Breathless
Judie Tzuke Lyrics


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I'm lost when I turn the corner of your street
And you're not standing there
It seems that the road that runs beneath my feet
Is going nowhere
I read the A to Z again
But I'm not getting far with them
It all gets so confusing when
You leave me breathless
Lost and loveless
Darlin' you're my compass
Without you I'm homeless

Can't sleep if you're not lying next to me
I'm dreamless until dawn
The dark closes in like ice beneath my skin
If you won't keep me warm
I read the A to Z again
But I'm not getting far with them
It all gets so confusing when

You leave me breathless
Lost and loveless
Darlin' you're my compass
Without you I'm homeless

Without you I can't remember how my life was
Without you I don't know how I filled my whole day
Without you there was no one to reach out for
And nothing to hold on to
No reason there to want to
Without you

You leave me breathless
Lost and loveless




Darlin' you're my compass
Without you I'm homeless

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Judie Tzuke's song "Breathless" depict a sense of uncertainty and insecurity in the absence of a loved one. The singer of the song feels lost and directionless without the person they are singing to. The opening lines describe the frustration of searching for someone who is not there and feeling as though they are not moving forward in their own life. The repetition of reading the A to Z, a common navigational tool, highlights the idea that without their partner, the singer has lost their own sense of direction.


The chorus of the song emphasizes the feeling of being lost and loveless without the other person. The lyrics paint a picture of how important the person is to the singer's life, acting as a compass and a home. The final verse takes this idea one step further and reveals that without the person, the singer is unable to remember what life was like before they met. The lyrics are emotional and heartfelt, expressing a deep love and dependence on the other person.


Overall, "Breathless" is a moving song that touches on the theme of love and loss. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the emotions that come with being in love and the struggle that comes with feeling lost when that love is gone.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm lost when I turn the corner of your street
I feel disoriented and unsure of where to go when I arrive at your street.


And you're not standing there
When I arrive, I am disappointed that you are not there waiting for me.


It seems that the road that runs beneath my feet
The path I am on feels aimless and pointless.


Is going nowhere
I feel like I am making no progress and have no direction in my life.


I read the A to Z again
I try to use a map or a guidebook to help me find my way.


But I'm not getting far with them
Despite using these tools, I am still unable to find my way or make sense of my life.


It all gets so confusing when
I become overwhelmed and disoriented when


You leave me breathless
You have such a powerful effect on me that I am left speechless.


Lost and loveless
I feel adrift and alone without you.


Darlin' you're my compass
You are my guide and my source of direction in life.


Without you I'm homeless
I feel like I don't belong anywhere without you in my life.


Can't sleep if you're not lying next to me
I struggle to fall asleep without you by my side.


I'm dreamless until dawn
Without you, my nights are empty and my dreams are meaningless.


The dark closes in like ice beneath my skin
My loneliness and despair feel suffocating and freezing, like a layer of ice surrounding me.


If you won't keep me warm
If I can't be with you to feel your love and support, I will be left to feel cold and alone.


Without you I can't remember how my life was
My life before you feels like a distant memory that I can't recall without your presence.


Without you I don't know how I filled my whole day
You have become such an integral part of my life that I can't remember how I used to spend my time before I met you.


Without you there was no one to reach out for
I had no one to comfort or support me before you came into my life.


And nothing to hold on to
I had no hope or reason to look forward to the future without you by my side.


No reason there to want to
My life felt pointless and empty before I met you.




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