I'll Hold My Breath
Ellie Goulding Lyrics
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Make waves
You crash a symbol hard
Follow no one, always play the wrong card
Waste days, in foreign places
Shed lights, on your better side
Reassure me that you'll wait for me, wait for me as long as it takes!
Until you see me in your dreams
We'll stay awake beneath the trees
We'll watch the buildings turn to dust
A sky of diamonds just for us
You are the risk I'll always take
The only branch I'll never break
Those fears we'll blow them all way
Fight fires in your best clothes, touch skin with your eyes closed
Chase thunder
With the volume down
Pack a suitcase, wonder to the next town
Force quit, on your losing streak
Solve a riddle in a magazine, be tongue in cheek
Tell me that we're still too young, that we're still too young and I'll my tongue
Until you see me in your dreams
We'll stay awake beneath the trees
We'll watch the buildings turn to dust
A sky of diamonds just for us
You are the risk I'll always take
The only branch I'll never break
Those fears we'll blow them all way
I'm here, I'm here to save you
No fall, I will swim to save you
Until you see me in your dreams
We'll stay awake beneath the trees
We'll watch the buildings turn to dust A sky of diamonds just for us
You are the risk I'll always take
The only branch I'll never break
Those fears we'll blow them all way
The lyrics of "I'll Hold My Breath" by Ellie Goulding seem to echo a sense of adventure, independence, and courage. The song opens with an invitation to embrace the unfamiliar - to breathe air that one is not used to and tread on floors that one can fall through, to make waves and crash symbols hard. The lyrics suggest a desire to break free from routine and the expectations of others, to follow one's own path and always play the wrong card. The second part of the verse portrays a sense of wanderlust - to waste days in foreign places and shed light on the better side of oneself while reassuring a loved one that they will wait for them as long as it takes.
The chorus of the song is perhaps the most poignant - it talks about holding one's breath until the other person sees them in their dreams, staying awake beneath the trees, watching the buildings turn to dust, and a sky of diamonds just for them. It speaks of taking risks and never breaking the only branch that matters, of blowing away all fears. The second verse of the song further reinforces this sense of adventure - fight fires in your best clothes, touch skin with your eyes closed, and chase thunder with the volume down. The lyrics urge one to pack a suitcase, wonder to the next town and to solve a riddle in a magazine and be tongue in cheek. The final lines let the listener know that they are there to save the other person and swim to save them if they fall.
Overall, "I'll Hold My Breath" is a song that inspires courage, individuality, and a willingness to take risks. It talks about living life on one's own terms, embracing adventure, and taking the time to really connect with the people one loves.
Line by Line Meaning
Breathe air you're not used to, tread floors you don't fall through
Try new things and take risks.
Make waves
Make an impact, create change.
You crash a symbol hard
You make a big noise, you stand out.
Follow no one, always play the wrong card
Go against the norm, be independent.
Waste days, in foreign places
Explore new horizons, enjoy the unknown.
Shed lights, on your better side
Embrace your strengths, showcase your best self.
Reassure me that you'll wait for me, wait for me as long as it takes!
Promise to be patient, committed to waiting.
And I'll hold my breath, I'll hold my breath
Anticipating and longing for the promised commitment.
Until you see me in your dreams
The hope that thoughts of me will always be present.
We'll stay awake beneath the trees
Spend time together in nature, enjoying the beauty around us.
We'll watch the buildings turn to dust
Appreciate the impermanence of the physical world.
A sky of diamonds just for us
A beautiful, unique experience created for us.
You are the risk I'll always take
Taking a chance on you is worth it, regardless of the outcome.
The only branch I'll never break
Our connection is strong and unbreakable.
Those fears we'll blow them all way
Together we can conquer our fears and overcome any obstacle.
Fight fires in your best clothes, touch skin with your eyes closed
Face challenges confidently, and love with abandon.
Chase thunder, with the volume down
Embrace excitement and passion in a calm, restrained way.
Pack a suitcase, wonder to the next town
Keep moving forward, explore new places and opportunities.
Force quit, on your losing streak
Embrace the power of letting go, and moving on from failure.
Solve a riddle in a magazine, be tongue in cheek
Enjoy life's little pleasures, embrace humor and playfulness.
Tell me that we're still too young, that we're still too young and I'll my tongue
Acknowledge the present moment and enjoy each other's company without worrying about the future.
I'm here, I'm here to save you
Expressing a desire to protect and care for the other person.
No fall, I will swim to save you
Willing to go to great lengths to protect the other person from harm.
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Written by: FINLAY GRAHAM DOW SMITH, GOULDING ELLIE
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