The follow-up was Darkest Days. Despite several strong singles including Save Yourself, It failed to sell as well as its predecessor, although it attracted attention in Canada and Australia, and the band was dropped from Columbia Records. They signed to Koch Records, issuing Stabbing Westward, which was a considerably more commercial effort than previous albums, but failed to make any impact on the mainstream charts. Before a fifth LP could be recorded, Stabbing Westward broke up in late 2002.
Since then, lead singer Hall has formed The Dreaming.
In 2019, the band reformed and began to release new (and archival) materials on COP International Productions intending to release a full-length album in 2022.
Breathe You in
Stabbing Westward Lyrics
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I barely made it through today
Still empty inside
I guess nothing's really changed
I'm still afraid to feel
'Cause I cannot take the pain
I'm still afraid to feel
I wish that somehow
I could leave
My past behind
My fears behind
If I could only breathe you in (x3)
Every drop of you
I guess it's time to face the truth
And admit my past mistakes
Come to terms with all that's wrong with me
And all the things I'll never be
Why am I afraid to feel?
Afraid of what is true?
Why am I afraid to feel?
When all I really want is you?
To taste your skin
To share your thoughts
Could never be enough for me
If I could only breathe you in (x3)
Every drop of you
If I could only breathe you in (x3)
Every drop of you
Of you...
The lyrics to Stabbing Westward's "Breathe You In" convey a sense of emptiness and fear. The singer seems to be struggling with past mistakes and the fear of losing someone again. They feel empty inside and wish they could leave their past and fears behind. The chorus "If I could only breathe you in / Every drop of you" suggests that the singer is seeking comfort and fulfillment in another person, someone who they feel would complete them and help them move forward from their pain.
The lines "Why am I afraid to feel? / Afraid of what is true?" express a common fear of vulnerability and the potential for rejection. The singer wants to open themselves up to the possibility of love and connection, but they are afraid of what might happen if they do. They are also grappling with the idea that they may never be able to fully resolve their past mistakes or become the versions of themselves that they aspire to be.
Overall, "Breathe You In" is a song about the struggle to overcome past traumas and fears in order to fully connect with someone else. The lyrics suggest that the singer knows what they need to do - face the truth, admit their mistakes, and be vulnerable - but they are still grappling with the fear and pain that has been holding them back.
Line by Line Meaning
Tomorrow came too soon
The future has arrived quicker than expected
I barely made it through today
The singer struggled to get through the present day
Still empty inside
Despite time passing, the singer feels hollow
I guess nothing's really changed
Despite effort, the artist feels like they haven't progressed
I'm still afraid to feel
The artist is apprehensive about experiencing emotions
'Cause I cannot take the pain
The singer fears emotional pain
Afraid to lose someone again
The singer fears experiencing loss like they have in the past
I wish that somehow
The artist desires a change
I could leave
The artist wants to escape their current situation
My past behind
The artist wants to leave their history in the past
My fears behind
The singer wants to overcome their apprehension
If I could only breathe you in (x3)
The artist wishes to be close to someone
Every drop of you
The singer wants to be completely immersed in this closeness
I guess it's time to face the truth
The singer needs to confront reality
And admit my past mistakes
The singer needs to acknowledge their errors
Come to terms with all that's wrong with me
The artist needs to accept their flaws
And all the things I'll never be
The artist recognizes their limitations
Afraid of what is true?
The singer questions why they fear honesty
When all I really want is you?
The singer desires a specific person
To taste your skin
The artist wants to be intimate with this person
To share your thoughts
The artist wants to have emotional intimacy with this person
Could never be enough for me
The artist wants even more than just physical and emotional closeness
Of you...
The singer ends the song emphasizing the person they desire
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ANDY KUBISZEWSKI, CHRISTOPHER HALL, JAMES ERIC SELLERS, WALTER FLAKUS
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