In a short amount of time, Paper Idol has created a new bridge between dance music and indie rock, reshaping what we've become accustomed to in the indie-electronic genre. His early success is undeniable, as the single "Feel Real Pretty" has amassed over 1.8 million plays on Spotify and he was also featured on Yung Bae's 2019 album Bae 5. Fans of artists like Louis The Child, Whethan, and Still Woozy will surely latch onto his upbeat sound.
Hold My Breath
Paper Idol Lyrics
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Every single notion
We had
Poetry in motion
Take back
Every time we played for keeps
I wish I didn't notice
How much you could make me change my mind
But I'm not sure we'll ever get this right
Or if it's worth it
I've been chasing you too long
(The ghost of your memory)
There's no place that we belong
So I won't hold my breath
I won't hold my breath
I won't hold my breath
Break down
Every conversation we had
Lock them in the basement
Tears fall
Used to make me march in beat
Now I don't have the patience
I hear the song but the melody don't sound right
(Until you make another sound babe)
Wait for my confession I don't mind
But it's not worth it
I've been chasing you too long
(The ghost of your memory)
There's no place that we belong
So I won't hold my breath
I won't hold my breath
I won't hold my breath
I've been chasing you too long
(The ghost of your memory)
There's no place that we belong
So I won't hold my breath
I won't hold my breath
I won't hold my breath
Something's wrong
We thought we'd go about our business darling
I can slowly feel the tension building up behind our words
So if you decide you'd like to make things better
Then we'll fix it now or leave forever
Cause you always say that we can make this work
But I won't hold my breath
So I won't hold my breath
I won't hold my breath
I won't hold my breath
The lyrics of Paper Idol's song "Hold My Breath" convey a sense of frustration and disillusionment in a romantic relationship. The singer reflects on the past, acknowledging that there was once a strong connection and chemistry between them ("Every single notion, we had, Poetry in motion"). However, as time goes on, doubts and conflicts arise.
The first verse suggests that the singer has noticed how their partner has the power to change their mind, which can be both intoxicating and unsettling ("I wish I didn't notice, How much you could make me change my mind"). They question whether they can ever truly find a resolution or if it's even worth pursuing ("But I'm not sure we'll ever get this right, Or if it's worth it").
In the chorus, the theme of longing and pursuit becomes evident. The singer admits to chasing their partner for too long, haunted by the memories of the past ("I've been chasing you too long, The ghost of your memory"). They acknowledge that there is no place where they both truly belong and therefore decide not to hold their breath, suggesting that they have given up hope for the relationship ("So I won't hold my breath, I won't hold my breath").
The second verse continues to highlight the breakdown of communication and emotional connection in the relationship ("Every conversation we had, Lock them in the basement"). While the singer used to be moved by their partner's tears, they have lost patience and the spark is gone ("Now I don't have the patience, I hear the song but the melody don't sound right").
Towards the end, the lyrics express a realization that something is fundamentally wrong in the relationship ("Something's wrong, We thought we'd go about our business darling"). They feel the tension growing between them, and if their partner wants to make things better, they need to act now or leave forever ("So if you decide you'd like to make things better, Then we'll fix it now or leave forever").
Overall, "Hold My Breath" portrays the struggle to maintain a fading relationship, questioning if it's truly worth holding on to and facing the possibility of parting ways.
Line by Line Meaning
Break down
Let's deconstruct and analyze
Every single notion
Every idea or belief we had
We had
In this relationship
Poetry in motion
Something beautiful and harmonious
Take back
Revoke or retract
Every time we played for keeps
Every instance we were serious and committed
I wish I didn't notice
I regret seeing or realizing
How much you could make me change my mind
The influence you had on altering my perspective
(Unless you caught me on a good day)
(Except on occasions when I'm in a positive mood)
But I'm not sure we'll ever get this right
But I doubt we will ever succeed
Or if it's worth it
Or if it's worthwhile
I've been chasing you too long
I've been pursuing you for an extended period
(The ghost of your memory)
(The lingering presence of your memory)
There's no place that we belong
We don't have a place where we truly fit
So I won't hold my breath
So I won't wait expectantly
Break down
Let's deconstruct and analyze
Every conversation we had
Every talk we shared
Lock them in the basement
Keep them locked away and hidden
Tears fall
Cry and shed tears
Used to make me march in beat
Previously, it motivated me to go along with the rhythm
Now I don't have the patience
Now I lack the tolerance and endurance
I hear the song but the melody don't sound right
I hear the lyrics, but something feels off
(Until you make another sound babe)
(Unless you create a different vibe, my love)
Wait for my confession I don't mind
I can wait for your confession without any issue
But it's not worth it
But it's not valuable or beneficial
Something's wrong
Something is amiss
We thought we'd go about our business darling
We believed we could proceed with our affairs, my dear
I can slowly feel the tension building up behind our words
I can gradually sense the increasing strain in our conversations
So if you decide you'd like to make things better
So if you choose to improve the situation
Then we'll fix it now or leave forever
Then we will either resolve it immediately or separate permanently
Cause you always say that we can make this work
Because you frequently claim that we can succeed in this
But I won't hold my breath
But I won't wait expectantly
So I won't hold my breath
So I won't wait expectantly
I won't hold my breath
I won't wait expectantly
Lyrics © TUNECORE INC, TuneCore Inc.
Written by: Paper Idol, Matan Koplin-Green, Clay Borrell, Reid Guidry
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Sassy 1
[Verse One]
Break down every single notion
We had poetry in motion
Take back every time we played for keeps
I wish I didn't notice
How much you could make me change my mind
(Unless you caught me on a good day)
But I'm not sure we'll ever get this right
Or if it's worth it
[Pre-Chorus]
I've been chasing you too long
(The ghost of your memory)
There's no place that we belong
[Chorus]
So I won't hold my breath
I won't hold my breath
I won't hold my breath
[Verse Two]
Break down every conversation we had
Lock them in the basement
Tears fall used to make me march in beat
Now I don't have the patience
I hear the song but the melody don't sound right
(Until you make another sound babe)
Wait for my confession I don't mind
But it's not worth it
[Pre-Chorus]
I've been chasing you too long
(The ghost of your memory)
There's no place that we belong
[Chorus]
So I won't hold my breath
I won't hold my breath
I won't hold my breath
[Breakdown]
Something's wrong
We thought we'd go about our business darling
I can slowly feel the tension building up behind our words
So if you decide you'd like to make things better
Then we'll fix it now or leave forever
Cause you always say that we can make this work
But I won't hold my breath
[Chorus]
So I won't hold my breath
I won't hold my breath
I won't hold my breath
ufo ufo
Had so much fun writing this one with Paper. Thank you all for listening!!!
MusicHub
Are ufo & ufo twins? 😙
Rizzmo
Your voice is amazing! Great work!
Emma Swainston
Loving this. Been dancing round kitchen for 2 days now 😂
Anønymøus
Well done both of u! this is a real banger!
La Luna
❤
Paper Idol
THANK YOU CloudKid for the upload <3 I know everyone was holding their breath for this to come out. But now you can breathe easy paper kids. and enjoy.
Cuboisinthedraft
Seriously, you created your own genre, please never change, keep true to what you love, cause we all love it. Much love
Josuep8hw
💙☁️
Reyliux
genio 💖