The Twinkle Brothers, born Norman and Ralston Grant, hail from the north co… Read Full Bio ↴The Twinkle Brothers, born Norman and Ralston Grant, hail from the north coast of Jamaica in the ghettos of Falmouth, the Parish of Trelawny.
Twinkle Brothers are a high quality harmony group from the glory days of reggae vocal ensembles. They craft classic songs that stick to praising Rasta, spreading good vibes, and lamenting the problems of the world. Always backed by a tight and heavy live roots section, their music can't disappoint, and should become an essential part of your collection. Jah!

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Twinkle Brothers Lyrics

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If I could make a wish I think I'd pass
Can't think of anything I need
No cigarettes, no sleep, no light, no sound
Nothing to eat, no books to read
Making love with you
Has left me peaceful warm and tired
What more could I ask
There's nothing left to be desired

Peace came upon me and it leaves me weak
Sleep, silent angel go to sleep

Sometimes all I need
Is the air that I breathe
And to love you

Sometimes all I need
Is the air that I breathe
And to love you

Sometimes all I need

Is the air that I breathe
And to love you

Overall Meaning

The song "The Air That I Breathe" by the Twinkle Brothers is a beautiful declaration of love and contentment. The song begins with a wish, but it quickly becomes clear that the singer already has everything they want, and nothing they don't need. The singer lists a number of things they don't need, including cigarettes, sleep, light, and sound. They also mention having nothing to eat or read, but none of these things matter when compared to the simple act of making love with their partner.

The singer then says that making love with their partner has left them feeling peaceful, warm, and tired, but most importantly, there's nothing left to desire. The feeling of contentment is so strong that it leaves them weak, and they ask for a silent angel to help them sleep.

The chorus of the song repeats the same line three times: "Sometimes all I need is the air that I breathe and to love you." The message is clear - the singer doesn't need material things, they simply need their partner and the basic necessities of life. The song is a beautiful reminder to appreciate the small things in life and to cherish the people we love.

Line by Line Meaning

If I could make a wish I think I'd pass
I don't have any wishes left

Can't think of anything I need
I don't need anything else

No cigarettes, no sleep, no light, no sound
I don't need any of my senses to function

Nothing to eat, no books to read
I don't need any stimulation

Making love with you
Being intimate with you

Has left me peaceful warm and tired
I feel content, comfortable and sleepy

What more could I ask
I don't want anything else

There's nothing left to be desired
I don't want anything else

Peace came upon me and it leaves me weak
I feel peaceful and relaxed out

Sleep, silent angel go to sleep
I am going to sleep now

Sometimes all I need
Occasionally, I just need