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Breathe Again
Sara Bareilles Lyrics
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At the comfortable glow from the porch, the one I will still call yours?
All those words came undone and now I'm not the only one
Facing the ghosts that decide if the fire inside still burns
All I have, all I need, he's the air I would kill to breathe
Holds my love in his hands, still I'm searching for something
Out of breath, I am left hoping someday I'll breathe again
I'll breathe again
Open up next to you and my secrets become your truth
And the distance between that was sheltering me comes in full view
Hang my head, break my heart built from all I have torn apart
And my burden to bear is a love I can't carry anymore
All I have, all I need, he's the air I would kill to breathe
Holds my love in his hands, still I'm searching for something
Out of breath, I am left hoping someday I'll breathe again
Oh, It hurts to be here
I only wanted love from you
Yeah, it hurts to be here
What am I gonna do?
All I have, all I need, he's the air I would kill to breathe
Holds my love in his hands, still I'm searching
All I have, all I need, he's the air I would kill to breathe
Holds my love in his hands, and still I'm searching for something
Out of breath, I am left hoping someday
I'll breathe again, I'll breathe again
I'll breathe again, I'll breathe again
I'll breathe again, I'll breathe again
In "Breathe Again," Sara Bareilles sings about the end of a relationship and the intense longing and pain that comes with it. In the first verse, she describes leaving and realizing that she's not the only one who's hurting. She's facing the "ghosts" of the relationship to see if the fire is still burning inside. The second verse has Sara opening up to her partner and realizing that distance was keeping her from revealing her true self. Here she's breaking her own heart by having to face what has been torn apart. She sings about her burden of unrequited love that's just too heavy for her to carry on alone. In the end, she's left searching for something that she's not entirely sure exists, but in the hope that someday she'll breathe again.
The song captures the universal feeling of heartbreak and the journey of moving on from it. It's a plea for understanding and the desire to be loved. It's a powerful song that touches on themes such as vulnerability, emotional pain, and the search for happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Car is parked, bags are packed, but what kind of heart doesn't look back
Even though I'm ready to leave, I can't help but feel some hesitation and look back on what I'm leaving behind.
At the comfortable glow from the porch, the one I will still call yours?
As I glance back, I see the porch light and I can't help but feel that it's still your home, even though I'm leaving.
All those words came undone and now I'm not the only one
Our relationship fell apart, and now there are two of us who are struggling to deal with the aftermath.
Facing the ghosts that decide if the fire inside still burns
We're confronted with the memories of our relationship and wondering if there is any passion left between us.
All I have, all I need, he's the air I would kill to breathe
My partner means everything to me, and I would be willing to do anything to be with him.
Holds my love in his hands, still I'm searching for something
Even though I have found love, I'm still trying to fill a void and find something more.
Out of breath, I am left hoping someday I'll breathe again
I feel overwhelmed and suffocated by my emotions, but I'm hopeful that I will eventually feel normal again.
Open up next to you and my secrets become your truth
When I'm with my partner, I feel safe enough to reveal my deepest secrets and know that he will accept them as a part of me.
And the distance between that was sheltering me comes in full view
Now that I'm able to be vulnerable with my partner, I see how my distance was only protecting me from getting hurt.
Hang my head, break my heart built from all I have torn apart
I feel guilty for the damage I've caused in past relationships, and it's time for me to face the consequences of my actions.
And my burden to bear is a love I can't carry anymore
Despite how much I love my partner, I'm struggling to carry the weight of this relationship on my own.
Oh, It hurts to be here
Being in this situation is painful and uncomfortable.
I only wanted love from you
All I ever wanted was love from my partner, but it seems that it's not enough.
What am I gonna do?
I'm lost and unsure of how to navigate this complicated situation.
I'll breathe again, I'll breathe again
Despite everything, I'm hopeful that eventually I will feel better and things will work themselves out.
I'll breathe again, I'll breathe again
I'll keep reminding myself that no matter how hard things get, eventually I'll be able to breathe again and move forward.
I'll breathe again, I'll breathe again
I'll keep holding onto hope and remind myself that I'll find a way to breathe again, no matter what.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Sara Beth Bareilles
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jairobayaona9087
Car is parked, bags are packed, but what kind of heart doesn't look back
At the comfortable glow from the porch, the one I will still call yours?
All those words came undone and now I'm not the only one
Facing the ghosts that decide if the fire inside still burns
All I have, all I need, he's the air I would kill to breathe
Holds my love in his hands, still I'm searching for something
Out of breath, I am left hoping someday I'll breathe again
I'll breathe again
Open up next to you and my secrets become your truth
And the distance between that was sheltering me comes in full view
Hang my head, break my heart built from all I have torn apart
And my burden to bear is a love I can't carry anymore
All I have, all I need, he's the air I would kill to breathe
Holds my love in his hands, still I'm searching for something
Out of breath, I am left hoping someday I'll breathe again
Oh, It hurts to be here
I only wanted love from you
Yeah, it hurts to be here
What am I gonna do?
All I have, all I need, he's the air I would kill to breathe
Holds my love in his hands, still I'm searching
All I have, all I need, he's the air I would kill to breathe
Holds my love in his hands, and still I'm searching for something
Out of breath, I am left hoping someday
I'll breathe again, I'll breathe again
I'll breathe again, I'll breathe again
I'll breathe again, I'll breathe again
@donnahannaford6840
THIS SONG( and the entire album) saved me from suiciding myself after my husband died suddenly 9 years ago. I sometimes put it on when I'm feeling down and reminds me that life does go on.
@kerennsoyori
I'm praying for you. Thank you for staying alive. You're so worth it, I pray you always remember that.
@carlosaroliveira5
Art can also heal and save!!
@lesliegrischow2860
I’m so sorry for your loss. My husband died suddenly too, it’s been 3 months.
@Angelus2172
I love you. you don’t know me, but I love you. You’re loved, you will always be loved, never forget that.
@marty2476
I am so proud of you for getting through everything in your life !! You are amazing!
@bildady
" Car is parked, bags are packed,
But what kind of heart doesn't look back " the first Lyric man !!! 😩
@byeolbyeoll
I don’t know why this was suddenly reposted but I’m not complaining about being reminded of this song
@lukasjacob3721
Same. I was confused for a bit coz i had a notification!
@markgundy
Maybe this is an increased fidelity version? I've noticed a lot of artists releasing higher bit rate version of their songs