The Air I Breathe
Richard Durand & Christina Novelli Lyrics
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And you feel you′re gonna drown
I swear I'll be there to pull you out
And there′ll be hard times, there'll be pain
Whatever obstacles we face
We can do it all our way
You're the oxygen I need to survive
You′ll be there by my side
And now I'm begging you please
Don′t take this life, life from me
When it's the only thing I need
Ohh.
You′re the air that I breathe
So I will be there by your side
Even when your hope has died
I will let this ship kept sails
And if you're straight too far from shore
And you′re lost without a 'cause
I'll be your angel through it all
You′re the oxygen I need to survive
When you′re running out of air
You'll be there by my side
And now I′m begging you please
Don't take this life, life from me
When it′s the only thing I need
Ohh.
You're the air that I breathe
The song ‘The Air I Breathe’ by Richard Durand & Christina Novelli talks about the importance of having someone there for you during hard times. It starts with the lines “When the waves come crashing down, And you feel you’re gonna drown, I swear I’ll be there to pull you out”. The metaphor of waves symbolizes the challenges one faces in life and how at times, we feel helpless and overwhelmed. However, the singer promises to be there for the other person, to help them through difficult times.
The chorus talks about the significance of the other person in the singer’s life. They are compared to oxygen, something that is essential for one’s survival. The line “When you’re running out of air, You’ll be there by my side” emphasizes the strength of their relationship and how they rely on each other even during tough times. The singer pleads with their partner to not take “this life, life from me, When it's the only thing I need”, emphasizing the significance of their partner in their life.
The second verse talks about how the singer promises to be there for their partner, even when they lose hope. They promise to keep the ship moving and help their partner navigate the waves. The line “I’ll be your angel through it all” shows how the singer wants to be a source of support for their partner.
Line by Line Meaning
When the waves come crashing down
When life gets rough and uncertain
And you feel you're gonna drown
And you feel overwhelmed and helpless
I swear I'll be there to pull you out
I promise to be your support system and help you overcome obstacles
And there'll be hard times, there'll be pain
Struggling through difficult times is inevitable
Whatever obstacles we face
No matter what struggles we encounter
We can do it all our way
We can overcome it together and in our own unique way
You're the oxygen I need to survive
You provide me with the essential element needed to live
When you're running out of air
When you're struggling yourself
You'll be there by my side
You promise to be there and help me through it
And now I'm begging you please
And now I ask of you
Don't take this life, life from me
Please don't leave me, don't take away what gives me life
When it's the only thing I need
You are the only thing that keeps me going
So I will be there by your side
So I will be your support system
Even when your hope has died
Even when you feel hopeless and defeated
I will let this ship kept sails
I will keep us moving forward, even when it's hard
And if you're straight too far from shore
And if you lose your way
And you're lost without a 'cause
And you feel without purpose
I'll be your angel through it all
I will be your guiding light and help you find your way
You're the air that I breathe
You are the most essential thing to my survival
Writer(s): C. Novelli, R. Van Schooneveld
Contributed by Charlotte D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@KenzieNj
When the waves come crashing down
And you feel you're gonna drown
I swear I'll be there to pull you out
And there'll be hard times, there'll be pain
Whatever obstacles we face
We can do it all our way
You're the oxygen I need to survive
When you're running out of air
You'll be there by my side
And now I'm begging you please
Don't take this life, life from me
When it's the only thing I need
Ohh.
You're the air that I breathe
So I will be there by your side
Even when your hope has died
I will let this ship kept sails
And if you're straight too far from shore
And you're lost without a 'cause
I'll be your angel through it all
You're the oxygen I need to survive
When you're running out of air
You'll be there by my side
And now I'm begging you please
Don't take this life, life from me
When it's the only thing I need
Ohh.
You're the air that I breathe
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I feel sad for people who never listened to trance music
@anthonymitchell5571
Badass song I just wanna shuffle
@anthonymitchell5571
It's great music
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It's a bad ass song
@FAT8893
What to expect when local radio stations only play mainstream chart toppers.
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Chilli na zozdarte serce. 😍🤪
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Baby Novelli, Always Shining 😚
@pjoy8257
Christina Novelli has a magnificent voice! Awesome music!
@brycefujimoto8023
P Joy this has positive vibes
@arthurgilmour8328
Awesome music & stunning vocals from Christina 😘