Breathe
Years & Years Lyrics

(Oh, ooh)
The song starts with a non-verbal expression of emotions.

What's that supposed to be about, baby?
The singer questions the intentions and actions of their partner in the relationship.

Go free up your vibe, stop acting crazy
The singer urges their partner to let go of negative emotions and be true to themselves.

Reminiscing all the good times daily
The singer finds it hard to move on from the past and keeps thinking about the happy memories they shared with their partner.

Try and pull that, got me acting shady
The singer feels unsure about their partner's actions and becomes suspicious of their motives.

You say you love me, say you love me
The singer questions their partner's declaration of love, as their actions don't match their words.

But you're never there for me, yeah, uh
The singer feels neglected and unsupported by their partner in the relationship.

And you'll be cryin', slowly dyin'
The singer believes their partner will regret their actions and suffer the consequences of losing them.

When I decide to leave, yeah, uh
The singer realizes that they have the power to end the relationship and move on.

All we do is make up
The singer and their partner have a pattern of fighting and then reconciling.

Then break up
But their relationship is not stable and keeps falling apart.

Why don't we wake up and see
The singer suggests that they and their partner need to face the truth of their relationship and make a decision based on reality.

When love hurts
The singer acknowledges that their relationship is not healthy and causes pain to both partners.

It won't work
The singer concludes that their relationship is doomed to fail unless they take a break and reevaluate their priorities.

Yeah, maybe we need some time alone
The singer suggests that they and their partner need to spend some time apart to heal and grow as individuals.

We need to let it breathe
The singer emphasizes the importance of giving their relationship time and space to rest and find its balance again.

You're only lonely when your homie
The singer points out that their partner only feels lonely when they don't have their friends or money around to distract them from their relationship problems.

Ain't got a ride or no loot, yeah, uh, mmm
The singer suggests that their partner relies on material possessions and social status to feel happy and fulfilled.

Then comes the drama
The singer anticipates that their partner will create unnecessary conflicts and drama by flirting with other girls.

Some other girl is claimin' she's goin' out with you
The singer accuses their partner of being unfaithful and flirting with other girls behind their back.

We need to let it breathe, mmm
The singer repeats their previous statement of giving their relationship time and space to heal and breathe.

You know I give you the good loving daily
The singer reminds their partner that they love and care for them, despite the problems in their relationship.

Try and pull that, got me actin' shady
The singer becomes suspicious and doubtful of their partner's actions and words.

You say that you love me, that you love me
The singer repeats their previous statement of questioning their partner's declaration of love.

But you're never there for me, oh
The singer repeats their previous statement of feeling neglected and unsupported by their partner.

Oh-oh, oh we need to let it breathe
The singer repeats their previous statement of giving their relationship time and space to heal and find its balance again.