Jon grew up in a family of nine with four adopted siblings and as he says in one of his songs he wouldn't have wanted it any other way. On his website he says coming from such a big and diverse family has definitely helped him see things from a lot of different perspectives.
His lyrics are usually accompanied by either a guitar or piano.
Deep Breath
Jon Troast Lyrics
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Gloria, Gloria
I sing it every time I breathe
Gloria, Gloria
Take a deep breath
Remember the feeling
The miracle lies in the fact that you're breathing
The more you're just doing your own thing
Why don't you relax
Not get something done
Feel every breath as it fills up your lungs
Each one is a gift
So take every one in the moment
Singing
There is a song inside of me
Gloria, Gloria
I sing it every time I breathe
Gloria, Gloria
Look in the mirror
And stare at your face
I'm sure there are things you wish you could erase
But if they weren't there
Would it still be your reflection?
'Cause nobody else
Has a face like yours
Without speaking a word
It says so much more
About being unique
Maybe it's all there for a reason
There is a song inside of me
Gloria, Gloria
I sing it every time I breathe
Gloria, Gloria
I can't help but sing with every breath
It's not what I do but who I am that says it best
Gloria, Gloria, Gloria, Gloria
Gloria, Gloria, Gloria, Gloria
When you think what defines you
Is your line of work
And how much you get done
Determines your worth
And you feel like you're running in circles
For no good reason
Look in the mirror
And smile at yourself
Take a deep breath
I hope that it helps you
To stop for a while
And know that you're loved as you breathe in
The song "Deep Breath" by Jon Troast is an ode to the beauty of life and the importance of taking a moment to appreciate it. The song starts with the words "There is a song inside of me, Gloria, Gloria, I sing it every time I breathe, Gloria, Gloria". The repetition of "Gloria" is likely a reference to the Latin word for glory, which is associated with praise and adoration. The singer says that he sings this song inside of him every time he breathes, implying that the act of breathing itself is a celebration of life.
The chorus urges the listener to "take a deep breath" and "remember the feeling". The feeling referred to here is likely the feeling of being alive, and the miracle of simply being able to breathe. The harder you try to force things, the more you're just doing your own thing. So instead, the song suggests that you relax, feel every breath as it fills your lungs, and appreciate the fact that each breath is a gift.
The second verse of the song is about self-acceptance, self-love, and the importance of embracing our uniqueness. It encourages listeners to look in the mirror and stare at their face. There may be aspects of ourselves that we wish we could erase, but the song suggests that even those flaws are part of what makes us unique. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, reminding us all that there is a song inside of us that we sing every time we breathe.
Line by Line Meaning
There is a song inside of me
There is an internal, personal part of me that is yearning to be expressed
Gloria, Gloria
This feeling of joy and freedom, celebration and excitement
I sing it every time I breathe
This feeling is so ingrained that I canāt help but express it with each breath I take
Take a deep breath
Pause, relax, and be present in the moment
Remember the feeling
Bring to mind this sense of joy and liberation
The miracle lies in the fact that you're breathing
Acknowledge the wonder and beauty of being alive and capable of experiencing this moment
The harder you try
The more you force things and the farther you deviate from being in the present moment
The more you're just doing your own thing
You are distancing yourself from the natural, innate part of you that seeks expression and freedom
Why don't you relax
Suggests that relaxation and letting go is the key to freeing oneself
Not get something done
Take a break from striving and focus on simply being
Feel every breath as it fills up your lungs
Being conscious of each breath and allowing oneself to be present in the moment
Each one is a gift
Every breath is not to be taken for granted but rather appreciated and treasured
So take every one in the moment
Be fully present and aware of every breath as it happens
Singing
Expressing oneself joyfully and freely
Look in the mirror
Reflect and take stock of oneself
And stare at your face
Observe one's physical self
I'm sure there are things you wish you could erase
Acknowledge that there may be things about oneself that one is not fully satisfied with
But if they weren't there
Relate the idea that every part of oneself is integral to one's being
Would it still be your reflection?
Asking if removing these parts of oneself would alter the essential character of oneself
'Cause nobody else
Highlighting the unique nature of oneself
Has a face like yours
No one else looks exactly same as oneself
Without speaking a word
The expression on one's face speaks to the unique person that one is
It says so much more
Everything about oneself speaks to who they are as a person
About being unique
Uniqueness is a part of who we are
Maybe it's all there for a reason
Every part of oneself is purposeful and integral to one's being
I can't help but sing with every breath
Singing, or expressing oneself joyfully, is so innate that one canāt help but feel it with every breath they take
It's not what I do but who I am that says it best
What one does is not as important as who they are and how they express themselves
When you think what defines you
When you are fixated on external standards that help you to define yourself
Is your line of work
Thinking one's profession is what defines them
And how much you get done
Equating the amount one accomplishes with their worth
Determines your worth
Thinking productivity determines one's worth as a person
And you feel like you're running in circles
Feeling like one is unfulfilled because they are busy working without purpose
For no good reason
Feeling like one is unfulfilled without knowing why
And smile at yourself
Encouraging self-love and a positive view of oneself
I hope that it helps you
Wishing that positive self-reflection brings about positive changes in oneself
To stop for a while
Taking a break from normal life can be healthy
And know that you're loved as you breathe in
Feeling loved and appreciated just for existing
Writer(s): Jon Troast
Contributed by Anthony N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.