How Do I Breathe

Mario

About How Do I Breathe

"How Do I Breathe" is an R&B single by Mario. It is the first single from his third studio album Go. The single was released on May 15, 2007. It was produced by Scott Storch and Stargate. On the issue date of July 7, 2007, the single debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 91. "How Do I Breathe" also debuted on the UK Singles Chart at number 30 on download sales alone, the day before the physical release of the song. It also became Mario's last charting single in the UK. The song also peaked at number 18 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The official remix of the song features Fabolous and the second official remix features Cassidy. A rare third one features both artists and switches between beats. The song was co-written by Mario. 


Year:
2007
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How do I breathe, yeah?
How do I breathe, yeah?

It feels so different being here,
I was so used to being next to you,
Life for me is not the same,
There's no one to turn to
I don't know why I let it go too far,
Starting over it's so hard
Seems like everywhere I try to go,
I keep thinking of you

I just had a wake up call,
Wishing that I never let you fall,
Baby you are not to blame at all
Remember when I pushed you away
Baby if you knew I cared,
You'd have never went nowhere (nowhere),
Girl I should've been right there

How do I breathe
Without you here by my side?
How will I see
When your love brought me to the light?
Where do I go
When your heart's where I lay my head?
When you're not with me,
How do I breathe?
How do I breathe?

Girl I'm losin' my mind
Yes I made a mistake
I thought that you would be mine
Guess the joke was on me
I miss you so bad, I can't sleep
I wish I knew where you could be
Another dude is replacing me,
But this can't be happening

I just had a wake up call,
Wishing that I never let you fall,
Baby you are not to blame at all
Remember when I pushed you away
Baby if you knew I cared,
You'd have never went nowhere (nowhere),
Girl I should've been right there

(And I wonder...)

I should've brought my love home girl
Baby i ain't perfect you know
The grind is kinda tight oh
Girl come back to me
Cause girl u make it hard to breathe
When your not wit me

(Tell me)

How do I breathe?
Without you here by my side?
How will I see (how will I see)
When your love brought me to the light (baby, baby)
Where do I go (where do)
When your heart's where I lay my head?
When you're not with me (you're not with me),
How do I breathe? (how do I breathe?)
How do I breathe?

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Mario

Mario Dewar Barrett (born August 27, 1986), who performs under the mononym Mario, is an American R&B singer-songwriter, actor, dancer and model. He is best known for his hit singles "Just a Friend 2002" (2002) and "Let Me Love You" (2004), which won him two Billboard awards, as well as for appearing in the films Step Up and Freedom Writers. He has released four studio albums: Mario (2002), Turning Point (2004), Go (2007), and D.N.A. (2009). In the end of 2000's decade, Mario was ranked by Billboard #98 on their "Artist of the Decade" list. more »

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Written by: Mikkel Eriksen, Tor Erik Hermansen, Taj Jackson

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12 facts about this song

Genre
"How Do I Breathe" is a song from the R&B genre.
Album Release
The song is the lead single from Mario's third studio album, "Go," which was released in 2007.
Chart Performance
Upon its release, "How Do I Breathe" reached number 46 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts in the United States, demonstrating a significant impact on the music industry.
Youtube Views
The official music video of "How Do I Breathe" has accumulated over 70 million views on YouTube as of 2021, showcasing the song's enduring popularity.
Crossover Appeal
Apart from the US, "How Do I Breathe" also achieved considerable success in other countries, making it to the top 20 in the UK singles charts and top 40 in Australia's ARIA charts.
Production
This song was produced by Stargate, a Norwegian record producing and songwriting team composed of Tor Erik Hermansen and Mikkel Storleer Eriksen.
Lyrics Theme
The lyrics of "How Do I Breathe" deal with the theme of heartbreak and coping with the aftermath of a love relationship that has ended.
Certification
Owing to its commercial success, "How Do I Breathe" was certified Gold by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA).
Collaboration
The song also features rapper Fabolous adding a verse, which makes the song a blend of R&B and rap.
Covers and Versions
Many artists and fans have created covers of "How Do I Breathe," reflecting its lasting impact and wide appeal within music circles.
Personal Connection
In many interviews, Mario has stated that the song has a personal touch related to his own experiences in love, making it more relatable to listeners.
Radio Airplay
After its release, the song received significant radio airplay, contributing to its popularity and chart success.

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