1 - a Lond… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 7 artists going by the name "Breathe".
1 - a London-based group from the '80s.
2 - a New Zealand-based group from the late '90s.
3 - a Germany-based underground band, formed from members of old-school dark-electro band Placebo Effect and now reborn as The Laughing Dolls.
4 - a Dallas, Texas & Edmond, Oklahoma based electronic music group formed in the late '90s still producing and performing to this day.
1/ According to Songfacts, Breathe hailed from Hampshire, England, where the original five members all grew up and even went to school together at Yateley School. Their first group was larger, six-person band called Catch-22, after the famed novel by Joseph Heller. Theyrimmed down to a quartet to record the album All That Jazz in 1987. This contained their two best-known hits, "How Can I Fall?" and "Hands to Heaven". The latter charted on the Billboard Hot 100 at #2 in 1988, and at #4 in the UK. Bassist Micheal Delahunty left the group in 1989 and the remaining three followed "All that Jazz" with the lesser known "Peace of Mind" in early 1990.
Their sound was a combination of light jazz with some pop and soul, somewhat reminiscent of Air Supply or Rick Astley. However, the success was shortlived, and by 1990 they had disbanded.
4 - breathe -- Ridgeback Recordings Dallas, TX U.S.A.
breathe is Doug DuVall and Noel "NTRAIN" Keith. They are a forward thinking eletronic music production/DJ team who shares the common interest in producing, playing, and listening to quality music that must have a groove, soul, and depth. They won't pigeon hole themselves in one genre or style of music and have produced some of the following styles but not limited to: house, deep house, funky house, progressive house, breaks, hip-hop, abstract, experimental, and downtempo. Their ability to blend multiple styles of music into one track gives them a definite production edge on the listener. Give them a listen and let them know what you think---good or bad as their music is not for all listeners but production work is always solid. Peace ~ Soul ~ Spirit---breathe
5 - According to Generasia, BREATHE is a Japanese pop-R&B duo managed by LDH agency and signed to rhythm zone label. Both members become finalist of the EXILE Presents Vocal Battle Audition 2 ~Yume wo Motta Wakamonotachi e~ in 2010. After that, producer Matsuo Kiyoshi formed the group.
Members: Miyata Satoshi (宮田慧) and Tada Kazuya (多田和也)
Discography
Cover Albums:
[2013.03.13] Lovers' Voices ~Matsuo Kiyoshi Sakuhin COVER BEST~ (松尾潔作品)
Singles:
[2011.12.21] Aikagi / White Lies (合鍵 / White Lies)
[2013.06.12] So High
[2013.11.13] Queen B / It's OK!! ~Kimi ga Iru Kara~ / Twinkle (～キミがいるから～)
[2014.05.14] Tomorrows
[2014.07.30] Share Happiness
Digital Singles:
[2013.10.02] It's OK!! ~Kimi ga Iru Kara~ (～キミがいるから～)
[2013.10.02] Queen B
Other Singles :
[2014.10.01] Reason For Breathing
6 - breathe. are an Australian minimal soul duo that blends soul and electronic music. They consist of Sean Walker (a founding member of the band Movement) and Andrew Grant. They are currently based in Sydney, Australia and Toronto, Canada. Breathe was formed in Sydney in 2018. The band was founded by Sean Walker, who had founded the Australian "minimal soul" band Movement,[5] and Andrew Grant
7 - Breathe is the alias of São José dos Campos born Brazilian uplifting trance producer Raul Lemos.
Monday Morning Blues
Breathe Lyrics
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I need a change of scene
I know some day I will fight the power
To be a man of means
Be a part of that game
Where your money's talking
Ride that train to where your fortune's smiling
His days are bitches
I have dreams of trading rags for riches
Monday morning blues
You know a prayer will see me through
Monday morning blues
You know I'll make my dreams come true.
It's so routine, this life I'm leading
I've got to break away
I must to be mad, it's soul destroying
No man should live this way.
Should I reach for the sky
Or just wait for mercy
Don't ask why then leave the answer to history
If a man should know his place
Some men live in sorrow
With or without grace I'll fight for tomorrow
Monday morning blues
You know a prayer will see me through
Monday morning blues
You know I'll make my dreams come true.
The song "Monday Morning Blues" by Breathe is a reflection of the struggles faced by the working class, particularly the monotony of their daily routine and their longing for a change of scene. The singer expresses his desire to break away from his soul-destroying life and become a man of means, trading rags for riches. He sees himself as a victim of his circumstances, caught up in a routine that has left him devoid of any passion or purpose. However, he is determined to fight for a better future, to reach for the sky and make his dreams come true.
The song's chorus, "Monday morning blues, you know a prayer will see me through, Monday morning blues, you know I'll make my dreams come true", is a reminder that even in the face of adversity, the singer remains hopeful and steadfast in his beliefs. He acknowledges the power of faith and determination to overcome the obstacles that stand in his way. The song is a tribute to all those who work tirelessly to make a living, and a reminder that their dreams are valid and worth pursuing.
Line by Line Meaning
God knows I work, so many hours
I work tirelessly and endlessly.
I need a change of scene
I need to get out of this monotonous routine.
I know some day I will fight the power
I will challenge the status quo someday.
To be a man of means
To have financial stability and independence.
Be a part of that game
Join the rat race of life.
Where your money's talking
Where money is the only language people understand.
Ride that train to where your fortune's smiling
Take advantage of opportunities that come your way.
Leave behind a poor man's life
Escape the struggles and hardships of poverty.
His days are bitches
His life is filled with difficulty and pain.
I have dreams of trading rags for riches
I aspire to move up the socioeconomic ladder.
Monday morning blues
Feeling down and blue on the first day of work every week.
You know a prayer will see me through
I have faith that prayer will help me overcome these feelings.
It's so routine, this life I'm leading
My life has become mundane and predictable.
I've got to break away
I need to escape this monotony.
I must to be mad, it's soul destroying
It is insane and emotionally draining to live this way.
No man should live this way
This way of living is not suitable for any human being.
Should I reach for the sky
Should I aim high and dream big?
Or just wait for mercy
Or should I wait for someone to come to my rescue?
Don't ask why then leave the answer to history
Sometimes, it's better not to question things and just let time reveal the answers.
If a man should know his place
Some people believe that everyone should stay in their assigned social status.
Some men live in sorrow
Some people are trapped in a life of misery and suffering.
With or without grace I'll fight for tomorrow
Regardless of whether I have support, I will work hard to make a better future for myself.
You know I'll make my dreams come true.
I am confident that I will achieve my goals eventually.
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: D. GLASPER, I. SPICE, M. DELAHUNTY, M. LILLINGTON
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