exhale
Sabrina Carpenter Lyrics
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It's already hard to buy all the parts and learn to use them
Who put the world on my back and not in my hands
Just give me a chance
Listen to my mama, listen to my dad
Listen to my sisters, everyone relax
Everybody answers shit I didn't ask
Can I exhale for a minute?
Can I get this out in the open?
Can I sit down for a second?
Can I breathe?
Can I exhale for a minute?
Can we talk it out? I don't get it
Can I calm down for a moment?
Can I breathe for just one second?
I put too much weight on words and glances
I, I put too much weight on situations
I, I put too much on myself
Thinking "I don't deserve what I've earned", but yeah
I listen to the labels, listen to the man
Try to keep a sense of knowing who I am
I try to be an angel but I don't think I can
Think I'm reaching my limits, yeah
Can I exhale for a minute?
Can I get this out in the open?
Can I sit down for a second?
Can I breathe?
Can I exhale for a minute?
Can we talk it out? I don't get it
Can I calm down for a moment?
Can I breathe for just one second, baby?
Can I breathe?
Can I breathe?
Can I breathe?
Can I breathe?
Can I breathe?
Can I breathe?
Na na na, na na na, nay
Na na na, na na na, nay
Na na na, na na na, nay
The song "Exhale" by Sabrina Carpenter is about feeling overwhelmed and unable to cope with the pressures of life. The opening lines, "Who put the baby in charge? It's already hard to buy all the parts and learn to use them. Who put the world on my back and not in my hands?" highlight the frustration and helplessness that the singer feels. The lyrics express her desire to have some control over her own life and to be able to make her own decisions.
The chorus, "Can I exhale for a minute? Can I get this out in the open? Can I sit down for a second? Can I breathe?" emphasizes the need for a break, a pause in the chaos that surrounds her. The singer wants to take a moment to clear her mind, to release her concerns and anxieties and find some peace.
The bridge of the song, "I put too much weight on words and glances, situations, and myself. Thinking 'I don't deserve what I've earned', but yeah", illustrates self-doubt and a lack of self-confidence. The singer is struggling to reconcile her accomplishments with her perception of herself and ultimately finds that she is her own worst critic.
Overall, "Exhale" is a powerful song that addresses the challenges of modern life and the need for self-care and self-acceptance.
Line by Line Meaning
Who put the baby in charge?
Why is everything so difficult and why am I feeling overwhelmed?
It's already hard to buy all the parts and learn to use them
I'm struggling to understand and handle my responsibilities
Who put the world on my back and not in my hands
I wish I had more control and freedom in my life
Just give me a chance
I need some space and opportunity to figure things out.
Listen to my mama, listen to my dad
I'm hearing everyone's opinions and feeling pressured by them.
Listen to my sisters, everyone relax
I appreciate everyone's support, but I need a break from all the input.
Everybody answers shit I didn't ask
People are giving unsolicited advice and making things more complicated.
Think I'm reaching my limit
I'm close to a breaking point and need to take care of myself.
Can I exhale for a minute?
Can I have a moment to relax and breathe?
Can I get this out in the open?
Can I express my feelings and thoughts?
Can I sit down for a second?
Can I take a break and rest?
Can I breathe?
Can I take a deep breath and feel calm?
Can we talk it out? I don't get it
Can we try to understand each other and communicate better?
Can I calm down for a moment?
Can I take some time to relax and reduce my anxiety?
Can I breathe for just one second?
Can I have a brief moment to focus on my well-being?
I put too much weight on words and glances
I'm sensitive to other people's opinions and reactions.
I, I put too much weight on situations
I'm overwhelmed by the challenges I face and have trouble coping.
I, I put too much on myself
I take responsibility for everything and feel stressed by it.
Thinking "I don't deserve what I've earned", but yeah
I don't always feel worthy of the success and recognition I've achieved.
I listen to the labels, listen to the man
I'm influenced by what other people tell me to do and how to act.
Try to keep a sense of knowing who I am
I'm trying to stay true to myself and my values.
I try to be an angel but I don't think I can
I aim to be a good person, but sometimes I fall short and make mistakes.
Na na na, na na na, nay
Soothing conclusion to the song.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Johan Jens Erik Carlsson, Ross Golan, Sabrina Carpenter
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Hwayeon_1114
To Sabrina Carpente.
I'm being comforted by your song.
I'm Korean, so I'm doing English translation, so I don't know if it'll be translated well.
My depression was quite severe, so I felt like an obstacle to everything.
But I'm comforted by your song.
Thank you for making this song.
I'm rooting for you.
I'm comforted by your beautiful voice.
I'm being comforted by the lyrics.
Thank you, Sabrina Carpente.
@audreycuzwhynot5646
Sabrina,
No longer a teen,
But thinks back to where she's been.
Remembers her life,
And writes it out for us to like.
We listen because we relate,
To all of the stories of oppression and hate.
They take us as naive,
But it's okay, breathe.
@theaw3252
“i don’t deserve what i’ve earned, but yeah ”
“who put the baby in charge”
“who put the world on my shoulders and not in my hands”
“i’m trying to be an angel but i don’t think i can”
“everybody answers shit i didn’t ask”
omfg these lyrics
@Emma-kn2dj
it’s weird how one song can feel so relatable and personal
@aishanuur9797
so right
@aniam779
Emma I think in the end we are all just broken people
@p.a6084
Emma UGH IKR
@sofiarodddddddd
Emma true
@milanapereira
Yes I feel the same way
@leannaphan8875
the fact that this is out during mental health awareness month makes it so much greater
@Mandy-qe8fx
yes
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@heroofangst
Yeah