Anna Nalick (born March 30, 1984, in Temple City, California) is an America… Read Full Bio ↴Anna Nalick (born March 30, 1984, in Temple City, California) is an American platinum-selling singer and songwriter. In addition to writing all of her own music, Nalick has been writing for other artists since the age of 15.

Starting in 2003, Nalick released her first studio produced album, entitled: “Wreck of the Day” in 2005. It featured the hit single “Breathe (2AM)” under the SonyMusic label. The song propelled to the top of the charts and sent Anna on a nearly four year tour around the world. Featuring her third hit single “Shine,” Nalick and SonyMusic released “The Shine EP.” Both “Wreck of the Day” and “The Shine EP” can still be heard widely on radio and television today, with “Breathe” being featured twice on the hit television drama “Grey’s Anatomy.”

Wanting to pursue a musical style free of label influence, Nalick decided to part ways with SonyMusic in 2010 and in 2011, released her first independently produced album: “Broken Doll & Odds & Ends”. Nalick describes the album as: “mostly acoustic with haunting and unusual instrumentation. I wanted to release the songs I wrote while I was with Sony before I move on to all new material. I liked the songs too much to just leave them all behind. Now I’m ready to explore new territory.”

Utilizing the unique sounds of toy piano, sitar, glockenspiel, oud, mandocello and sweeping string arrangements, “Broken Doll & Odds & Ends” features a wide range of instruments, performed by a very talented collection of musicians. Nalick’s unique storytelling ability and timeless sense of melody has gained even more notoriety with fans, selling over 30,000 copies during the album’s first month.

Presently, Nalick is dedicating the majority of her time to writing for her next project. Unlike the acoustic feel of “Broken Doll & Odds & Ends,” Nalick’s next album is planned to be an electric collection of songs, featuring a full band and a bigger sound than previously produced.

2 AM
Anna Nalick Lyrics

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Two am, and she calls me 'cause I'm still awake
Can you help me unravel my latest mistake?
I don't love him, winter just wasn't my season
Yeah, we walk through the doors, so accusing their eyes
Like they have any right at all to criticize
Hypocrites, you're all here for the very same reason

'Cause you can't jump the track, we're like cars on a cable

And life's like an hourglass glued to the table
No one can find the rewind button, girl
So cradle your head in your hands
And breathe, just breathe
Oh, breathe, just breathe

May he turn twenty-one on the base at Fort Bliss
Just today he sat down to the flask in his fist
Ain't been sober since maybe October of last year
Here in town you can tell he's been down for a while
But, my God, it's so beautiful when the boy smiles
Want to hold him, maybe I'll just sing about it

'Cause you can't jump the track, we're like cars on a cable
And life's like an hourglass glued to the table
No one can find the rewind button, boys
So cradle your head in your hands
And breathe, just breathe
Oh, breathe, just breathe

There's a light at each end of this tunnel, you shout
'Cause you're just as far in as you'll ever be out
And these mistakes you've made, you'll just make them again
If you only try turning around

Two am, and I'm still awake, writing a song
If I get it all down on paper, it's no longer
Inside of me, threatening the life it belongs to
And I feel like I'm naked in front of the crowd
'Cause these words are my diary, screaming out loud
And I know that you'll use them, however you want to

But you can't jump the track, we're like cars on a cable
And life's like an hourglass glued to the table
No one can find the rewind button now
Yeah, sing it if you'll understand
And breathe, just breathe
Oh, breathe, just breathe

Oh, breathe, just breathe
Oh, breathe, just breathe

Overall Meaning

The song "2 AM" by Anna Nalick starts with the singer receiving a call from someone who needs help untangling their latest mistake. They confess to not loving someone, but simply being with them during a difficult time of year. The two of them walk into a public place and are met with judgement from others who are there for the same reason they are. The singer then describes life as being like an hourglass, glued to the table with no way to rewind the past. The chorus encourages the listener to simply breathe and be present in the moment.

The second verse changes perspective to a young man who has been struggling with alcoholism for some time. Despite his problems, the singer finds him beautiful, and wishes to hold him or sing about him. The chorus repeats, once again advising the listener to simply breathe.

The final verse turns back to the singer, who is writing a song in the middle of the night to exorcise the thoughts and feelings within her. She worries that by expressing herself, she is exposing herself to judgment and criticism. Despite this fear, the chorus repeats one last time, encouraging the listener to breathe and be present.

"2 AM" is a song that deals with themes of judgment, anxiety, and the passage of time. The singer is struggling to make sense of her own emotions, while being bombarded by judgment and criticism from others. Ultimately, the chorus encourages listeners to find a moment of peace and simply breathe.

Line by Line Meaning

Two am, and she calls me 'cause I'm still awake
It's late, and her friend is reaching out because she's struggling.

Can you help me unravel my latest mistake?
She needs someone to talk to about the bad choices she's made.

I don't love him, winter just wasn't my season
She's realizing that her relationship isn't what she thought it would be, but it's not entirely her fault.

Yeah, we walk through the doors, so accusing their eyes
People are judging her when they don't know the whole story.

Like they have any right at all to criticize
People are being hypocritical and judging her despite their own imperfections.

Hypocrites, you're all here for the very same reason
She's calling out the people who are judging her and pointing out that they're probably in a similar situation.

'Cause you can't jump the track, we're like cars on a cable
Life follows a certain path, and it's hard to break free from it.

And life's like an hourglass glued to the table
Time is constantly moving forward, and we can't stop it.

No one can find the rewind button, girl
We can't undo the past or change the things we've done.

So cradle your head in your hands
Take a minute to breathe and think things through.

And breathe, just breathe
Take a moment to relax and clear your mind.

May he turn twenty-one on the base at Fort Bliss
She's telling a story about a young soldier who is struggling with substance abuse.

Just today he sat down to the flask in his fist
He's turned to alcohol to cope with his problems.

Ain't been sober since maybe October of last year
His addiction has been going on for a long time.

Here in town you can tell he's been down for a while
His problems are visible to those who know him.

But, my God, it's so beautiful when the boy smiles
Despite his problems, he still has moments of happiness and beauty.

Want to hold him, maybe I'll just sing about it
She wishes she could help the soldier but knows that all she can do is express her feelings through music.

'Cause you can't jump the track, we're like cars on a cable
Again, life follows a certain path, and it's hard to break free from it.

No one can find the rewind button, boys
The past is impossible to change, even if we wish we could go back and do things differently.

So cradle your head in your hands
Take a moment to breathe and think things through.

And breathe, just breathe
Take a moment to relax and clear your mind.

There's a light at each end of this tunnel, you shout
Despite feeling stuck in a tough situation, there's always hope that things will get better.

'Cause you're just as far in as you'll ever be out
She's acknowledging that it's difficult to see outside of a difficult situation when you're in the midst of it.

And these mistakes you've made, you'll just make them again
She's realizing that she's likely to repeat her past mistakes if she doesn't make a conscious effort to change.

If you only try turning around
She's encouraging people to attempt to change their situation and not accept their current circumstances as permanent.

Two am, and I'm still awake, writing a song
She's up late, using music as a way to work through her feelings and experiences.

If I get it all down on paper, it's no longer
When she puts her feelings in writing, it's as if they're no longer a part of her and she can see them more objectively.

Inside of me, threatening the life it belongs to
Negative thoughts and feelings can be overwhelming and feel like they're consuming her.

And I feel like I'm naked in front of the crowd
Sharing her deepest thoughts and feelings with an audience can be intimidating and vulnerable.

'Cause these words are my diary, screaming out loud
Her music is a way for her to share her innermost thoughts and experiences with the world.

And I know that you'll use them, however you want to
She's aware that once she shares her music with others, it's out of her control how they interpret or use it.

But you can't jump the track, we're like cars on a cable
One more time, she's emphasizing that it's hard to change the course of life.

No one can find the rewind button now
She's further emphasizing the idea that we can't undo what's already been done.

Yeah, sing it if you'll understand
She's hoping that others will relate to her music and find comfort in it.

And breathe, just breathe
One final reminder to take a moment to relax and clear your mind.

Oh, breathe, just breathe
A final reminder to take care of yourself and your mental health.

Oh, breathe, just breathe
One more reminder to prioritize self-care.

Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: ANNA NALICK

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@vic_pazzz5503

3y↑168

If anyone wants to sing along with lyrics here ya go:

Two am, and she calls me 'cause I'm still awake
Can you help me unravel my latest mistake?
I don't love him, winter just wasn't my season
Yeah, we walk through the doors, so accusing their eyes
Like they have any right at all to criticize
Hypocrites, you're all here for the very same reason
'Cause you can't jump the track, we're like cars on a cable
And life's like an hourglass glued to the table
No one can find the rewind button, girl
So cradle your head in your hands
And breathe, just breathe
Oh, breathe, just breathe
May he turn twenty-one on the base at Fort Bliss
Just today he sat down to the flask in his fist
Ain't been sober since maybe October of last year
Here in town you can tell he's been down for a while
But, my God, it's so beautiful when the boy smiles
Want to hold him, maybe I'll just sing about it
'Cause you can't jump the track, we're like cars on a cable
And life's like an hourglass glued to the table
No one can find the rewind button, boys
So cradle your head in your hands
And breathe, just breathe
Oh, breathe, just breathe
There's a light at each end of this tunnel, you shout
'Cause you're just as far in as you'll ever be out
And these mistakes you've made, you'll just make them again
If you only try turning around
Two am, and I'm still awake, writing a song
If I get it all down on paper, it's no longer
Inside of me, threatening the life it belongs to
And I feel like I'm naked in front of the crowd
'Cause these words are my diary, screaming out loud
And I know that you'll use them, however you want to
But you can't jump the track, we're like cars on a cable
And life's like an hourglass glued to the table
No one can find the rewind button now
Yeah, sing it if you'll understand
And breathe, just breathe
Oh, breathe, just breathe
Oh, breathe, just breathe
Oh, breathe, just breathe

@Aanya-mw5dy

4y↑199

Two AM and she calls me 'cause I'm still awake,
Can you help me unravel my latest mistake,
I don't love him, winter just wasn't my season
Yeah we walk through the doors, so accusing their eyes
Like they have any right at all to criticize, hypocrites,
You're all here for the very same reason

'Cause you can't jump the track, we're like cars on a cable
And life's like an hourglass, glued to the table
No one can find the rewind button girl,
So cradle your head in you hands
And breathe, just breathe,
Whoa breathe, just breathe

May he turn twenty one on the base at Fort Bliss
Just today he sat down to the flask in his fist,
Ain't been sober, since maybe October of last year.
Here in town you can tell he's been down for a while,
But my God it's so beautiful when the boy smiles,
Wanna hold him, maybe I'll just sing about it.

'Cause you can't jump the track, we're like cars on a cable,
And life's like an hourglass, glued to the table.
No one can find the rewind button boys,
So cradle your head in your hands,
And breathe, just breathe,
Whoa breathe, just breathe

There's a light at each end of this tunnel, you shout
But you're just as far in as you'll ever be out
These mistakes you've made, you'll just make them again
If you only try turning around.

Two AM and I'm still awake, writing a song
If I get it all down on paper, its no longer
Inside of me, threatening the life it belongs to
And I feel like I'm naked in front of the crowd
'Cause these words are my diary, screaming out loud
And I know that you'll use them, however you want to

'Cause you can't jump the track, we're like cars on a cable,
And life's like an hourglass, glued to the table
No one can find the rewind button now
Sing it if you understand.
And breathe, just breathe
Whoa breathe, just breathe,

All comments from YouTube:

@thejanglezclan

2y↑1.2K

"Life is like an hourglass glued to the table" is an underrated powerful lyric.

@ebnolan3856

2y↑13

Yes it is. I feel that way at time’s and other’s that it is on a trapeze spilling out 100 times faster.

@gdub999tube

2y↑28

I agree! You can't turn the hourglass over and start again.

@mcmaximon1

2y↑7

want to give you a thumbs up for this comment but can't bring myself to be your 113th thumbs up so I thought I'd message you instead and say 'It is' x

@thejanglezclan

2y↑1

@@mcmaximon1 Thanks hope you're doing well my friend!

@nevergonnabesilent

2y↑10

What if you turn the table over?

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@ravenash5020

1y↑1.3K

My mom showed me this song when I was going through a mental breakdown and I felt like I couldn’t keep going. Today she passed away and here I am listening again. Trying desperately to remember to just breathe.

@daddyrawkgames

1y↑54

You are loved, always remember that. ❤️

@trevorsnider4790

1y↑36

You got this... Just remember what she's shown you. Your stronger than you know... Just breathe

@Dani-ICU-RN

1y↑21

We all are ..inhale... its Going to be ok.. WE'RE all here ,eventually,FOR THE SAME REASONS..we have to be,for eachother..NO ONE reads better than the person who just wrote the book... thats why the kaleidoscope moves us in turn- its 4 am. exhale.. hold on girl..I got you..Mom's got you, so don't let go♡. @raven ash

@labass9204

1y↑12

I am soooo sorry for your loss

@emanuela9765

1y↑7

Ti abbraccio forte

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@ultrainstinct6496

23w↑147

Words cannot express how beautiful this song is. It's almost a blessing that it wasn't 'big'. Was pretty popular in my country though. Just one of those rare hidden gems.

@s4mh528

23w↑10

this was a big song when it came out, played on radio a lot

@jen9150

20w

I never thought of it as "popular"@@s4mh528

@sophieats5850

16w

@@s4mh528scichmvor ooooooooozzoäjo€€€€€€)

@NickRoman

15w↑3

@@s4mh528, yeah, she blew up really quickly. Maybe just didn't last that long. I mean, it's one song. I remember hearing her sing this live on the radio as a guest to some radio talk show. She nailed it just like the recording, so used to singing it a million times. I got a signed placard at a concert. She sat a table and signed them after the show. I figured, what the heck, maybe she'll get really big. That's how it was at the time.

@trillwill93

12w↑3

What is your country?

@sylessaford803

25w↑42

“There’s a light at each end of this tunnel, you shout cause you’re just as far in as you’ll ever be out, and these mistakes you made you’ll just make them again, if you only try turning around.” HITS ME DEEP ASF EVERYTIME

@hi_im_joey1389

2y↑470

I just want Anna Nalick to know that this song has saved my life more times than I can count

@calylla

2y↑19

It saved my live more than once too.

@thegreatawakening7thedimen837

1y↑8

That's awesome brother~ You definitely had an Angel by your side• ( I'm glad you're here )

@grass7864

41w↑5

That's wonderful. I hope she reads this someday and it helps her too.

@rebeccahanson3623

34w↑3

Amen to that

@erinduncan861

Checking in on ya, Happy Easter. Glad you're still here.

@nahumrodrigues9239

4y↑2.5K

Everytime I hear this song it feels like there's a bomb on my hands

@meredithclearwaters3154

4y↑6

Nahum Rodrigues ahh ik

@TomasGomila

4y↑8

:'(

@miguelo.9688

4y↑14

hahahahaha

@MarianaSantos-sk4xb

4y↑8

😂😂

@paramitabhattacharya3079

4y↑80

Like Meredith gray

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@spartan_zero_1829

3w↑9

I was searching for this amazing song for years. Finally found it. How beautiful this masterpiece was

@lisalink9789

4d↑1

My daughter loved this one ❤️ 💕

@florflorenciaflor

3y↑1.4K

LEXIE GREY IS COMING ❤

@sydneep267

3y↑68

Someone said that this song reminds them of holding a bomb in there hands 🤣

@_ryndvmlcy004

3y↑15

She's back💯🎉

@sani3921

3y↑12

Merder ❤️

@cristinavalletta6558

3y↑10

I'M CRYING 😭😭😭😭😭😭

@misssinister1565

3y↑6

YES

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@AJwoodway

1y↑17

“Life’s like an hourglass
glued to the table”

Truth

@glasszeraki9195

3d↑1

One of the best songs ever written. It is philosophically significant. Some very intelligent person will study it in the future, mark my words.

@todd9088

43w↑41

I am an old guy...........just about to turn 70............sitting outside my local coffeehouse when this song enters my world.............Wow..........Who's that? What is that song?..........My phone, miraculous device it is, enlightens me. Love Anna's voice, and this song, can't get it out of my head..............don't want to actually.............Very glad I came across this talented young woman,. Question is, was this an accident or, as many believe since "There are no accidents" , something I needed right now?............I much prefer to believe the latter.

@ernestbyers4647

4y↑768

My best friend ended his life this past week. This chorus is strengthening me this morning. Thank you, Anna.

@ashleyodonnell5780

4y↑30

Sorry for ur loss

@diosdedioses6554

4y↑13

Sorry..

@janeym8398

4y↑10

Sorry..

@annabellyth6625

4y↑12

I’m sorry for your loss

@mumj2632

4y↑10

Sorry ❤️

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@dianadiehl

2y↑308

This is one of the most profound, Zen, anchoring songs it has been my privilege to enjoy in my 71 years. It still makes me cry in purifying sobs and throw my head back in laughter at the outrageous immutability of life. I am so grateful she wrote this song. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

@mikeivosevich6130

1y↑8

I too am a Zen Budhist but also a believer in Christ, some think that's contradictory but it's not if you fully embrace both persperctives.

@dianadiehl

1y↑5

@@mikeivosevich6130 I see no contradiction. Siddhartha Buddha was an intelligent, enlightened person. Although there is no contemporaneous evidence that a person named Jesus Christ existed, if he did, he may have been similarly enlightened. It's not a contradiction to find wisdom from two sources in two different countries.

@antonboludo8886

1y↑2

Yes, time forges relentlessly ahead.

@lils9685

51w↑7

the way you write is like a lyricist "It still makes me cry in purifying sobs and throw my head back in laughter at the outrageous immutability of life" Love ittt. Sounds poetic

@dianadiehl

51w↑3

@@lils9685Thank you kindly. I do love the texture of words.

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@SCWgreg

This is just absolute masterful lyrical poetry. Brilliant. And it’s cadence with her vocals — superb.

@erickburgos1506

1y↑18

That a capella part after 3:00 hits just deep. Her eyes gets watering, it's just very emotional

@christimiller5409

2y↑242

I listened to your song during breast cancer treatment in Houston. I painted like maybe 30 or more pics. Stayed with my friend (she had the fancy thing called Alexa) I had your song on repeat. 3 year survivor now. This song reminds me we are all human and we need to take time to “just breathe”. 💓🎀

@peggyl2849

2y↑10

Congratulations! I just made three years post-treatment for endometrial cancer. It WAS terrifying getting in that chair for my first chemo treatment, not knowing how I would tolerate treatment, not knowing if it would work, so I get it! It's great that you found something to help you get through it.

@gilliangrant7355

1y↑2

❤❤❤❤❤

@grass7864

41w↑1

I'm happy you're still here. I wish you much better health going forward. Keep up on your checkups.

@nickiharper6361

4y↑372

Dear Anna, Thank your for making this song! When I was in the worst part of my life, you helped me Breathe. I am 36 yrs old now and at 21 years old your entire album helped find solace in a time of dispair. Hearing this song takes me back and allows me to appreciate my struggle. Thank you for being apart of the soundtrack to my life. This song is right up there with Do you sleep and Stay both by Lisa Loeb. You are an Icon. People Just can't see it but, I always have.

@nilesnelson4075

4y↑3

She's an amazing person, Nicki Quinn. I'm not sure if this account is run by her or Sony. She has actually had a rough run of it lately but despite these setbacks has managed to put out two new albums. One of them is all covers too!

@erikpeterson25

4y↑1

ditto

@vishtrinity

3y↑1

those were the days

@kristinareed2156

3y↑1

This is one of the most influential songs of my life and I am almost 22 as of 2021. I wish I was able to analyze music from my childhood the way I do with recently released music. It just doesn't have the same impact on my psyche I guess

@Nico-mz9gq

2y↑2

The great thing is, she understands how important this song is to so many people. Even now, she always sings it like she means it, never just runs through the motions. Love her 💕

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@chrisschultz8598

1y↑25

"Life is an hour glass glued to a table." A strikingly beautiful line with the shock of truth.

@paulblankenship4029

31w↑37

I'm old as dirt and I just came upon this by accident. What a great song! I'm not sure why Anna didn't break out more into the big time. She's beautiful, talented, and has wonderful music. Gonna check out more of her tunes.

@leilacabral9597

4y↑564

This song is one of the best written, not only because it’s a fucking masterpiece, but because it’s simple. It tells everything, in a smart way, and it rhymes. I can’t put into words how these lyrics speak to me. It deserved a much better video.

@elisa4120

3y↑19

I agree. Such a missed opportunity. It’s her trying to be model-y the whole time, completely ignoring all the emotionally charged stories and situations of the lyrics.

@mikekelly7096

3y↑5

she and the song is beautifil.

@MrShekoexile

3y↑3

@Eva's Edits she rolls through the lyrics as though it was all a fcukin game to her. Which it probably was.

@NationPam7

3y↑6

I feel like the video was super calming. Reminding you to enjoy the little things like the flowers she plays with and art like the pictures hanging from the string in her room. Like the sheets of music she caresses.

“Just Breathe”

@KissyAdair

It should have been more like the part where she sings "and I feel naked in front of the crowd cause these words are my diary screaming out loud and I know that you'll use them however you want to."

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@DegrassiInstantStar

4y↑39

Clean? CLEAN? There was nothing explicit about this beautiful song!

@DawnSchwantkeXX

4w↑18

So we’re censoring the word “SOBER” now in a song about recovery? Anna Nalick is not who we need to protect our children from, guys.

@elizabethharmon6322

3w↑3

Are you effing kidding me??? They can't say FLASK either?????

@bethanyskeen7297

2w↑2

thought that was weird too

@hollygarland9976

That's for sure!

@jasonstory9092

,oh my. GOD. WHO THE F ARE YOU. We have been blessed by Anna. TY Anna.

@Antman-cy8ch

6d↑2

Love this song!

@rocho3747

6w↑4

I was eating lunch with my daughter in Vegas when this song came on, both of us said, oh yeah, great jam. I retired at Fort Bliss.

@MichaelDerouse

10w↑8

The simplest of songs can make a profound impact on us like this song.

@christinelamborn6180

3d↑1

I'm here because this song got me through one of the most difficult times of my life

@mauriqueipo2620

38w↑10

This song got me through one of the worse times in my life. When basically all I could do is breathe. Mental health is a gift. Never take it for granted.

@mrpsycholeojoey87

4y↑32

I wish this song would have won an Oscar, Golden Globe, Grammy, and been number one of the US charts. Probably the most underatted song ever. God Bless.

@lisamoore5949

2y↑77

Simply a masterpiece. The lyrics. The orchestra. Lovely.

@FireAngelChris

2w↑1

Miss this era

@jillking5876

1y↑16

Threatening the life it belongs to... Those words resonate, because as a poet, I often wake up with words I need to write down before I forget them and go back to sleep. It does feel like the words are eating you until you write them down. Anna, you're the best!

@vic_pazzz5503

3y↑168

@deanabrown404

2y↑7

@Victoria Kahnke Thank you for posting these lyrics!!

@sharonpope1737

2y↑4

Thank you

@tiffanyhaynie662

2y↑3

Thank you so much!!

@immaculateangel1506

2y↑1

The song is absolutely amazing one of my favorites better really find it disappointing how she has so few subscribers to the number of people that have viewed what she has written and the song she has made that everybody loves and has 3 million views and hardly any subscribers compared to the number of viewers and as an artist myself I realized that people really don't appreciate how much effort time and money it takes to make this music it literally takes your soul to make this music and if people really knew how to appreciate it they would subscribe

@manuelaprem3795

1y↑2

Thanks for making the effort. I did sing along.

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@loriannb4299

2y↑314

This song will always take me back to my dad when he was in a coma and in his last months of life. I would sit by his bedside and hear this song and take that chorus literally to heart for him...
JUST BREATHE...
JUST BREATHE...
I love and miss him, but one day we will meet again..

@Kenna_B7

2y↑11

I lost my Dad too. My heart knows your pain and I wish you lots of light

@ArainaNespiak

2y↑5

Touching and heart breaking, sending love

@Kaipupp

43w↑4

Your words cut right through me.I watched my Dad pass after making the decision to end his suffering.Real recognizes real.💕

@garylentz5504

21w↑1

Amen!

@samanthaewing5003

4w↑21

Who listening in 2024

@glennsepelak5113

Whoever shot this video.... is a master. Captured all the right moments. just amazing. Thank you to ever filmed and edited this.

@recklessrelentless6723

5y↑3K

I absolutely love this song but the fact that they censor the words “flask” and “sober” is just freaking ridiculous

@hypernovaneedsachillpill7088

4y↑58

Sober 🙊

@johndorcic4488

4y↑45

There are certain religions that ban drinking that spend a lot of money on websites much like this one. Just saying.

@Paris_Black

4y↑7

@Floatinghihi don't call arianna a hoe she did nothing to you

@larrydavis4019

4y↑11

Reckless & Relentless I am in total agreement with you my fellow Marvel fan. EXCELSIOR 👍👍👍👍👍

@joehumpston7937

4y↑37

Reckless & Relentless Those aren’t even dirty words!

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@danamerkel739

2y↑82

Each verse is like an emotional string being plucked. One of my favorite songs.

@larrycheek3588

5w↑1

love love love

@missmarie_8790

38w↑8

This song got me through my late teens and a rape. I will always owe Anna Nalick so much for making this song.

@robertcarty82

5y↑37

At 2:58 when the music cuts out is so powerful. So glad to see this video back out there.

@MrGL1973

5y↑2

That was the last scene shot for the video.

@robertcarty82

5y↑2

MrGL1973 weird thing is the original video played her taking her breaths. It’s a powerful moment that truly shows the emotion behind the lyrics.

@MrGL1973

http://annanalick.blogspot.com/2010/05/32205.html?m=0 This entry discusses the bridge section which was the last take of the video shoot.

@darylrobinon620

5y↑885

We are at an insane time in history when flask and sober is considered "dirty"; if someone can't hear those words without hitting the bottle, they have bigger problems than this song!

@latoyabrathwaite

5y↑7

😂 😂

@afinamoreASL

4y↑23

It sounds like she sings, "He said down to the cock in his hand" lol

@ericcallahan829

4y↑12

Snowflakes!

@andrealoose777

4y↑52

I literally paused my brain thinking, did I just hear “flask and sober” get bleeped out? WTF???? 😳

@jeffkernen1554

4y↑9

Yup, that's our new world.

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@0711mama

30w↑7

This song is my childhood. And it continues to be my anthem is 100% underrated.

@lannybrasher2452

27w↑20

Here in 2023, still an unforgettable song. Lots of things have happened since then, but the song still measures up. A song for the ages!💪

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@daviddudley6473

3y↑57

Fantastic. This woman is not only drop dead gorgeous, but she also has an angels voice, and her song writing ability is rivaled by none. One of the best lines in a song ever: " 'Cause you can't jump the track, we're like cars on a cable and life's like an hourglass glued to the table...." Absolutely fantastic. She should be a HUGE star...somebody isn't doing right by Anna. Very few albums I can listen to all the way through...she has two that I can't get enough of....

@Mike-ri3qv

1y↑1

Song is about abortion. . . .

@lonnieward4693

44w↑1

You should check out her acoustic version, her and her acoustic guitarist. She's even more drop dead gorgeous in it ... Whew!!!

@sabrina_jessica

3y↑1.3K

this is my “anti anxiety” song. i got the word “breathe” tattooed on the inside of my pinky and just sing this song in my head when i feel like i’m about to have a panic attack

@flower_uy

3y↑31

“the breathe just breathe” feels just like the way inhaling and exhaling goes, is perfect to relax ❤️ I use it too

@susanleone9767

3y↑17

Always stop and smell the roses take deep breaths and relax don't pay attention to stuff that's not important God bless you stay safe peace out

@mermaidreviews4693

3y↑4

Love that 💕

@jonwoolhiser9427

3y↑2

telepop music has a "breathe song " too.Perhaps it will help too.Love from Vancouver, WA

@bryansanchez8448

3y↑1

I love this song

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@heleneharvell8484

1y↑6

My husband just passed away last week and this song keeps me centered. Thank you Anna

@marybeauvais3949

1y↑2

I'm so sorry for your loss, my mother committed suicide when I was 16

@heleneharvell8484

1y↑1

@@marybeauvais3949 I m sorry about your Mom. That must have been really hard for you.

@marybeauvais3949

1y↑1

Prayers for you in this difficult time and in your loss

@joshuagetz6996

1y↑1

I'm so sorry...u got this...life is precious...u are beautiful and u everything u do from this point on is a statement of how strong u are...he wants u to go on. Just breathe

@iamdeadbutiforgot2moo

1y↑15

Listened to this song in college after i lost someone i loved, cried like a baby but loved this song for getting me through it.

@marybeauvais3949

1y↑2

Yes, grieving my mother's suicide when I was 16. This holiday season is very difficult as my husband walked out on me Sep.9th. I have been devastated and extremely hurt. Just got to remember to breathe. ❤️

@logan317b

4y↑18

I haven’t heard this in SO long and the amount of nostalgia its giving me-

@ahhwe-any7434

2y↑1

Me too. I thought I had this on my playlist somewhere. I think its obvious & predictable how most ppl around this time, or wever ppl grew up listening to, in their times, certain songs will always stick to those certain ppl more. But It just sounds like a coming of age song to me. I dont get ppl how come back yrs later to certain songs talking about oh, now I get it. Honestly, where the hell have u been? Bc alotta sh is kind of basic & not even that complex. Maybe some analagies thrown in, w/ some play on words... at times, but some stuff couldn't be any more literal. Anywho, I remember when Tommy Lee (mc) said this was his jam. Ha, not that I'm some huge MC fan but I did not see that coming.

@steffigonzalez1349

3y↑103

Volviendo después de ver el trailer del 17x10 en Grey's 😭😭😭💔

@Rebeca087

3y↑2

Yes! 😭

@Rebeca087

3y↑2

Me too. 💔😭

@kaytesandlin7479

2w↑1

Beautiful ❤️

@aafpeptoe4209

35w↑9

Anna is singing directly to my soul with wisdom that pierces my heart !
This is a lyrical masterpiece !

@Liliwalkerk

4y↑300

So my abusive father (I lived with him at the time) had a girlfriend , and she loved this song. But my dad accused her of stealing drugs. And that night, he kicked her out of the house to go stay at a hotel, but that night, she walked 5 miles home. And slept on the porch. My dad screamed at her, and I can't remember what happened after that. But all I know is that I haven't seen her since. And she loved this song. I really miss her, and I hope she is getting better and is happy.

@Katy-ye1zr

4y↑23

HI I hope you're safe and AWAY from your father, and/or that he has gotten help HIMSELF. Take care. - sure hope you and she are doing better.

@Liliwalkerk

4y↑24

@UCZm41v-BVcVcMFt6K39UCqQ thank you a lot. I live with my mom now!

@ronnietoots6797

4y↑8

i have made it to 65 good luck to you/.....

@averylevine.1835

4y↑9

Hey I hope your good in quarantine rn and I've also had a LOT of domestic violence until I was 8 (I'm 16 now) but im glad your with your mom now. I wish you the best. Much love ~ Kim lee <3

@Liliwalkerk

4y↑8

@@averylevine.1835 thank you! I hope you're enjoying your quarantine! There are a lot of fighters on this world! Thank you for the support! 💖 -Lillie

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@nicolewale888

3y↑37

Wow 2:57 gave me chills, I never heard that a capella version, had a whole new rawness to it

@steverobson8827

25w↑3

You Didn't let her Correct Just One Word, that ment everything to her. HER SOUL SCREAMING OUT LOUD. Love you Baby.

@priscillarangel592

41w↑2

The most calming song EVER!

@dlrkrd

4y↑30

A classic. Will forever love this song.

@Mike-ri3qv

It's about abortion

@taylorharris1796

5y↑41

I can listen to Anna Nalick "Wreck of the Day" album from start to finish without skipping a single song, that's how amazingly written each song is.

@masterofspin8166

this is, in my opinion, the most beautiful thing humanity has ever created.

@highpriestess7841

5w↑1

Incredible Song ❤❤❤❤❤❤

@mrsmango6116

5y↑110

I have loved this song ever since it came out. It just touched a nerve and it still does!

@shawncann7170

5y↑1

Same here Lisa! Loved it when I first heard it play on the radio

@Jamie28564

Same here

@Mike-ri3qv

It's about abortion

@SuperD1960

@@Mike-ri3qv how is this song about abortion? Explain…nothing in this song is even close to being about abortion

@sdfdksfjksd

2y↑21

I love how the music drops out at 2:56 and it's just the vocal.

On the Spotify version the music actually gets heavier there, I like this video version better, feels more raw.

@Stallonation

4w↑2

Kacey's Too Good To Be True ❤

@doryinsanime6862

31w↑4

I love this song so much. I can just breathe that I’m alive I’m 22 years old. I’m happy. This song can save me & everyone lives.

@YourPainting1

2y↑75

I had a job that I really hated and I would cry every morning on my way, but this song always brought me together again before I got there. 💕

@jefflebowski8470

2y↑8

I hope you’ve found a job where people aren’t treating you poorly. I don’t know you, but I can tell you’re a kind soul and deserve so much better. ✌️

@rippmorgan684

You need Johnny paycheck take This Job and shove it I ain't working here no more just saying

@AvecPoesie

1y↑2

This comment hit me directly in my Spirit. I remember my own period of crying 😢 in the car on the way to a horrific, abusive, devastatingly toxic job. I've moved beyond those days but I still feel remnants of utter sadness about what I forced myself to do in order to survive. Wishing you continued strength and a future in which you never endure such a torment again.

@niklasaeilkema615

3y↑8

Back here after they announced the return of LEXI GREY, after almost 9 seasons she is back. I'M SO HAPPY!

@vanessab1425

40w↑5

This song has helped me through so many stages of life from teenage trauma, all the way to mother hood. I always use it to check in and it brings me to tears every time, good ones too, to stop and breathe no mater what is happening in life. Today I am mom to 3 littles and a grateful cancer survivor. Thank you Anna for writing this song-it has truly taught me to " just breathe" and be a better human xo

@jonwhitt3679

6w↑26

2024, they just don’t have song like this anymore.

@tobybeggs8676

5w↑1

They dont

@longlowdog

Benson Boone's In The Stars written at the loss of his grandmother is all over the media and some folk are over it but it's a masterpiece of emotion if you haven't heard it to death.

@benleon9905

They do. Just tune out of the oldies channel and change the dial. You will be surprised.

@longlowdog

@@benleon9905 I'm approaching 60, love everything from the '40's to Benson Boone and Slipknot. There's something new and refreshing every day if we have an open mind.

@crab453

5w↑1

Nostalgia is a mf

@elenasreadingcorner

4y↑27

OMG, I haven't heard this song in more than 10 years, completely forgot about it and got it in my recommendations. Clicked on it because something about the name sounded familiar. Now listening. Chills!

@nilesnelson4075

4y↑3

Hi, great comment! She actually has two new albums out and one of them is all covers! I'd really appreciate if you'd give it a listen to and consider purchasing her music through her website. She is so wildly underrated! If you have any kind of reach on social media I'd appreciate it if you could give her a little shout out! Thank you! 🙏

@ronumpleby3517

2y↑7

Song saved my life. My dad had just died, my house was in foreclosure, and the day before I found my dog laying on the floor lifeless. I had been working with a customer to resolve an issue that was partly her fault and partly ours, and thought we had come to an amicable agreement. After she agreed to the resolution, she tore into my company, and then me personally for taking so long to come up with a resolution that she didn't like. Spoke to my senior rep, then my coach.... With all that had been going on, I was devastated. I almost walked out of the building (not because my coach blamed me for the bad call, just because I couldn't take it anymore), and probably would have wrapped my truck around a tree....

But one of my co-workers came up to me, but her earbuds in my ears, and made me listen to this song.

@txmoney

2y↑3

Life has a way of turning completely upside down.
I wish you calm waters for the rest of yours. ☮️

@stevemitchell636

21w↑3

I never hear this song without tearing up. The lyrics are phenomenal.

@BazliAkmal

39w↑1

I love you, Anna ❤

@hans-peterbrugger8963

2y↑3

Dig it out, big music world, there's a sparkling jewel waiting for you...

@absolutnadia

4y↑21

Those vh1 days in the mornings. I would always put it on and hear the music videos before going to school and this was one of the songs I liked

@jenniferdugas947

4y↑2

I miss watching music videos... Remember when you could buy them at a record store?

@youforget1000thingsaday

1y↑2

I wanna CRY. I miss music like this 😭

@Qwerty-qh2bp

24w↑2

Love this lady! WOW 🎉

@jordanwill7233

2y↑76

That first verse is hitting especially hard today of all days. My heart goes out to anyone in that situation, especially in states that just recently denied the right to proper care. You deserve better. We all deserve better.

@minnesotamarine9861

Are you talking about murdering babies by ripping them to shreds with suction or stabbing them in the base of the skull when they pull the infant's head out of the birth canal? How is that proper care? You and your ilk just love death and killing, for selfish reasons.

@wyattmann8157

43w

Cope, simp.

@Catherine.Dorian.

37w

Yep, human life deserves to be treated as property and I can kill my property

@hopehope4560

4y↑15

This has got to be one of the most beautiful and true songs I've heard in a while.

@sanderstar1000

26w↑6

such a work of art....so beautiful. a timeless masterpiece

@jaclynns.jungle

1y↑6

The comfort this song has brought me for years is so appreciated. Anytime I'm anxious or having a panic attack I sing along and by the end I feel better. Thank you!

@wuteveryouwant

3y↑3

I’m here because this song has slapped for YEAAAAARS. I’m sad it took so many of you so long to be here. Welcome to the literal best song ever recorded.

@MrGL1973

It didn't take many people long to see this video. It took a long time for Anna's old label to allow the video to be posted again taking it down on YouTube. If you post this music video on Facebook, you will get hit with a copyright violation from Sony/Columbia.

@stephencurry5153

3y↑73

Am sorry this song is awesome but Lexie Grey made me know this snd she did a great cover of this😭😭 ps ur voice is swell🔥

@juangamez6546

Griffin and Phoenix

@almarbo

7w↑1

Kacey Mustgrave’s new song immediately took me back to this timeless song. Coincidence? 😬🥺

@almarbo

Phew!!! I just checked and Anna is credits on Kacey’s song.

@fluorescentFrequencies

5d↑1

It’s 2024; needless to say I still love this song 🎧

@francescalopes1886

Me tooo ❤ 3:55

@thomasspool

2y↑7

You know that feeling when you come home and everything is clean and tidy? That’s what this song is for my ears and heart.

@Aanya-mw5dy

4y↑199

@karlapatricia9565

3y↑3

Muchas muchas graaaaciiaaaas

@candicemorrison304

5w↑1

This song puts words to all those emotions that you can't put into words yourself! 🥰

@claaire9

3y↑14

Here after the promo of Grey's Anatomy !!! LEXIIIIIE ❤

@juangamez6546

Griffin and Phoenix

@kimmcquiston5178

3y↑10

My sister Tina dedicated the song to me 1 year before she passed away with no warning. Rest in Paradise Sis I love and miss you so much

@Liv4SummerWind

💜💜💜

@JodyBeard-rp2fl

27w

Sorry for your loss my sister passed away February 1st from a blood clot

@thomasspool

1y↑5

Happy New Year everyone! Nothing makes me warmer on a new year than listening to the song. It’s better than going to church. #grateful

@MamaofaWrestler

29w↑10

I'm in awe of her courage and openess to sing about her own horribly sad experience. 😢❤

@kimberlyjackson0711

13w

What are her experiences?

@taylordavison6849

4y↑6

Her voice is like silk on my face. The payoff is that the voice is matched to a beautiful woman.

@jimstheblueman

4y↑132

2020 everybody. Love this song

@eugenio2213

4y↑3

So Perfect🌌

@jimstheblueman

4y↑1

@@eugenio2213 Perfect is an understatement. This song is above.

@eugenio2213

4y↑1

@@jimstheblueman Totally agreed

@someonesomewhere1100

11w↑4

I'll always love the 2000s blue filter

@kennyhall2118

4w↑1

Beautiful is Subjective. You're Beautiful!

@willvee1282

4y↑181

“ Flask” and “sober” are dirty, but WAP is okay. Riiiiight......

@stonecold5373

3y↑16

shitty culture is why

@tennajones1251

3y↑6

I hear worse than that in a rap song

@J.Skyler

3y↑7

Maybe censorship standards just changed since this song. The songs are over a decade apart.

@yasey908

3y↑5

It’s two different genres. Why compare the two?

@willvee1282

3y↑14

@@yasey908 Genre isn’t the point. Content is.

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@mrpsycholeojoey87

4y↑7

I dont think I ever met a song as versatile that made me happy and sad at the same time. God Bless.

@amyherron5436

11w↑2

Me and my best friend used to listen to this song back in 2005. RIP Britt❤

@jknoll3515

I been struggling with depression and wanting to just end it. This song just saved me tonight

@bootscuffmagee4199

2y↑12

Every time I hear this I can’t help but think of how kind Kyle Chandlers eyes are and the sadness and fright in Meredith’s. I’m not a Greys fan, but that is an absolute amazing heartfelt scene (paired with this song) in TV history. Just breathe….

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