Breathless
bailey rae corinne Lyrics
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I don't mind; we have such a good time, my best friend
But sometimes, well I wish we could be more than friends
Tell me, do you know?
Tell me, do you know?
Oh
I get so breathless when you call me name
There's a chemistry, energy, a synchronicity when we're all alone
So don't tell me you can't see what I'm thinking of
I can understand that you don't want to cross the line
And you know I can't promise you things will turn out fine
But I have to be honest: I want you to be mine
Tell me, do you know?
Tell me, do you know?
Oh
I get so breathless when you call me name
I've often wondered, do you feel the same?
There's a chemistry, energy, a synchronicity when we're all alone
So don't tell me (don't you tell me) you can't see
Oh!
'Cause I've tried to do this right in your own time
I've been telling with my eyes my heart's on fire; why don't you realize?
Tell me, do you know?
Tell me, do you know?
I get so breathless (I get so breathless when you call my name)
I've often wondered, do you feel the same?
There's a chemistry, energy, a synchronicity when we're alone
So don't tell me (don't you tell me) you can't see what I'm thinking of
I get so breathless when you call me name
I've often wondered, do you feel the same?
There's a chemistry, energy, a synchronicity when we're all alone
So don't tell me (don't you tell me) you can't see what I'm thinking of
In "Breathless," Corinne Bailey Rae sings about her feelings for a friend who she wishes could be more. She laments the fact that it seems like everyone else has a love of their own, but at the same time, she doesn't mind being just friends because they have such a good time together. However, there are moments when she wonders if they could be something more, and she asks him if he feels the same way.
She admits that she understands why he may be hesitant to cross the line into a romantic relationship, and she can't promise that things will turn out fine. Nevertheless, she wants to be honest with him and tell him that she wants to be with him. Throughout the song, she expresses her hope that he can see how much she cares about him and how breathless she gets when he calls her name.
Overall, the lyrics in "Breathless" explore the complexities of unrequited love and the fear of potentially losing a great friendship by taking things to the next level. It's a relatable topic that many can identify with, as we've all had moments where we've wondered if someone we're close to feels the same way about us.
Line by Line Meaning
Seems like everyone else has a love just for them
It appears that others have found love specifically meant for them
I don't mind; we have such a good time, my best friend
I am content with our current friendship since we enjoy a great time together
But sometimes, well I wish we could be more than friends
At times, I long for us to have a romantic relationship beyond mere friendship
Tell me, do you know?
I wonder if you understand the depths of my feelings
Oh
A simple interjection, possibly of hope or sadness
I get so breathless when you call me name
The sound of your voice makes my heart beat faster
I've often wondered, do you feel the same?
I have questioned whether you share my romantic feelings towards you
There's a chemistry, energy, a synchronicity when we're all alone
When we are together in private, there is a unique connection between us
So don't tell me you can't see what I'm thinking of
Please don't deny that you are unaware of my desires
I can understand that you don't want to cross the line
I comprehend that you are hesitant to change our current friendship into something romantic
And you know I can't promise you things will turn out fine
I can't guarantee that a romantic relationship with me will have a happy ending
But I have to be honest: I want you to be mine
I must be truthful, I desire to have you as my significant other
I've been telling with my eyes my heart's on fire; why don't you realize?
I have been expressing through my eyes that my love for you is strong, yet you fail to notice
So don't tell me (don't you tell me) you can't see
Please don't say that you are unable to perceive what I feel
'Cause I've tried to do this right in your own time
I have attempted to move our friendship to a romantic level in a slow and respectful manner
Tell me, do you know?
I am still in doubt if you recognize my love for you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ANTHONY ST. AUBYN KELLY, MARK ANTHONY MYRIE, STEPHEN JOHN MARSDEN
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