Breathe Owl Breathe's first four albums were with a small Michigan based record label Earthwork Music, run by friends and fellow folk musicians Seth Bernard and May Erlewine. On September 28, 2010, Breathe Owl Breathe signed to Hometapes to release their fifth studio album Magic Central.
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Don't
Breathe Owl Breathe Lyrics
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Should I say something?
I feel something should be said
Should I say something?
I feel something is gonna give, is gonna give
Let it out, let it out
Let it in
Should I say something?
I feel something should be said
Should I say something?
I feel something is gonna give
It's all right, it's almost
It's all right, it's almost
The lyrics to "Don't" by Breathe Owl Breathe convey a sense of hesitation, as though the singer is unsure whether or not to speak up about something weighing on their mind. The repetition of the question "Should I say something?" emphasizes this uncertainty, while the repeated phrase "I feel something" suggests that the singer is grappling with a strong intuition or premonition. The line "Let it out, let it in" also speaks to the idea of emotional release, indicating that the singer may be holding back feelings or thoughts that need to be expressed.
The final lines of the song--"It's all right, it's almost / It's all right, it's almost"--carry a sense of reassurance or consolation. The use of the word "almost" suggests that the situation may not be entirely resolved, but that progress is being made. The repetition of the phrase underscores the idea that things will be okay, even if there is still work to be done.
Overall, "Don't" is a poignant expression of the difficulty of speaking up when one feels uncertain or uncomfortable. It is a reminder to trust one's instincts and to recognize that emotional honesty and vulnerability can ultimately lead to resolution.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't feel so bad
Don't let yourself feel too down
Should I say something?
Should I speak up and express my thoughts?
I feel something should be said
I have a strong urge to express something
Should I say something?
Should I share my feelings?
I feel something is gonna give, is gonna give
I sense that something is about to change or give way
Let it out, let it out
Release and express what you're holding in
Let it in
Allow yourself to feel what is happening
Should I say something?
Do I need to express myself again?
I feel something should be said
I strongly believe something needs to be expressed
Should I say something?
Am I holding back my true feelings?
I feel something is gonna give
I predict a change is going to occur soon
It's all right, it's almost
Everything will be okay soon
It's all right, it's almost
It's okay, we're almost there
Contributed by Victoria P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Fayth39
x2
swimming/
I wish I was swimming/
I wish I was swimming/
I wish I was/
I wishawishawishawas/
bring your mask and snorkel/
bring the flippers also/
bring the frisbee baby/
bring something to drink/
bring your purple bathing suit/
depends on where we're going to/
if we're going to that swimming hole/
we don't need nothing at all/
some warm clothes to jump into/
or we could air dry/
I'll do the cannon ball/
if you do your swan dive/
you can splash me if you want to ///
but not in the eye/
chorus
somewhere in the well kept secrets/
I'll never tell where the rope swing is/
ooo waawww ooo waawww
somewhere in the well kept secrets/
you'll never tell where the rope swing is where to hold on/
when to let go/
swing out/
give out a yell/
you'll never hit bottom/
you'll never grow tired/
of this wonder you're under/
water
@aambored
LOVE their music..fell in love with it completely...and a bit with the tall drummer, I must admit.
@jkraje29
And I just saw these folks at the Pickathon in Happy Valley, OR! They are now my new favorite band. Great shows!
@mathiasreh9943
i was bathing in lake huron when i heard this song, Its wild. Love.
@Nxtlvlfreq100
My daughter played this and when I heard it, I immediately LOVED IT!🥰
@SaoirseSweet
I saw this amazing group at a gig in Santa Cruz and I was absolutely mesmorised. I'm absolutely in love with Andrea The voice of an angel kept locked in a cage. I can't wait to see them again. Shame I had to leave early due to an illness.
@pencersubo
Like Michael always says, "This is wholesome music for the soul."
@noral05
found out about them just last night at Yann Tiersens concert. They were awesome. Quickly became a fan as soon as i heard they performed their first song! Very different and unique from all the music out there.
@bageltoaster8648
heard this from my middle school history teacher all the time and it stuck with me for some reason
@ninogelashvili2572
"you can splash me if you ant to"
it was too many years ago, but still in my heart
@mathiasreh9943
Love will splash!