Breathless
Stairwell Lyrics


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Kiss your hand with permission
To show that you are royalty tonight
The radio is playing the song
That got us up to dance around
The record is spinning around and around
To the sounds of change

Breathless, with not much to say
Breathless, with not much to say
You sent me to the top of the world
You sent me to the top of the world
Breathless, with not much to say
Breathless, with not much to say

And we can stop to see you smile
Out of the blue, to colored sky
While the fireworks are lighting up your eyes
And everything is sitting still
Paints a picture such of you
It is you, honey, it's you
Every night at this time
We start to whisper

The future's hopes will keep the stars away
The radio is playing the song
That got us up to dance around
The record is spinning around and around
To the sounds of change

And I'm turning the dial
(Turning, turning, turning, turning)
Spinning for reception
(Spinning, spinning, spinning, spinning)

I'm not restless
You're the view
The radio is playing our song
The radio is playing our song

Breathless, with not much to say
Breathless, with not much to say




You sent me to the top of the world
You sent me to the top of the world

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Stairwell's song Breathless describe a romantic evening with a loved one. The first verse describes how the singer is in awe of their partner and compares them to royalty. The radio is playing a song that they danced to and the record is spinning to the sounds of change, indicating that everything is new and exciting in this relationship.


The chorus repeats the title, "Breathless," emphasizing how the singer is left speechless by their love for their partner. The second verse paints a vivid picture of the couple watching fireworks together and admiring their partner's beauty. The singer says that every night at this time, they start to whisper to each other, perhaps sharing their dreams and hopes for the future.


The bridge of the song highlights the importance of the radio and music in their relationship. The singer is turning the dial, searching for reception, but ultimately finds solace in the fact that the radio is playing their song. The song ends with another repetition of the chorus, with the singer saying that their partner sends them to the top of the world and leaves them breathless.


Overall, the song portrays the intense and overwhelming feelings that come with being in a new and exciting relationship. The use of radio and music imagery emphasizes how the two individuals are connected through shared interests and experiences.


Line by Line Meaning

Kiss your hand with permission
Showing respect and admiration by kissing one's own hand.


To show that you are royalty tonight
To demonstrate a sense of self-worth and importance in the present moment.


The radio is playing the song
The radio is broadcasting a particular piece of music.


That got us up to dance around
That inspired individuals to stand up and move their bodies rhythmically.


The record is spinning around and around
The vinyl disc is rotating continuously on a turntable.


To the sounds of change
To the tunes that bring about fresh and novel vibes.


Breathless, with not much to say
The feeling of speechlessness, lacking adequate words to convey the intensity of the moment.


You sent me to the top of the world
You made me feel ecstatic and on top of the world.


And we can stop to see you smile
Taking pause to observe the beauty and splendor of someone's smile.


Out of the blue, to colored sky
Suddenly, unexpectedly, under a sky full of vibrant hues.


While the fireworks are lighting up your eyes
The beauty of the fireworks reflects upon the eyes of the person, enhancing their beauty.


And everything is sitting still
Everything in the surroundings comes to a momentary standstill, and the focus remains on the present moment.


Paints a picture such of you
You are such a visually pleasing and enchanting sight that it could be captured as a picture.


It is you, honey, it's you
You are the one, my dear. No one else can take your place.


Every night at this time
This particular hour of the night becomes a regular occurrence.


We start to whisper
We begin uttering soft, low sounds in the silence of the night.


The future's hopes will keep the stars away
Anticipating great things in the future that will be counted among the stars.


And I'm turning the dial
I'm tuning the dial on the radio to find the best reception for our favorite song.


Spinning for reception
Rotating the radio's dial to locate a better signal for improved reception.


I'm not restless
I don't feel agitated or anxious. I'm at peace.


You're the view
Your presence is the most impressive and marvelous sight.


The radio is playing our song
The radio is broadcasting a tune that is special to our relationship.


Breathless, with not much to say
Speechless and overwhelmed by emotions that cannot be easily articulated.


You sent me to the top of the world
You have elevated my emotions and brought me to the pinnacle of happiness.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ANTHONY ST. AUBYN KELLY, MARK ANTHONY MYRIE, STEPHEN JOHN MARSDEN

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