Sia
Breathe Me Lyrics
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I have been here many times before
Hurt myself again today
And, the worst part is there's no-one else to blame
Be my friend
Hold me, wrap me up
Unfold me
I'm needy
Warm me up
And breathe me
Ouch I have lost myself again
Lost myself and I am nowhere to be found,
Yeah I think that I might break
I've lost myself again and I feel unsafe
Be my friend
Hold me, wrap me up
Unfold me
I am small
I'm needy
Warm me up
And breathe me
Be my friend
Hold me, wrap me up
Unfold me
I am small
I'm needy
Warm me up
And breathe me
The song "Breathe Me" by Sia is about feeling lost, vulnerable and seeking connection. The opening lines "Help, I have done it again, I have been here many times before, hurt myself again today" portray the feeling of being stuck in a cycle of self-destructive behavior. The singer is hurting herself and feels the need for someone to help her out of it.
The next lines of the song suggest that there is no one else to blame for her actions. This could be interpreted as a form of self-accountability or a self-blaming mechanism. It highlights the feeling of isolation and the need for someone to come and make things better.
The chorus of the song is a plea for help, for someone to be there for the singer in times of need. The imagery of being held, wrapped up and warmed up indicates a desire for comfort and safety. The last line "And breathe me" could be interpreted as a desire to be taken in by the other person, to become a part of them, to be nurtured by their warmth and love.
Overall, the song is a beautiful portrayal of the human need for connection and the desire to be seen, heard and held in times of vulnerability.
Line by Line Meaning
Help, I have done it again
I find myself in the same hurtful situation once more.
I have been here many times before
I have experienced this pain repeatedly in the past.
Hurt myself again today
I caused myself harm yet again today.
And, the worst part is there's no-one else to blame
I am solely responsible for my own pain and suffering.
Be my friend
I need someone to confide in and support me.
Hold me, wrap me up
Embrace me tightly and protect me from further harm.
Unfold me
Help me open up and reveal the vulnerable parts of myself.
I am small
I feel insignificant and powerless against my pain.
I'm needy
I require emotional support and attention from others.
Warm me up
Provide me with comfort and reassurance.
And breathe me
Be there for me and help me through this difficult time.
Ouch I have lost myself again
I feel disconnected from myself and my identity.
Lost myself and I am nowhere to be found,
I feel lost and uncertain about who I am and where I'm headed.
Yeah I think that I might break
I fear that I may not be able to handle the pain and suffering any longer.
I've lost myself again and I feel unsafe
I no longer feel secure or protected within my own mind and body.
Contributed by Matthew T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@lozbozlauren
Help, I have done it again
I have been here many times before
Hurt myself again today
And the worst part is there's no one else to blame
Be my friend
Hold me, wrap me up
Unfold me
I am small and needy
Warm me up
And breathe me
Ouch, I have lost myself again
Lost myself and I am nowhere to be found,
Yeah, I think that I might break
Lost myself again and I feel unsafe
Be my friend
Hold me, wrap me up
Unfold me
I am small and needy
Warm me up
And breathe me
Be my friend
Hold me, wrap me up
Unfold me
I am small and needy
Warm me up
And breathe me
@wbs1O1
Breath Me - Lyrics
Help, I have done it again
I have been here many times before
Hurt myself again today
And, the worst part is there's no-one else to blame
Be my friend, hold me
Wrap me up, enfold me
I am small and needy
Warm me up and breathe me
Ouch I have lost myself again
Lost myself and I am nowhere to be found
Yeah I think that I might break
Lost myself again and I feel unsafe
Be my friend, hold me
Wrap me up, enfold me
I am small and needy
Warm me up and breathe me
Be my friend, hold me
Wrap me up, enfold me
I am small and needy
Warm me up and breathe me
@ifruitMachine
12 years later and we're still here. I bet a lot of us didn't think we'd make it this far
@skaterjz67
Powerful
@alexantaramian9166
idk where this comment came from but it couldn't be more correct
@shelbyismeee
Not in the slightest..
@ryanhansen7515
I figured I'd be nothing but a memory by now. Watching "Just Before I Go" and a song played, "heart on my sleeve" by Snow Patrol, reminded me of this song. I've wanted out so many times, but we're still here. And we will continue to fight to stay here. I dont want to be here most days, but I will continue to fight to stay here. You are loved, you are good enough ❤
@shelbyismeee
@@ryanhansen7515 please continue to fight. Even if you feel at your lowest all alone. Know you are connected and loved by me and any others who take time to read this. You are not alone. Please reach out to anyone if it gets to heavy you cant carry everything by yourself love. I hope your having an amazing day today.
@sara-me3so
As a producer, I can tell you this is a very raw vocal. No auto tune. No melodyne. Just some vocal compression and that's it. I'm not even hearing studio reverb. Which is pretty incredible.
@soulsharborax
+sara it was also probably recorded at such a low volume too which makes it even more amazing
@tpaddict5428
+soulsharborax but the lip smacking and mouth noises is cringy
@TaylorMae27
+T Ø P Addict idk I kind of like it. I think it adds something special to the song. But I can understand why someone wouldn't like it haha.