Bittersweet is a combination of A bit of rock and punk, a bit of indie, pop and disco. An enjoyable weekend live band.
Don't Forget To Breathe
Bittersweet Lyrics
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Tating only sweet, drinking memories of you
Your hand touches my cheek as you whisper softly
Don't forget to breathe
Our love will be redeemed
And when you take my hand
You'll know exactly where I am
A toast to starry nights, seeking comfort divine
Celebrating life, swimming circles in light
And I look to the sea and hear you calling softly
Don't forget to breathe
Our love will be redeemed
And when you take my hand
You'll know exactly where I am
I hear you calling to me
See you but you can't see me
We never said our goodbyes
So dark and lonely your eyes
You'll always be in my heart
There is no death to us part
Don't forget to breathe
Our love will be redeemed
And when you take my hand
You'll know exactly where I am
You'll know exactly where I am
The song "Don't Forget to Breathe" by Bittersweet recalls a dream, reminisces about memories, and reminds the listener of the importance of breathing followed by a promise of redemption through love. The first verse paints the picture of the dream that the singer had, a dream in which they were dying for someone and had memories only of sweet moments shared with that person. The second verse is reminiscent of the comfort and the celebration of life that was shared between the two. The third verse describes the singer hearing the person calling out to them from the sea, and someone whispering softy to not forget to breathe.
The repetition of the phrase "Don't forget to breathe" in the chorus appears to be a rhythmic reminder of the essence of life. It reiterates that the person's love will bring about a sense of redemption and solace, that holding the person's hand will always reveal the direction to be taken, and that the person will always remain in the singer's heart.
The lyrics of this song have a melancholic ring that is accentuated by the somber melody. With the metaphors of the sea, the stars, and memories, it is a heartfelt song of remembrance and pain. It tells of two people who still have a connection despite being in different parts of the world which can be said to be spiritual.
Line by Line Meaning
Once upon a dream, I was dying for you
In a fantastical, dreamlike state, I felt as though I would do anything for you, even if it meant sacrificing myself.
Tasting only sweet, drinking memories of you
When I think of you, I only remember the good times, the moments of sweetness that we shared, and I hold onto those memories as if they were a drink to quench my thirst.
Your hand touches my cheek as you whisper softly
I am reminded of your tender touch, the way you whispered gentle words of love to me as if they were secrets meant only for me.
Don't forget to breathe
Amidst the overwhelming emotions that come with loving you, I must remember to take care of myself, to breathe deeply and stay grounded.
Our love will be redeemed
Despite the challenges we may face, I believe that our love is strong enough to overcome them and be purified of any impurities.
And when you take my hand
In moments of doubt or fear, when the future seems uncertain, I know that I can count on you to be there for me, to take my hand and guide me forward.
You'll know exactly where I am
No matter where life takes us, no matter how far apart we may physically be, our connection will remain, and you will always know how to find me.
A toast to starry nights, seeking comfort divine
Let's raise a glass to the magical moments we share under the stars, seeking comfort and solace in the knowledge that we are in this together.
Celebrating life, swimming circles in light
We celebrate the joy and beauty of life together, moving in endless, effortless circles of light and love.
And I look to the sea and hear you calling softly
When I feel lost or disconnected, I look to the vast, open sea, and I hear your voice calling out to me, drawing me back to you and our shared journey.
I hear you calling to me
I am attuned to your voice, listening carefully for your guidance and your love.
See you but you can't see me
Even when it seems that we are physically separated, I know that you are still there for me, even if I cannot see you clearly.
We never said our goodbyes
Our relationship is marked by a lack of finality, of clear endings or beginnings, as if we have always been and always will be connected.
So dark and lonely your eyes
I sense a deep pain or sadness within you, something that I long to ease or understand and that makes me feel lonely and uncertain as well.
You'll always be in my heart
No matter what happens in our lives, no matter where our paths may lead, you will always hold a special place in my heart, a lasting imprint of our love.
There is no death to us part
Our love transcends the mortal realm, existing beyond death or separation, an eternal bond that nothing can ever break.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KIRAN SHAHANI, MICHAEL RAILTON, SHANA HALLIGAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@digthatfunk
Needs more adjectives! Seriously though, fucking wonderful song. Her voice, oh man... One of my favorite things about the internet, is knowing there are actually others that appreciate the same amazing music as I do. Ten years ago it would've been super hard to discover something like this; now, I just search real quick, and someone awesome such as yourself has done the dirty work already! Thanks for the upload!
@RenBoselol
This song made me aware of my breathing
@siouxsiezoo
Pandora here too and came to research more by them. Wonderful band, right up there with Sneaker Pimps :) Thanks for the lyrics as well
@PieDeLune
Pandora radio is my hero for showing me this song. I'm like so obsessed with this band now. :'D
@stevenargyle2007
I watched a hour long video of these guys awhile back and its so kewl to me as im 52 and just under the age of the master mc of the group, looks like an old hippy lol but im w him on that and whats neat as hell is they use very old equip from the 60,s 70,s to make their music, one example is he used an old radio shack cassette player and recorded some music on it and mixed it in w another song he was making and would take 1-2 seconds of what he had on the cassette player and kindof jerk the player which would cause the music on it to warble which mixed right in w the song he was making. Its just neat things like that he comes up with to make their music, well I guess distinct? from all the others.
@rojah13
Pandora showed me "The Mating Game" by them...and then i just had to listen to their other songs. Thank you Pandora!
@MrSN99
The background music is very familiar :Z
@kisjudit
LOVE THE WHOLE ALBUM! THANK YOU!
@VertigoSatin
it's strange that a trip to a hotel in barceleona made me aware if my new favorite genre of music.
@Giulia0175
wow a great song...but until, i didn´t know anything about this band! wonderful music! i´m wondering, too, why this isn´t more popular.