watchmojo.com
you
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