Upon its release, "Catch My Breath" was met with positive reviews from music critics, who praised the song's uplifting theme and Clarkson's vocal performance. It has so far peaked on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 19 and has topped the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart. It has also charted within the top ten of Adult Pop Songs, and on the top twenty of Pop Songs and Adult Contemporary charts.
Catch My Breath
Kelly Clarkson Lyrics
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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
The song "Catch My Breath" by Kelly Clarkson is an anthem of empowerment and self-discovery. The lyrics describe the singer's journey of self-discovery and overcoming obstacles in her life. The opening lyrics, "I don't want to be left behind, Distance was a friend of mine" reveal the singer's determination to live life on her own terms and not be held back by anyone or anything. She spent most of her life riding waves and playing acrobat, shadowboxing with the other half, and learning how to react. But now, with a newfound sense of freedom, she is catching her breath, letting go of the lies and turning her cheek for the sake of this show, because she won't be told what's supposed to be right.
The singer has discovered that the beauty of life lies in being able to laugh hard with the windows down, leave footprints all over town, and keep faith because karma comes around. She has tattooed her heart to the ones who count and has become addicted to the love she found. The catchy chorus, "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 simple now" is a declaration of the singer's newfound self-confidence and determination to live life without any restrictions.
Overall, "Catch My Breath" is a powerful message of self-discovery, self-love, and empowerment. It encourages listeners to take control of their lives, leave past mistakes behind, and embrace a brighter future.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't wanna be left behind
I don't want to be forgotten or abandoned.
Distance was a friend of mine
Being away from others was something I was used to and comfortable with.
Catching breath in a web of lies
Taking a moment to pause and reflect amidst a situation filled with deceit.
I've spent most of my life
Many of my years were dedicated to...
Riding waves, playing acrobat
Navigating the ups and downs of life, constantly adapting like a performer in a circus.
Shadowboxing the other half
Struggling with internal conflict; fighting an imaginary opponent.
Learning how to react
Developing the ability to effectively respond to different situations.
Catching my breath, letting it go
Taking a moment to collect my thoughts and release any tension.
Turning my cheek for the sake of this show
Ignoring negativity and keeping up appearances for the sake of the situation at hand.
Now that you know, this is my life
Now that I've shared this with you, you have a glimpse into how I'm living.
I won't be told what's supposed to be right
I refuse to let others dictate what is right for my life and my choices.
Catch my breath, no one can hold me back, I ain't got time for that
I am moving forward without letting anyone or anything hinder me; I am too busy to be held back.
Won't let them get me down, it's all so so simple now
I won't be brought down by negativity anymore; ignoring it makes life easier.
Addicted to the love I found
I am staying focused on the love that I have in my life, holding onto it like an addiction.
Heavy heart, now a weightless cloud
What was once a burden on my heart now feels like a weightless, freeing experience.
Making time for the ones that count
Allocating time to the important people in my life.
Laughing hard with the windows down
Enjoying the simple things, feeling the wind in my face while laughing with joy.
Leaving footprints all over town
Having an impact and making a difference wherever I go.
Keeping faith, Karma comes around
Holding onto faith, knowing that good things will come around in due time.
You helped me see The beauty in everything
You showed me how to see the beauty in all aspects of life.
It's all so simple now
Life is much easier when you stop focusing on negativity and make time for what truly matters.
Catch my breath
Reminding oneself to pause and take a deep breath.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: ERIC JEFFERY OLSON, KELLY CLARKSON, JASON HALBERT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@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.
@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!!🙊😍😍😭🔥💎💎
@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