Breath Deeper
Ralf Gum Lyrics


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Again I think too much
Surround my heart in circles
Again I passed the point
Thinking I′ve been here before

Come closer and feel my skin
Come closer it's no sin
In the arms of a squid
One million tentacles
Hold my breath
And stain my soul
Press harder this is real
Look harder touch and feel
Dock on to my chest and
Breathe the rhythm of lovers
United in a safe distance

Breathe deeper in and out
Drag slower - quiet and loud
Then shout
Release some tension
Stop to think
My flesh is ready soft and pink





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Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ralf Gum's song Breath Deeper express a cyclical pattern of overthinking and self-doubt. The first line, "Again I think too much," may suggest that the singer is prone to rumination and getting trapped in their own thoughts. The line "Surround my heart in circles" could imply that this is a recurring pattern that is difficult to break free from. The singer acknowledges that they have "been here before" and that they have passed a point of no return when it comes to overthinking.


The second stanza shifts to a more sensual theme, with the singer inviting someone to "come closer and feel my skin" and assuring them that "it's no sin" to do so. The mentioning of a "squid" and its "million tentacles" could be interpreted as a metaphor for the overwhelming feeling of being touched by someone, but also being slightly scared of it. Despite this fear, the singer urges the other person to "breathe the rhythm of lovers" and remain "united in a safe distance."


The final stanza is a call to action for the singer to let go of their thoughts and focus on physical sensations. The instructions to "breathe deeper in and out" and "drag slower - quiet and loud" are a reminder to be present in the moment and to focus on the physical sensations of breathing. The line "stop to think" could be interpreted as encouragement to let go of excessive thinking and instead focus on the body's sensations. The final line, "my flesh is ready soft and pink," could be interpreted as a reminder to appreciate the physical body and to indulge in sensual pleasures without guilt or shame.


Line by Line Meaning

Again I think too much
I overanalyze things too often


Surround my heart in circles
My thoughts keep going in circles and confusing me


Again I passed the point
I keep repeating the same mistakes


Thinking I've been here before
Feeling like I've experienced the same situation in the past


Come closer and feel my skin
Get closer to me and touch me


Come closer it's no sin
It's okay to get closer to me


In the arms of a squid
Feeling suffocated and trapped


One million tentacles
Feeling overwhelmed and trapped


Hold my breath
Feeling anxious while trying to hold my emotions in


And stain my soul
Feeling guilty and ashamed about something


Press harder this is real
Pushing myself to feel more and make the moment real


Look harder touch and feel
Focusing more on experiencing things through touch and feel


Dock on to my chest and
Come close to my heart and feel its beat


Breathe the rhythm of lovers
Breathing in sync with each other like lovers do


United in a safe distance
Feeling connected even when physically distant


Breathe deeper in and out
Take deep breaths to calm down


Drag slower - quiet and loud
Take it slow and be mindful of your breathing


Then shout
Express your emotions freely


Release some tension
Let go of pent-up emotions and relax


Stop to think
Pause and reflect on your actions and thoughts


My flesh is ready soft and pink
Being vulnerable and open to love and affection




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