Breathe
Little Mix Lyrics
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And it hurts like hell
It's like I don't love myself
Never had this feeling before
Don't wanna face the truth
That I'm still missing you, yeah
Now I can't erase your number
Kinda hate it that I love ya
Tryna let you go
How do I, how do I, how do I breathe when you're not with me? Oh
How do I, how do I, how do I sleep in the space you leave? Oh
Swear that my, swear that my, swear that my
Heart don't beat when you're gone, can't let go
When you're not here with me, how am I s'posed to breathe?
(Breathe, breathe, breathe, breathe)
Every night I'm calling your name
Here with the ghost of you
Haunted but close to you, oh
Wonder if you're feeling the same
Do you remember me?
Or are you replacing me? Yeah
If I call you, will you pick up? (oh, pick up)
'Cause I'm drownin' in the liquor (oh, liquor)
Yeah, I thought that I was sick of you
Show me what to do
How do I, how do I, how do I breathe when you're not with me? (With me, how do I?)
How do I, how do I, how do I sleep in the space you leave? Oh
Swear that my, swear that my, swear that my
Heart don't beat when you're gone, can't let go (oh no, can't let it go)
When you're not here with me, how am I s'posed to breathe?
Still, I can't erase your number
I'm still sleeping in your jumper
And I hate it that I love ya
(Oh, ooh, oh)
How do I, how do I, how do I breathe when you're not with me? Oh
How do I, how do I, how do I sleep in the space you leave? Oh
Swear that my, swear that my, swear that my
Heart don't beat when you're gone, can't let go
When you're not here with me, how am I s'posed to breathe? (oh, oh)
How do I, how do I, how do I breathe when you're not with me? Oh
How do I, how do I, how do I sleep in the space you leave? Oh
Swear that my, swear that my, swear that my
Heart don't beat when you're gone, can't let it go
When you're not here with me, how am I s'posed to breathe?
How do I, how do I, how do I
How do I, how do I, how do I breathe?
In "Breathe," Little Mix sings about a painful breakup and the struggle to move on from a past love. The lyrics express the emotional impact of heartbreak and the difficult process of trying to forget someone who once meant the world to you. In the first verse, the singer reveals that her significant other has left her, and she is feeling the intense pain of the breakup. She says that it "hurts like hell" and that she has never had this feeling before, which suggests that this is a new and profound emotion that is hard to process. She also admits that she is in denial about missing her ex, and she finds it hard to face the truth.
In the second verse, the singer admits that she is still consumed by thoughts of her former lover. She calls out his name every night, haunted by the ghost of his memory. She wonders if he feels the same way, or if he has moved on entirely. She is drowning her sorrows in alcohol and is unsure how to proceed without him, asking him to show her what to do. The chorus is an expression of the singer's deep attachment to her ex, as she wonders how she can breathe or sleep without him. She feels like her heart doesn't beat when he is gone and admits that she is struggling to let him go.
Overall, "Breathe" is a poignant song about the emotional toll of heartbreak and the difficulty of moving on from a past love. It captures the intense emotional struggle that many people go through after a breakup, as they try to heal and move forward. It speaks to the universal experience of heartbreak and the intense emotions that come with it, making it a relatable and uplifting song for anyone who has experienced the pain of a broken heart.
Line by Line Meaning
My baby don't love me no more
The singer's partner no longer loves them.
And it hurts like hell
The singer is in emotional pain.
It's like I don't love myself
The singer's self-worth has been impacted by their partner's absence.
Never had this feeling before
The artist is experiencing a new and unfamiliar emotion.
Don't wanna face the truth
The artist is avoiding the reality of their situation.
That I'm still missing you, yeah
Despite their efforts, the singer is still in love with their partner.
Now I can't erase your number
The singer is unable to remove their partner's contact information.
I'm still sleeping in your jumper
The artist finds comfort in their partner's clothing despite their absence.
Kinda hate it that I love ya
The artist has conflicting emotions about their love for their partner.
Tryna let you go
The artist is attempting to move on from their past relationship.
How do I, how do I, how do I breathe when you're not with me? Oh
The singer is questioning how they can function without their partner's presence.
How do I, how do I, how do I sleep in the space you leave? Oh
The artist is struggling to sleep without their partner next to them.
Swear that my, swear that my, swear that my Heart don't beat when you're gone, can't let go
The singer is unable to move on from their love for their partner.
When you're not here with me, how am I s'posed to breathe?
The singer feels like they cannot function properly without their partner's presence.
Every night I'm calling your name
The singer is constantly thinking about and missing their partner.
Here with the ghost of you
The artist feels like their partner's presence is still with them despite their absence.
Haunted but close to you, oh
The artist feels emotionally connected to their partner despite their physical separation.
Wonder if you're feeling the same
The singer is unsure if their partner is also struggling with the separation.
Do you remember me?
The singer questions if their partner still thinks about them.
Or are you replacing me? Yeah
The artist is worried that their partner has moved on and found someone else.
If I call you, will you pick up? (oh, pick up)
The artist is wondering if their partner will answer their call.
'Cause I'm drownin' in the liquor (oh, liquor)
The artist is turning to alcohol to cope with their emotional pain.
Yeah, I thought that I was sick of you
The singer was trying to convince themselves that they were over their partner.
Show me what to do
The artist is looking for guidance on how to move on from their past relationship.
Still, I can't erase your number
The singer is still unable to remove their partner's contact information.
And I hate it that I love ya
The singer is frustrated with themselves for still being in love with their partner.
How do I, how do I, how do I breathe when you're not with me? Oh
The singer is still struggling to find a way to live without their partner.
How do I, how do I, how do I sleep in the space you leave? Oh
The artist is still struggling to sleep without their partner's presence.
Swear that my, swear that my, swear that my Heart don't beat when you're gone, can't let go (oh no, can't let it go)
The artist is still unable to move on from their love for their partner.
When you're not here with me, how am I s'posed to breathe? (oh, oh)
The singer still feels like they cannot function without their partner's presence.
How do I, how do I, how do I breathe when you're not with me? Oh
The singer is still struggling to find a way to live without their partner.
How do I, how do I, how do I sleep in the space you leave? Oh
The artist is still struggling to sleep without their partner's presence.
Swear that my, swear that my, swear that my Heart don't beat when you're gone, can't let it go
The artist is still unable to move on from their love for their partner.
When you're not here with me, how am I s'posed to breathe?
The artist still feels like they cannot function without their partner's presence.
How do I, how do I, how do I
The singer is still searching for a solution to their struggles.
How do I, how do I, how do I breathe?
The artist is still struggling to find a way to live without their partner.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Camille Purcell, Cass Lowe, George Astasio, Jason Pebworth, Jonathan Shave
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