Formed in November 2008 and based in Herne Bay, UK, DaylightSaving is a son… Read Full Bio ↴Formed in November 2008 and based in Herne Bay, UK, DaylightSaving is a songwriting duo with a sound that combines elements of jazz, pop, folk and Latin. Having been told they weren't 'pure jazz enough' by a UK radio station that shall remain nameless, Richard and Kate delight in describing themselves as 'mongrel dogs of jazz-pop fusion and proud of it'. That half of their songs sound more like contemporary folk than either pop or jazz is neither here nor there.
In May 2012, DaylightSaving shed two thirds of their personnel to become an acoustic duo with Richard Eady playing guitar and melodica, and Kate Lynn-Devere on vocals, and flute, as well as percussion.
Their lyrics plot Kate's course through the highs and lows of Bipolar Affective Disorder and describe Richard's delight at being alive and in love with the world.
Find out more about DaylightSaving at their website: http://www.daysave.co.uk

Breathing
DaylightSaving Lyrics

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I watched her cry for you, with nothing I could say to ease her mind,
I would have died to be with you, but I could not leave her behind.
Torn between the two, my love for her, my grief for you,
All that I can do is try to go on breathing.

First in my heart, you were the sun, the moon, the stars that filled my skies,
Now torn apart, all but for her, with whom what's left of my heart lies,
Torn between the two, my love for her, my grief for you,

All that I can do is try to go on breathing.

The westering sun falls low and paints the sky your colours, red and gold,
You shine there still, for all I know, and will burn bright, as I grow old,

Torn between the two, my love for her, my grief for you,
All that I can do is try to go on breathing.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of DaylightSaving's song "Breathing" explore the emotional turmoil of being torn between two loves. The singer watches someone cry for their love, who has passed away or left them, and wishes they could be with that person. However, they also cannot abandon the person they are currently with, who they also love deeply. The song expresses a sense of hopelessness, as the singer doesn't know how to balance these conflicting emotions.

The first verse sets the scene of someone crying for their lost love, while the singer feels powerless to help them. The second verse reveals the depth of the singer's love for their lost love, who was once the center of their universe. Now, they can only hold on to the memories of that person while trying to move on with their current partner. The final verse uses vivid imagery to describe the beauty of the sunset, which may symbolize the beauty of the lost love's memory. The singer acknowledges that they will always carry a torch for that person, but they must keep on living and breathing.

Overall, the song "Breathing" captures the complex emotions of love, loss, and moving on. It shows that sometimes the heart wants more than one thing, but we have to find a way to make peace with our choices and keep on going.

Line by Line Meaning

I watched her cry for you, with nothing I could say to ease her mind,
I saw her weep for you, feeling helpless for not having the words to comfort her.

I would have died to be with you, but I could not leave her behind.
I would have given anything to be with you, but I couldn't abandon her.

First in my heart, you were the sun, the moon, the stars that filled my skies,
You were once my everything, filling my heart with warmth and light.

Now torn apart, all but for her, with whom what's left of my heart lies,
Now broken, only she remains, the one whom I still love and who holds the remaining pieces of my heart.

The westering sun falls low and paints the sky your colours, red and gold,
As the sun sets, I am reminded of you, the colors of the sky reflecting the beauty of our past.

You shine there still, for all I know, and will burn bright, as I grow old,
You may no longer be with me, but I know you still shine, and your memory will continue to burn brightly as I age.

Torn between the two, my love for her, my grief for you,
I am caught in between two conflicting emotions: my love for her and my grief for you.

All that I can do is try to go on breathing.
I can only try to keep going, to keep breathing, and to keep surviving despite the pain.

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