Pain, happiness, betrayal, love and loss; Elise mines her real life for inspiration, finding it in everything from the joy her children bring her to the rollercoaster of emotions created by love, heartbreak, and hope.
"I'm Yours Tonight" and "Just Around the Corner" came to life after collaborating with local musician/producer Tyler Ward, representing the tip of the iceberg in what promises to be a prolific career. As each day passes, Elise continues to find inspiration in the trials and errors of daily life, sitting down with a pen, paper and guitar... and pouring her heart out.
Catch My Breath
Elise Lieberth Lyrics
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Distance was a friend of mine.
Catching breath in a web of lies.
I've spent most of my life.
Riding waves, playing acrobat.
Shadowboxing the other half.
Learning how to react.
I've spent most of my time.
Turning my cheek for the sake of the show.
Now that you know, that this is my life.
I won'
T be told what's supposed to be right.
Catch my breath.
No one can hold me back.
I ain't got time for that.
Catch my breath.
Won't let them get me down.
It's all so simple now.
Addicted to the love I found.
Heavy heart, now a weightless cloud.
Making time for the ones that count.
I'll spend the rest of my time.
Laughing hard with the windows down.
Leaving footprints all over town.
Keeping faith kinda comes around.
I will spend the rest of my life.
The lyrics to Elise Lieberth's song Catch My Breath seem to reflect a theme of personal growth and empowerment. The singer expresses a desire to stay relevant and not be left behind by life. They acknowledge that they have spent most of their life doing acrobatics and shadowboxing, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for constantly trying to navigate life's challenges and obstacles. However, they also express a newfound commitment to living in the present, enjoying life's simple pleasures and spending time with those who matter. This newfound sense of purpose is shown through the imagery of laughing hard with windows down and leaving footprints all over town.
The line "catching breath in a web of lies" could refer to the singer feeling suffocated by their own insecurities or falsehoods they have told themselves. They recognize that turning a blind eye for the sake of appearances is not sustainable, and they won't be told what is right for them. Overall, the lyrics suggest a desire to live life authentically, without fear of judgment or being held back.
- Interesting Facts:
1. Catch My Breath was featured in an episode of MTV's Catfish: The TV Show.
2. Elise Lieberth wrote the song at a time when she was experiencing writer's block and feeling disheartened about her music career.
3. The music video for Catch My Breath features footage of Elise Lieberth performing in various scenic locations in the Pacific Northwest.
4. The song has been described as "upbeat and inspiring" by various online music publications.
5. Elise Lieberth has stated that the song helped her overcome her own insecurities and self-doubt.
6. Catch My Breath was released on Elise Lieberth's debut album, Blind.
7. The song received positive reviews from various music critics and was featured on several "best of" indie music lists.
8. Elise Lieberth has performed Catch My Breath at festivals and live shows across the United States.
9. The song has been streamed over 300,000 times on Spotify.
10. Catch My Breath's success helped Elise Lieberth gain a larger following on social media and led to opportunities for collaborations with other musicians.
- Chords (as played on piano):
Intro/Verse: Cm, G, Bb, Eb
Chorus: Ab, Eb, Cm, Bb, G
Bridge: Ab, Eb, Cm, Bb, G, Ab, Eb, Cm, Bb, Ab
Line by Line Meaning
I don't wanna be left behind.
I want to keep up with everyone else and not be left out.
Distance was a friend of mine.
I was comfortable being far away and detached from people.
Catching breath in a web of lies.
I found myself struggling to keep up with the constant lies and deceit around me.
I've spent most of my life.
The majority of my existence has been dedicated to something.
Riding waves, playing acrobat.
I've been navigating through difficult situations, just like a skilled acrobat on top of waves.
Shadowboxing the other half.
I was fighting with my inner self and the side of me that I didn't like.
Learning how to react.
I had to train myself to respond in the best way possible for different situations.
I've spent most of my time.
Most of my time has been occupied with something or the other.
Catching my breath, letting it go.
I have been pausing to recover and then let go of things that have been weighing me down.
Turning my cheek for the sake of the show.
I have been avoiding confrontation and pretending everything is fine for the sake of appearances.
Now that you know, that this is my life.
I am revealing to you that this is how I have been living my life.
I won't be told what's supposed to be right.
I refuse to be restricted by conventional expectations of what's right.
Catch my breath.
I need a moment to regroup and recover.
No one can hold me back.
I am determined to move forward and not let anyone hinder my progress.
I ain't got time for that.
I don't have the patience or energy for anything that's not worth my time.
Won't let them get me down.
I won't allow anyone to bring me down or discourage me.
It's all so simple now.
Everything seems easy and uncomplicated now.
Addicted to the love I found.
I have been captivated by the love and affection I've received.
Heavy heart, now a weightless cloud.
I've been carrying a heavy burden, but now I feel lighter and free.
Making time for the ones that count.
I am prioritizing the people who matter and making time for them.
I'll spend the rest of my time.
The remaining time I have will be dedicated to something good and worthwhile.
Laughing hard with the windows down.
I will live life to the fullest, with joy and laughter.
Leaving footprints all over town.
I want to make a positive impact wherever I go.
Keeping faith kinda comes around.
Believing in something good will bring positive things back around.
I will spend the rest of my life.
The rest of my life will be dedicated to living with purpose and making a difference.
Contributed by Isaac J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Dale Edwards
You have an amazing voice, this is hopefully going to be my fop dance song!!!!!!!!! Great job!!!!!!
Ashsoftballgirlie11
OMG this is so beautiful!! I love your voice!! You definitely made Kelly Clarkson proud!!
Mela N
wow I love your version!!! this is soooo beautiful :)
rainsurfer
such a beautiful cover! thanks for turning a song that i only ever found to be mediocre into something unforgettable.
1hanah7
i love this cover!! keep doing this
VIKTORIΛ LIV
your voice is seriously the best and most touching I've ever heard!
Elise Lieberth
Hey everyone! Thank you all so so much for showing your support and grabbing my new cover album! As some of you may know - I am pregnant, so I won't be doing much video wise til I have my baby and hopefully whip my booty into shape....it could be a while! But in the mean time I will post the audio tracks to songs that I haven't made "official" videos for so you guys can listen! It's been 3 years since I released my first original album "Letters From Elise" what an amazing journey this has been!
Agathe Stabile
Perfect voice
Youtubified101
I LOVE THIS!!!! :)
Taylor Kolish
Beautiful!