The Air That I Breathe
All That Remains Lyrics


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I will not relent no no
Never live with defeat never falter
This like the air that I breath
I will not choke on failure

I am a mortal man
But I'm not falling I'm not broken yet
I am a mortal man
But I'll hold tight to my beliefs now

I have suffered defeat, pain, loss
Still I push to the edge, never falter
For this cements my beliefs
I'll remain my own master

I will not relent no no
Never suffer defeat, never falter
For this cements my beliefs
I will not choke on failure

I will not relent
No no
Never suffer defeat, never falter




For this cements my beliefs
I will not choke on failure

Overall Meaning

The song "The Air That I Breathe" by All That Remains appears to be a motivational anthem for perseverance, resilience, and self-belief. The lyrics talk about the determination and grit that require one to hold onto one's beliefs and never yield to defeat or failure. The songwriter reinforces the idea that failure should not be allowed to choke or paralyze one's aspirations or beliefs in oneself. The lyrics imply that hardships and setbacks are opportunities for growth, and a person should not succumb to them, but instead endure and come out of them stronger. The repetition of the phrases "I will not relent, never suffer defeat, never falter" underscores the message of endurance and grit.


The lyrics are open to interpretation, and the listener can relate to them in different ways. Some might find it as a motivational call to overcome addiction, depression, or other mental health struggles. Some may find it as an encouragement to challenge oneself in sports, art, or any other aspect of life. Others may find it as a call to remain committed to personal beliefs and values despite external pressures.


Line by Line Meaning

I will not relent no no
I will never give up or surrender, no matter what happens


Never live with defeat never falter
I refuse to accept loss or failure and will not stumble


This like the air that I breathe
My unwavering determination is as vital to me as the air I breathe


I will not choke on failure
I won't let failure consume me or hold me back


I am a mortal man
I'm just a human being


But I'm not falling I'm not broken yet
Although I've faced tough times, I haven't given up or been destroyed by them


But I'll hold tight to my beliefs now
Instead, I will cling to my convictions even more strongly


I have suffered defeat, pain, loss
I've experienced setbacks, suffering, and grief


Still I push to the edge, never falter
Despite this, I continue to strive without wavering


For this cements my beliefs
These challenges reinforce my convictions


I'll remain my own master
I refuse to be controlled or defeated by anyone or anything




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: OLIVER HERBERT, PHILLIP STEVEN LABONTE, MICHAEL MARTIN, JEANNE MARIE SAGAN

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@mxmechanic2431

I will not relent. No, No!
Never live with defeat, never falter
This like the air that I breathe
(like the air that I breathe)
I will not choke on failure...

Cause I will not choke on failure.

[Chorus:]
I am a mortal man
But I'm not fallen
I'm not broken, yet
I am a mortal man
But I'll hold tight to my beliefs now

I have suffered defeat, pain, loss
Still I push to the edge, never falter
For this cements my beliefs
(this cements my beliefs)
I'll remain my own master
I will not relent. No, No!
Never suffer defeat, never falter
For this cements my beliefs
(this cements my beliefs)
I will not choke on failure

[Chorus x2]
[Bridge]
[Guitar solo]

I will not relent
I will not relent. No, No!

I will not relent
Never suffer defeat, never falter
I will not relent. no, no!
Never suffer, Never falter
I will not relent. No, No!
Never suffer, Never falter



All comments from YouTube:

@mr.hightower8839

Man I used to jam this when I was like 14/15 years old in the library while playing some good ol RuneScape, so grateful to be able to come and hear these songs again

@saneldilba6521

do u play old school runescape maybe

@mr.hightower8839

@@saneldilba6521 Not often but yeah

@stevenfired6332

@@saneldilba6521 Noone ever quits runescape.. its just long breaks.. lol

@danhartzell1250

Same here and still play both lol

@zacharyosborne6910

listening to it right now while still playing !

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@nemerebarcsa1343

This song keeps the soul in me when I fought against the cancer - I won, "Never live with defeat, never falter"

@xaydegonzalez6007

Fucking awesome bro!

@jewelc1095

Good man . 

@Antonia51123

Congratulations!

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