Breathless
Dio [USA] Lyrics
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But no one really heard
Sometimes we scream alone
It's always worse at night
When darkness kills the light
We're in the danger zone
You know it's just the start
'Cause you're breathless, ready to burn
Breathless, the circle still turns
Breathless, willing to learn
You're breathless, yeah
Living inside your mind
Who knows the things you'll find
There could be hell or rainbows
But it's a funny thing
The more you feel the sting
You're just a leaf that the wind blows
You've been this way before
One step and you're through the door
And you're breathless, ready to burn
Breathless, the circle still turns
Breathless, you willing to learn
Breathless oh yeah alright
You said a single word
But no one really heard
Sometimes we scream alone
It's always worse at night
When darkness kills the light
We're in the danger zone
You wait with pounding heart
You know it's just the start
'Cause you're breathless, ready to burn
Breathless, the circle still turns
Breathless, willing to learn
You're breathless, yeah
You're breathless alone in the light
Breathless, but the feeling is right
Breathless, ready to burn
You're breathless
Said a single but no one really heard
It's always worse at night
'Cause when darkness kills the light, then you're breathless
Yeah, you're breathless, ready to burn
You're breathless, you're willing to learn
Breathless, while the circle still turns
You're breathless, breathless
Breathless alone in the night, breathless the feeling ain't right?
Breathless, I'm ready to burn I'm ready to burn
The song "Breathless" by Dio is an introspective look at the struggles and fears that people face in their lives. The first verse begins with the line "no no no no no no no, you said a single word, but no one really heard", which seems to suggest a feeling of being unheard and alone, even when trying to express oneself. The chorus uses the word "breathless" to evoke a sense of urgency and intensity, as the singer faces the unknown with a pounding heart and the willingness to learn.
The second verse contemplates the idea of living inside one's mind and the different experiences, both positive and negative, that can come from exploring that inner world. The bridge ("And you're breathless alone in the light...") brings back the concept of feeling alone and uncertain, but with a hint of hopefulness in the line "breathless, but the feeling is right". The song ends on a powerful note, with the repetition of "you're breathless" and the declaration of being "ready to burn".
Overall, "Breathless" is a song that speaks to the human experience of facing challenges and fears, but with an underlying sense of determination and courage.
Line by Line Meaning
No no no no no no no, you said a single word
Despite speaking, no one really heard what you had to say
But no one really heard
Your words went unheard by those around you
Sometimes we scream alone
We often feel unheard, even when we're shouting
It's always worse at night
When things are at their darkest, they seem even worse
When darkness kills the light
The absence of light only amplifies the negative emotions we feel
We're in the danger zone
Emotionally and mentally, we're in a vulnerable place
You wait with pounding heart
You're anxious and nervous, waiting for something to happen
You know it's just the start
This is only the beginning, more is yet to come
'Cause you're breathless, ready to burn
You're anxious and on edge, yearning to take action
Breathless, the circle still turns
Life continues, with its ups and downs, even when we're caught up in our emotions
Breathless, willing to learn
Despite feeling overwhelmed, you're open to growth and new experiences
You're breathless, yeah
Your emotions have completely enveloped you
Living inside your mind
You're caught up in your own thoughts and emotions
Who knows the things you'll find
Our own minds can hold surprises and unknown depths
There could be hell or rainbows
Our emotions can lead us down a dark or bright path
But it's a funny thing
Emotions can be unpredictable and ironic
The more you feel the sting
Experiencing intense emotions can be painful
You're just a leaf that the wind blows
You feel like you're being pushed and pulled by your emotions
You've been this way before
These emotions are familiar and you've experienced them before
One step and you're through the door
One decision can lead to you moving on from these emotions
Breathless alone in the light
Despite being in a bright and seemingly positive place, your emotions are still overwhelming
Breathless, but the feeling is right
Despite the intensity of your emotions, they feel necessary and valid
Breathless oh yeah alright
Your emotions are all-consuming, but you're ready to face them
Breathless I'm ready to burn I'm ready to burn
Your emotions are causing you to feel like you're on fire and you're ready to take action
Said a single but no one really heard
Your words aren't having the impact you hoped for
It's always worse at night
The darkness of night amplifies our emotions
'Cause when darkness kills the light, then you're breathless
The absence of light only intensifies our emotions
Breathless, I'm ready to burn
Your emotions are causing you to feel an urgency to take action
Breathless, you're willing to learn
Even in the midst of overwhelming emotions, you're open to personal growth
Breathless, while the circle still turns
Even when everything feels overwhelming, life continues and keeps moving forward
You're breathless, breathless
Your emotions have taken over completely
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAMES CAMPBELL, WILFE WOODS
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