Breathing
Faded Paper Figures Lyrics


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Now you're gone,
but your breath
is everywhere I still want you to be.
Chicago fires
so full of death
could never keep your spirit far from me.
Falling off the glyphs,
nothing corresponds to what you mean,
and every word is set aside.
Five degrees below,
far too cold to walk into the sea,
and no one sees the rising tide.

Now we're breathing as one, like two rays of the sun
Now we're breathing as one, like two rays of the sun

Translate the code
but not the words,
keep patching up the holes with love and bliss.
Old dream mine roads
and coffin clothes,
no love escapes this last necropolis.
Let me come inside,
keep me breathing through these former lives
in places no one ever finds.
Calling up the past,
nothing left if all these memories
are buried deep inside your mind.

Now we're breathing as one, like two rays of the sun
Now we're breathing as one, like two rays of the sun

Egypt had it right, your long eyelashes glide,
like irises, Osirises are guarding me tonight.




Whispering these signs, numbers in my mind,
so let it be, just come to me like jackals in the night.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Faded Paper Figures' song "Breathing" describe a sense of longing for someone who has passed away. Although the person is gone, their memory and essence still lingers all around the singer. They compare their presence to the aftermath of the Chicago fires, which despite their destruction, could not keep the person's spirit from permeating their surroundings. The singer is feeling lost and disconnected, as though nothing in their current life corresponds to the person they miss, and every word is overshadowed by their absence.


Despite the distance between them, the singer and the person they miss are still connected on a deeper level, symbolized by their breathing being as one, like two rays of the sun. The singer wants to hold onto this feeling of connection, as they try to decipher and make sense of the memories and emotions left behind. They describe trying to "translate the code but not the words," meaning that they are attempting to understand the deeper meaning behind their memories without getting bogged down in the literal details.


The bridge of the song takes on an almost mystical quality, with references to ancient Egypt and jackals in the night. The singer seems to be reaching out to the person they miss, asking for guidance and comfort in the midst of their grief.


Overall, "Breathing" is a poignant meditation on loss and the enduring power of memory and connection.


Line by Line Meaning

Now you're gone, but your breath is everywhere I still want you to be.
Even though you have left, I feel your presence everywhere and still desire your company.


Chicago fires so full of death could never keep your spirit far from me.
Even though tragedy struck in Chicago, I believe you are still with me in spirit.


Falling off the glyphs, nothing corresponds to what you mean, and every word is set aside.
I am struggling to understand you, as none of the words seem to match up to what you truly mean.


Five degrees below, far too cold to walk into the sea, and no one sees the rising tide.
The environment is harsh and unforgiving, making it difficult to find peace or solace. Additionally, danger is approaching unnoticed.


Now we're breathing as one, like two rays of the sun
Our connection is so strong that we are functioning almost as a single entity.


Translate the code but not the words, keep patching up the holes with love and bliss.
Although we may not always understand each other, we continue to work on our relationship and fill any gaps with love and happiness.


Old dream mine roads and coffin clothes, no love escapes this last necropolis.
Even in old or dark places, love cannot be escaped or denied.


Let me come inside, keep me breathing through these former lives in places no one ever finds.
Allow me to be a part of your past and keep me alive through memories and experiences that nobody else knows about.


Calling up the past, nothing left if all these memories are buried deep inside your mind.
Reflecting on the past becomes pointless if those memories are hidden and inaccessible.


Egypt had it right, your long eyelashes glide, like irises, Osirises are guarding me tonight.
Referencing Egyptian mythology, your beautiful eyes are a source of protection and comfort for me.


Whispering these signs, numbers in my mind, so let it be, just come to me like jackals in the night.
Receiving small hints or clues from you, I am calling for your presence to come to me stealthily and without warning.




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@inperfectrhythm

This is insane! insanely awesome. Can't wait for you guys to come back to Boston... I'm so sad I missed you!! Love from MA :) <3 

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