Breathing
Stereomud Lyrics
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Leave you all alone to cry
When it happens at all the same time
It never seems right
When it's you against everything you can't imagine
It's me that runs to you so I can listen, listen, listen
In spite I'm shut out I try
But you can't open to find
That it's never alright
When it's you against everything you can't imagine
It's me that runs to you so I can listen, listen, listen
I'm tired of breathing for you
So tired of breathing for you
I'm tired of breathing for you
It's a shame that you never think twice
If you only would realize, what you're doing
When it's you against everything you can't imagine
It's me that runs to you so I can listen, listen, listen
[Chorus]
How did I get to be so lucky
When all of the things did mean nothing
Every time you needed someone I carried you all the way
When it's you against everything you can't imagine
It's me that runs to you so I can listen, listen, listen
[Chorus:Repeat x2]
The lyrics in Stereomud's song Breathing depict a complex relationship between two individuals. The opening lines suggest that the singer left the other person crying in silence, implying that they might have betrayed or abandoned them in some way. They continue to express that everything doesn't seem right when it happens at the same time. It could be a reference to how the same events can have different impacts on different people.
The chorus reveals the title of the song and the primary metaphor behind it. The singer explains how they're tired of breathing for the other person, which could represent how they're always trying to carry the other person's burdens or how they feel responsible for their well-being. The singer notes how it's "automatic" for the other person to put their walls up, making it difficult to create a harmonious relationship between them.
The next portion elaborates on how the singer has been there for the other person and how difficult it is for them to watch them struggle. They say that they run towards them to listen, listen, listen, a repetition that emphasizes their commitment to being a listening ear for the other person. The singer acknowledges how the other person can't imagine being in their position and so they're there to provide support regardless.
The final chorus reflects the co-dependent nature of the relationship, with the singer asking how they got so lucky to always be there for the other person. They acknowledge that everything they do might mean nothing to the other person but still express their commitment to supporting them. The song ends with one last repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the singer's frustration and exhaustion.
Overall, Breathing depicts a complicated relationship dynamic, where one person is always holding the emotional burden of the other. The song portrays how difficult it is to support someone who constantly puts walls up but also hints at the unconditional nature of the singer's love and support.
Line by Line Meaning
When the silence embraced you did I
Did I leave you alone to cry when you needed me the most?
Leave you all alone to cry
Did I abandon you emotionally when you were going through tough times?
When it happens at all the same time
When life throws multiple problems at you simultaneously
It never seems right
It's never easy to handle life's challenges when everything goes wrong
When it's you against everything you can't imagine
When you feel like you are facing the world alone
It's me that runs to you so I can listen, listen, listen
I am always there to listen to you and support you no matter what
It's automatic you bring your walls up
You put up your guard and refuse to let anyone in when you're hurting
In spite I'm shut out I try
Although you push me away, I still make an effort to understand you
But you can't open to find
You are unable to open up emotionally
That it's never alright
You are struggling and things are not going well
I'm tired of breathing for you
I am tired of trying to fix everything for you
So tired of breathing for you
I am exhausted from trying to be your savior
It's a shame that you never think twice
You do not think about others' feelings or the impact of your actions
If you only would realize, what you're doing
I wish you would be mindful of how you treat others and acknowledge the effect you have on them
How did I get to be so lucky
I am grateful for the opportunity to be by your side and support you
When all of the things did mean nothing
All of the trivial things in life do not matter compared to the value of having someone you can count on
Every time you needed someone I carried you all the way
I have always been there for you when you needed me the most, no matter the cost
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: COREY FRENCH LOWERY, DANIEL J. RICHARDSON, ERIK SEBREN ROGERS, JOHN FATTORUSO, JOSEPH ZAMPELLA
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