Visions
The Breathing Effect Lyrics
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Its quiet now
And we can hear ourselves
What do we have to do today
What do we have to do
Think about the things
We couldn't live without
If I empty out my mind
All that I see
Comes from insides me
Breathe into the flame
And watch it grow to what you can't contain
Graceful for chaos
Chaos
Sleeping in the rain
A bottle to survive
Drives you insane
And then you drift off
Visions
For weeks you
Let me paint in love some light
We're awake now
Can we go outside
Will I ever finish what I make
Can I ever love what I create
Maybe not this year
Maybe not this life
Breathe into the flame
And watch it grow to what you can't contain
Graceful for chaos
Chaos
Sleeping in the rain
A bottle to survive
Drives you insane
And then you drift off
Visions
For weeks you
The opening lines of The Breathing Effect's song "Visions" shake us out of our mental lethargy and invite us to engage our senses. "Shake the dust out of your head / It's quiet now / And we can hear ourselves" - the first two lines suggest a need for focus and clarity, while the third line is an invitation to listen to our inner voice. The next few lines are introspective, questioning our priorities and what we cherish. "What do we have to do today / What do we have to do / Think about the things / We couldn't live without." Here, the singer asks us to ponder on the things that are most important to us.
The singer then shifts to a more existential thought process. "If I empty out my mind / Will I leave my soul behind?" The line suggests that there is a potential risk in self-reflection: that by letting go of our thoughts, we may also unwittingly let go of some integral part of ourselves. The singer, however, finds strength in this vulnerability: "All that I see / Comes from inside me." The lines put forth the idea that everything - our experiences, our emotions, our perceptions - emerge from within us.
The subsequent lyrics are poetic and metaphorical, but arguably less cohesive. "Breathe into the flame / And watch it grow to what you can't contain / Graceful for chaos / Chaos / Sleeping in the rain / A bottle to survive / Drives you insane / And then you drift off / Visions / For weeks you" - the lines talk of growing beyond our limitations, appreciating the beauty in unpredictability, finding solace and madness in coping mechanisms, and finally, experiencing hallucinations or flights of imagination.
Line by Line Meaning
Shake the dust out of your head
Clear your mind of all distractions and worries
Its quiet now
There is a peaceful moment to reflect
And we can hear ourselves
We can listen to our own thoughts and feelings
What do we have to do today
What are the responsibilities or tasks that need attention
What do we have to do
Reflecting on the daily proceedings
Think about the things
Contemplate on the various aspects of life
We couldn't live without
Recognize the vital and significant elements of life
If I empty out my mind
If I release all the thoughts from my mind
Will I leave my soul behind
Will I lose my true self in the process
All that I see
Everything I perceive
Comes from inside me
Is my own perception and interpretation of reality
Breathe into the flame
Fuel your passion and creativity
And watch it grow to what you can't contain
Nurture your dreams and aspirations to achieve great heights
Graceful for chaos
Accepting the unpredictable nature of events
Chaos
The disorder and confusion of life
Sleeping in the rain
Finding peace and calmness even in the midst of turmoil
A bottle to survive
A coping mechanism to deal with the difficulties of life
Drives you insane
The struggle to find inner peace can be maddening
And then you drift off
Finding temporary relief and escape from reality
Visions
Dreams and aspirations that give purpose and direction to life
For weeks you
For a prolonged period of time
Let me paint in love some light
Allow me to add positivity and optimism to the situation
We're awake now
Aware and present in the moment
Can we go outside
Can we explore and experience the world around us
Will I ever finish what I make
Will I ever complete my goals and aspirations
Can I ever love what I create
Can I find satisfaction and pride in my achievements
Maybe not this year
Perhaps not in the immediate future
Maybe not this life
Perhaps not in this lifetime
Breathe into the flame
Invoke passion and creativity within oneself
And watch it grow to what you can't contain
Witnessing the growth and fulfillment of one's potential
Graceful for chaos
Accepting and adapting to the unpredictable nature of life
Chaos
The disorder and instability of life
Sleeping in the rain
Finding peace and calmness even in tumultuous times
A bottle to survive
A mechanism for coping and survival
Drives you insane
The struggles and stresses of life can be overwhelming
And then you drift off
Finding temporary escapism or relief from reality
Visions
Dreams and aspirations that provide direction and purpose to life
For weeks you
An extended period of time
Contributed by Blake D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jamesr8386
all up in my guts and found a place to stay. I really love this song so much.
@drumeversions
This is classy as hell
@bellajohannes7024
Beautiful!
@WyattCroucher
Shake the dust out of your head
It’s quiet now, and we can hear ourselves
Never meant to make your daughter cry
I apologize a trillion times
@KushbyAdoki
this too
@darkdemonwave
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