Breathe
Disturbed Lyrics


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You will release your life
Forgetting what's forsaken the reason why
You are alone again
You will believe the lie
Judging from what you've taken
You breathe, alive
You are alone again
From the heart of darkness
You call to me
Spirit racing on
There is nothing I can do
For you are next to no one

You will release your life
Joining with the god damned world
Of the dead and the lonely
You'll never leave alive
Now do you think you're too damn good
For the killing kind

You will begin to cry
Hearing the silence breaking
You breathe, alive
But you are alone again

From the heart of darkness
You call to me
Spirit raging on
There is nothing I can do
For you are next to no one

You will release your life
Joining with the god damned world




Of the dead and the lonely
You'll never leave alive
Now do you think you're too damn good
For the killing kind

You will release your life
Forgetting what's forsaken
You breathe, alive
You are alone again

You will release your life
Joining with the god damned world
Of the dead and the lonely
You'll never leave alive
Now do you think you're too damn good
For the killing kind

Nothing I can do

Overall Meaning

for you are next to no one.


The lyrics of Disturbed’s “Breathe” reference themes of isolation, loneliness, and surrender to darkness. The song opens with a bleak image of someone who has given up on life, “releasing” it as if it is a weight too heavy to carry. This person is “alone again,” likely a reference to previous experiences of loneliness that have made them feel isolated from others. Despite seeking connection, they are unable to achieve it as they are “next to no one” and feel separate from the rest of the world.


The lyrics suggest that the person in the song has taken a dark path in life, one that has involved making difficult choices and giving in to negative influences. They have “judged” others, and perhaps themselves, harshly, leading them to believe a “lie” that they are unworthy or undeserving of love and friendship. However, the song also represents a glimmer of hope, as it suggests that even in the depths of despair, there is still the possibility of new life and new beginnings. The repeated lines “you breathe, alive” serve as a mantra, reminding the listener that even in the most difficult moments, there is still the presence of life and breathing.


In the chorus, the lyrics shift to focus on the singer’s point of view. They acknowledge that they are powerless to help the person in the song, even as they hear their cries for help. The chorus repeats the idea that the person is “joining with the goddamned world of the dead and the lonely” and that they will “never leave alive,” adding to the sense of hopelessness and despair.


Overall, “Breathe” is a powerful song that captures the feeling of being alone and adrift in the world, struggling to find a place where you belong. It speaks to the darkness that can overtake us at times, while also reminding us that there is always the possibility of hope and new beginnings.


Line by Line Meaning

You will release your life
You are going to give up your life willingly and let go of everything which is holding you back.


Forgetting what's forsaken the reason why
You have forgotten the reasons why you have lost what is dear to you.


You are alone again
You realize that you are back to square one, being by yourself without anyone to help you.


You will believe the lie
You will start to believe in something which is a false image of the truth.


Judging from what you've taken
You will be judged based on what you have taken from others and not what you have given.


You breathe, alive
The most basic yet the most powerful indication of being alive is your ability to breathe.


You are alone again
You still find yourself alone despite having tried to change your situation.


From the heart of darkness, You call to me
Your cry for help comes from the darkest parts of yourself, and you call out to others in search of someone to save you.


Spirit racing on
Your spirit is in overdrive, desperate to find a way out of the darkness you're in.


There is nothing I can do
Despite others being present, no one can truly help you but yourself.


For you are next to no one
You are essentially invisible to those around you, and therefore, alone.


Joining with the god damned world
You are joining a world of people who are damned or cursed, which will make your life difficult.


Of the dead and the lonely
You are joining a world of people who have nothing to live for and are isolated.


You'll never leave alive
You won't be able to escape from this world alive, you'll be trapped forever.


Now do you think you're too damn good
Are you so proud that you think you are too good for those who are less fortunate, those who are in dire straits.


For the killing kind
It's not just your physical survival that is in question, but your spiritual and emotional survival as well.


You will begin to cry
You will break down emotionally and start to cry.


Hearing the silence breaking
The breaking of the silence is the indication of the beginning of something new, bringing with it the hope of a better future.


But you are alone again
Despite the hope of a better future, you still find yourself alone.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Steve Kmak, Dan Donegan, David Draiman, Mike Wengren

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Disturbed - Breathe - Lyrics

[Verse 1]
You will release your life
Forgetting what's forsaken
The reason why
You are alone again
You will believe the lie
Judging from what you've taken
You breathe, alive
You are alone again

[Pre-Chorus]
From the heart of darkness
You call to me
Spirit raging on
There is nothing I can do
For you are next to no one

[Chorus]
You will release your life
Joining with the goddamned world
Of the dead and the lonely
You'll never leave alive
Now, do you think you're too damn good
For the killing kind

[Verse 2]
You will release your life
Forgetting what's forsaken
The reason why
You are alone again
You will begin to cry
Hearing the silence breaking
You breathe, alive
But you are alone again

[Pre-Chorus]
From the heart of darkness
You call to me
Spirit raging on
There is nothing I can do
For you are next to no one

[Chorus]
You will release your life
Joining with the goddamned world
Of the dead and the lonely
You'll never leave alive
Now, do you think you're too damn good
For the killing kind

You will release your life
Joining with the goddamned world
Of the dead and the lonely
You'll never leave alive
Now, do you think you're too damn good
For the killing kind

[Bridge]
You will release your life
Forgetting what's forsaken
You breathe, alive
You are alone again

[Chorus]
You will release your life
Joining with the goddamned world
Of the dead and the lonely
You'll never leave alive
Now, do you think you're too damn good
For the killing kind

You will release your life (Release your life)
Joining with the goddamned world
Of the dead and the lonely
You'll never leave alive (Leave alive)
Now, do you think you're too damn good
For the killing kind

[Outro]
Nothing I can do
Nothing I can do



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This whole album is just amazing

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