Breakdown (Seether song)

"Breakdown" is a song by South African rock band Seether. It is the third track and the third single from the band's third album, Finding Beauty in Negative Spaces. Frontman Shaun Morgan has offered conflicting statements in the past regarding the inspiration behind the song. While early speculation among fans suggested it was written in response to his relationship with Amy Lee, particularly as a reply to Evanescence's track "Call Me When You're Sober", Morgan initially refuted this and insisted it was about a different relationship, stating "Amy and I, at our worst moments, were still better than this last girl and I at our best moments". However, in a 2010 performance of "Breakdown" he admitted the song was about Lee.

Morgan says that he did not anticipate "Breakdown" to be such a popular song; he wrote the song to air out his feelings. Morgan also says that Lee has influenced other Seether songs, as well. In addition, Morgan has also said that "The song is about not allowing yourself to be beaten down by what people say about you and kind of believing in yourself, and ultimately knowing that you'll be better for it".

The song was released to radio in the middle of August 2008 and quickly became one of the most added singles to active rock radio at the time.