Breath
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And the more I see the less I like.
Is it over yet, in my head?
I know nothing of your kind,
And I won't reveal your evil mind.
Is it over yet? I can't win.
So sacrifice yourself, and let me have what's left.
I'm going all the way, get away, please.
[Chorus]
You take the breath right out of me.
You left a hole where my heart should be.
You got to fight just to make it through,
'Cause I will be the death of you.
This will be all over soon.
Pour salt into the open wound.
Is it over yet?
Let me in.
So sacrifice yourself, and let me have what's left.
I know that I can find the fire in your eyes.
I'm going all the way, get away, please.
[Chorus]
I'm waiting, I'm praying, realize, start hating.
[Chorus]
The lyrics of Breaking Benjamin's song "Breath" express the frustration and turmoil of a person who is struggling to understand their relationship with someone they don't trust. The first refrain of "I see nothing in your eyes, and the more I see the less I like" speaks to a lack of transparency in the other person, with the singer not being able to read the intention or the emotion behind their actions. The frustration builds as the singer declares "Is it over yet, in my head?" It is unclear whether the relationship is actually over or if the singer wishes it were over.
The second stanza reveals the singer's suspicion that something darker is at work, with the lyrics "I know nothing of your kind, and I won't reveal your evil mind." There is an unknown or unspoken threat, with the singer acknowledging "Is it over yet? I can't win."
The chorus has a strong emotional impact, with the lyrics "You take the breath right out of me. You left a hole where my heart should be. You got to fight just to make it through. 'Cause I will be the death of you. This will be all over soon. Pour salt into the open wound." The singer feels suffocated and unable to breathe, with their heart missing or broken by their relationship. The line "you got to fight just to make it through" speaks to the struggle of trying to sustain a doomed relationship. The repetition of "this will be all over soon" highlights the singer's hope that they can find a way out of the situation, while "pouring salt into the open wound" emphasizes the pain and agony that the singer is feeling.
Overall, "Breath" is a powerful and intense song that expresses the complex emotions of a relationship that is on the brink of collapse. It highlights the frustration of trying to communicate with someone who is not trustworthy, the suspicion of an unspoken threat, and the suffocating feeling of being trapped in a doomed relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I see nothing in your eyes
I can't read your true emotions or intentions, which makes it difficult for me to trust you.
And the more I see the less I like
As I learn more about you, I lose respect for you and don't feel as connected to you.
Is it over yet, in my head?
I'm constantly questioning if our relationship is worth continuing, or if we're already at the end.
I know nothing of your kind
I don't understand your type of person, your motivations, or your worldview.
And I won't reveal your evil mind
I suspect that there might be something sinister or untrustworthy about you, but I can't prove it yet.
Is it over yet? I can't win
I feel like I'm stuck in a losing situation and don't know how to get out of it.
So sacrifice yourself, and let me have what's left
I'm asking you to make a big concession for the sake of our relationship, even if it hurts you in some way.
I know that I can find the fire in your eyes
I believe that you still have some passion or emotion that we can build on, and I'm willing to keep looking for it.
I'm going all the way, get away, please
I'm committed to making this relationship work, but I need some space or time to grow on my own.
You take the breath right out of me
You have a powerful impact on me that leaves me feeling breathless or overwhelmed.
You left a hole where my heart should be
You've hurt me emotionally so deeply that I feel broken or incomplete, like a part of me is missing.
You got to fight just to make it through
Our relationship is so challenging or difficult that it takes a lot of effort and perseverance to keep going.
'Cause I will be the death of you
I'm worried that the stress or negativity of our relationship might be too much for you to handle, and that I'll be the cause of your downfall.
This will be all over soon
I suspect that our relationship will come to an end sooner rather than later, and I'm mentally preparing myself for that possibility.
Pour salt into the open wound
You're adding insult to injury by continuing to hurt me or reopen old wounds.
I'm waiting, I'm praying, realize, start hating
I'm hoping that you'll come around to my way of thinking or start to see things from my perspective, even if that means you have to distance yourself from me emotionally.
Lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company
Written by: BENJAMIN BURNLEY, MARK JAMES KLEPASKI
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