Harder to Breathe
The Maroon 5 Lyrics
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So condescending unnecessarily critical
I have the tendency of getting very physical
So watch your step 'cause if I do you'll need a miracle
You drain me dry and make me wonder why I'm even here
The double vision I was seeing is finally clear
You want to stay but you know very well I want you gone
When it gets cold outside and you got nobody to love
You'll understand what I mean when I say
There's no way we're gonna give up
And like a little girl cries in the face of a monster that lives in her dreams
Is there anyone out there 'cause it's getting harder and harder to breathe
Is there anyone out there 'cause it's getting harder and harder to breathe
What you are doing is screwing things up inside my head
You should know better you never listened to a word I said
Clutching your pillow and writhing in a naked sweat
Hoping somebody someday will do you like I did
When it gets cold outside and you got nobody to love
You'll understand what I mean when I say
There's no way we're gonna give up
And like a little girl cries in the face of a monster that lives in her dreams
Is there anyone out there 'cause it's getting harder and harder to breathe
Is there anyone out there 'cause it's getting harder and harder to breathe
Does it kill
Does it burn
Is it painful to learn
That it's me that has all the control
Does it thrill
Does it sting
When you feel what I bring
And you wish that you had me to hold
When it gets cold outside and you got nobody to love
You'll understand what I mean when I say
There's no way we're gonna give up
And like a little girl cries in the face of a monster that lives in her dreams
Is there anyone out there 'cause it's getting harder and harder to breathe
Is there anyone out there 'cause it's getting harder and harder to breathe
Is there anyone out there 'cause it's getting harder and harder to breathe
The Maroon 5's song "Harder to Breathe" is about a tumultuous and dysfunctional relationship where one partner is critical of the other and appears to be intentionally manipulative. The lyrics convey a sense of powerlessness, hostility, and frustration on the part of the singer. The opening lines of the song set the tone of the lyrical theme, where the singer questions the other partner’s authority to determine what is acceptable behavior or not. The singer feels criticized and condescended, which results in them developing a tendency to become physically aggressive. The line “So watch your step 'cause if I do you'll need a miracle” denotes the anger and frustration the singer feels towards their partner, and the warning that if they cross the line, there would be severe consequences.
The second verse of the song talks about how the other partner is draining them emotionally and making them question why they are in the relationship. The line “Not fit to fucking tread the ground I'm walking on” indicates the singer's self-righteousness and delusion that they are superior to their partner.
The chorus of the song reflects on the universal experience of loneliness, and the search for meaningful connections, which establishes a sense of empathy with the audience. The lyrics “When it gets cold outside, and you got nobody to love, you'll understand what I mean when I say” captures the essence of hopelessness and emotional distress faced by the singer, where they craves for someone to hold and love.
Line by Line Meaning
How dare you say that my behavior is unacceptable
You're being critical of me and it's not okay.
So condescending unnecessarily critical
You're talking down to me for no reason.
I have the tendency of getting very physical
When I'm upset, I may resort to physical actions.
So watch your step 'cause if I do you'll need a miracle
Be careful, because if I get physical, you'll need a miracle to come out unharmed.
You drain me dry and make me wonder why I'm even here
You exhaust me and make me question why I'm still around.
The double vision I was seeing is finally clear
I used to be confused, but now I see things clearly.
You want to stay but you know very well I want you gone
You're aware that I don't want you around anymore, although you want to stay.
Not fit to fuckin' tread the ground I'm walking on
You're not good enough to be in the same space as me.
Is there anyone out there 'cause it's getting harder and harder to breathe
I'm struggling and feeling suffocated, is there anyone who can help me?
What you are doing is screwing things up inside my head
Your actions are having a negative impact on my mental state.
You should know better you never listened to a word I said
You don't pay attention to what I'm saying, even though you should.
Clutching your pillow and writhing in a naked sweat
You're struggling and in distress, even in the comfort of your own bed.
Hoping somebody someday will do you like I did
You're hoping to find someone who will treat you the way I did.
Does it kill
Is it painful?
Does it burn
Does it cause a sensation of burning?
Is it painful to learn
Is it hard to accept?
That it's me that has all the control
I'm the one in control of the situation.
Does it thrill
Does it excite?
Does it sting
Does it cause pain?
When you feel what I bring
When you experience what I can offer.
And you wish that you had me to hold
You desire the comfort and affection I can provide.
Is there anyone out there 'cause it's getting harder and harder to breathe
I'm still struggling and looking for someone who can support me.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Jesse Royal Carmichael, Ryan Michael Dusick, James B. Valentine, Michael Allen Madden, Adam Noah Levine
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Lyrics:
How dare you say that my behavior's unacceptable
So condescending, unnecessarily critical
I have got the tendency of getting very physical
So watch your step 'cause if I do you'll need a miracle
You drain me dry and make me wonder why I'm even here
This double vision I was seeing is finally clear
You want to stay but you know very well I want you gone
Not fit to fuckin' tread the ground that I am walking on
When it gets cold outside and you got nobody to love
You'll understand what I mean when I say
There's no way we're gonna give up (yeah, yeah, yeah)
And like a little girl cries in the face
Of a monster that lives in her dreams
Is there anyone out there
'Cause it's getting harder and harder to breathe
Is there anyone out there
'Cause it's getting harder and harder to breathe
What you are doing is screwing things up inside my head
You should know better you never listened to a word I said
Clutching your pillow and writhing in a naked sweat
Hoping somebody someday will do you like I did
When it gets cold outside and you got nobody to love
You'll understand what I mean when I say
There's no way we're gonna give up
And like a little girl cries in the face
Of a monster that lives in her dreams
Is there anyone out there
'Cause it's getting harder and harder to breathe
Is there anyone out there
'Cause it's getting harder and harder to breathe
Does it kill
Does it burn
Is it painful to learn
That it's me that has all the control
Does it thrill
Does it sting
When you feel what I bring
And you wish that you had me to hold
When it gets cold outside and you got nobody to love
You'll understand what I mean when I say
There's no way we're gonna give up (yeah, yeah, yeah)
And like a little girl cries in the face
Of a monster that lives in her dreams
Is there anyone out there
'Cause it's getting harder and harder to breathe
Is there anyone out there
'Cause it's getting harder and harder to breathe
Is there anyone out there
'Cause it's getting harder and harder to breathe
@hunterlangley8287
Man, I miss this old sound. I know bands have to adapt and change, but this era of Maroon 5 really had something going for it.
@kayuanBM
Yeah, they actually played their instruments.
@rickthebaker9379
So true. Adam Lavigne on autotune grates my nerves. He has/had a nice voice.
@Ricardosilva-ns9fp
Triste mas é verdade.....
@rpggirl017
A little nostalgia is to blame. When a band is important when you're younger, it hits hard. So, when that band has to change, it's rough. Today, everything gets done with a heavy dose technology. Believe me, I feel it too.
@nobodythatyouknow305
Fr sad what it became
@slanetroyard92
Back when they had passion. This was the true maroon 5. I remember when I was a kid and this came out. It was on the radio and MTV constantly.
@ChrisMacal
yup i remember. oh the 2000s. born in 92 aswell
@slanetroyard92
@@ChrisMacal back when music and MTV were still simple. Nowadays it's all about following the latest trend and bs reality tv.
@katroyal6309
L