
You talked sweet like a preacher man,
Sold me heaven with a silver-tongue sleight of hand.
But every truth had a twist in it,
And every promise had a countdown ticking in it.

But I saw the shine behind your lies—
And now I see you crystal-clear tonight.

I break the spell, I’m finally waking up,
Done with the hurt and fear, the faking it.
Your chains don’t fit me all that well—
Watch me break free from under your spell. 
You thought your future was my past—
My freedom's about to hit you like a shotgun blast.
There won't be any tearful farewell, 
I'm done with you, I break the spell.

You tried to bind me with fear and doubt,
Clipped my wings so I couldn’t figure a way out.
But the truth's now in the open and on my side.
And the girl you once controlled is the girl who says goodbye.

You thought you’d keep me hypnotized—
But look who’s waking up with fire in her eyes.

I break the spell, I’m finally waking up,
Done with the hurt and fear, the faking it.
Your chains don’t fit me all that well—
Watch me break free from under your spell. 
You thought your future was my past—
My freedom's about to hit you like a shotgun blast.
There won't be any tearful farewell, 
I'm done with you, I break the spell.

Your magic fades, your hold is gone,
I’ve reached my senses and moving on.
You don’t get to speak my fate—
I'm the one who's opened that gate.

I break the spell, I’m finally waking up,
Done with the hurt and fear, the faking it.
Your chains don’t fit me all that well—
Watch me break free from under your spell. 
You thought your future was my past—
My freedom's about to hit you like a shotgun blast.
There won't be any tearful farewell, 
I'm done with you, I break the spell

Break the Spell

UK songwriter. Featured songs have been produced thanks to the talent of Donna Hazelton, Esther O'Connor, Tim O'Connor, Graeme Duffin, Sandy Jones, John Harley Weston, Kim Copeland, Erin Caldwell, Rachel Williams, Tim Buppert, Pete Dymond, Marcie Summers, Stuart Brayson, Buddy Hyatt, Jim Hyatt, Brian Fullen, Glen Duncan, Bob Britt, Wayne Killius, James Mitchell, Doug Grieves, and Ray Curtis. 

All music and lyrics © Tony Gibbs unless shown otherwise. 

2025 onwards: Lyrics, melodies and creative direction: Tony Gibbs.

Use of Artificial Intelligence:

All creative work is developed through a human-led process where AI acts as a digital tool, not a replacement. My role is to provide the emotional truth, lived experience and artistic direction through my lyrics.

Every idea, story and emotional direction originates from my lived experience and/or my own imagination. AI helped me shape structure, phrasing and flow — the final voice, choices and meaning are entirely mine. Backing tracks created using AI. 

All intellectual property for the final lyrics remains with the human author.