Breathe
Delilah Lyrics


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I am strong when I'm quiet
I never let you see me stall
I can hate what you say and still smile
Only play on an open court

I am the ringleader of my own circle
Fall on my knees and i won't bleed
Set me on fire and I'll fall to sleep
The pain of my scolds sets me free

I can not Breathe (yeah)
Let me be free (yeah) from myself

Drown me in silence and suddenly Im floating
I rip me apart with one look
Use my heart as a crutch for my ego
And hope that I never never fall in love

I can not Breathe (yeah)
Let me be free (yeah) from myself
I must survive
This wonderful punishment called life

Use my heart and unravel it
My innocence is all gone
Torn apart and I cant handle it
My innocence is all gone

I can not Breathe (yeah)
Let me be free (yeah) from myself
I must survive




This wonderful punishment called life
This wonderful punishment called life

Overall Meaning

These lyrics showcase the complexity of the singer's emotional and mental state. They demonstrate the internal struggle the singer has with maintaining a facade of strength and resiliency while experiencing inner turmoil and pain. The first two lines illustrate the singer's ability to mask their emotions and present themselves as composed and collected. However, as the lyrics continue, they reveal that this is just a coping mechanism.


The chorus "I can not breathe, let me be free from myself" is a powerful statement of feeling trapped within one's own thoughts and emotions. The singer longs to be free from the weight of their own mind and the struggles they face on a daily basis. The reference to drowning in silence and floating indicates that the singer finds peace in the absence of noise and exists in a state of inner conflict where they are at once tearing themselves apart and putting themselves back together.


These lyrics evoke an image of someone who is strong, yet vulnerable. They have been through a lot and are still standing, but the weight of their experiences is taking its toll. Delilah’s song “Breathe” speaks to anyone who's ever felt trapped in their own mind and unable to find a way out. These lyrics reveal that sometimes we are our own worst enemy, but they also show that we have the power to overcome our struggles if we can find the strength to let go and allow ourselves the freedom to just breathe.


Line by Line Meaning

I am strong when I'm quiet
Even in my silence, I possess strength and resilience.


I never let you see me stall
I don't let anyone catch me in moments of weakness.


I can hate what you say and still smile
I can disagree but not let it show on my face.


Only play on an open court
I only play fair and with transparency.


I am the ringleader of my own circle
I am the leader of my own life.


Fall on my knees and i won't bleed
I am strong enough not to break even in tough circumstances.


Set me on fire and I'll fall to sleep
Even when surrounded by chaos, I can find comfort and peace.


The pain of my scolds sets me free
Criticism, even when harsh, helps me to improve and grow.


I can not Breathe (yeah)
I feel suffocated and trapped in my own life.


Let me be free (yeah) from myself
I want to break free from my own fears and insecurities.


Drown me in silence and suddenly Im floating
In moments of solitude, I find peace.


I rip me apart with one look
I am too hard on myself and criticize myself too much.


Use my heart as a crutch for my ego
I rely on my emotions to fuel my confidence.


And hope that I never never fall in love
I am afraid of vulnerabilities like love, which could expose me to hurt.


I must survive
I must continue living and striving towards a better future.


This wonderful punishment called life
Life can be difficult, but it is also a beautiful and rewarding experience.




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@Ubitxhessuxk

I am strong when I'm quiet
I never let you see me stall
I can hate what you say and still smile
Only play on an open court

I am the ringleader of my own circle
Fall on my knees and I won't bleed
Set me on fire and I'll fall to sleep
The pain of my scolds sets me free

I can not Breathe (yeah)
Let me be free (yeah) from myself

Drown me in silence and suddenly I'm floating
I rip me apart with one look
Use my heart as a crutch for my ego
And hope that I never never fall in love

I can not Breathe (yeah)
Let me be free (yeah) from myself
I must survive
This wonderful punishment called life

Use my heart and unravel it
My innocence is all gone
Torn apart and I can't handle it
My innocence is all gone

I can not Breathe (yeah)
Let me be free (yeah) from myself
I must survive
This wonderful punishment called life
This wonderful punishment called life



All comments from YouTube:

@Radley4343

2023 anyone listening to this masterpiece still??

@markoruzicic

2024 here! tune in C:

@Jimbodawg

One of the most powerful songs I’ve ever heard. I listen to her regularly, she is medicine for the soul!

@grantomar7106

I realize Im kinda randomly asking but do anyone know of a good place to stream new movies online ?

@bobbydylan6792

@Grant Omar I would suggest flixzone. You can find it by googling :)

@giovannal.6787

2020 someone?

@blowingoff

i miss her so damn much

@giovannal.6787

Josué Mendes what happened to her? why she dissaperead?

@blowingoff

@@giovannal.6787 she got pregnant and gave birth and I suppose she got pregnant again. don't know if she's ever coming back

@giovannal.6787

Josué Mendes ah yes :/

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