Breathe Again
Babyface feat. Shanice Wilson Lyrics
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If I never feel you in my arms again
If I never feel your tender kiss again
If I never hear I love you now and then
Will I never make love to you once again
Please understand if love ends
Then I promise you, I promise you
That, that I shall never breathe again
Breathe again
That I shall never breathe again
Breathe again
And I can't stop thinkin' about
About the way things used to be
And I can't stop thinkin' about
About the love that you make to me
And I can't get you outta my head
How in the world will I begin
To let you walk right out my life
And blow my heart away
And I can't stop carin' about
About the apple of my eye
And I can't stop doin' without
Without the center of my life
And I can't get you outta my head
And I know I can't pretend
That I won't die if you decide
You won't see me again
[Chorus:]
And I can't stop thinkin' about
About the way my life would be
No I can't stop thinkin' about
How could your love be leavin' me
And I can't get you outta my mind
God knows how hard I tried
And if you walk right out my life
God knows I'd surely die
And I can't stop doin' without
Without the rhythm of my heart
No I can't stop doin' without
For I would surely fall apart
And I can't get you outta my mind
'Cause I know I can't deny it
And I would die if you decide
You won't see me again
[Chorus:]
The song Breathe Again by Babyface featuring Shanice Wilson captures the excruciating pain of losing the love of one's life. The lyrics of the song speak of the fear of never holding one's lover again, never feeling that tender kiss, or hearing "I love you" from them. If love ends, the singer promises that they will never breathe again. The song is about the desperate and painful search to find meaning in life after a devastating loss of love.
The lyrics evoke a sense of longing in the listener's mind. The singer deeply cares for their lover and can't stop thinking about the way things used to be, the love they used to share, and the moments they spent together. They can't forget their lover no matter how hard they try. The singer can't imagine living without them and how their life would be like if they left. The pain of not having their significant other is so intense that they feel like they would die if they were never to see them again.
In summary, the song is a powerful expression of grief, loss, and heartbreak felt by many people when they lose someone they love. It speaks to the universal human experience of seeking love and connection and the agony of losing something so precious.
Line by Line Meaning
If I never feel you in my arms again
If I'm never able to hold you close again
If I never feel your tender kiss again
If I never experience your gentle touch on my lips again
If I never hear I love you now and then
If I never hear you say 'I love you' every now and then
Will I never make love to you once again
Will I never have the chance to share intimate moments with you
Please understand if love ends
You should comprehend that love sometimes ends
Then I promise you, I promise you
But I vow to you, yes, I solemnly swear
That, that I shall never breathe again
That, indeed, I would never be able to breathe again
Breathe again
Catch my breath again
Breathe again
Catch my breath again
That I shall never breathe again
That, indeed, I would never be able to breathe again
Breathe again
Catch my breath again
And I can't stop thinkin' about
I can't help but dwell on
About the way things used to be
How things were before things changed
And I can't stop thinkin' about
I can't help but dwell on
About the love that you make to me
The passionate love that we share(d)
And I can't get you outta my head
You just keep lingering in my thoughts
How in the world will I begin
How on earth can I even think of moving on
To let you walk right out my life
Letting you go forever and out of my life
And blow my heart away
It would shatter me
And I can't stop carin' about
I can't help but still care a lot about
About the apple of my eye
About my most beloved, my priority
And I can't stop doin' without
I can't do without
Without the center of my life
Without the one who meant the world to me
And I can't get you outta my head
You just keep lingering in my thoughts
And I know I can't pretend
I'm aware that I can't fake it
That I won't die if you decide
That it wouldn't hurt and break me if you chose
You won't see me again
Not to see me again
And I can't stop thinkin' about
I can't help but dwell on
About the way my life would be
How empty my life would be
No I can't stop thinkin' about
I just can't stop thinking about
How could your love be leavin' me
How could your love for me stop and go away
And I can't get you outta my mind
You just keep lingering in my thoughts
God knows how hard I tried
I tried so hard, it was difficult
And if you walk right out my life
If you really decide to leave me
God knows I'd surely die
I'd be devastated and it would end me
And I can't stop doin' without
I can't do without
Without the rhythm of my heart
Without the pulsing force that keeps me alive
No I can't stop doin' without
I just can't stop doing without
For I would surely fall apart
I'd crumble into pieces without you by my side
And I can't get you outta my mind
You just keep lingering in my thoughts
'Cause I know I can't deny it
Because I acknowledge that I can't deny it
And I would die if you decide
I'd be devastated if you chose
You won't see me again
Not to see me again
That, that I shall never breathe again
That, indeed, I would never be able to breathe again
Breathe again
Catch my breath again
Breathe again
Catch my breath again
That I shall never breathe again
That, indeed, I would never be able to breathe again
Breathe again
Catch my breath again
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Kenneth Edmonds
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