Breath
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Father, Son and Spirit
He is faithful, He is one
A healer, the redeemer
Oh, Set a fire inside
Living breath of God
Have Your way in me
I give my life to You
I surrender all

Full of mercy, He is holy
He's worthy of all praise
A helper, The savior
Oh, Set a fire inside
Living breath of God
Have Your way in me
I give my life to You
I surrender all
Living breath of God
Have Your way in me
I give my life to You
And I surrender all
Oh, Oh, Oh, Holy Spirit
Breath of God
Have Your way in me
Oh, Oh, Oh, Holy Spirit
Breath of God
Have Your way in me
Living breath of God
Have Your way in me
I give my life to You
And I surrender all
God above Him there's no other
He’s the first and the last, He’s eternal
Jesus, The Son of God he descended
Paid the price for our sin then resurrected
Spirit the breath of God lives within us

He’s the one who should lead and convict us
So here today I pray, Holy spirit have Your way

Overall Meaning

Lights.appear.in.windows' song Breath is a haunting, introspective exploration of isolation and the pull of the ocean. The opening lines set the tone for the song, inviting the listener into an intimate confession of sorts: "It's time to tell the truth to anyone who cares to know what brought him to this point." The song's protagonist is in crisis, feeling as though he is running out of air and beyond repair.

The imagery in the song is striking, conveying the extremes of the singer's emotions. He is "curled up into a ball, his thumbs the only things that could break his fall," and as the song progresses, he feels as though he is "doomed" and "far beyond repair." Despite this, the singer invites him to take a breath of water, to "allow yourself this one last breath." The ocean becomes a refuge, a place where he can finally let go.

The song's chorus is poignant and powerful, repeating the refrain "breath of water" over and over again. The repetition of this phrase evokes the rhythmic sound of waves crashing against the shore, building in intensity until the song's final moments.

Overall, Breath is a beautifully written and deeply moving song, exploring themes of isolation and the search for solace in difficult times. Through its vivid imagery and haunting melody, the song draws the listener into the singer's world, inviting them to experience the full force of his emotions.

Line by Line Meaning

It's time to tell the truth to anyone who cares to know what brought him to this point
He's been hiding something and it's finally time to reveal the truth to those who are willing to listen.

Curled up into a ball, his thumbs the only things that could break his fall
He's at his lowest point, feeling helpless and alone.

Almost out of air, far beyond repair, doomed
He's in a dire situation with little hope for survival.

The time is wearing thin, the technicolor's gone, See it all now in black and white
The situation is becoming more urgent and he's losing the optimistic perspective he once had.

So now, please, it's your last drop of air, So now, breathe, and take your very first, Breath of water, Allow yourself this one, Breath of water, Allow yourself this one, Allow yourself this one last breath
He's encouraging himself to take a chance and try something new that may just save his life.

He ran away from home, leaving a trace for friends to hunt and find him in the snow
He made a decision to leave everything behind and is now hoping his friends will be able to rescue him before it's too late.

But a scent is not enough, and we're barely sure he's strong enough to survive the cold
The situation is dire and there's uncertainty about whether he will be able to make it through.

I'd rather spare the truth from anyone who cares to know exactly how we found him
He doesn't want to go into too much detail about the situation because it may be too painful for others to hear.

But it's time to share the truth with anyone who cares, he goes out too deep alone
He has been struggling on his own for far too long and it's important for others to know what he's been going through.

Water, breath of water, breath of water, water, water, water, breath of water
The repetition of the phrase 'breath of water' emphasizes the importance of this new and potentially life-saving idea.

Lyrics © DistroKid, Songtrust Ave
Written by: JASON BEATTIE

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