Catch My Breath
Kelly Clarkson(켈리 클락슨) Lyrics


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I don't wanna be left behind
Distance was a friend of mine
Catching breath in a web of lies
I've spent most of my life
Riding waves, playing acrobat
Shadowboxing the other half
Learning how to react
I've spent most of my time

Catching my breath, letting it go
Turning my cheek for the sake of this show
Now that you know, this is my life
I won't be told what's supposed to be right

Catch my breath, no one can hold me back, I ain't got time for that
Catch my breath, won't let them get me down, it's all so so simple now

Addicted to the love I found
Heavy heart, now a weightless cloud
Making time for the ones that count
I'll spend the rest of my time
Laughing hard with the windows down
Leaving footprints all over town
Keeping faith, Karma comes around
I will spent the rest of my life

Catching my breath, letting it go
Turning my cheek for the sake of this show
Now that you know, this is my life
I won't be told what's supposed to be right

Catch my breath, no one can hold me back, I ain't got time for that
Catch my breath, won't let them get me down, it's all so so simple now

You helped me see
The beauty in everything

Catching my breath, letting it go
Turning my cheek for the sake of this show
Now that you know, this is my life
I won't be told what's supposed to be right

Catching my breath, letting it go
Turning my cheek for the sake of this show
Now that you know, this is my life
I won't be told what's supposed to be right
Catch my breath

Catch my breath, no one can hold me back, I ain't got time for that
Catch my breath, won't let them get me down, it's all so so simple now
It's all so simple now

Catching my breath, letting it go
Turning my cheek for the sake of this show
Now that you know, this is my life
I won't be told what's supposed to be right
Catch my breath





Catch my breath, no one can hold me back, I ain't got time for that
Catch my breath, won't let them get me down, it's all so so simple now

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kelly Clarkson's "Catch My Breath" describe the struggles and victories of a person who has overcome the negative influences in their life and finally found freedom. In the beginning, the singer feels like she is being left behind and struggles with lies, but she eventually learns to catch her breath and move forward without anyone holding her back. She refuses to let others dictate what's supposed to be right and makes time for the important people in her life. The addiction she experiences is not to something harmful, but to the love she has found, which brings her complete contentment and she is able to enjoy simple things in life.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't wanna be left behind
I fear being left behind and being overlooked in everything.


Distance was a friend of mine
I used to push people away and keep a distance since it made me feel secure.


Catching breath in a web of lies
I felt suffocated and unable to breathe due to living a life based on lies and deceit.


I've spent most of my life
I have devoted a significant portion of my life to a particular mindset, perception, or activity.


Riding waves, playing acrobat
I have tried to navigate through life's challenges with grace and flexibility, like an acrobat riding the waves.


Shadowboxing the other half
I constantly fought an imaginary opponent to protect my dignity, the half that was hidden from others.


Learning how to react
I have studied reactions to situations and trained myself to act reasonably.


Catching my breath, letting it go
I'm taking a moment to pause and catch up on everything before continuing forward.


Turning my cheek for the sake of this show
I am ignoring something inappropriate or disrespectful for the sake of putting up a good front.


Now that you know, this is my life
I'm exposing my authentic self to others after keeping my true self hidden for a long time.


I won't be told what's supposed to be right
I won't let others dictate what is right or wrong for me, as I trust my own instincts.


Catch my breath, no one can hold me back, I ain't got time for that
I refuse to let anyone hinder my progress or hold me back, as I have no time to waste.


Won't let them get me down, it's all so so simple now
I won't allow anyone to bring me down, and things appear simpler now that I'm focused on my goals.


Addicted to the love I found
I am addicted to the affection I receive from those I love and care about.


Heavy heart, now a weightless cloud
I used to carry a heavy heart due to something, but now my conscience is clear, and I feel free.


Making time for the ones that count
I am prioritizing the people that matter the most to me.


Laughing hard with the windows down
I am having a great time and enjoying life to the fullest.


Leaving footprints all over town
I am making an impact wherever I go, and my influence is widespread.


Keeping faith, Karma comes around
I have faith that my positive actions will be rewarded in the future.


You helped me see the beauty in everything
You played a significant role in making me realize the beauty of life and its little things.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: ERIC JEFFERY OLSON, KELLY CLARKSON, JASON HALBERT

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@bryanna03

I don't wanna be left behind
Distance was a friend of mine
Catching breath in a web of lies
I've spent most of my life
Riding waves, playing acrobat
Shadowboxing the other half
Learning how to react
I've spent most of my time
Catching my breath, letting it go
Turning my cheek for the sake of this show
Now that you know, this is my life
I won't be told what's supposed to be right
Catch my breath, no one can hold me back, I ain't got time for that
Catch my breath, won't let them get me down, it's all so so simple now
Addicted to the love I found
Heavy heart, now a weightless cloud
Making time for the ones that count
I'll spend the rest of my time
Laughing hard with the windows down
Leaving footprints all over town
Keeping faith, Karma comes around
I will spent the rest of my life
Catching my breath, letting it go
Turning my cheek for the sake of this show
Now that you know, this is my life
I won't be told what's supposed to be right
Catch my breath, no one can hold me back, I ain't got time for that
Catch my breath, won't let them get me down, it's all so so simple now
You helped me see
The beauty in everything
Catching my breath, letting it go
Turning my cheek for the sake of this show
Now that you know, this is my life
I won't be told what's supposed to be right
Catching my breath, letting it go
Turning my cheek for the sake of this show
Now that you know, this is my life
I won't be told what's supposed to be right
Catch my breath
Catch my breath, no one can hold me back, I ain't got time for that
Catch my breath, won't let them get me down, it's all so so simple now
It's all so simple now
Catching my breath, letting it go
Turning my cheek for the sake of this show
Now that you know, this is my life
I won't be told what's supposed to be right
Catch my breath
Catch my breath, no one can hold me back, I ain't got time for that
Catch my breath, won't let them get me down, it's all so so simple now



@TheRizalprinzpoldi

Catch My Breath
.
Kelly Clarkson
.
I don't wanna be left behind
Distance was a friend of mine
Catching breath in a web of lies
I've spent most of my life
.
Riding waves, playing acrobat
Shadowboxing the other half
Learning how to react
I've spent most of my time
.
Catching my breath, letting it go
Turning my cheek for the sake of this show
Now that you know, this is my life
I won't be told what's supposed to be right
Catch my breath, no one can hold me back, I ain't got time for that
Catch my breath, won't let them get me down, it's all so so simple now
.
Addicted to the love I found
Heavy heart, now a weightless cloud
Making time for the ones that count
I'll spend the rest of my time
Laughing hard with the windows down
Leaving footprints all over town
Keeping faith, Karma comes around
I will spent the rest of my life
.
Catching my breath, letting it go
Turning my cheek for the sake of this show
Now that you know, this is my life
I won't be told what's supposed to be right
Catch my breath, no one can hold me back, I ain't got time for that
Catch my breath, won't let them get me down, it's all so so simple now
You helped me see
The beauty in everything
.
Catching my breath, letting it go
Turning my cheek for the sake of this show
Now that you know, this is my life
I won't be told what's supposed to be right
Catching my breath, letting it go
Turning my cheek for the sake of this show
Now that you know, this is my life
I won't be told what's supposed to be right
Catch my breath
Catch my breath, no one can hold me back, I ain't got time for that
Catch my breath, won't let them get me down, it's all so so simple now
It's all so simple now
.
Catching my breath, letting it go
Turning my cheek for the sake of this show
Now that you know, this is my life
I won't be told what's supposed to be right
Catch my breath
Catch my breath, no one can hold me back, I ain't got time for that
Catch my breath, won't let them get me down, it's all so so simple now
.
Songwriters: Eric Jeffery Olson / Kelly Clarkson / Jason Halbert



@JasonLSmallsJunior

[Verse 1]
I don't wanna be left behind
Distance was a friend of mine
Catching breath in a web of lies
I've spent most of my life
Riding waves, playing acrobat
Shadowboxing the other half
Learning how to react
I've spent most of my time

[Pre-Chorus]
Catching my breath, letting it go
Turning my cheek for the sake of the show
Now that you know, this is my life
I won't be told what's supposed to be right

[Chorus]
Catch my breath
No one can hold me back, I ain't got time for that
Catch my breath
Won't let 'em get me down, it's all so simple now

[Verse 2]
Addicted to the love I found
Heavy heart, now a weightless cloud
Making time for the ones that count
I'll spend the rest of my time
Laughing hard with the windows down
Leaving footprints all over town
Keeping faith, karma comes around
I will spend the rest of my life


[Pre-Chorus]
Catching my breath, letting it go
Turning my cheek for the sake of the show
Now that you know, this is my life
I won't be told what's supposed to be right

[Chorus]
Catch my breath
No one can hold me back, I ain't got time for that
Catch my breath
Won't let 'em get me down, it's all so simple now

[Bridge]
You helped me see
The beauty in everything

[Pre-Chorus]
Catching my breath, letting it go
Turning my cheek for the sake of the show
Now that you know, this is my life
I won't be told what's supposed to be right
Catching my breath, letting it go
Turning my cheek for the sake of the show
Now that you know, this is my life
I won't be told what's supposed to be right


[Chorus]
(Catch my breath)
Catch my breath
No one can hold me back, I ain't got time for that
Catch my breath
Won't let 'em get me down, it's all so simple now
It's all so simple now

[Pre-Chorus]
Catching my breath, letting it go
Turning my cheek for the sake of the show
Now that you know, this is my life
I won't be told what's supposed to be right

[Chorus]
(Catch my breath)
Catch my breath
No one can hold me back, I ain't got time for that
Catch my, catch
Catch my breath (Catch my breath)
Won't let 'em get me down, it's all so simple now



@user-tq1no7mf2q

I dont wanna be left behind
Distance was a friend of mine
Catching breath in a web of lies
Ive spent most of my life
Riding waves, playing acrobat
Shadowboxing the other half
Learning how to react
Ive spent most of my time

Catching my breath, letting it go,
Turning my cheek for the sake of the show
Now that you know, this is my life,
I wont be told whats supposed to be right

Catch my breath, no one can hold me back, I aint got time for that
Catch my breath, wont let them get me down, its all so simple now

Addicted to the love I found
Heavy heart, now a weightless cloud
Making time for the ones that count
Ill spend the rest of my time
Laughing hard with the windows down
Leaving footprints all over town
Keeping faith kinda comes around
I wont spend the rest of my life

Catching my breath, letting it go,
Turning my cheek for the sake of the show
Now that you know, this is my life,
I wont be told whats supposed to be right

Catch my breath, no one can hold me back, I aint got time for that
Catch my breath, wont let them get me down, its all so simple now

You helped me see
The beauty in everything

Catching my breath, letting it go,
Turning my cheek for the sake of the show
Now that you know, this is my life,
I wont be told whats supposed to be right

Catching my breath, letting it go,
Turning my cheek for the sake of the show
Now that you know, this is my life,
I wont be told whats supposed to be right

Catch my breath!

Catch my breath, no one can hold me back, I aint got time for that
Catch my breath, wont let them get me down, its all so simple now
Its all so simple now!

Catching my breath, letting it go,
Turning my cheek for the sake of the show
Now that you know, this is my life,
I wont be told whats supposed to be right

(Catch my breath)
Catch my breath, no one can hold me back, I aint got time for that
(Catch my breath)
Catch my breath, wont let them get me down, its all so simple now



@theharshtruthoutthere

@@lidyateweldemedhin6285 Unless we`re saved, praying will be worthless, no single one shall be heard.
SALVATION, it must come 1st
sins of a lifetime, must get forgiven
soul must GO AND SIN NO MORE.
Romans 10:13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
Isaiah 55:6 Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near:

1st we ask
then we seek
then we knock

Matthew 7:7 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:

Proverbs 15:29
The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
Psalms 119:155
Salvation is far from the wicked: for they seek not thy statutes.



All comments from YouTube:

@robertlind1511

I met Kelly before in Texas, she is the most genuine and friendliest celebrity. I like Taylor as well but Kelly is the most normal celeb, she is just a hella cool lady that everyone wants to be friends. She puts a lot of emotion and soul into all her songs I love that.

@hailiesuegonzales5354

Me too

@huyenjune

totally agree with you! 💙

@guilermofuentes8045

she was born in Fort Worth Texas but raised in Burleson and you're right she is the most normal celeb

@aggro4213

She's great. Really great.

@mythicalhalcyon

OMG I LOVE KELLY CLARKSON!!🙊😍😍😭🔥💎💎

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@MirandaPeak

Kelly Clarkson has one of the most powerful voices I have ever heard.

@isabellamaxinesoo743

+Miranda Peak amen to that!!!!

@EllieHoward111003

+Miranda Peak Ikr! she can 'yell' but sound good at the same time.

@nerfous1312

+Miranda Peak I know right

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