Breather
Charlie Cunningham Lyrics


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I feel like I'm walking, slowly, to a storm
Because I wasn't even talking, just scalding, and lead on

How they gonna follow you towards it?
If you don't know where it is
Just turn around
It's all about what you're saying
You're not saying anything but
They follow, on follow for long, oh
Tomorrow it could all be gone

If they turn it around you'd say
You've had your day and it ends now
Calm yourself down, cooler
Next time around
This time round it's just doing it

How they gonna follow you towards it?
If you don't know where it is
Just turn around
It's all about what you're saying
You're not saying anything but
Leave the rest with me, only
Leave the rest with me, maybe permanently intrigued
And like a well-deserved, breather
This is just, this is only
Something to my lover, over, oh

They follow, on follow for long, oh
Tomorrow it could all be gone
They follow, follow closely




They follow, on follow for long, oh
Tomorrow it could all be gone, gone

Overall Meaning

In Charlie Cunningham's song "Breather," the lyrics discuss walking towards a storm, feeling like you're not saying anything but people are still following you. It's a reflective piece with a focus on the importance of communication in leadership. The storm can represent a difficult situation or challenge, and the line "How they gonna follow you towards it? If you don't know where it is, just turn around" can be interpreted as a call to lead by example and clear communication. The singer is acknowledging their previous failures, telling themselves to calm down for the next time around, and reflecting on the fleeting nature of time.


The repetition of the line "They follow, on follow for long, oh, tomorrow it could all be gone" is a reminder of the transience of life and the importance of using our time and influence wisely. The final lines "And like a well-deserved breather, this is just, this is only, something to my lover, over oh" suggest a sense of relief and gratitude that someone is there to support them.


Overall, the song Breather is about acknowledging our own limitations and learning from them, while recognizing the power that comes with being a leader and how that power can be used to help or hinder others.


Line by Line Meaning

I feel like I'm walking, slowly, to a storm
I am moving towards something that has the potential to be chaotic and destructive


Because I wasn't even talking, just scalding, and lead on
I was not communicating effectively, instead I was reacting angrily and impulsively


How they gonna follow you towards it?
How can others follow you to this uncertain destination?


If you don't know where it is
If you are unsure of its location


Just turn around
Simply change direction


It's all about what you're saying
The words that you speak are crucial


You're not saying anything but
You are not communicating anything effectively


They follow, on follow for long, oh
They keep following despite not knowing where they are headed


Tomorrow it could all be gone
The situation could change drastically and rapidly


If they turn it around you'd say
If they decide to change course, you might feel that they have been defeated


You've had your day and it ends now
Your time in the spotlight is up and it's time to move on


Calm yourself down, cooler
Compose yourself and lower your emotional temperature


Next time around
When the opportunity arises in the future


This time round it's just doing it
This time it's all about taking action


Leave the rest with me, only
Trust me to handle the rest


Leave the rest with me, maybe permanently intrigued
Allow me to take care of it, possibly piquing my interest indefinitely


And like a well-deserved, breather
Like a much-needed break


This is just, this is only
This is simply


Something to my lover, over, oh
Something for my loved one, finished


They follow, follow closely
They continue to follow, closely monitoring your actions


They follow, on follow for long, oh
They persist in following, even for a prolonged period


Tomorrow it could all be gone, gone
The future is unpredictable and could result in everything disappearing quickly




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@erin.mccahill

I feel like I'm walking, slowly, to a storm
Because I wasn't even talking, just scalding, and lead on

How they gonna follow you towards it?
If you don't know where it is
Just turn around
It's all about what you're saying
You're not saying anything but
They follow, on follow for long, oh
Tomorrow it could all be gone

If they turn it around you'd say
You've had your day and it ends now
Calm yourself down, cooler
Next time around
This time round it's just doing it

How they gonna follow you towards it?
If you don't know where it is
Just turn around
It's all about what you're saying
You're not saying anything but
Leave the rest with me, only
Leave the rest with me, maybe permanently intrigued
And like a well-deserved, breather
This is just, this is only
Something to my lover, over, oh
Yeah
They follow, closely
They won't follow for long, oh
Tomorrow it could all be gone, gone
They follow, follow closely
Follow, for long, oh
Tomorrow it could all be gone, gone



All comments from YouTube:

@gracecamaxtli7090

That gorgeous tempo change at 2:00. Wow. One of the most beautiful songs I've heard in years.

@ghaidamoria2881

Written with an amazing sound, beautifully sung, and exceptionally performed. Huge fan

@zeynep-yq8ti

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@zeynep-yq8ti

@Seda bal yok dinlemedim hemen dinliyorum :)))

@LifveByToni

Wow. What a perfect Video/Song. I went to a mighty oaks concert a few months ago. So I heard you singing and I really fell in love with your voice. More people should hear your music you have an unique voice. I hope you get famous :) Good luck for the future :)

@RohitSingh-rv6ps

Best guitarist ever.

@mrblunt6160

Youre the best Charlie
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@bianca9099

oh my god, this is great

@nalonennobody4628

my new obsession :)

@sevgierdogan9677

my heart :(

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