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Just Breathe
Brandtson Lyrics
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I can hear your voice, still.
You had your fill of those little reminders.
There's only bills and sleeping pills.
What if they're right?
What if they're right?
Note to self:
This, this isn't living.
This is merely existing.
Breathe,
C'mon breathe,
Just breathe.
It'll all be better soon,
You say as you cross the room
To pull up the shade.
Please don't (please don't)
Please don't for my sake.
My early morning eyes
Just can't take the light right now.
Just can't take the life right now.
So turn out the light.
Just close the lid
And seal me in.
I'll sleep for days and days on end.
So turn off the light
Leave me lie here in this coffin.
I'll breathe only half as often.
So turn out the light.
This, this isn't living.
This is merely existing.
The song Just Breathe by Brandtson is a lyrically profound and musically captivating piece of art that is centered around the theme of existential crisis. The song seemingly begins by an acknowledgment of the listener's past choices, setting the stage for introspection. The lyric "Remember your choice" can be interpreted as both a warning as well as an invitation to face the consequences of the choices that we make in life. The line "I can hear your voice, still" perhaps implies that despite everything, there is still a glimmer of hope, a desire to hold on to something that is already slipping away.
The song then takes a darker turn, with the line "You had your fill of those little reminders". This seems to suggest that the singer is struggling with some sort of addiction or dependence, and is trying to escape from the trappings of reality by using bills and sleeping pills. However, the lyric "What if they're right? What if they're right?" suggests a moment of clarity, a realization that perhaps there is more to life than existing.
The chorus of the song is both haunting and uplifting, as the singer implores themselves to "Breathe" and to "Just breathe". This serves as a reminder that despite everything, life is worth living, and that no matter how bleak things may seem, there is always hope. The line "It'll all be better soon, You say as you cross the room To pull up the shade" can be interpreted as a glimmer of light, a sign that there is still something to hold on to.
However, the song doesn't end on a happy note, as the line "Please don't for my sake" implies that the singer is still struggling with their demons. The lines "Just can't take the light right now. Just can't take the life right now" are perhaps the darkest moments of the song, as the singer seems to be on the verge of giving up. The final lines "So turn off the light, Leave me lie here in this coffin, I'll breathe only half as often" are chilling, as the singer seems to be resigned to their fate.
Overall, the song Just Breathe is a beautiful composition that deals with the complex emotions of despair, hope, and acceptance. The lyrics are powerful and thought-provoking, while the melody is hauntingly beautiful. The song is an apt reminder that even in the darkest moments, if we hold on and just breathe, things will eventually get better.
Line by Line Meaning
Remember your choice.
Don't forget the decision you made in the past.
I can hear your voice, still.
Your presence lingers even though you're gone.
You had your fill of those little reminders.
You're tired of the small memories that resurface.
There's only bills and sleeping pills.
Life only consists of paying bills and taking medication.
What if they're right?
What if the people saying this isn't living are correct?
What if they're right?
What if the people saying this isn't living are correct?
Note to self:
A reminder to oneself to take action.
This, this isn't living.
Existing like this isn't a real life.
This is merely existing.
This is just surviving, not truly living.
Breathe,
A call to breathe and remain calm.
C'mon breathe,
Encouragement to take a deep breath.
Just breathe.
A reminder to focus on breathing to maintain calmness.
It'll all be better soon,
The situation will improve in the near future.
You say as you cross the room
These are your words as you walk by.
To pull up the shade.
To let in light that may help the situation.
Please don't (please don't)
A plea to not do something.
Please don't for my sake.
Don't do it for my benefit.
My early morning eyes
My eyes that are not yet fully awake.
Just can't take the light right now.
The current lighting is overwhelming for me.
Just can't take the life right now.
I am currently unable to handle life's difficulties.
So turn out the light.
Please turn off the light for me.
Just close the lid
Close the lid of the coffin that I am in temporarily.
And seal me in.
Close me off from the world for a time.
I'll sleep for days and days on end.
I will rest for a prolonged time to find peace.
So turn off the light
Please turn off the light for me.
Leave me lie here in this coffin.
Let me remain here in isolation.
I'll breathe only half as often.
My breathing will slow significantly while I rest.
So turn out the light.
Please turn off the light for me.
This, this isn't living.
Existing like this isn't a real life.
This is merely existing.
This is just surviving, not truly living.
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