Breathing
Bonehead Lyrics


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How long has it been since the last
Time we kissed
Held you close made you laugh
I know I hurt you
And you needed more then I
Could be, goodbye

To this day I can almost hear you saying
Its ok Im all right now
Im breathing on my own
All the years ive been put down
I had to let you know
Its ok Im all right now
Im breathing on my own

Tell me why Im the one to decide
Its the end
This is all left behind
Im sure Ive hurt you
And you needed more then I
Could be, goodbye

To this day I can almost hear you saying
Its ok Im all right now
Im breathing on my own
All the years ive been put down
I had to let you know
Its ok Im all right now
Im breathing on my own

I can almost hear you saying
Its ok Im all right now
Im breathing on my own
All the years ive been put down
I had to let you know
Its ok Im all right now
Im breathing on my own
on my own




breathing on my own
on my own.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Breathing" by Bonehead are an introspective look at a failed relationship and the feelings that persist long after the end. The singer acknowledges that they were not enough for their partner and that they hurt them deeply. The chorus of the song serves as a self-affirmation that while the relationship may have ended, the singer is still alive and breathing on their own. Through their words, the singer seems to find some measure of solace in knowing that their former partner is also breathing and living their life.


The lyrics also convey a sense of regret and guilt. The singer wonders why they were the one to decide to end things and acknowledges that they hurt their partner in a way that they could not fix. The repeated line "Its ok I'm all right now / I'm breathing on my own" seems to be a way for the singer to reassure themselves that they will be able to move on and survive the breakup.


Overall, the lyrics to "Breathing" are a meditation on the aftermath of a failed relationship and the feelings of guilt, regret, and survival that come with it. The song offers a way for the singer to process their emotions and come to terms with the end of the relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

How long has it been since the last
It's been quite a while since we last had a moment together


Time we kissed
The last time we were intimate


Held you close made you laugh
When I held you close and made you laugh


I know I hurt you
I understand that I caused you pain


And you needed more then I
You needed more from me that I wasn't able to give


Could be, goodbye
So, as a result, we had to say farewell


To this day I can almost hear you saying
I still remember exactly what you said


Its ok Im all right now
You reassured me that you were okay and have moved on


Im breathing on my own
You've learned to live independently without me. Physically and emotionally.


All the years ive been put down
I felt like I was constantly put down by others


I had to let you know
But I needed you to understand how I really felt


Tell me why Im the one to decide
I want to know why I have to be the one to make the final call


Its the end
This is the end of our romantic relationship


This is all left behind
We're moving past everything that's happened before


I can almost hear you saying
I still remember what you said so vividly


on my own
Being independent and self-reliant


breathing on my own
Living without you and feeling okay


on my own.
Now and forevermore, I am my own individual.




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