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Breathless
Gurr Lyrics
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Do you like me now I guessed so yes I'm alright
Lost and lonely like a one time lover
I'm wearing tights 'cuz tonight I'll only stay for a night,
I'll only stay for a night
Give me those big false eyes of wonder
Sticky kisses, a big jacket which we can hide under
And we laugh and we fall we crash bottles on the floor
And I need to get more
Bottles down to the floor
Boston, New York, Chicago
And your name I didn't know
I still wear your leather coat
And I'm running out of breath
And I'm running out of breath
The first verse of Gurr's song "Breathless" paints a picture of a late-night encounter. The singer is out of breath, suggesting they have either just arrived somewhere or have been physically active. They ask if the person they are with likes them, and then reassure themselves that they are alright. However, they also feel "lost and lonely," which implies that they may not feel truly comfortable with this person or in this situation. The singer is only staying for one night, evidenced by the fact that they are wearing tights (implying that they will not be getting dressed in the morning).
The second verse describes a moment of intimacy between the two people. The singer is asking for "big false eyes of wonder" and "sticky kisses," both of which suggest a desire for a romantic or fantastical experience. The reference to 1984 is unclear in its meaning, but it could be interpreted as a reference to the dystopian novel by George Orwell. The line "we laugh and we fall we crash bottles on the floor" suggests that the two people are having a fun, carefree time together. However, the singer notes that they "need to get more bottles down to the floor," which could be interpreted as an attempt to cover up or mask underlying emotional issues with drinking.
Overall, "Breathless" portrays an encounter between two people that is simultaneously exhilarating and lonely. The singer is enjoying the moment but is also aware of a sense of disconnection from the other person and from themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Running out of breath in the night
I'm running out of energy because I've been neglecting my self-care lately.
Do you like me now I guessed so yes I'm alright
I used to doubt myself, but it seems you're interested in me now, making me feel better.
Lost and lonely like a one time lover
I'm feeling lonely, and it reminds me of how I felt when I had a one-time lover.
I'm wearing tights 'cuz tonight I'll only stay for a night,
I'll only stay for a night
I'm dressing this way to impress someone, but I don't plan to stay around for long because I don't want to get attached.
Give me those big false eyes of wonder
I want to see the excitement in your eyes, even if it's not genuine or real.
Sticky kisses, a big jacket which we can hide under
I want to kiss you with passion and hide with you under a coat, like it's our own little world.
Kissing you feels like 1984
Kissing you feels like I'm living in a dream where anything is possible, even if it's not realistic or truthful.
And we laugh and we fall we crash bottles on the floor
And I need to get more
Bottles down to the floor
We're having fun, but we're also getting drunk and careless, and I want more alcohol to feel even more carefree and wild.
Boston, New York, Chicago
And your name I didn't know
I still wear your leather coat
I've been to all these places with you and didn't even know your name. But I still keep your leather coat as a reminder of that crazy night.
And I'm running out of breath
And I'm running out of breath
I'm physically and emotionally exhausted from all the wild nights and reckless behavior, and I need to slow down before I burn out.
Contributed by Charlie M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.