The song was initially leaked one year prior to its release as “Lemme Know” and became a mysterious hit among fans, but slowly faded into obscurity in the coming months.
The song features a hypnotically melodic vocal act and psychedelic production. Joji appears to be singing about a relationship in which he felt “trapped in a cage,” or suffocated.
Breathe
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The worst of me was waiting for that evening (evening)
It's just me these days, I can't say I'm great
I can't stop seein' your face on all these ceilings (ceilings)
You saved me for the last time, I'm alright (I'm alright, I'm alright)
I'll find somebody else to watch me die (watch me die, watch me die)
Somebody I can push away and reel back in
Like the bait that I am, I am
So let me know, let me know when we gonna find the time (the time, the time)
So let me know, let me know when I get a little bit wise
If you hear me count to four
Sedate me 'til I'm normal
Won't you be a darling, feel my rage
Let me feel fantastic, broke my cage
Hold my breath, until you call my name, again
I can't say what's on your mind but I know we think the same (the same)
So let me know, let me know when we gonna find the time
So let me know, let me know when I get a little bit wise
If you hear me count to four
Sedate me 'til I'm normal
The lyrics to "Breathe" by Joji Don Krez are likely about a relationship that has ended, or is in the process of ending. The first line, "You found the best of me inside your feelings," suggests that the singer was at his happiest when with this person - perhaps suggesting that he's struggling to find that kind of happiness on his own. The following line, "The worst of me was waiting for that evening," is more ambiguous, but could suggest that the end of their relationship was predestined or that the singer felt their worst qualities came out during their last evening together.
The singer then goes on to say that "It's just me these days" and that "I can't say I'm great." This could suggest that the singer is struggling with depression or loneliness since the relationship ended. The line "I can't stop seein' your face on all these ceilings" further reinforces that the singer is struggling to move on from the relationship.
In the second verse, the singer suggests that the other person has saved him for the last time and that he's going to try to find someone else to help him through his troubles. He even suggests that he wants someone to "watch [him] die," implying that he is not in a good place mentally. The line "Sedate me 'til I'm normal" also reinforces this idea, as it suggests that the singer needs to numb his emotions in order to feel "normal" again.
The chorus repeats the lines "Let me know when we gonna find the time" and "Let me know when I get a little bit wise," suggesting that the singer is still holding out hope for a reconciliation with the other person. He also suggests that they "think the same," perhaps implying that they are both struggling with the same issues and could benefit from being together again.
Overall, the song is a poignant exploration of the emotional fallout from a failed relationship. Despite his struggles, the singer remains hopeful that he can find love and stability again.
Line by Line Meaning
You, found the best of me inside your feelings
You discovered the greatest parts of me through the emotions you hold for me
The worst of me was waiting for that evening (evening)
My most unpleasant qualities were reserved for that specific night
It's just me these days, I can't say I'm great
As of late, it's only been me and I cannot confidently say that I'm doing well
I can't stop seein' your face on all these ceilings (ceilings)
I cannot seem to shake the image of your face from my mind, it's everywhere I look
You saved me for the last time, I'm alright (I'm alright, I'm alright)
The last time you intervened in my life, you helped me through it and now I am doing better
I'll find somebody else to watch me die (watch me die, watch me die)
I'll seek out another person to bear witness to my self-destruction
Somebody I can push away and reel back in
I desire someone whom I can push away and then later pull back towards myself
Like the bait that I am, I am
I am like a piece of bait, luring others in only to push them away again
So let me know, let me know when we gonna find the time (the time, the time)
Tell me when we will have an opportunity to connect and spend time together
So let me know, let me know when I get a little bit wise
Inform me when I have become a bit more insightful and intelligent
If you hear me count to four
If you hear me counting to four
Sedate me 'til I'm normal
Calm me down until I reach a state of normalcy
Won't you be a darling, feel my rage
Please be kind to me and experience my inner anger
Let me feel fantastic, broke my cage
Allow me to experience euphoria, liberate me from my confinement
Hold my breath, until you call my name, again
I will hold my breath until I hear you call my name once more
I can't say what's on your mind but I know we think the same (the same)
I cannot determine your thoughts, but I am certain that we share similar beliefs or ideas
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: Alex Van Den Hoef, Christopher Van Den Hoef, Christian Dold, Curt Cameruci, George Miller
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Lyrics:
You found the best of me inside your feelings
The worst of me was waiting for that evening (Evening)
It's just me these days, I can't say I'm great
I can't stop seein' your face on all these ceilings (Ceilings)
You saved me for the last time, I'm alright (I'm alright, I'm alright)
I'll find somebody else to watch me die (Watch me die, watch me die)
Somebody I can push away and reel back in
Like the bait that I am, I am
So let me know, let me know when we gonna find the time (The time, the time)
So let me know, let me know when I get a little bit wise
If you hear me count to four
Sedate me til I'm normal
Won't you be a darling, feel my rage
Let me feel fantastic, broke my cage
Hold my breath, until you call my name, again
I can't say what's on your mind but
I know we think the same (The same)
So let me know, let me know when we gonna find the time
So let me know, let me know when I get a little bit wise
If you hear me count to four
Sedate me til I'm normal
@omarbaher8011
LYRICS:
[Verse]
You found the best of me inside your feelings
The worst of me was waiting for that evening (Evening)
It's just me these days, I can't say I'm great
I can't stop seein' your face on all these ceilings (Ceilings)
You saved me for the last time, I'm alright (I'm alright, I'm alright)
I'll find somebody else to watch me die (Watch me die, watch me die)
Somebody I can push away and reel back in
Like the bait that I am, I am
[Chorus]
So let me know, let me know when we gonna find the time (The time, the time)
So let me know, let me know when I get a little bit wise
If you hear me count to four
Sedate me til I'm normal
[Bridge]
Won't you be a darling, feel my rage
Let me feel fantastic, broke my cage
Hold my breath, until you call my name, again
I can't say what's on your mind but I know we think the same (The same)
[Outro]
So let me know, let me know when we gonna find the time
So let me know, let me know when I get a little bit wise
If you hear me count to four
Sedate me til I'm normal
@ilovecody7514
If only this dropped when it was still summer.
@rollinfordayz4964
Tha Swami shit, it might as well be since it’s hot as hell out here
@Slendatroll
@@rollinfordayz4964 what's the temp
@J0hnLeee
you mean when it's still in midsummer madness?
@moldycheese5454
@@J0hnLeeeplz marry me that was an amazing reference
@Hibadell
Man dw, they dropping a christmas album this time
@MethLord
Please realise that the autotune is "stylistic". It isn't there to make his voice better but to achieve the electronic feel they wanted.
I believe this is beautiful
@fabiandiaz4136
exactly
@coridude6667
I'm sad I had to try to click the like button but I missed
@whatskraken3886
sell me meth