Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah_Connor_(singer)
Discography
Green Eyed Soul (2001)
Unbelievable (2002)
Key to My Soul (2003)
Naughty but Nice (2005)
Soulicious (2007)
Sexy as Hell (2008)
Real Love (2010)
Muttersprache (2015)
Herz Kraft Werke (2019)
It Only Hurts When I Breathe
Sarah Connor Lyrics
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I try to hide and turn my face away
You ask me how I feel
A love so real has just passed away
I lost it all before the end of the day
But don't worry
Here's what you can't see
Everything's alright with me
Everything's right with me
It only hurts when I breathe
Oh, love can be so cruel
Gives hope and then destroys your dreams
It only hurts when I breathe
Now let me live my life
I've got to get you out of me
So if you cut out wounded flesh
Just be aware that there's nothing left
Avoiding blood poisoning
I close my eyes and still I see
The happiness surrounding you and me
And this illusion it just makes sure that
Everything's alright with me
Everything's ok with me
Everything's so fine you see
Yes everything's right with me
It only hurts when I breathe
Oh, love can be so cruel
Gives hope and then destroys your dreams
It only hurts when I breathe
Now let me live my life
Because
(It only hurts when I breathe)
I can walk I can run
I can do my thing
(It only hurts when I breathe)
I can eat, I can sleep
I can dance and sing
(Oh uouh)
You see I'm strong
Don't get me wrong
No single tear
Since you've been gone
I can breathe
It only hurts when I breathe
Oh, love can be so cruel
Gives hope and then destroys your dreams
It only hurts when I breathe
Now let me live my life
I've got to get you out of me
It only hurts when I breathe
Now let me live my life
I've got to face reality
The song "It Only Hurts When I Breathe" by Sarah Connor is a poignant reflection on the pain of losing love. The lyrics describe the experience of encountering someone who asks how the singer is feeling after a love so profound has just passed away. The singer attempts to hide from the painful reality of their situation but is ultimately forced to confront it. The lyrics allude to the idea that sometimes the pain of loss only becomes apparent when one is forced to confront it directly, such as when one takes a breath.
The chorus repeats the phrase "It only hurts when I breathe" to emphasize the idea that the singer can still function in daily life but is being constantly reminded of their pain. The lyrics also suggest that love itself can be cruel, giving hope and then disappearing, leaving one with shattered dreams. Despite all of this, the singer asserts that they are strong and capable of living their life without the love that has been lost.
Overall, the song paints a picture of a person trying to move on after a devastating loss but struggling with the constant reminders of their pain. The sentiment of the song is relatable to anyone who has experienced heartbreak and the difficult journey towards healing.
Line by Line Meaning
I walk the streets you cross my way
I see you everywhere and it's hard to avoid you
I try to hide and turn my face away
I don't want to confront you or my feelings
You ask me how I feel
You don't understand how much I'm hurting
A love so real has just passed away
I had an amazing love that is now gone
I lost it all before the end of the day
I lost everything and it happened so suddenly
But don't worry
I'm putting up a facade to hide my true feelings
Here's what you can't see
I'm keeping my pain hidden from you
Everything's alright with me
I'm pretending to be okay even though I'm not
Everything's right with me
I'm putting on a brave face to hide my emotions
It only hurts when I breathe
My pain is so intense that I feel it every time I breathe
Oh, love can be so cruel
Love can bring immense happiness but also devastating pain
Gives hope and then destroys your dreams
Love can make you believe in a future that is ultimately shattered
Now let me live my life
I need to move on from my past and find my own happiness
I've got to get you out of me
I need to let go of my love for you to move forward
So if you cut out wounded flesh
If you try to remove something painful, be prepared for the consequences
Just be aware that there's nothing left
Once something is gone, there is no bringing it back
Avoiding blood poisoning
Trying to prevent additional harm and hurt
I close my eyes and still I see
I can't escape the memories of our love
The happiness surrounding you and me
We had happy times, but they are over now
And this illusion it just makes sure that
I'm holding onto a false reality to avoid facing the truth
Everything's ok with me
I continue to pretend that I'm okay
Everything's so fine you see
I'm trying to convince myself and others that everything is good
Yes everything's right with me
I'm still keeping up the facade of being okay
I can walk I can run
I'm physically capable of continuing my life
I can do my thing
I can continue with my daily routine
I can eat, I can sleep
I'm able to take care of my basic needs
I can dance and sing
I am still capable of feeling joy and expressing myself
You see I'm strong
I look strong, but it's just a facade
Don't get me wrong
I appreciate your concern, but I'm fine
No single tear
I'm holding in my emotions
Since you've been gone
Since my love has been lost
I can breathe
I am surviving even though it hurts
Now let me live my life
It's time for me to move forward and find happiness
I've got to face reality
I need to let go of my false reality and deal with the truth
Contributed by Henry L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.