Still Breathing
Dig the Kid Lyrics


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I left the world today
Every second that it takes I fall away
And if I hesitate then there is nothing at all
I step into the flame

Go on and take the wheel
Turn it back to the stars
And let the fates collide
If I choose live
Then it's life on the edge
So close until I touch the great divide

Still breathing the air, the air, the air
Still breathing the air, the air, the air, the air

For all the ones I've ever loved
And all the paths I've crossed that led me to this place
I may never find my way back to you still I step into the flame

Go on and take the wheel
Turn it back to the start
And let the fates collide
If I choose live
It's life on the edge
So close until I touch the other side

Still breathing the air, the air, the air
Still breathing the air, the air, the air
The air, the air, the air
Still breathing the air, the air, the air
Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
Still breathing the air, the air, the air
Still breathing the air, the air, the air
The air, the air, the air




Still breathing the air, the air, the air
Still breathing

Overall Meaning

The song "Still Breathing" by Dig the Kid talks about taking risks and living life to the fullest. The first lines suggest the singer is leaving everything behind and taking a leap of faith. Every second the singer hesitates could mean losing everything. The phrase "step into the flame" could be a metaphor for taking risks or facing danger head-on, even if it means getting burned.


The chorus "Still breathing the air" is a reminder of the singer's mortality. It's a way of saying that despite all the dangers, he's still alive and breathing, and that should be celebrated. The singer is grateful for all the people he's met and the paths he's crossed that led him to where he is now. However, he acknowledges that he might never find his way back to the people he loves, but he's still willing to take the risk.


The second verse is a continuation of the first, and the lyrics repeat the idea of taking risks and living life to the fullest. The phrase "life on the edge" suggests that the singer is always on the brink of danger, but he's still alive and enjoying every moment of it. The line "so close until I touch the great divide" refers to the line between life and death, and the singer is acknowledging that he's taking a risk every day.


Line by Line Meaning

I left the world today
I disconnected myself from the world today, distancing myself from society.


Every second that it takes I fall away
With every second that passes, I feel like I'm losing hold of myself, and I am moving further away from where I started.


And if I hesitate then there is nothing at all
If I wait or doubt myself, I will have missed my chance and lost everything I've worked towards.


I step into the flame
I am willingly walking into the unknown, to face challenges, risks and consequences that come with uncharted paths.


Go on and take the wheel, Turn it back to the stars
Take control of the situation and steer it towards the dreams and goals that seem so out of reach, like the stars in the sky.


And let the fates collide
Let destiny play its part and see where it takes you.


If I choose live, Then it's life on the edge
If I choose to live life courageously and follow my heart, I must be ready to exit my comfort zone and face the risks.


So close until I touch the great divide
I am almost within reach of my goals, but it can take only one wrong decision to lose everything I've worked so hard for.


Still breathing the air, the air, the air
Despite all the struggles, risks, and setbacks, I am still alive and breathing, fueled by the hope to keep going.


For all the ones I've ever loved
For all the people who have mattered to me throughout my life.


And all the paths I've crossed that led me to this place
All the twists and turns, experiences, and encounters that have made me the person I am today.


I may never find my way back to you still I step into the flame
Even if I cannot go back to where I started, I am still taking a chance and moving forward, in spite of the doubts and uncertainties.


Still breathing the air, the air, the air
Regardless of what may happen, I am still living and breathing, trying to embrace everything that life has to offer.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Cory E Todd, Ian Andrew Lasater, Lisa Ann Mongelli

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Toni Travis


on When It All Falls Down

Everything will change
When nothing stays the same
Through the ups and downs
Turnarounds ahead
Keep each other close
I know what you need the most
Will be there for you
Through and through to the end
So don't lose hope
Just begin again

When the voices tear you down
When your ship has run aground
There will be someone to guide you safe to shore

And if the skies get rough
If ashes turn to dust
Oh, and when you can't see through
I will be there for you
When it all falls down
When it all falls down
When it all falls
When it all falls
When it all falls down

If you're down on your luck
At the end of your rope
I'll be there for a drink
In a day and I hope
When the wall's caving in
Leave you lost and you're spent
Let me punch you a hole
For the light and the air
And when everything's bleak
Or when everything's dark
When you can't get a light
When you can't feel a spark
I'll be there from the start
I'll be there through the end
When you needed a push
When you needed a friend
When it all falls down

When it all falls down
When it all falls down
When it all falls
When it all falls
When it all falls down

When it all falls down
When it all falls
When it all falls
When it all falls down

Oh, oh

And when you can't see through
I will be there for you

When it all falls down (So you're lost, but you're never alone)
When it all falls down (I'll be there for you, there for you, oh)
When it all falls
When it all falls
When it all falls down

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