We All Do Time
Breathe In Lyrics


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safe as a cancer twice as mean
two days in may could never mean a things
solitary confinement love song for a muse
inside my head lies a room without a view

catacombs of yesterday
vissions blatant to the blind
shadows cast by candlelight
remind us we're all doing time

for what?

ancient text of the perfect crime
in and out of solitude through blood of mine
knocking on wood i step on crack
consolation prize you're never coming back

another breath of insolence
tasting different but the same




cracks in the mirror can't hide the fact
you kept good like suede in the rain.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "We All Do Time" by Breathe In are somber and contemplative, addressing themes of loneliness, confinement, and the inevitability of time. The opening lines liken something as safe and seemingly innocent as cancer to something twice as mean, setting the tone for the rest of the song. The following lines, "two days in May could never mean a thing" suggest that time is fleeting and often meaningless.


The next line, "solitary confinement love song for a muse" speaks to the idea of being alone, trapped in one's own thoughts, and finding inspiration or solace in that state. The line "inside my head lies a room without a view" further emphasizes this concept of being trapped within oneself.


The following lines, "catacombs of yesterday, visions blatant to the blind, shadows cast by candlelight, remind us we're all doing time" suggest a sense of being stuck in the past, unable to move on or see clearly. The repetition of the phrase "doing time" reinforces the idea that we are all subject to the passage of time, whether we like it or not. The question "for what?" at the end of this stanza speaks to the idea of purpose or reason - what are we doing time for?


The final stanza mentions an "ancient text of the perfect crime," which could suggest a feeling of guilt or being trapped in a cycle of wrongdoing. The line "knocking on wood I step on crack, consolation prize you're never coming back" speaks to the idea of superstition and the futility of hoping for things that will never come to pass. The final lines "another breath of insolence, tasting different but the same, cracks in the mirror can't hide the fact, you kept good like suede in the rain" suggest a sense of resignation and acceptance - things may change or feel different, but ultimately we are still the same.


Line by Line Meaning

safe as a cancer twice as mean
It's a dangerous situation that's just as deadly as cancer and even more malicious.


two days in may could never mean a things
Even with time, some events have no significance and don't affect the big picture.


solitary confinement love song for a muse
Being alone is like being in prison, creativity comes from a personal muse.


inside my head lies a room without a view
My thoughts are trapped in a confined space with no escape or fresh perspective.


catacombs of yesterday
Past memories and experiences are like underground graves, buried yet still present.


vissions blatant to the blind
Visions are clear to those paying attention despite being invisible to others.


shadows cast by candlelight
Even in darkness, there's light casting shadows, indicating that hope is always there.


remind us we're all doing time
We're all serving a sentence in life, subject to fate and time's passing.


for what?
Questioning the purpose of serving a sentence or the meaning behind life in general.


ancient text of the perfect crime
Texts describing a perfect crime, elusive and never caught.


in and out of solitude through blood of mine
Solitude is inescapable and can't be avoided, it's part of my being.


knocking on wood i step on crack
Superstition and irony of trying to ward off bad luck while simultaneously causing it.


consolation prize you're never coming back
The only thing left to hold onto after losing someone or something is a hollow prize of consolation.


another breath of insolence
A disregard for consequence or authority, taking life as it comes.


tasting different but the same
Experiencing different things but still repeating the same mistakes or patterns.


cracks in the mirror can't hide the fact
Self-reflection reveals flaws that can't be hidden, no matter how hard one tries.


you kept good like suede in the rain.
Despite experiencing rough times and hardships, you came out on top, looking good and resilient.




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@GMAILL100

Russ 3:15 (Breathe)
No
Yeah-yeah
Yeah-yeah
All I ever tried to do was help you understand and grow
Light the way for truths that if not for me simply wouldn't show
'Less you get somebody else who's on my level, but you know
That there's no one on my level, you gon' realize if you don't
I wish you would own up to your flaws
And just say that you're wrong when you're wrong
Instead of actin' like you're right, then it turns into a fight
Now you're stormin' out my house in the middle of the night
I'm tryna
Breathe
I'm not in love, it's just a game we do
I tell myself I'm not that into you
But I don't wanna sleep, it's quarter after three
You're in my head like, breathe
I'm not in love, it's just a game we do
I tell myself I'm not that into you
But I don't wanna sleep, it's quarter after three
You're in my head like
Dum-dum-da-da-da-da, dum-dum-da-da-da
Dum-dum-da-da-da-da, dum-dum-da-da-da
Dum-dum-da-da-da-da, dum-dum-da-da-da
Dum-dum-da-da-da-da, dum-dum-da-da-da (yeah, yeah)
How come when I love somebody, part of me don't wanna stay?
Every time I get too close, I just start pushing them away
I know, I know
Maybe I just wanna leave before they try to leave me first
Maybe I don't wanna need 'em 'til they say they need me first
I know, I know (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Damned if I do, damned if I don't
Drank Tequila, I can't drive home
Hard to play cool, heart belongs to you
I know that if I show that
I keep my walls up, if you want me then you better start to climb
Women who love me aren't rare
Women who mean it hard to find
Somethin' tells me that I'm right about you
Please, don't prove me wrong
They say love's a song for fools
We're wise enough to sing along (yeah)
But now it's hard to breathe
I'm not in love, it's just a game we do
I tell myself I'm not that into you
But I don't wanna sleep, it's quarter after three
And now it's hard to breathe
I'm not in love, it's just a thing we make
We're skin on skin, I need this spell to break, oh
But I don't wanna go, and I know that you know
You're in my head like
Dum-dum-da-da-da-da, dum-dum-da-da-da
Dum-dum-da-da-da-da, dum-dum-da-da-da
Dum-dum-da-da-da-da, dum-dum-da-da-da
Da-da-da
Are you gon' use me?
Against myself and twist my head and now she use
(And now it's hard to breathe, you're in to me, I'm into you)
I keep my walls up, baby, want me? Then you better start to climb
Women who love me aren't rare
Women who mean it hard to find
(And now it's hard to breathe)



All comments from YouTube:

@russdiemon

Surprise!!! Shot this a week ago. Shoutout Blank Square Productions for the super fast turnaround. Wanted to give y’all this before tour started which is tomorrow in El Paso..let’s go!!

@aadu

You've doing masterpieces ♥️

@GreyAce8394

Amazing♥️

@mc-dabab6397

Nice broo 🥰❣Morocco here ✌🇲🇦🇺🇸🔥

@lesliegarcia3763

Master piece your work of art keeps getting better and better you’ve inspired me thanks for your hard work 🔥

@RetroLodge

I'm loving these beautiful visuals Russ 😎👐

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@Rujay

Love this! Keep up the hard work as always! 🙏 ❤️

@willdosongwithdrakeoneday4036

https://youtu.be/echCmkUQ0yw

@mrguaco

Greetings, could you kindly take a moment to listen to a musical piece by Enexello? He's a rather good artist! His latest work: https://youtu.be/rvJCMAzqUrQ

@piratetherapper5546

This is Rujay beat for sure that's mean you..... 🔞💯💯💯

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