Breathe
Pink Floyd/Musicfire.in Lyrics
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Don't be afraid to care
Leave, but don't leave me
Look around, choose your own ground
Long you live and high you fly
Smiles you'll give and tears you'll cry
And all you touch and all you see
Run, rabbit, run
Dig that hole, forget the sun
When, at last, the work is done
Don't sit down, it's time to dig another one
Long you live and high you fly
But only if you ride the tide
Balanced on the biggest wave
You race towards an early grave
The lyrics to Pink Floyd's "Breathe" are all about living life to the fullest, taking risks, and not being afraid to care about the world around you. The opening lines, "Breathe, breathe in the air / Don't be afraid to care" encourage the listener to take a deep breath and not shy away from experiencing life. The second line, "Leave, but don't leave me / Look around, choose your own ground" speaks to the importance of individuality and finding your own path.
The chorus repeats the message of the verses: "Long you live and high you fly / Smiles you'll give and tears you'll cry / And all you touch and all you see / Is all your life will ever be". These lines remind the listener that what they do and experience in life will shape the course of their existence. The phrase "all you touch and all you see" highlights the importance of being present and fully engaged in the world around us.
The final verse takes a darker turn with the lines "Run, rabbit, run / Dig that hole, forget the sun / When, at last, the work is done / Don't sit down, it's time to dig another one". These lines speak to the idea of the rat race, and the endless cycle of work and consumption that can consume our lives. The repetition of "dig that hole" emphasizes the futility of this way of living, and the phrase "forget the sun" suggests that the rat race can keep us from truly experiencing the beauty of the world around us.
All in all, Pink Floyd's "Breathe" offers a powerful message about the importance of living life to the fullest, being present, and not getting caught up in society's demands.
Line by Line Meaning
Breathe, breathe in the air
Take a deep breath and relax. Take in the world around you.
Don't be afraid to care
Don't be afraid to have genuine feelings and emotions for those around you.
Leave, but don't leave me
Go out and explore the world, but don't forget about me.
Look around, choose your own ground
Take a look at your surroundings and make your own path in life. Find what works for you.
Long you live and high you fly
You have a lot of time to live, so make the most of it. Spread your wings and soar.
Smiles you'll give and tears you'll cry
Life is full of ups and downs; you'll experience happiness and sadness, but it's all part of the journey.
And all you touch and all you see
Everything you come into contact with and every experience you have shapes your life.
Is all your life will ever be
Everything you do and experience creates your life story.
Run, rabbit, run
Life can feel like a race, with everyone rushing to get ahead.
Dig that hole, forget the sun
Work hard and lose track of time. Focus on what's in front of you, not what's happening outside.
When, at last, the work is done
After all your hard work, you'll eventually reach a point where you can stop and take a break.
Don't sit down, it's time to dig another one
Don't become complacent; keep moving forward and taking on new challenges.
But only if you ride the tide
You'll only be successful if you're willing to go with the flow and embrace change.
Balanced on the biggest wave
Embrace the power of change and ride the coming waves to success.
You race towards an early grave
Life is short, so make the most of it while you can.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: David Jon Gilmour, George Roger Waters, Richard William Wright
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@elsasandovalsantamaria316
Breathe, breathe in the air
Don't be afraid to care
Leave but don't leave me
Look around and choose your own ground
For long you live and high you fly
And smiles you'll give and tears you'll cry
And all you touch and all you see
Is all your life will ever be
Run, rabbit, run
Dig that hole, forget the sun,
And when at last the work is done
Don't sit down, it's time to dig another one
For long you live and high you fly
But only if you ride the tide
And balanced on the biggest wave
You race toward an early grave.
Home, home again
I like to be here when I can
When I come home cold and tired
It's good to warm my bones beside the fire
Far away, across the field
The tolling of the iron bell
Calls the faithful to their knees
To hear the softly spoken magic spell.
@shaskaone
Breathe, breathe in the air
Don't be afraid to care
Leave, but don't leave me
Look around, choose your own ground
Long you live and high you fly
Smiles you'll give and tears you'll cry
And all you touch and all you see
Is all your life will ever be
Run, rabbit, run
Dig that hole, forget the sun
When, at last, the work is done
Don't sit down, it's time to dig another one
Long you live and high you fly
But only if you ride the tide
Balanced on the biggest wave
You race towards an early grave
@Timewaits4no1
Sitting beside my Uncle in a dark hospital room, listening to this while he passes over to the other side. Love your family and friends genuinely. Appreciate life, and don't be afraid. Enjoy the ride the best you can, for as long as you can. This thing was not built to last
@michaelnadler3511
Probably scared him to death!
@oliverbushnell6182
God bless. I want all floyd play I my last days/moments.
@linkpingaz1995
No that not it I know that feeling your grandpa felt when I nearly went mentle insane from taking to much lsd I thought I was going to die but it all mental and I finally clammed down and had the best trip ever
@linkpingaz1995
Even though I know your grandpa not like us now days
@davidsanabria2607
@Oliver Bushnell s
@JohnDennery
If you've never just lied down and listened to this entire album from start to finish - do it now. This is a mandatory human experience :)
@murilomonteiro428
Haver you ever watched the dark side of the rainbow?
@sydgriffin7591
@Annie Darkhorse Good advice!
@aldito7586
You know what John ? - I can't believe that there are people who have never done this...