Breathless
CPR Lyrics
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This dance that we do leaves me breathless
Reeling on the edge of falling down
A lodestone pull that leaves me breathless
Through many lifetimes handed down
And you touch hands
And you taste breath
You try to walk in step and stumble laughing
You hold each other up to stop the fall
You hold each others eyes like a magnet
And for a moment time just seems to stall
And you touch hands
And you taste breath
And you watch each other
A bell once struck will ring forever
It just gets louder the closer it is held
Love is a bell, once struck will ring forever
It just gets louder the closer it is held
The closer it is held
You lead me like a spirit through the forest
Where I alone would surely fear to go
Safely with my hand on your shoulder
Somehow it's a thing I just know
And you touch hands
And you taste breath
And you watch each other
A bell once struck will ring forever
It just gets louder the closer it is held
Love is a bell, once struck will ring forever
It just gets louder the closer it is held
The closer it is held
The lyrics to CPR's song Breathless convey the feelings of two people in a relationship that leave each other breathless. The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song, with the singer feeling as though they are on the edge of falling down due to the intensity of the relationship. The lyrics "And you touch hands/And you taste breath/And you know" suggest that the physical connection between the two is palpable, and they are acutely aware of each other's presence. The chorus "A bell once struck will ring forever/It just gets louder the closer it is held/Love is a bell, once struck will ring forever/It just gets louder the closer it is held/The closer it is held" reiterates the idea that their love will endure, and the closer they hold onto it, the stronger it becomes.
The second verse introduces the concept of trust in the relationship. The singer feels safe with their partner, even in situations that would normally make them fearful. The line "You lead me like a spirit through the forest/Where I alone would surely fear to go/Safely with my hand on your shoulder/Somehow it's a thing I just know" suggests that the singer has complete faith in their partner and almost feels as though they are being led by a higher power. The song's final chorus also reinforces the idea of the unbreakable nature of their love, with the lyrics "Love is a bell, once struck will ring forever/It just gets louder the closer it is held/The closer it is held."
Overall, the lyrics evoke a sense of intense, all-consuming love between two people that is both physical and emotional. The message of the song is that true love endures and grows stronger with time, and the key to this is holding on tight and never letting go.
Line by Line Meaning
This dance that we do leaves me breathless
The intensity and passion of our interaction leaves me feeling overwhelmed
Reeling on the edge of falling down
I am barely able to keep myself standing and holding on
A lodestone pull that leaves me breathless
The magnetic attraction that pulls us together is so strong that it leaves me feeling speechless
Through many lifetimes handed down
This connection feels like it has spanned many lifetimes and has been passed down to us from generations before
And you touch hands
Our physical connection creates an electric energy between us
And you taste breath
Our closeness allows us to share each other's breath, creating a strong sense of intimacy
And you know
We both understand and feel the intensity of this connection
You try to walk in step and stumble laughing
Our journey together is not always perfect, but we are able to laugh and support each other through the stumbles
You hold each other up to stop the fall
Our love allows us to rely on each other for support and strength
You hold each other's eyes like a magnet
Our eyes are drawn to each other, unable to look away from the other's gaze
And for a moment time just seems to stall
Our connection is so strong that time seems to stand still in our moments together
A bell once struck will ring forever
Love, like a bell, will continue to resonate and grow stronger the more it is nurtured and held onto
It just gets louder the closer it is held
The more we hold onto our love, the more intense and powerful it becomes
You lead me like a spirit through the forest
You guide me through the unknown and uncharted areas of life, keeping me safe
Where I alone would surely fear to go
Without you, I would be afraid to venture into these unknown territories
Safely with my hand on your shoulder
With you by my side, I feel safe and protected, as if I can overcome any obstacle
Somehow it's a thing I just know
I have a deep and unwavering trust in our love and connection, even in moments of uncertainty
And you watch each other
We are fully present and immersed in each other's presence
Contributed by Jordyn B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.