Still Breathing
Cauterize Lyrics


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Tear me open at the seams.
Take everything you need.
Take my heart if you like the beat,
Take my lungs if it's hard to breathe,
To breathe.

"I'm not cold," she said,
But she's shaking as she's lying next to me naked.
Pulled the hair back from her face
To let that smile heat this place.
And this feels so far from real.
I'm lost and I love it.

I can't take it, if you're waiting.
I am ready to tell the world about a girl
Who showed me love again for the first time.
And it's everything I dreamed of.

Tell me what you thought about
When you were breathing oh so loud,
Screaming oh so loud.
Tell me if this is real.
I need to know before I get too close.

So here we lie in this beautiful mess
Of tangled sheets and beads of sweat.
With my heart in your hand and my neck in the other,
Should I be scared or should I come closer?
But it's still beating and I'm still breathing.
You haven't hurt me yet.

Morning always comes too quick when you're around,
When you're around.
You leave me lying here so they don't find us out,
They'll find us out.
Tear me open at the seams,
Take everything you need.




Take my heart if you like the beat,
Take my lungs if it's hard to breathe.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Cauterize's song Still Breathing tell a story of vulnerability, love, and trust between two people. The first verse describes the singer's willingness to let go of their guard and allow someone else to take everything they need. The imagery of being torn open and having their heart and lungs taken is a metaphor for being emotionally vulnerable and giving everything to another person.


The second verse introduces the other person, who is described as shaking and vulnerable, yet also able to bring warmth and happiness to the singer's life. The singer is lost and enamored, unsure of whether what they are feeling is real, but also willing to take the risk and see where it leads.


The chorus is an expression of the singer's fear of being hurt, but also their desire to be close to the other person. Despite their fear, they are still breathing and still beating, which can be interpreted as a sign of resilience and courage.


The bridge of the song brings a new level of intimacy, with the two people lying in bed together and their bodies tangled up. The singer is still unsure whether to trust the other person, but is willing to take the risk and stay close.


Overall, the lyrics to Still Breathing are about the messy and complicated aspects of love, including vulnerability, fear, and trust. They tell a story of two people navigating their way towards each other and taking risks along the way.


Line by Line Meaning

Tear me open at the seams.
I am vulnerable and exposed to you, and I am giving you access to my innermost thoughts and feelings.


Take everything you need.
You have the power to take what you want from me - my love, my trust, my loyalty - and I willingly give it to you.


Take my heart if you like the beat,
My heart belongs to you, and I am willing to sacrifice it to make you happy and fulfill your desires.


Take my lungs if it's hard to breathe,
You are the air that I breathe, and I cannot survive without you. I am willing to give you everything I have - even my life - to keep you by my side.


To breathe.
My existence depends on you, and I am willing to do whatever it takes to keep your love and affection.


"I'm not cold," she said,
Despite my vulnerable position and my willingness to give you everything, I am not afraid or hesitant. I am ready to give you my heart and soul.


But she's shaking as she's lying next to me naked.
Although I am open and honest with you, I am also afraid of rejection or betrayal. I am physically shaking with fear and anticipation.


Pulled the hair back from her face
I am exposing my true self to you and letting you see me as I am, without fear or shame.


To let that smile heat this place.
I am smiling because I am happy and in love with you, and that happiness is warming and infectious.


And this feels so far from real.
Despite my love and affection for you, I am still uncertain and unsure of myself and our relationship. I feel like I am in a dream state, and I hope it does not end.


I'm lost and I love it.
Even though I am uncertain and unsure of myself, I am still happy and content because I am with you.


I can't take it, if you're waiting.
I am impatient and eager to share my love and devotion to you with the world, and I cannot wait any longer to do so.


I am ready to tell the world about a girl
I am proud of my love and affection for you, and I want everyone to know about it.


Who showed me love again for the first time.
You have made me feel loved and valued like never before, and I am grateful for your presence in my life.


And it's everything I dreamed of.
You are the fulfillment of all my hopes and dreams, and I am grateful to have you in my life.


Tell me what you thought about
I am curious and interested in your thoughts and feelings, and I want to know everything about you.


When you were breathing oh so loud,
I am interested in your most intimate moments, and I want to know how you really feel and what you are really thinking.


Screaming oh so loud.
I want you to be honest and open with me, and to express your true feelings without reservation or fear.


Tell me if this is real.
Despite my love for you, I am still uncertain and afraid that this relationship could be an illusion or a dream, and I need your reassurance.


I need to know before I get too close.
I am cautious and hesitant to fully commit myself to you, and I need to be sure that my love and devotion will be reciprocated and valued.


So here we lie in this beautiful mess
Our relationship is complex and tangled, but also beautiful and worth preserving.


Of tangled sheets and beads of sweat.
Our intimacy and passion have left us tangled and exhausted, but also blissful and content.


With my heart in your hand and my neck in the other,
You have complete control over me, both emotionally and physically, and I trust you with my life and my love.


Should I be scared or should I come closer?
I am unsure whether to protect myself from you or to open myself up even more and become even more vulnerable to your love.


But it's still beating and I'm still breathing.
Despite my fears and uncertainties, I am still alive and in love with you, and my heart and soul are still yours.


You haven't hurt me yet.
I am still hopeful and trusting that our relationship will continue to be healthy and loving, and that you will not betray or hurt me.


Morning always comes too quick when you're around,
Our time together is precious and fleeting, and I wish it could last forever.


When you're around.
Your presence in my life is a source of joy and excitement, and I am grateful to have you in my life.


You leave me lying here so they don't find us out,
Our love is secret and forbidden, and I am afraid of being discovered and judged by others.


They'll find us out.
Our relationship is risky and dangerous, and I am afraid of being caught or exposed.


Tear me open at the seams,
I am willing to be vulnerable and exposed to you, and to give you full access to my heart and soul.


Take everything you need.
I am willing to sacrifice everything for your love and affection, and to give you all that I have to offer.


Take my heart if you like the beat,
My heart belongs to you, and I trust you to love and cherish it like your own.


Take my lungs if it's hard to breathe.
I am willing to give you everything I have - even my life - to keep you by my side, and to help you overcome any obstacle that comes our way.




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