Breathe
[Pink Floyd Lyrics
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Don't be afraid to care
Leave, but don't leave me
Look around, choose your own ground
Long you live and high you fly
Smiles you'll give and tears you'll cry
And all you touch and all you see
Run, rabbit, run
Dig that hole, forget the sun
When, at last, the work is done
Don't sit down, it's time to dig another one
Long you live and high you fly
But only if you ride the tide
Balanced on the biggest wave
You race towards an early grave
In "Breathe" by Pink Floyd, the lyrics begin with an encouragement to breathe in the air and not be afraid to care. The song is about embracing life and making the most of it, even when it can be difficult. The line "leave, but don't leave me" suggests that while it may be tempting to go off on one's own, it's important to remember those around us and not completely detach from them. The final line of that verse, "look around, choose your own ground," encourages the listener to find their place in the world and not follow the crowd.
The second verse of the song acknowledges that life has ups and downs, and that both happiness and sadness are part of the experience. The line "all you touch and all you see is all your life will ever be" suggests that everything we experience and interact with is part of our life story. The following verse, with its repeated command to "run, rabbit, run" and "dig that hole, forget the sun," is a critique of a work-centric lifestyle that ignores the pleasures of life.
The final verse is perhaps the most introspective, discussing what it means to truly live life to the fullest. Riding the tide and being balanced on the biggest wave is a metaphor for taking risks and embracing adventure, even if it means racing towards an "early grave" in the end.
Overall, "Breathe" is a song about living life on your own terms, embracing joy and sadness, and finding your own path in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Breathe, breathe in the air
Take a deep breath and feel the world around you
Don't be afraid to care
Don't be shy or hesitant to show your emotions
Leave, but don't leave me
Go on your own journey but do not forget about the people close to you
Look around, choose your own ground
Take a moment to examine the world you live in and create your own path
Long you live and high you fly
Life is long, and you are free to soar high if you choose to do so
Smiles you'll give and tears you'll cry
You will experience both joy and pain in life
And all you touch and all you see
Everything you encounter in life will shape your experiences
Is all your life will ever be
Your life is defined by your experiences and the way you interpret them
Run, rabbit, run
The world can be cruel and demanding, and it is easy to get lost in the chaos
Dig that hole, forget the sun
Sometimes it feels like there is no way out of a difficult situation
When, at last, the work is done
When your troubles are over
Don't sit down, it's time to dig another one
There will always be another challenge to overcome, so keep pushing forward
Long you live and high you fly
Life is what you make of it, and how high you soar is up to you
But only if you ride the tide
Success can be elusive and depends on taking advantage of opportunities when they arise
Balanced on the biggest wave
When things are at their most intense and challenging
You race towards an early grave
Life is fleeting and must be lived to the fullest
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: David Jon Gilmour, George Roger Waters, Richard William Wright
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@pradeepravle
Lyrics-
Breathe, breathe in the air
Don't be afraid to care
Leave, but don't leave me
Look around, choose your own ground
Long you live and high you fly
Smiles you'll give and tears you'll cry
And all you touch and all you see
Is all your life will ever be
Run, rabbit, run
Dig that hole, forget the sun
When, at last, the work is done
Don't sit down, it's time to dig another one
Long you live and high you fly
But only if you ride the tide
Balanced on the biggest wave
You race towards an early grave
@paulj6662
+Kenny Williams There is no one else quite like Floyd, and DSotM is IT.
however in the last 42 years a few others have come a good joint 2nd
I have got a lot from:
John Martyn, One World , Solid air, + lots more
Jimi H`s Rainbow Bridge, Electric Ladyland,
Santana, Borboletta, Moonflower, +
Roxy Music`s Avalon,
remember Enigma? 1990.
and just incase you also missed a lot of Bob Dylan`s 60+ albums, littered with delightful sounds, for a good sample try; Greatest hits 3
or YT Where are you tonight, Most of the time, Things have changed, Thunder on the mountain. +
But it is all a matter of taste, I have a loooong list!
Lately, Sugar Minott`s Good thing going, the Kinks Waterloo Sunset, Thin Lizzy`s Whiskey in the Jar, Stranglers Always the sun, Gerry Raferty`s Already gone, still ring my bell
@michaeldidonato6681
i played this song for my dog and now he's starting a drum circle on wednesday nights
@prairieniger
Michael Di Donato My Avatar agrees
@brianmodum5312
Hahahaha Dem bones Dem bones!
@FU2CU
😂
@michaelclark2479
Yes
@crappyaccount
Wow I'm surprised the channel owner is still active
@zacharymartin9922
Don’t do drugs kids. But if you do, listen to this song
@thebunker6350
Lol
@mikeb3811
@@thebunker6350 lol
@shubhayubasu7695
Ah I see, a man of culture.