Breathe

Midge Ure

About Breathe

"Breathe" is a song by Scottish singer Midge Ure released on 22 March 1996 as the first single from his album Breathe. The song was written by Midge Ure and produced by Richard Feldman. It was made famous by its use in a popular television advertising campaign of the Swatch, two years after its actual publication, which has revived the fortunes of both the commercial track of the disc in which was contained. The music video sees Midge Ure sing the song next to Westbury White Horse.  


Year:
1998
4:06
98 

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With every waking breath I breathe
I see what life has dealt to me
With every sadness I deny
I feel a chance inside me die

Give me a taste of something new
To touch to hold to pull me through
Send me a guiding light that shines
Across this darkened life of mine

Breathe some soul in me
Breathe your gift of love to me
Breathe life to lay 'fore me
Breathe to make me breathe

For every man who built a home
A paper promise for his own
He fights against an open flow
Of lies and failures, we all know

To those who have and who have not
How can you live with what you've got?
Give me a touch of something sure
I could be happy evermore

Breathe some soul in me
Breathe your gift of love to me
Breathe life to lay 'fore me
To see to make me breathe

Breathe your honesty
Breathe your innocence to me
Breathe your word and set me free
Breathe to make me breathe

This life prepares the strangest things
The dreams we dream of what life brings
The highest highs can turn around
To sow love's seeds on stony ground

Breathe
Breathe

Breathe some soul in me
Breathe your gift of love to me
Breathe life to lay 'fore me
To see to make me breathe

Breathe your honesty
Breathe your innocence to me
Breathe your word and set me free
Breathe to make me breathe

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Midge Ure

James "Midge" Ure, OBE (born 10 October 1953, Cambuslang, Lanarkshire, Scotland) is a Scottish guitarist, singer, keyboard player, and songwriter. His stage name, Midge, is a phonetic reversal of Jim, the diminutive form of his real name. more »

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10 facts about this song

Artist background
Midge Ure is a Scottish musician, singer-songwriter and producer famous for his work in the new wave and synth-pop genres. He gained massive popularity as frontman of the bands Ultravox and Slik.
Song Origin
"Breathe" was released in 1996 by Midge Ure, as a solo artist. The song is off his album, "Breathe".
Collaboration
The song was co-written by Midge Ure and producer Richard Feldman, who has worked with several prominent artists in the music industry.
Swatch Campaign Connection
The song’s popularity was significantly propelled by its use in a Swatch TV advertising campaign, which ran in several countries.
Chart Success
Despite being released in 1996, it wasn't until 1998 that the song saw widespread popularity. "Breathe" went on to become a huge hit in Europe, reaching the top in countries like Austria and Italy, and reaching number 10 in Germany.
Achievement in Italy
"Breathe" topped the Italian charts for a massive 4 months, cementing its popularity in the country.
Live Performance
One of Midge Ure's notable performances of the song was at the "Night of the Proms" in 2015, a series of concerts where popular music is mixed with classical music.
Music Video
The song's music video is lauded for its stunning aerial shots and natural scenery.
Lyrics Inspiration
Ure has mentioned that the lyrics of "Breathe" are about escaping from the pressures of life and finding relief in a peaceful place.
Accolades
In 1998, the song earned Midge Ure the Ivor Novello award for "Best Song Musically and Lyrically".

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