EXHALE
Ben Murray-Smith Lyrics

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Eh, oh.
Comfortable.
We are, exceptional...
A part of us, loves.
Eh, oh.
Comfortable.
We are, exceptional...
A part of us, loves-

When it does not exist:
"Chorus"
Cant, let go of what you made of me here.
I know you leave it at the moment when you wake up.
When you're too insecure to prove its not a dream.
Ah, oh oh oh.
"Intro repeated"
Eh, oh.
Comfortable.
We are, exceptional...
A part of us, loves.
"Chorus"
Cant, let go of what you made of me here.
I know you leave it at the moment when you wake up.
When you're too insecure to prove its not a dream.
(Part of us, loves)
Dreams...
Ah, oh oh oh.
Cant, let go of what you made of me here.
I know you leave it at the moment when you wake up.

When you're too insecure to prove its not a dream.
Ah, oh oh oh.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ben Murray-Smith's song "Exhale" explore themes of comfort, exceptionalism, and insecurity. The repeated phrase "eh, oh, comfortable, we are, exceptional" serves as a sort of mantra that the singer uses to reassure themselves and their listeners that they are special and comfortable in their own skin. However, the line "a part of us loves" introduces a sense of duality and suggests that there is another part of the singer that is not entirely comfortable or exceptional.

The chorus drives home this sense of insecurity, with lines like "can't let go of what you made of me here" and "when you're too insecure to prove it's not a dream." These lyrics suggest that the singer is struggling with the aftermath of a relationship or some other significant event in their life, and they are finding it difficult to move past it. The line "I know you leave it at the moment when you wake up" could be interpreted as the singer feeling abandoned or left behind by someone they cared about, and they are struggling to shake off the feeling that it was all just a dream.

Overall, "Exhale" is a haunting and introspective song that touches on some of the darkest corners of the human psyche.

Line by Line Meaning

Eh, oh.
A nonspecific exclamation, possibly used as a greeting or introduction.

Comfortable.
Feeling at ease or relaxed in a particular situation or environment.

We are, exceptional...
We possess qualities or abilities that make us stand out from others.

A part of us, loves.
There is an aspect of ourselves that feels affection or attraction towards something or someone.

When it does not exist: "Chorus"
The following lines are the chorus, which is repeated later in the song, and describe difficulty letting go of something that may not even be real.

Cant, let go of what you made of me here.
Unable to release the influence or impact that someone or something has had on one's life.

I know you leave it at the moment when you wake up.
Recognizing that the attachment is only temporary and fades away upon waking up from a dream or fantasy.

When you're too insecure to prove its not a dream.
The fear of not being able to distinguish a dream or fantasy from reality makes it difficult to let go of the attachment or influence.

Ah, oh oh oh.
A musical interlude or refrain, used for emphasis or transition between sections of the song.

(Part of us, loves) Dreams...
Repeating the idea from earlier in the song, emphasizing the influence of dreams or fantasies on the attachment or attraction.

Writer(s): Ben Murray-smith

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