Breathe You in
Jacquelyn Girling Lyrics
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That you would break my heartÂ
But I fell for you
No matter how hard I try
To change what's insideÂ
You are all I need
Breathe you in
You take me up
And you pull me downÂ
Breathe you in
I breathe you outÂ
You take me upÂ
You're the fire in my heart
Burning every partÂ
You consume meÂ
Breaking down every wall
And then I start to fall
Fall for you
Breathe you in
I breathe you out
You take me up
And you pull me downÂ
Breathe you inÂ
I breathe you outÂ
You take me up
Â
You walked away
From everything
And now
I'm left alone
Breathe you in
I breathe you out
You take me up
And you pull me downÂ
Breathe you in
I breathe you out
You take me up
You're the fire in my heartÂ
Burning every partÂ
You consume me
The lyrics of Jacquelyn Girling's "Breathe You In" depict a complex and conflicted relationship. In the first few lines, the singer admits to being aware that their love interest will hurt them but still falls deeply for them. Regardless of how much the singer tries to control their emotions, they cannot seem to resist this person's pull. The lyrics also express some sort of dependence on this person, with the singer claiming that they are all they need. The chorus talks about the "fire" this person has started in the singer's heart, consuming them and breaking down every wall. Even though the singer knows that this person will ultimately leave them alone, they continue to "breathe" them in and out, being taken up and pulled down by them.
The lyrics of "Breathe You In" explore the theme of love, passion, and heartbreak. They present the idea that love can be a consuming fire that is both beautiful and painful. The singer knows that the love they feel for this person is not balanced, and they will end up alone in the end. But despite this knowledge, they cannot help but continue to be drawn to them. The lyrics are filled with vivid metaphors and emotive language that effectively convey the message of longing and heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
And I knew it from the start
I had a premonition that you were going to break my heart even before we started.
That you would break my heart
I knew that you had the power to hurt me emotionally.
But I fell for you
Despite knowing the risks, I couldn't help but develop feelings for you.
No matter how hard I try
Despite my best efforts, I am unable to control my emotions towards you.
To change what's inside
Trying to alter my internal feelings towards you is proving to be a futile exercise.
You are all I need
Despite the pain, you remain the only thing that can satisfy my emotional needs.
Breathe you in
I inhale your essence and immerse myself in it.
I breathe you out
I exhale all that you mean to me.
You take me up
You lift me to the heights of love and joy.
And you pull me down
But you also drag me to the depths of despair and hurt.
You're the fire in my heart
Your presence is like a blazing fire, warming and exciting my heart.
Burning every part
Your passion is all-consuming and leaves nothing untouched.
You consume me
You have taken over my very existence, filling my thoughts and feelings.
Breaking down every wall
Your love has helped me tear down the barriers that kept me from fully trusting and loving anyone.
And then I start to fall
As I slowly let go of my defenses, I begin to fall deeper in love with you.
You walked away
You abandoned me and our relationship.
From everything
You left without any explanation or closure, leaving me to struggle with my emotions alone.
And now I'm left alone
Your absence has left a void in my life, and I am struggling to cope with it on my own.
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