Breathe Again
Toni Braxton(토니 브랙스톤) Lyrics
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If I never feel your tender kiss again
If I never hear "I love you" now and then
Will I never make love to you once again?
Please understand, if love ends
Then I promise you, I promise you that
That I shall never breathe again (breathe again, breathe again)
That I shall never breathe again (breathe again)
Well
And I can't stop thinking about
About the way things used to be
And I can't stop thinking about
About the love that you made to me
And I can't get you out of my head
How in the world will I begin
To let you walk right out my life
And throw my heart away?
And I can't stop caring about
About the apple of my eye
And I can't stop doing without
Without the center of my life
And I can't get you out of my head
And I know I can't pretend
That I won't die if you decide if you won't see me again
If I never feel you in my arms again (again)
If I never feel your tender kiss again (again)
If I never hear "I love you" now and then (again)
Will I never make love to you once again?
Please understand, if love ends
Then I promise you, I promise you that
That I shall never breathe again (breathe again, breathe again)
That I shall never breathe again (breathe again)
And I can't stop thinking about
About the way my life would be
No, I can't stop thinking about
How could you love me then leave?
And I can't get you out of my mind
God knows how hard I've tried
And if you walk right out my life, God knows I'm sure to die
And I can't stop doing without, no
(Without the rhythm of my heart)
No, I can't stop doing without, no
(For I will surely fall apart)
And I can't get you out of my mind
('Cause I know I can't deny)
And I would die if you decide you won't see me again
If I never feel you in my arms again (if I never, ever see you)
If I never feel your tender kiss again (no, no, no, no)
If I never hear "I love you" now and then (now and then)
Will I never make love to you once again? (never make love, never make love)
Please, please, please understand, if love ends (if it should ever end)
Then I promise you, I promise you that
That I shall never breathe again, no, no, no (breathe again, breathe again)
That I shall never breathe again (breathe again)
The lyrics to Toni Braxton's "Breathe Again" express the deep longing and pain of losing the love of her life. She is consumed by thoughts of her lost love and can't seem to move on from the memories they shared. The song speaks of the fear of never experiencing the love, the touch, and the presence of the person she once loved. The lyrics also express the willingness to do anything to win back the love that was lost, even if it means sacrificing the very thing that gives her life - her breath.
The repetition of the phrase "If I never" throughout the song emphasizes the unbearable thought of never being with her lover again. The lyrics show the desperation and heartache of someone who is struggling to come to terms with losing the one they love. The verses speak of the struggle to let go and move on, while the chorus is a promise made to her lost love, that she will never breathe again if he doesn't return.
Overall, the song is a powerful expression of the pain and confusion that comes with losing love. It speaks to anyone who has suffered the heartbreak of losing someone they love deeply and the desire to hold on to the memories and feelings that were once shared.
Line by Line Meaning
If I never feel you in my arms again
If I lose the ability to hold you close and feel your embrace
If I never feel your tender kiss again
If I lose the opportunity to express my love for you through physical means
If I never hear 'I love you' now and then
If I lose the comfort of hearing your voice say those three precious words to me
Will I never make love to you once again?
If our love is lost, does it mean we can never again be intimate with one another
Please understand, if love ends
It is important that you comprehend the impact that losing our love would have on me
Then I promise you, I promise you that
As a result, I vow to you
That I shall never breathe again (breathe again, breathe again)
I would rather sacrifice my own life than to live it without you
And I can't stop thinking about
I am consumed by thoughts of
About the way things used to be
How our relationship once was
And I can't stop thinking about
My mind is constantly dwelling on
About the love that you made to me
The times we were physically intimate and the love we shared in those moments
And I can't get you out of my head
You occupy my thoughts and it is difficult to think of anything else
How in the world will I begin
I am at a loss on how to even start
To let you walk right out my life
To accept that you will no longer be a part of my life
And throw my heart away?
And abandon any hope for our love to continue
And I can't stop caring about
I am deeply concerned for
About the apple of my eye
The person who is most precious to me
And I can't stop doing without
I cannot function without
Without the center of my life
You are the core of my existence
And I can't get you out of my head
You constantly occupy my thoughts and it is impossible to forget you
And I know I can't pretend
I am unable to feign or put on a facade about my emotions
That I won't die if you decide if you won't see me again
If our love ends and you choose to leave my life, it would be devastating to me, to the point of feeling like I am dying
And I can't stop thinking about
My mind is preoccupied with
About the way my life would be
How different and incomplete my life would be without you
How could you love me then leave?
I am struggling to understand how you could choose to walk away after loving me
And I can't get you out of my mind
You are constantly at the forefront of my thoughts
God knows how hard I've tried
I have put all my effort and energy into trying to move on from you, but it is proving to be impossible
And if you walk right out my life, God knows I'm sure to die
If you choose to leave my life, it would be unbearable and feel like I am losing my life
And I can't stop doing without, no
I am unable to function without
(Without the rhythm of my heart)
(You are the heartbeat of my life)
No, I can't stop doing without, no
It is impossible for me to function normally without you
(For I will surely fall apart)
(My life would fall to pieces without you)
And I can't get you out of my mind
You constantly occupy my thoughts and it is impossible to forget you
('Cause I know I can't deny)
(Because I cannot deny how deeply I love you)
And I would die if you decide you won't see me again
If you choose to leave my life, it would feel like losing my own life
Please, please, please understand, if love ends
It is important that you understand the gravity of the situation if our love comes to an end
(If it should ever end)
(In the event that our love does end)
Then I promise you, I promise you that
I vow to you with all sincerity
That I shall never breathe again, no, no, no (breathe again, breathe again)
I would rather die than have to live without you by my side
That I shall never breathe again (breathe again)
I am willing to give up my own life rather than live without your love
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Kenneth Edmonds
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@briannastone3959
If I never feel you in my arms again
If I never feel your tender kiss again
If I never hear "I love you" now and then
Will I never make love to you once again?
Please understand, if love ends
Then I promise you, I promise you
That, that I shall never breathe again
Breathe again
That I shall never breathe again
And I can't stop thinkin' about
About the way things used to be
And I can't stop thinkin' about
About the love that you make to me
And I can't get you out of my head
How in the world will I begin
To let you walk right out my life
And blow my heart away
And I can't stop carin' about
About the apple of my eye
And I can't stop doin' without
Without the center of my life
And I can't get you out of my head
And I know I can't pretend
That I won't die if you decide
You won't see me again
If I never feel you in my arms again
If I never feel your tender kiss again
If I never hear "I love you" now and then
Will I never make love to you once again?
Please understand, if love ends
Then I promise you, I promise you
That, that I shall never breathe again
Breathe again
That I shall never breathe again
And I can't stop thinkin' about
About the way my life would be
No, I can't stop thinkin' about
How could your love be leavin' me
And I can't get you out of my mind
God knows how hard I tried
And if you walk right out my life
God knows I'd surely die
And I can't stop doin' without
Without the rythm of my heart
No, I can't stop doin' without
For I would surely fall apart
And I can't get you out of my mind
'Cause I know I can't deny
And I would die if you decide
You won't see me again
If I never feel you in my arms again
If I never feel your tender kiss again
If I never hear "I love you" now and then
Will I never make love to you once again?
Please understand if love ends
Then I promise you, I promise you
That, that I shall never breathe again
Breathe again
That I shall never breathe again
That I shall never breathe again
Breathe again
That I shall never breathe again
Breathe again...
@musondyzia7674
Don't ask who's here in 2024 because we STILL are 😌🎵... This masterpiece NEVER gets old 😌
@KimberlyBowman-cb2ig
Facts ❤🎯
@redskinfaithful
Right!?
@paulinekanyanjua6127
❤❤ good times
@johntavai9000
I’m here
@glicek1
Babyface created timeless & marveless hits!
@lorettadouglas975
In 1993 May my second husband died, this song gave me so much peace I cried so many times every time I heard and I still love it today
@nikkimullins4566
😢🙏🏾
@maggieaererua8066
2024 still listening to this and all her other music. Beautiful voice 😍
@eddymwanza1378
Right here with you.