Breathe In The Air
Pink Floyd Lyrics


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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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Pink Floyd's song Breathe In The Air revolve around the theme of embracing life and its ups and downs. The opening lines, "breathe, breathe in the air, don't be afraid to care," urge the listener to seize the moment and not let fear hold them back from truly experiencing life. The next line, "leave but don't leave me," is a plea not to abandon the people who matter to us, even as we embark on our own journeys of discovery.


The lyrics continue to emphasize personal choice and individuality with the line, "look around, choose your own ground." Life is what we make of it, and it's up to each of us to find our place in the world. The verse concludes with the message that life is a mixture of joy and pain, and we must embrace both. "And smiles you'll give and tears you'll cry, and all your touch and all you see is all your life will ever be."


The second verse of the song shifts tone, with the lyrics taking a darker turn. "Run, rabbit run, dig that hole, forget the sun" urges the listener to keep busy, to work hard, and to ignore the beauty and wonder of the world around them. The line "and when at last, the work is done, don't sit down, it's time to dig another one" speaks to the never-ending cycle of work that consumes our lives if we let it.


The verse concludes with the lines "for long you live and high you fly, but only if you ride the tide, and balanced on the biggest wave, you race towards an early grave." The message is clear - only by embracing all the wonders of life and navigating the ups and downs can we truly live fully. But if we ignore the beauty and the potential for joy, we risk an early end.


Overall, Pink Floyd's Breathe In The Air is a powerful reminder that life is a precious gift, and we must choose carefully how we spend our time and energy.


Line by Line Meaning

Breathe, breathe in the air
Take a moment to fully inhale and absorb your surroundings


Don't be afraid to care
Don't let fear stop you from showing compassion and empathy towards others


Leave but don't leave me
Go out and explore, but don't abandon those who care about you


Look around, choose your own ground
Take a step back and evaluate what you want in life, and choose your own path accordingly


For long you live and high you fly
Life is fleeting, so live it to the fullest and pursue your dreams


And smiles you'll give and tears you'll cry
Life is full of ups and downs, and you'll experience joy and sadness


And all your touch and all you see
Everything you experience in life will shape who you are


Is all your life will ever be
Your experiences make up your life, choose them wisely


Run, rabbit run
Don't get too comfortable in your routine, keep moving forward


Dig that hole, forget the sun
Get lost in your work, even if it means losing sight of the bigger picture


And when at last the work is done
Eventually, you'll complete your tasks and have to move on to new ones


Don't sit down, it's time to dig another one
Keep pushing yourself to achieve more and take on new challenges


But only if you ride the tide
You'll only achieve greatness if you go with the flow and take risks


And balanced on the biggest wave
Take advantage of opportunities when they arise and ride them to success


You race towards an early grave
Life is short, so make the most of it and leave an impact before it's over




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: David Jon Gilmour, George Roger Waters, Richard William Wright

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@eduardowood8502

Lyrics:

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



@Christersom1

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



@marieblue

“Breathe” (1973) is about an older man speaking to a baby, telling him/her to breathe. He then describes the misfortunate working life awaiting the baby : “Run, rabbit, run / Dig that hole, forget the sun.”

The song implies that we need to overcome those negative messages and do whatever inspires us.

The whispers that can be heard throughout the LP “The Dark Side of the Moon” (1973) refer to Syd Barrett’s* madness.

Many listeners believe the album acts as a soundtrack to “The Wizard of Oz” (1939). When they are synchronized, the line, “Balanced on the biggest wave” plays when Dorothy nearly loses her balance while walking along a fence. LIKELY A MATTER OF COINCIDENCE❕ 💞🎶💞

* Robert Keith “Syd” Barrett (1946 - 2006) was a co-founder of Pink Floyd in 1965. Through late 1967 and early 1968, he became increasingly erratic, partly as a consequence of his heavy use of psychedelic drugs. Although the changes began gradually, he went missing for a long weekend and came back “a completely different person,” according to several friends of his.



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@skade747

SpongeBob's voice screaming while burning in hell is music to my ears

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@rockjeker5685

After 50 years, many people still love this album and others are still discovering it. In 150 years, it will be the same because bands like Pink Floyd are the classical music of the 20th century.

@yvesbourbonniere2434

A musical masterpiece.

@rogershore3128

@@yvesbourbonniere2434 yep, up there with Sgt Peppers......

@yvesbourbonniere2434

And Abbey Road.

@ourlakehouse116

No one before, no one after, so good, it’s hard to believe this much time has passed, try to enjoy as much as you can in this life, the Floyd are the ticket

@michellelanden3017

Remember this like yesterday 🎉 time flies 🙏

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@namira87

Pink Floyd were my father's favorite band. He died 4 months ago (01/26/2023). I try not to think about it but when I think about him i come to YouTube and listen to them, even if it means to cry rivers.... I will never listen to them without a tear in my eye.

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