Breathe Me
Sia爀 Lyrics

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Help, I have done it again
I have been here many times before
Hurt myself again today
And the worst part is there's no one else to blame

Be my friend, hold me
Wrap me up, unfold me
I am small, and needy

Warm me up, and breathe me

Ouch, I have lost myself again
Lost myself and I am nowhere to be found,
Yeah I think that I might break
Lost myself again, and I feel unsafe

Be my friend, hold me
Wrap me up, unfold me
I am small, and needy
Warm me up, and breathe me

Be my friend, hold me
Wrap me up, unfold me

I am small, and needy
Warm me up, and breathe me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Sia's song "Breathe Me" expresses feelings of vulnerability and a need for comfort and reassurance. The singer acknowledges that they have been in this emotional state before, having hurt themselves again, and feeling like there is no one to blame but themselves. The repetition of "Be my friend, hold me" and "Wrap me up, unfold me" speak to the singer's need for physical and emotional comfort.

The refrains "I am small and needy / Warm me up and breathe me" underscore the singer's sense of powerlessness and desperation, equating their needs with the basic need for warmth and air. The second verse continues with a sense of loss and fear, where the singer has once again lost themselves and feels unsafe. The repetition of the refrain throughout the song emphasizes the singer's need for connection and safety through physical touch and emotional support.

Overall, "Breathe Me" reflects a vulnerable and raw emotional state, where the singer craves comfort, safety, and reassurance from a friend.

Line by Line Meaning

Help, I have done it again
I've made the same mistake I've made before and can't believe it

I have been here many times before
I found myself in this familiar and difficult situation many times before

Hurt myself again today
I've ended up hurting myself again today, emotionally or physically

And the worst part is there's no one else to blame
I am solely responsible for my actions and can't blame anyone else

Be my friend, hold me
I need someone I can trust and rely on to comfort me

Wrap me up, unfold me
Support me in a way that will remove my anxiety and pain

I am small, and needy
I am feeling vulnerable, insecure and helpless

Warm me up, and breathe me
I want someone to provide me with warmth and positive energy while embracing and accepting me for who I am.

Ouch, I have lost myself again
I feel like I've once again given up my sense of individuality or uniqueness

Lost myself and I am nowhere to be found
I feel completely lost and don't know where to turn