Breathing
themme fatale Lyrics
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Gets so hard when you're around me
Breathing
Gets so hard when you're around me
Thought my plan was foolproof
You were an outlier
A statistical exception to my life as an outsider
Spent all my time on building my armor
Guess I'll die a martyr
An oblivious archer you're
Making it harder for
Me to convince myself of my nonexistent ardor
I wasn't where you were aiming
Just caught in your crossfire
You didn't see the trail of blood
You didn't see that
Breathing
Gets so hard when you're around me
Breathing
Gets so hard when you're around me
Yeah
Yeah, yeah
Breathing, breathing
Breathing, breathing
Breathing
Just step over my body
You already shot me
And now you're standing here
Filling my wound with sodium chloride
It's alright
It's ok
You weren't looking my way
I'd rather die with my honor than take this
Farther than it's gone
But I never was an option, was I?
Uncharted territory, proceed with caution, 'cause I
I'm just a fantasy, Mariah, trying to emancipate me me
But I'm just a pariah
A fake
A travesty of my own design
Wish on a star that we're compatible but the
Planets don't align
I wasn't where you were aiming
Just caught in your crossfire
You didn't see the trail of blood
You didn't see that
Breathing
Gets so hard when you're around me
Breathing
Gets so hard when you're around me
The lyrics of "Breathing" by Themme Fatale depict a sense of struggle and vulnerability that arises when the person singing is near someone they have strong feelings for. The act of breathing becomes difficult because this person's presence has disrupted the singer's carefully constructed defenses. The singer initially believed they had a foolproof plan in place to protect themselves from emotional entanglements, but the person they're referring to is an exception to their usual detached existence. They have spent a significant amount of time building walls around themselves, but this person's arrow pierced through their armor, making them feel like a martyr. The singer describes themselves as an oblivious archer, implying that they unintentionally caused their own pain by pursuing an unattainable love interest.
The lyrics suggest that the singer's attempts to convince themselves of their lack of feelings for this person have been futile. They describe their emotions as a nonexistent ardor, meaning they are trying to deny or suppress their passion. It becomes apparent that the singer was not the intended target of this person's attention; they were merely caught in the crossfire of their desires. The trail of blood mentioned symbolizes the pain and scars left behind by this unrequited love.
In the second verse, the singer metaphorically portrays themselves as a fallen warrior, lying wounded on the battlefield. They express acceptance of the pain inflicted by this person, as if they deserve it. The mention of sodium chloride being poured into their wound may represent a bittersweet healing process, suggesting that it's both comforting and agonizing at the same time. The singer mentions that it's alright or okay, indicating a sense of resignation to their fate.
The lyrics further describe the singer's feelings of being unrecognized or overlooked as a potential partner. They feel like an unexplored territory that others should approach cautiously. The reference to Mariah, likely Mariah Carey, alludes to her song "Fantasy" and how the singer sees themselves as a mere fantasy in comparison. The use of "pariah" emphasizes their feelings of being an outcast, while describing themselves as a fake and a travesty suggests that they feel inauthentic or unworthy of genuine love.
Despite all these feelings, the singer expresses a desire for compatibility and alignment with this person. They wish for their planets to align, indicating a hope for the two of them to come together harmoniously. However, they admit that this wish is not likely to be fulfilled.
In summary, "Breathing" explores the internal struggle and emotional pain that arises when the singer is near someone they have strong feelings for but cannot have. It delves into their feelings of vulnerability, self-denial, and the piercing impact this person has had on their emotional defenses.
Line by Line Meaning
Breathing
The act of inhaling and exhaling air becomes challenging
Gets so hard when you're around me
Becomes difficult due to the presence and influence of the person addressed
Thought my plan was foolproof
Believed that my strategy was flawless
You were an outlier
You were an exception or anomaly
A statistical exception to my life as an outsider
A rare occurrence in my existence as someone isolated from social connections
Spent all my time on building my armor
Devoted all my energy to constructing my emotional defenses
Your arrow and quiver
Your weapon of choice, representing your ability to hurt
Guess I'll die a martyr
Suppose I'll suffer the consequences, sacrificing myself for my beliefs
An oblivious archer you're
You are an unaware shooter, oblivious to the impact of your actions
Making it harder for
Increasing the difficulty for
Me to convince myself of my nonexistent ardor
Making it challenging for me to believe in a love that doesn't really exist
I wasn't where you were aiming
I was not the intended target of your affection
Just caught in your crossfire
Merely caught in the midst of your emotional conflict or battle
You didn't see the trail of blood
You were unaware of the emotional pain I experienced
You didn't see that
You were oblivious to
Yeah
An expression of agreement or acknowledgment
Yeah, yeah
Reiteration of agreement or acknowledgment
Just step over my body
Simply disregard my presence or feelings
You already shot me
You have already wounded me emotionally
And now you're standing here
And now you are present, unaffected by the harm you caused
Filling my wound with sodium chloride
Metaphorically adding salt to my emotional wounds, exacerbating the pain
It's alright
Everything is acceptable or satisfactory
It's ok
Everything is fine or acceptable
You weren't looking my way
You were not paying attention to me or considering my perspective
I'd rather die with my honor than take this
I would rather maintain my integrity even in the face of adversity, than
Farther than it's gone
Allow the situation to escalate beyond its current state
But I never was an option, was I?
But I was never a choice or a possibility, was I?
Uncharted territory, proceed with caution, 'cause I
A situation or relationship that is unknown and should be approached carefully, because I
I'm just a fantasy, Mariah, trying to emancipate me me
I am merely an imagination or unrealistic desire, Mariah, attempting to liberate myself
But I'm just a pariah
But I am merely an outcast or social reject
A fake
Someone who is inauthentic or not genuine
A travesty of my own design
A disastrous or shameful result created by my own actions or decisions
Wish on a star that we're compatible but the
Hope or desire that we are suitable for each other, but the
Planets don't align
Circumstances or factors do not come together favorably
I wasn't where you were aiming
I was not the intended target of your affection
Just caught in your crossfire
Merely caught in the midst of your emotional conflict or battle
You didn't see the trail of blood
You were unaware of the emotional pain I experienced
You didn't see that
You were oblivious to
Breathing
The act of inhaling and exhaling air
Gets so hard when you're around me
Becomes challenging due to the presence and influence of the person addressed
Breathing
The act of inhaling and exhaling air
Gets so hard when you're around me
Becomes challenging due to the presence and influence of the person addressed
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Jack Shearer
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nuhuhbruhbruh
love this. perfectly captures the bittersweet feeling of having to be the bigger person when others behave in disappointing ways. no anger, just the confidence that comes from knowing what's best for your wellbeing.
Themme Fatale
thank you so much!!! this is exactly what I was going for <3 <3
sosuke level
Love the music, keep it up.
Themme Fatale
thank you so much!! it really means a lot :)
Mercurial Toys
Super ❤