Let Me Breathe
HelenaMaria Lyrics


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It?s another shadow
Casted on my wall
Like someone?s watching
That I do not fall
Another conscience
Driving me insane
As though I can?t fight
It still remains
(Pre-Chorus)
Let me breathe
Then you will see
I?m capable
I don?t wanna have another

(Chorus)
Reason why I feel that I must try to hide
I?m pleasing you instead of what I feel inside
I?m not confused I?ll just choose to live my life
The way a girl needs to be
I want something more

Time for me to choose my
My own direction but
All around me is
Someone?s protection
Time to make decisions
That are right for me
As though inside me
All my thoughts are free

(Pre-Chorus)
Let me breathe
Then you will see
I?m capable
I don?t wanna have another

(Chorus)
Reason why I feel that I must try to hide
I?m pleasing you instead of what I feel inside
I?m not confused I?ll just choose to live my life




The way a girl needs to be
I want something more

Overall Meaning

In HelenaMaria's song Let Me Breathe, she speaks to the internal struggle of trying to live up to other people's expectations instead of living her own truth. The first verse sets the tone for the song with the lines "It's another shadow, Casted on my wall, Like someone's watching, That I do not fall" expressing the feeling of constantly being watched and scrutinized. The next line "Another conscience, Driving me insane" speaks to the idea of having conflicting thoughts and feelings but feeling unable to act on them. The pre-chorus, "Let me breathe, Then you will see, I'm capable, I don't wanna have another," is a plea for space and autonomy so she can prove her worth and make her own decisions. The chorus further emphasizes her desire to break free of the expectations of others and live her life on her own terms with the lyrics "Reason why I feel that I must try to hide, I'm pleasing you instead of what I feel inside, I'm not confused I'll just choose to live my life, The way a girl needs to be, I want something more." The message of the song is clear: she wants to be allowed to breathe, to make her own choices, and to be true to herself without fear of judgment.


The lyrics of Let Me Breathe are not only relatable but powerful in their honesty. It's a reminder that we all struggle with the expectations of others at times and need space to find our own way. The song takes on added meaning in light of the broader cultural conversations around identity and autonomy. The issue of female autonomy is particularly relevant as women are often burdened with cultural expectations and asked to comply with a set of predetermined values. Through the song, HelenaMaria calls for the need to break free of these restrictions and embrace one's individuality.


Line by Line Meaning

It's another shadow
I feel like something is constantly hovering over me


Casted on my wall
It's as if there's a dark presence or cloud looming over me


Like someone's watching
I feel like I'm being constantly monitored or judged


That I do not fall
As if someone is keeping close watch on me so I don't mess up or fail


Another conscience
It's like there's a voice in my head guiding me


Driving me insane
But the constant presence is becoming overwhelming and unbearable


As though I can't fight
And despite my efforts, I feel powerless to overcome it


It still remains
The shadow and the pressure never seem to leave me alone


Let me breathe
I need space and freedom to be myself and make my own choices


Then you will see
If given the chance, you'll realize that I can handle things on my own


I'm capable
I have the ability and strength to face my challenges


I don't wanna have another
I don't want to be burdened with this constant pressure and control anymore


Reason why I feel that I must try to hide
I feel like I have to conceal my true thoughts and feelings to please others


I'm pleasing you instead of what I feel inside
My actions and decisions are often made with the intention of making others happy rather than myself


I'm not confused I'll just choose to live my life
I'm not unsure about what I want and need, and I'm ready to make my own choices


The way a girl needs to be
I want to live my life on my own terms, not according to society's expectations of how a girl should behave


I want something more
I'm longing for something beyond the limitations and restrictions that are currently holding me back


Time for me to choose my
It's time for me to prioritize my own wants and needs


My own direction but
Despite my desire to make my own choices, I still feel constrained and pressured by those around me


All around me is
The sense of pressure and control is suffocating and inescapable


Someone's protection
Those around me claim to have my best interests at heart, but their motives are suspect


Time to make decisions
I need to be confident and decisive in my choices, even if they go against what others want


That are right for me
Ultimately, my choices and decisions should be based on what I believe is best for myself


As though inside me
I have a strong intuition and sense of self that guides my decisions


All my thoughts are free
I refuse to be constrained and silenced by the pressures and expectations of others




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