Lee Hi signed to AOMG in july 2020, after leaving YG Entertainment in 2019.
Breathe
Lee Hi Lyrics
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당신의 가슴 양쪽이 저리게
조금은 아파올 때까지
숨을 더 뱉어봐요
당신의 안에 남은 게 없다고
느껴질 때까지
숨이 벅차올라도 괜찮아요
아무도 그댈 탓하진 않아
누구든 그랬으니까
괜찮다는 말
말뿐인 위로지만
누군가의 한숨
그 무거운 숨을
내가 어떻게
헤아릴 수가 있을까요
당신의 한숨
그 깊일 이해할 순 없겠지만
괜찮아요
내가 안아줄게요
숨이 벅차올라도 괜찮아요
아무도 그댈 탓하진 않아
가끔은 실수해도 돼
누구든 그랬으니까
괜찮다는 말
말뿐인 위로지만
누군가의 한숨
그 무거운 숨을
내가 어떻게
헤아릴 수가 있을까요
당신의 한숨
그 깊일 이해할 순 없겠지만
괜찮아요
내가 안아줄게요
남들 눈엔 힘 빠지는
한숨으로 보일진 몰라도
나는 알고 있죠
작은 한숨 내뱉기도 어려운
하루를 보냈단 걸
이제 다른 생각은 마요
깊이 숨을 쉬어봐요
그대로 내뱉어요
누군가의 한숨
그 무거운 숨을
내가 어떻게
헤아릴 수가 있을까요
당신의 한숨
그 깊일 이해할 순 없겠지만
괜찮아요
내가 안아줄게요
정말 수고했어요
The song "Breathe" by Lee Hi revolves around the theme of comfort and solace. The lyrics express that it is okay to feel down and to take time to breathe and reflect on life. The first verse advises the listener to take deep breaths until they feel a slight pain in their chest, indicating that they have expelled all the negativity within them. It conveys that it's okay to let out your emotions by breathing out loud. The chorus provides words of comfort, indicating that one must not blame themselves even if they make mistakes or feel exhausted.
The second verse compels the listener to acknowledge the heaviness of someone else's sigh without trying to understand it fully. It can be difficult to comprehend someone else's pain or problems since everyone has their own struggles. But even if the listener cannot understand, they can still offer their support by being there for them. The lyrics continue to emphasize that it's okay to feel vulnerable and express their sadness through deep breaths.
Overall, the song has a soothing and calming tone, with the music's gentle piano melody and Lee Hi's vocals, which are incredibly emotional yet peaceful. The song's message is that it's okay to embrace your emotions and not be afraid of them.
Line by Line Meaning
숨을 크게 쉬어봐요
Take a deep breath
당신의 가슴 양쪽이 저리게 조금은 아파올 때까지
Feel the pain and discomfort inside you as you exhale
숨을 더 뱉어봐요
Exhale more until there's nothing left inside you
당신의 안에 남은 게 없다고 느껴질 때까지
Keep exhaling until you feel like there's nothing left inside you
숨이 벅차올라도 괜찮아요 아무도 그댈 탓하진 않아 가끔은 실수해도 돼 누구든 그랬으니까
It's okay to feel overwhelmed, no one blames you and it's okay to make mistakes
괜찮다는 말 말뿐인 위로지만 누군가의 한숨 그 무거운 숨을 내가 어떻게 헤아릴 수가 있을까요 당신의 한숨 그 깊일 이해할 순 없겠지만
Words of comfort may seem empty, but I don't know how to understand the weight of someone else's heavy sigh like yours
괜찮아요 내가 안아줄게요
It's okay, I'll hug you
남들 눈엔 힘 빠지는 한숨으로 보일진 몰라도 나는 알고 있죠 작은 한숨 내뱉기도 어려운 하루를 보냈단 걸
Others may see it as a sigh of exhaustion, but I know even a small sigh means you had a hard day
이제 다른 생각은 마요 깊이 숨을 쉬어봐요 그대로 내뱉어요 누군가의 한숨 그 무거운 숨을
Stop thinking about other things, take a deep breath and let it out, feeling someone else's heavy sigh
정말 수고했어요
You've worked really hard
Contributed by Lucas H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@neuralink7018
Hi Jonghyun. I came to hear you again. Do you remember me? We went to the same middle school for 1 year, then I moved to the United States in 2004, and I thought I'd never hear from you again. Time passed, I forgot you, you forgot me, blah blah blah. 13 years passed, to be exact. Then I saw on the news. "Hallyu Star Jonghyun tragically takes his own life". I had forgotten you for over a decade already. But the second I saw you on the news, I knew it was you. Do you remember me? You probably don't anymore. After all, we weren't even that close. But I still remember you clearly. Your bright smile, caring personality, strong will, incredible talent in singing, everything. I especially remember in 2004 when you were performing with your band at the school. Man, that performance touched my heart. We both changed a lot. I'm here in the United States, having buried my wife and parents who died to the pandemic, working 24 hours a day and going on forced diets to feed my 2 beautiful children. I would be lying to say I'm in a good place right now. I can't imagine how you must have felt. When I was attempting to enter my workplace, the interviewer asked me this question: What is your biggest regret in life? At that time, I didn't have one. But it was made clear on that morning of December 18, 2017. Not sending you a word of encouragement: that was and still is my biggest regret.
When I instantly recognized you, I hoped I didn't. I hoped it was a horrible dream and that I would wake up.
I still do.
I've learned that God plays a cruel game, taking away the most beautiful angels to tend to his garden. Jonghyun, thank you for existing in my life, even though it was only one year. Thank you for every word you uttered, every step you walked, every beverage you drank, every stage you took over, every song you composed. Every breath you took, every doubt you conquered.
Thank you for every breath.
Do you remember me? You probably don't. But that's ok. Because I, and the millions of other people who were fans of you will, and we will pass on your legacy. Thank you, Jonghyun.
-Your friend, Juyoung Kim
@Yours.miaaaa
03/02/2024 @ 2:42am
Here i am back to my comfort song again..
Today i feel a little bit exhausted and feel hectic after working.
I forgot to comfort myself today so i come here to said that i did a great job today so i can breathing well without feel suffocated and anxious.
I can sleep well without overthinking and awake.
I did a great job today! Loved you~~❤❤
@Amy.954
종현님 그곳에선 행복했으면 좋겠어요
남들이 욕하는거 신경쓰지마세요
저 포함해서 종현님 좋아해주시고 사랑해주시는 팬들이 더 많아요
당신 잘못이 아녜요
아무죄없는 종현님을 욕한 안티팬들 잘못이지
억까라는건 참 무서운것 같아요
소중한 사람을 떠나보냈으니
그냥 그곳에선 무탈했으면 좋겠어요
어떤 걱정과 근심도 없이
상처받고 찢기지말고 웃음만 가득하길 바래요
@yuliperez3857
It's okay to be sad
It's okay to be mad
It's okay to be angry
It's okay to be alone
It's okay to be depressed
It's okay to cry
It's okay to feel like shit
But remember that after all you're alive
You're breathing
You're walking
You are here in this world
Because you are meant to be alive!!!
Love yourself
Be happy
Because someone is out there waiting for you.
ITS OKAY TO SEEK FOR HELP!!!!!
@yoohyeyoon
숨을 크게 쉬어봐요
당신의 가슴 양쪽이 저리게
조금은 아파올 때까지
숨을 더 뱉어봐요
당신의 안에 남은 게 없다고
느껴질 때까지
숨이 벅차올라도 괜찮아요
아무도 그댈 탓하진 않아
가끔은 실수해도 돼
누구든 그랬으니까
괜찮다는 말
말뿐인 위로지만
누군가의 한숨 그 무거운 숨을
내가 어떻게 헤아릴 수가 있을까요
당신의 한숨 그 깊일 이해할 순 없겠지만
괜찮아요 내가 안아줄게요
숨이 벅차올라도 괜찮아요
아무도 그댈 탓하진 않아
가끔은 실수해도 돼
누구든 그랬으니까
괜찮다는 말
말뿐인 위로지만
누군가의 한숨 그 무거운 숨을
내가 어떻게 헤아릴 수가 있을까요
당신의 한숨 그 깊일 이해할 순 없겠지만
괜찮아요 내가 안아줄게요
남들 눈엔 힘 빠지는
한숨으로 보일진 몰라도
나는 알고 있죠
작은 한숨 내뱉기도 어려운
하루를 보냈단 걸
이제 다른 생각은 마요
깊이 숨을 쉬어봐요
그대로 내뱉어요
누군가의 한숨 그 무거운 숨을
내가 어떻게 헤아릴 수가 있을까요
당신의 한숨 그 깊일 이해할 순 없겠지만
괜찮아요 내가 안아줄게요
정말 수고했어요
@taestea4747
saddest people have the brightest smiles
@tia3150
Shit this hit badly
@rapdeutschland2910
this is true
@sumacberry
So, I with the crooked teeth, smile a lot, but the truth is, im just hiding my emotions.
@jongdaebak1634
Thats true, it happens to me
@staramouch
as a person always smiling.. i can confirm this...
@neuralink7018
Hi Jonghyun. I came to hear you again. Do you remember me? We went to the same middle school for 1 year, then I moved to the United States in 2004, and I thought I'd never hear from you again. Time passed, I forgot you, you forgot me, blah blah blah. 13 years passed, to be exact. Then I saw on the news. "Hallyu Star Jonghyun tragically takes his own life". I had forgotten you for over a decade already. But the second I saw you on the news, I knew it was you. Do you remember me? You probably don't anymore. After all, we weren't even that close. But I still remember you clearly. Your bright smile, caring personality, strong will, incredible talent in singing, everything. I especially remember in 2004 when you were performing with your band at the school. Man, that performance touched my heart. We both changed a lot. I'm here in the United States, having buried my wife and parents who died to the pandemic, working 24 hours a day and going on forced diets to feed my 2 beautiful children. I would be lying to say I'm in a good place right now. I can't imagine how you must have felt. When I was attempting to enter my workplace, the interviewer asked me this question: What is your biggest regret in life? At that time, I didn't have one. But it was made clear on that morning of December 18, 2017. Not sending you a word of encouragement: that was and still is my biggest regret.
When I instantly recognized you, I hoped I didn't. I hoped it was a horrible dream and that I would wake up.
I still do.
I've learned that God plays a cruel game, taking away the most beautiful angels to tend to his garden. Jonghyun, thank you for existing in my life, even though it was only one year. Thank you for every word you uttered, every step you walked, every beverage you drank, every stage you took over, every song you composed. Every breath you took, every doubt you conquered.
Thank you for every breath.
Do you remember me? You probably don't. But that's ok. Because I, and the millions of other people who were fans of you will, and we will pass on your legacy. Thank you, Jonghyun.
-Your friend, Juyoung Kim
@dianessa99
If this is true, then I have no words....
@bismuthrainbowunicorn6383
You just made me cry. 😢😢😢
@farisrizkinaalhaidar651
Bro :(