Breathing
Kicking Daisies Lyrics
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Why did I push you away
I was losing from the start
And I would try to forget
All that had happened
Just to keep it all away
Need you, near me, tonight
Chorus: just to keep me breathing
Just to keep me holdin' on
All I believed in
Keeps me from fallin'
I would always walk out
Hide from all the sorrow
Just to keep me breathin'
It's you I hold on to
You
I never trust myself
With loving someone else
Afraid that I might feel pain
Why couldn't I give it a chance
If pain isn't love that what is?
It's hard to just let it all in
But I need you, near me, I
Need you, near me, tonight
{chorus}
[Chorus x2 ]
The song "Breathing" by Kicking Daisies is a heartfelt ballad about the struggles of opening up emotionally and trusting someone with your heart. The lyrics describe a person who pushed their loved one away but deep down, they knew that they needed that person to survive. The first verse talks about how the singer never left the day they pushed their partner away, but they wish they could forget everything that happened to keep it all away. The second verse highlights the singer's fear of loving someone else and opening up to them, but they come to the realization that without their partner, they won't be able to survive. The chorus emphasizes the importance of their loved one for keeping them grounded and holding on to their beliefs, even in times of great sorrow.
The song conveys an important message about the struggles of trust and emotional vulnerability, which is why it resonates with many people. The singer's inner turmoil is relatable and makes the audience empathize with the lyrics. The music is simple yet effective, with soft guitar strumming that complements the emotional delivery of the vocals. The chorus is particularly memorable, with its catchy melody and a powerful message about the importance of holding onto the people who make a difference in our lives.
Overall, "Breathing" by Kicking Daisies is a beautiful song that touches upon themes of love, loss, and emotional vulnerability. Its emotive lyrics and gentle melody make it a touching and memorable piece of music.
Line by Line Meaning
I never left that day
I never physically left, but emotionally I pushed away
Why did I push you away
I pushed away someone I cared about, and I regret it now
I was losing from the start
I knew deep down that the relationship wouldn't work, but I still tried
And I would try to forget
I tried to forget everything that happened between us
All that had happened
All the memories, both good and bad, between us
Just to keep it all away
To avoid the pain that comes with thinking about it
But I need you, Near me, I
Despite trying to forget and pushing away, I still need you in my life
Need you, near me, tonight
I need your presence and comfort right now
Chorus: just to keep me breathing
I need you to keep me going, emotionally and mentally
Just to keep me holdin' on
To keep me from giving up on us and our relationship
All I believed in
Everything I held dear and important in our relationship
Keeps me from fallin'
It's the only thing keeping me from losing hope
I would always walk out
I used to run away from my problems and emotions
Hide from all the sorrow
I would try to avoid any emotional pain or sadness
It's you I hold on to
Despite all the pain and sadness, you're the one I hold on to
I never trust myself
I have trust issues when it comes to relationships and loving someone else
With loving someone else
I'm afraid of getting hurt again by loving someone new
Afraid that I might feel pain
The fear of getting hurt again is what holds me back from loving again
Why couldn't I give it a chance
I regret not giving our relationship a proper chance, despite my fears
If pain isn't love that what is?
Despite the risk of getting hurt, love is worth the pain and worth taking a chance on
It's hard to just let it all in
It's difficult to open up to someone and let them love you when you're so afraid of getting hurt
Chorus
Repeat of the chorus
[Chorus x2 ]
Repeat of the chorus, twice
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