Breathe
Blu Cantrell Lyrics

Sean Paul and Blu Cantrell (ow, ow, ow, ow)
Introduction to the song with ad-libs

Remix that gon' make them head swell, yo (ow, ow, ow, ow)
The remix of the song is meant to be popular and well-liked

Yo, hey, yo, boom, yo, hey, yo, dutty, yeah (breathe)
More ad-libs introducing the chorus of the song

So what's that supposed to be about, baby?
Questioning the motives and actions of a partner

Gyal free up ya vibe and stop actin crazy
Asking the partner to let go of negative energy and behaviors

Reminisce 'pon all the good times daily
Remembering and cherishing past happy moments

Why you tryna pose like I be actin' shady? (breathe)
Asking why the partner is implying deceit or untrustworthiness

(Ooh) you say you love me, say you love me
Acknowledging declarations of love from the partner

But you're never there for me, yeah (hmm)
Expressing disappointment in the partner's lack of support

You'll be cryin', slowly dyin'
Anticipating negative emotions from the partner

When I decide to leave, oh-oh
Warning that a breakup may be imminent

All we do is make up (make up)
Acknowledging the pattern of reconciling after disagreements

Then break up (break up)
Recognizing that the cycle continues with breakups

Why don't we wake up and see?
Suggesting a need for clarity in the relationship

When love hurts (love hurts)
Recognizing that there is pain in love

It won't work (won't work)
Implying that the current relationship is not functioning well

Maybe we need some time alone
Suggesting that taking a break may be helpful

We need to let it breathe (so what's that supposed to be about, baby?)
Recommending putting the relationship on pause for a bit

You're only lonely when your homie
Recognizing that the partner only feels lonely when without a friend or money

Ain't got a ride or no loot, yeah (yeah), uh-huh
Implying that the partner's attention is dependent on material things

Then comes the drama
Anticipating conflict in the relationship

Some other girl is claimin' she's goin' out with you (hmm)
Jealousy and doubt about the partner's fidelity

Woman, I want fi really make you know that I will always draw near to you
Reassuring the partner of their affection and commitment

But mi know mi nah no fair to you (hey)
Acknowledging previous fault or mistreatment

Stand up like a man and not be there because I care for you (okay)
Saying that they will not be present if it is not in the partner's best interest

Long time mi a tell you, mi nah no gal a compare to you
Complimenting the partner and their unique qualities

Woman, if you leave me now
Warning that the partner leaving will have repercussions

I'm gonna shed a lot of tear for you
Expressing emotional distress at the idea of losing the partner

You want to breathe and still you're not exhalin' (yo, yo)
Acknowledging the need for space and reconciliation

Say you want to leave 'cause this relationship failin' (come on, girl)
Admitting that the relationship is not functioning well

Ain't nobody say that it would be smooth sailin' (sailin')
Recognizing that relationships are challenging

Girl, I want to know why you're bailin' ship, yo
Asking why the partner is ending the relationship

Maybe we need some time alone (shady, shady, shady, baby, baby)
Repeating the suggestion to take a break in the relationship

So we can just breathe
The break is needed for both parties to recuperate

Let it breathe (breathe)
Emphasizing the need for space and a break

(Breathe) breathe ooh
Chanting the chorus of the song

(Breathe)
Continuing to chant the chorus

Let it breathe (breathe)
Reiterating the need for a break

(Breathe) breathe
Continuing to chant the chorus

(Breathe)
Continuing to chant the chorus

(Breathe) oh-oh-ooh
Chanting the chorus with added ad-libs

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (shady, shady, shady, baby, baby)
Repeating the refrain and ad-libs

Talk to me, yo
Asking the partner to communicate and express their feelings honestly

Time to breathe, yo
Emphasizing the need for a break and space

Breathe
Final chant of the song's chorus